'LI  B  RARY 

OF   THE 

UN  IVERSITY 
Of    ILLINOIS 


SHABBONA. 


THE  HISTORY 


J-[ENRY  BOUNTY,  JLLINOIS, 


ITS  TAX -PAYERS  AND  VOTERS; 


CONTAINING,  ALSO,  A 


BIOGRAPHICAL  DIRECTORY,-  A  CONDENSED  HISTORY  OF  THE  STA  TE :  MAP  OF  THE 

COUNTY;  A    BUSINESS  DIRECTORY:   AN  ABSTRACT  OF  EVKRY-DAY 

LAWS:    WAR  RECORD  OF  HENRY  COUNTY ;    OFFICERS 

OF  SOCIETIES,  LODGES,  ETC.,  ETC. 


CHICAGO: 

H.  F.  KETT.&  Co.,  15   LAKESIDE  BUILDING. 

1877. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1877,  by 

H.  F.  KETT  &  CO., 
In  the  office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington. 


PREFACE. 


BUT  few  can  realize  the  task  involved  in  the  publication  of  a  work  of  this  kind. 
We  have  to  contend  against  ignorance,  prejudice  and  selfishness.  Ignorance  of 
some  people  as  to  our  objects,  many  refusing  to  give  their  names,  for  fear  they 
will  be  used  for  some  swindling  purpose ;  or  their  politics,  lest  it  be  used  to 
their  discredit;  or  how  much  property  they  own,  fearing  it  is  to  increase  their 
taxes.  Prejudice  of  people  who  have  subscribed  through  agents  for  publications 
and  not  having  received  what  they  expected,  have  forever  thereafter  sworn  war- 
fare against  all  agents,  without  discriminating,  or  taking  into  consideration  the 
absolute  necessity  of  employing  men  under  certain  circumstances  as  the  media 
between  publisher  and  people.  Selfishness  by  citizens  who  expect  to  havej pub- 
lished, gratuitously,  every  thing  they  see  fit  to  send  us,  which  usually  is  of  a  per- 
sonal nature,  or  not  relevant  matter,  and  if  published  would  be  of  no  general 
interest,  therefore  we  deem  best  to  suppress  it,  thereby  receiving  their  outspoken 
enmity.  For  this  work  we  do  not  claim  perfection ;  that  would  be  an  impossi- 
bility. Most  townships  have  been  gone  over  thoroughly,  but  still  there  are 
undoubtedly  errors,  mostly  in  spelling  names  and  in  dates.  We  have  several 
cases  in  Henry  County  where  members  of  the  same  family  spell  their  names  in 
different  ways,  and  a  number  of  cases  where  the  dates  of  births,  of  marriages,  or 
when  they  came  into  the  county,  were  improbable,  and  when  brought  to  their 
notice,  they  had  made  a  mistake  generally  of  ten  years  in  calculation.  We  give 

j  our  agents  the  most  positive  instructions  to  be  especially  careful  in  getting 
names  and  dates,  but  ofttimes  men  are  indifferent  in  giving  required  information, 
and  when  met  on  the  road,  at  the  thrashing  machine,  or  in  the  rain  or  cold,  the 
information  is  given  hurriedly  or  carelessly,  and  our  agents  are  obliged  to  put  it 
down  as  given  them,  and  when  copied,  mistakes  necessarily  occur. 

We  have  endeavored  to  get  the  names  of  all  tax-payers  and  voters.  We  have 
about  8,300  names,  the  vote  being  about  5,500,  which  shows  we  could  not  have 
missed  many.  In  our  History  of  the  County  we  have  endeavored  to  give  an 
interesting,  condensed  and  correct  sketch.  Our  History  of  Illinois  will  give  the 
reader  some  interesting  and  valuable  historical  facts.  Our  Laws  should  be 
carefully  read  by  every  business  man  and  farmer;  they  contain  invaluable  infor- 
mation. In  fact  we  have  toiled  long  and  at  great  expense,  and  have  far  exceeded 
our  promises  to  make  every  thing  in  these  pages  interesting  and  valuable,  and 
all  you  could  expect  or  wish,  and  in  your  criticisms,  please  to  bear  in  mind  that 
in  gathering,  compiling  and  publishing  a  volume  of  this  kind,  perfection  would 

..  be  an  impossibility. 

We  wish  to  extend  our  sincere  and  warmest  thanks  to  the  citizens  of  Henry 
County  for  their  kind  treatment,  and  for  assistance  rendered  us  in  furnishing 
information  for  this  work.  They  are  too  numerous  to  here  name,  but  to  the 

1    press  and  early  settlers  in  particular  we  are  grateful  for  their  labors  in  aiding  us 

:  to  gather  the  material  for  the  History  of  the  County.  The  Cambridge  Chronicle 
furnished  us  with  its  files  of  1858  and  1859,  which  contained  a  series  of  articles 
by  Dr.  A.  A.  Dunn,  its  editor,  on  the  early  settlement  of  the  county,  and  from 
them  we  have  taken  much  of  our  early  History. 

H   F.  KETT  &  Co. 


CONTENTS 


PAGE. 
Agricultural  Statistics  of  Henry 

County .".138 

Constitution  of  United  States 86 

County  Officers 548 

County  Schools 547 

Electors  of  President  and  Vice- 

President.  187* 100 

Geology  of  Henry  County 101 

Henry  Co.  Agricultural  Society. .555 
Henry  Co.  Infirmary 545 


PAGE. 

History  of  Illinois 13 

history  of  Henry  Co lid 

Morristown  Colony 135 

Wethersfleld  Colony...  137 

Bishop  Hill  Colony 145 

Geneseo  Colony 507 

County  Courts 151 

Shabbona 152 

History  of  Towns  : 

Atkinson 530 

Anna  wan 528 


PAGE. 

Andover 452 

An  nawau ; 396 

Atkinson 266 

Alba 237 

Burns 407 

Cambridge 282 

Clover  32H 

Colona 256 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

PAGE. 

Interest  Table 82 

Miscellaneous  Table 82 

Map  of  Henry  County...  Front  Page. 
Officials  of  Societies,  Lodges,  etc.552 

Old  Settlers'  Meeting 556 

Population  of  Henry  Count\ 504 

Population  of  the  United  States..  82 
Population   of    Fifty   Principal 
Cities 82 


HISTORICAL. 

PAGE. 
History  of  Towns  : 

Andover 524 

Alpha 540 

Cambridge L77 

Cleveland 531 

Colona 540 

Dayton 539 

Geneseo 507 

Galva 168 

Ke  wanee 1 55 


PAGE. 

Population  and  Area  of  the  U.  S..  83 
Population  of  Principal  Cities  in 

the  World 83 

Population  of  Illinois 84  &  85 

Railroads 547 

Real  and  Personal  Pr  .perty 

Statement 549 

Too  Lates  and  Changes 590 

Vote  of  Henry  County 550 


History  of  Towns  : 

Lynn 562 

Morristown 130 

Nekoma 541 

Orion 521 

Opheim 539 

Osco 532 

Oakley ...539 

Utah 562 

Woodhull 537 


TOWNSHIP  DIRECTORY. 

PAGE. 

Cornwall 225  !  Munson. 

Edford 275     Oxford. 


PAGE. 
311 


Galva 347 

Geneseo 186 

Hanna 241 

Ke  wanee 415 

Lynn 388 

Loraine 320 


Osco 467 

Phenix ...231 

WethersBeld 479 

Wellcr 490 

Western 370 

Yor^towu 249 


BUSINESS  DIRECTORY. 

The  Business  Directory  follows  the  townships  in  which  they  are  located. 
ABSTRACT  OF  ILLINOIS  STATE  LAWS. 


PAGE. 

Bills  of  exchange  and  promis- 
sory notes 45 

Interest 45 

Descent 45 

Wills  and  estates 48 

Taxes 48 

Jurisdiction  of  Courts 48 

County  Courts 49 

Limitation  of  action 49 

Married  women 49 

Exemption  from  forced  sale 50 

Estrays 51 

Deads  and  Mortgages 51 

Game 52 

Weights  and  measures 52 

Millers 53 

Murks  and  brands 53 


PAGE. 

Allan  James  M 103 

A  y  re*  T.  G 463 

HI i-h  Sylvester 93 

BllshC.C 153 

Bronson  E.  V 413 

Basset  t  C 428 

Blackburn  John 143 

Bell  J.  D 343 

BeverldgeP.  H 273 

Crawford  Andrew 123 

Dunham  C 193 

Gould  A 113 

HoweJ.  II 573 

Howard  Sullivan 443 

Harrington  K 213 


PAGE. 

Adoption  of  children 54 

Surveyors  and  surveys 54 

Roads 55 

Drainage 57 

Paupers 58 

Fences HO 

Damage  from  Trespass  , 61 

Landlord  and  Tenant 61 

Liens 64 

Definition  of  Commercial  Terms  65 

Church  Organization 79 

Suggestion  to  Persons  purchas- 
ing Books  by  Subscription...    80 

Form  of  lilank  Note 66 

Order 6b 

Receipt 66 

"       Bills  of  Purchase 66 


Form  of  Articles  of     greement  67 
Clerk  forSe  vices......  67 

Billsof  Sale 68 

Bonds 68 

Chattel  Mortgage 69 

Lease  of  Buildings 7l 

Landlord's  Agreement.  72 

"       Tenant's  "  .  72 

"       Notice  Tenant  to  Quit..  73 

Tenant's  Notice  to  Quit  73 

Real  Estate  Mortgage 

to  Secure  Money —  73 
"       Warranty  Deed -74 

Suit  Claim  Deed 75 
elease 76 

Form  of  Will 77 

Codicil 79 


PORTRAITS. 

PAGE.  ' 
Kuril  Lewis 493  ,  Stickney  Isaac.. 


Hinman  J.  S 303 

Henderson  Thomas  G 563 

Johnson  Olof 173 

KemerllDg  Jacob 403 

Kincr  II.  I, 223 

KinzieR.  A 323 

Little  Henry  G 433 

Little  R.  A 363 


PAGE. 
..333 


Little  A.  I! 883  (  Whitney  C.  V. 

ivrry  Alfred  \v.. 


Sannquist  P.  M 453 

Shearer  Lewis 203 

Sawyer  J.  A 133 

Shabbona Title  Page 

Smtthe  Geo.  C 233 

Tenney  R.  A 263 

Willar'd  J.  F 48S 

WilberR.  M 353 

.253 


.111:1    WarnerW.  w 878 


Page'O.  E 183      Wellon  F.  G 293 


RldenourJ.  It 393 

Seat. .11  B.  W 243 


Wilkinson  L.  G 313 

Wilson  Geo.  F.  II 283 


HENRY   COUNTY   VOLUNTEERS. 


Graham's  Ind.  Cav.  Co  

PAGE. 
585 
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HISTORY  OF  ILLINOIS. 


The  name  of  this  beautiful  Prairie  State  is  derived  from  Illim,  a 
Delaware  word  signifying  Superior  Men.  It  has  a  French  termination, 
and  is  a  symbol  of  how  the  two  races — the  French  and  the  Indians — 
were  intermixed  during  the  early  history  of  the  country. 

The  appellation  was  no  doubt  well  applied  to  the  primitive  inhabit- 
ants of  the  soil  whose  prowess  in  savage  warfare  long  withstood  the 
combined  attacks  of  the  fierce  Iroquois  on  the  one  side,  and  the  no  less 
savage  and  relentless  Sacs  and  Foxes  on  the  other.  The  Illinois  were 
once  a  powerful  confederacy,  occupying  the  most  beautiful  and  fertile 
region  in  the  great  Valley  of  the  Mississippi,  which  their  enemies  coveted 
.and  struggled  long  and  hard  to  wrest  from  them.  By  the  fortunes  of 
war  they  were  diminished  in  numbers,  and  finally  destroyed.  "  Starved 
Rock,"  on  the  Illinois  River,  according  to  tradition,  commemorates  their 
last  tragedy,  where,  it  is  said,  the  entire  tribe  starved  rather  than  sur- 
render. 

EARLY    DISCOVERIES. 

The  first  European  discoveries  in  Illinois  date  back  over  two  hun- 
dred years.  They  are  a  part  of  that  movement  which,  from  the  begin- 
ning to  the  middle  of  the  seventeenth  century,  brought  the  French 
Canadian  missionaries  and  fur  traders  into  the  Valley  of  the  Mississippi, 
and  which,  at  a  later  period,  established  the  civil  and  ecclesiastical 
authority  of  France  from  the  Gulf  of  St.  Lawrence  to  the  Gulf  of  Mexico, 
and  from  the  foot-hills  of  the  Alleghanies  to  the  Rocky  Mountains. 

The  great  river  of  the  West  had  been  discovered  by  DeSoto,  the 
Spanish  conqueror  of  Florida,  three  quarters  of  a  century  before  the 
French  founded  Quebec  in  1608,  but  the  Spanish  left  the  country  a  wil- 
derness, without  further  exploration  or  settlement  within  its  borders,  in 
which  condition  it  remained  until  the  Mississippi  was  discovered  by  the 
agents  of  the  French  Canadian  government,  Jolietand  Marquette,  in  1673. 
These  renowned  explorers  were  not  the  first  white  visitors  to  Illinois. 
In  1671 — two  years  in  advance  of  them — came  Nicholas  Perrot  to  Chicago. 
He  had  been  sent  by  Talon  as  an  agent  of  the  Canadian  government  to 
2 


14  HISTORY  OF  THE   STATE   OP   ILLINOIS. 

call  a  great  peace  convention  of  Western  Indians  at  Green  Bay,  prepara- 
tory to  the  movement  for  the  discovery  of  the  Mississippi.  It  was 
deemed  a  good  stroke  of  policy  to  secure,  as  far  as  possible,  the  friend- 
ship and  co-operation  of  the  Indians,  far  and  near,  before  venturing  upon 
an  enterprise  which  their  hostility  might  render  disastrous,  and  which 
their  friendship  and  assistance  would  do  so  much  to  make  successful ; 
and  to  this  end  Perrot  was  sent  to  call  together  in  council  the  tribes 
throughout  the  Northwest,  and  to  promise  them  the  commerce  and  pro- 
tection of  the  French  government.  He  accordingly  arrived  at  Green 
Bay  in  1671,  and  procuring  an  escort  of  Pottawattamies,  proceeded  in  a 
bark  canoe  upon  a  visit  to  the  Miamis,  at  Chicago.  Perrot  was  there- 
fore the  first  European  to  set  foot  upon  the  soil  of  Illinois. 

Still  there  were  others  before  Marquette.  In  1672,  the  Jesuit  mis- 
sionaries, Fathers  Claude  Allouez  and  Claude  Dablon,  bore  the  standard 
of  the  Cross  from  their  mission  at  Green  Bay  through  western  Wisconsin 
and  northern  Illinois,  visiting  the  Foxes  on  Fox  River,  and  the  Masquo- 
tines  and  Kickapoos  at  the  mouth  of  the  Milwaukee.  These  missionaries 
penetrated  on  the  route  afterwards  followed  by  Marquette  as  far  as  the 
Kickapoo  village  at  the  head  of  Lake  Winnebago,  where  Marquette,  in 
his  journey,  secured  guides  across  the  portage  to  the  Wisconsin. 

The  oft-repeated  story  of  Marquette  and  Joliet  is  well  known. 
They  were  the  agents  employed  by  the  Canadian  government  to  discover 
the  Mississippi.  Marquette  was  a  native  of  France,  born  in  1637,  a 
Jesuit  priest  by  education,  and  a  man  of  simple  faith  and  of  great  zeal  and 
devotion  in  extending  the  Roman  Catholic  religion  among  the  Indians. 
Arriving  in  Canada  in  1666,  he  was  sent  as  a  missionary  to  the  far 
Northwest,  and,  in  1668,  founded  a  mission  at  Sault  Ste.  Marie.  The 
following  year  he  moved  to  La  Pointe,  in  Lake  Superior,  where  he 
instructed  a  branch  of  the  Hurons  till  1670,  when  he  removed  south,  and 
founded  the  mission  at  St.  Ignace,  on  the  Straits  of  Mackinaw.  Here 
he  remained,  devoting  a  portion  of  his  time  to  the  study  of  the  Illinois 
language  under  a  native  teacher  who  had  accompanied  him  to  the  mission 
from  La  Pointe,  till  he  was  joined  by  Joliet  in  the  Spring  of  1673.  By 
the  way  of  Green  Bay  and  the  Fox  and  Wisconsin  Rivers,  they  entered 
the  Mississippi,  which  they  explored  to  the  mouth  of  the  Arkansas,  and 
returned  by  the  way  of  the  Illinois  and  Chicago  Rivers  to  Lake  Michigan. 

On  his  way  up  the  Illinois,  Marquette  visited  the  great  viHage  of 
the  Kaskaskias,  near  what  is  now  Utica,  in  the  county  of  LaSalle.  The 
following  year  he  returned  and  established  among  them  the  mission  of 
the  Immaculate  Virgin  Mary,  which  was  the  first  Jesuit  mission  founded 
in  Illinois  and  in  the  Mississippi  Valley.  The  intervening  winter  he 
had  spent  in  a  hut  which  his  companions  erected  on  the  Chicago  River,  a 
few  leagues  from  its  mouth.  The  founding  of  this  mission  was  the  last 


HISTOKY   OF   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS.  15 

act  of  Marquette's  life.     He  died  in  Michigan,  on  his  way  back  to  Green 
Bay,  May  18,  1675. 

FIRST  FRENCH  OCCUPATION. 

The  first  French  occupation  of  the  territory  now  embraced  in  Illi- 
nois was  effected  by  LaSalle  in  1680,  seven  years  after  the  time  of  Mar- 
quette  and  Joliet.  LaSalle,  having  constructed  a  vessel,  the  "  Griffin," 
above  the  falls  of  Niagara,  which  he  sailed  to  Green  Bay,  and  having 
passed  thence  in  canoes  to  the  mouth  of  the  St.  Joseph  River,  by  which 
and  the  Kankakee  he  reached  the  Illinois,  in  January,  1680,  erected  Fort 
Crevecceur,  at  the  lower  end  of  Peoria  Lake,  where  the  city  of  Peoria  is 
now  situated.  The  place  where  this  ancient  fort  stood  may  still  be  seen 
just  below  the  outlet  of  Peoria  Lake.  It  was  desiined,  however,  to  a 
temporary  existence.  From  this  point,  LaSalle  determined  to  descend 
the  Mississippi  to  its  mouth,  but  did  not  accomplish  this  purpose  till  two 
years  later — in  1682.  Returning  to  Fort  Frontenac  for  the  purpose  of 
getting  materials  with  which  to  rig  his  vessel,  he  left  the  fort  in  charge  of 
Touti,  his  lieutenant,  who  during  his  absence  was'  driven  off  by  the  Iro- 
quois  Indians.  These  savages  had  made  a  raid  upon  the  settlement  of 
the  Illinois,  and  had  left  nothing  in  their  track  but  ruin  and  desolation. 
Mr.  Davidson,  in  his  History  of  Illinois,  gives  the  following  graphic 
account  of  the  picture  that  met  the  eyes  of  LaSalle  and  his  companions 
on  their  return  : 

"  At  the  great  town  of  the  Illinois  they  were  appalled  at  the  scene 
which  opened  to  their  view.  No  hunter  appeared  to  break  its  death-like 
silence  with  a  salutatory  whoop  ot  welcome.  The  plain  on  which  the 
town  had  stood  was  now  strewn  with  charred  fragments  of  lodges,  which 
had  so  recently  swarmed  with  savage  life  and  hilarity.  To  render  more 
hideous  the  picture  of  desolation,  large  numbers  of  skulls  had  been 
placed  on  the  upper  extremities  of  lodge-poles  which  had  escaped  the 
devouring  flames.  In  the  midst  of  these  horrors  was  the  rude  fort  of 
the  spoilers,  rendered  frightful  by  the  same  ghastly  relics.  A  near 
approach  showed  that  the  graves  had  been  robbed  of  their  bodies,  and 
swarms  of  buzzards  were  discovered  glutting  their  loathsome  stomachs 
on  the  reeking  corruption.  To  complete  the  work  of  destruction,  the 
growing  corn  of  the  village  had  been  cut  down  and  burned,  while  the 
pits  containing  the  products  of  previous  years,  had  been  rifled  and  their 
contents  scattered  with  wanton  waste.  It  was  evident  the  suspected 
blow  of  the  Iroquois  had  fallen  with  relentless  fury." 

Touti  had  escaped  LaSalle  knew  not  whither.  Passing  down  the 
lake  in  search  of  him  and  his  men,  LaSalle  discovered  that  the  fort  had 
been  destroyed,  but  the  vessel  which  he  had  partly  constructed  was  still 


16  HISTORY   OP   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS. 

on  the  stocks  and  but  slightly  injured.  After  further  fruitless  search, 
failing  to  find  Touti,  he  fastened  to  a  tree  a  painting  representing  himself 
and  party  sitting  in  a  canoe  and  bearing  a  pipe  of  peace,  and  to  the  paint- 
ing attached  a  letter  addressed  to  Touti. 

Touti  had  escaped,  and,  after  untold  privations,  taken  shelter  among 
the  Pottawattamies  near  Green  Bay.  These  were  friendly  to  the  French. 
One  of  their  old  chiefs  used  to  say,  "  There  were  but  three  great  cap- 
tains in  the  world,  himself,  Touti  and  LaSalle." 

GENIUS  OF  LASALLE. 

We  must  now  return  to  LaSalle,  whose  exploits  stand  out  in  such 
bold  relief.  He  was  born  in  Rouen,  France,  in  1643.  His  father  was 
wealthy,  but  he  renounced  his  patrimony  on  entering  a  college  of  the 
Jesuits,  from  which  he  separated  and  came  to  Canada  a  poor  man  in  1666. 
The  priests  of  St.  Sulpice,  among  whom  he  had  a  brother,  were  then  the 
proprietors  of  Montreal,  the  nucleus  of  which  was  a  seminary  or  con- 
vent founded  by  that  order.  The  Superior  granted  to  LaSalle  a  large 
tract  of  land  at  LaChine,  where  he  established  himself  in  the  fur  trade. 
He  was  a  man  of  daring  genius,  and  outstripped  all  his  competitors  in 
exploits  of  travel  and  commerce  with  the  Indians.  In  1669,  he  visited 
the  headquarters  of  the  great  Iroquois  Confederacy,  at  Onondaga,  in  the 
heart  of  New  York,  and,  obtaining  guides,  explored  the  Ohio  River  to 
the  falls  at  Louisville. 

In  order  to  understand  the  genius  of  LaSalle,  it  must  be  remembered 
that  for  many  years  prior  to  his  time  the  missionaries  and  traders  were 
obliged  to  make  their  way  to  the  Northwest  by  the  Ottawa  River  (of , 
Canada)  on  account  of  the  fierce  hostility  of  the  Iroquois  along  the  lower 
lakes  and  Niagara  River,  which  entirely  closed  this  latter  route  to  the 
Upper  Lakes.  They  carried  on  their  commerce  chiefly  by  canoes,  pad- 
dling them  through  the  Ottawa  to  Lake  Nipissing,  carrying  them  across 
the  portage  to  French  River,  and  descending  that  to  Lake  Huron.  This 
being  the  route  by  which  they  reached  the  Northwest,  accounts  for  the 
fact  that  all  the  earliest  Jesuit  missions  were  established  in  the  neighbor- 
hood of  the  Upper  Lakes.  LaSalle  conceived  the  grand  idea  of  opening 
the  route  by  Niagara  River  and  the  Lower  Lukes  to  Canadian  commerce 
by  sail  vessels,  connecting  it  with  the  navigation  of  the  Mississippi,  and 
thus  opening  a  magnificent  water  communication  from  the  Gulf  of  St. 
Lawrence  to  the  Gulf  of  Mexico.  This  truly  grand  and  comprehensive 
purpose  seems  to  have  animated  him  in  all  his  wonderful  achievements 
and  the  matchless  difficulties  and  hardships  he  surmounted.  As  the  first 
step  in  the  accomplishment  of  this  object  he  established  himself  on  Lake 
Ontario,  and  built  and  garrisoned  Fort  Fronteuac,  the  site  of  the  present 


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city  of  Kingston,  Canada.  Here  be  obtained  a  grant  of  land  from  the 
French  crown  and  a  body  of  troops  by  which  he  beat  back  the  invading 
Iroquois  and  cleared  the  passage  to  Niagara  Falls.  Having  by  this  mas- 
terly stroke  made  it  safe  to  attempt  a  hitherto  untried  expedition,  his 
next  step,  as  we  have  seen,  was  to  advance  to  the  Falls  with  all  his 
outfit  for  building  a  ship  with  which  to  sail  the  lakes.  He  was  success- 
ful in  this  undertaking,  though  his  ultimate  purpose  was  defeated  by  a 
strange  combination  of  untoward  circumstances.  The  Jesuits  evidently 
hated  LaSalle  and  plotted  against  him,  because  he  had  abandoned  them 
and  co-operated  with  a  rival  order.  The  fur  traders  were  also  jealous  of 
his  superior  success  in  opening  new  channels  of  commerce.  At  LaChine 
he  had  taken  the  trade  of  Lake  Ontario,  which  but  for  his  presence  there 
would  have  gone  to  Quebec.  While  they  were  plodding  with  their  bark 
canoes  through  the  Ottawa  he  was  constructing  sailing  vessels  to  com- 
mand the  trade  of  the  lakes  and  the  Mississippi.  These  great  plans 
excited  the  jealousy  and  envy  of  the  small  traders,  introduced  treason  and 
revolt  into  the  ranks  of  his  own  companions,  and  finally  led  to  the  foul 
assassination  by  which,  his  great  achievements  were  prematurely  ended. 

In  1682,  LaSalle,  having  completed  his  vessel  at  Peoria,  descended 
the  Mississippi  to  its  confluence  with  the  Gulf  of  Mexico.  Erecting  a 
standard  on  which  he  inscribed  the  arms  of  France,  he  took  formal  pos- 
session of  the  whole  valley  of  the  mighty  river,  in  the  name  of  Louis 
XIV.,  then  reigning,  in  honor  of  whom  he  named  the  country  LOUISIANA. 

LaSalle  then  went  to  France,  was  appointed  Governor,  and  returned 
with  a  fleet  and  immigrants,  for  the  purpose  of  planting  a  colony  in  Illi- 
nois. They  arrived  in  due  time  in  the  Gulf  of  Mexico,  but  failing  to 
find  the  mouth  of  the  Mississippi,  up  which  LaSalle  intended  to  sail,  his 
supply  ship,  with  the  immigrants,  was  driven  ashore  and  wrecked  on 
Matagorda  Bay.  With  the  fragments  of  the  vessel  he  constructed  a 
stockade  and  rude  huts  on  the  shore  for  the  protection  of  the  immigrants, 
calling  the  post  Fort  St.  Louis.  He  then  made  a  trip  into  New  Mexico, 
in  search  of  silver  mines,  but,  meeting  with  disappointment,  returned  to 
find  his  little  colony  reduced  to  forty  souls.  He  then  resolved  to  travel 
on  foot  to  Illinois,  and,  starting  with  his  companions,  had  reached  the 
valley  of  the  Colorado,  near  the  mouth  of  Trinity  river,  when  he  was 
shot  by  one  of  his  men.  This  occurred  on  the  19th  of  March,  1687. 

Dr.  J.  W.  Foster  remarks  of  him  :  "  Thus  fell,  not  far  from  the  banks 
of  the  Trinity,  Robert  Cavalier  de  la  Salle,  one  of  the  grandest  charac- 
ters that  ever  figured  in  American  history — a  man  capable  of  originating 
the  vastest  schemes,  and  endowed  with  a  will  and  a  judgment  capable  of 
carrying  them  to  successful  results.  Had  ample  facilities  been  placed  by 
the  King  of  France  at  his  disposal,  the  result  of  the  colonization  of  this 
continent  might  have  been  far  different  from  what  we  now  behold." 


18  HISTORY    OF    THE    STATE    OF    ILLINOIS. 


EARLY  SETTLEMENTS. 

A  temporary  settlement  was  made  at  Fort  St.  Louis,  or  the  old  Kas- 
kaskia  village,  on  the  Illinois  River,  in  what  is  now  LaSalle  County,  in 
1682.  In  1690,  this  was  removed,  with  the  mission  connected  with  it,  to 
Kaskaskia,  on  the  river  of  that  name,  emptying  into  the  lower  Mississippi 
in  St.  Glair  County.  Cahokia  was  settled  about  the  same  time,  or  at 
least,  both  of  these  settlements  began  in  the  year  1690,  though  it  is  now 
pretty  well  settled  that  Cahokia  is  the  older  place,  and  ranks  as  the  oldest 
permanent  settlement  in  Illinois,  as  well  as  in  the  Mississippi  Valley. 
The  reason  for  the  removal  of  the  old  Kaskaskia  settlement  and  mission, 
was  probably  because  the  dangerous  and  difficult  route  by  Lake  Michigan 
and  the  Chicago  portage  had  been  almost  abandoned,  and  travelers  and 
traders  passed  down  and  up  the  Mississippi  by  the  Fox  and  Wisconsin 
River  route.  They  removed  to  the  vicinity  of  the  Mississippi  in  order 
to  be  in  the  line  of  travel  from  Canada  to  Louisiana,  that  is,  the  lower 
part  of  it,  for  it  was  all  Louisiana  then  south  of  the  lakes. 

During  the  period  of  French  rule  in  Louisiana,  the  population  prob- 
ably never  exceeded  ten  thousand,  including  whites  and  blacks.  Within 
that  portion  of  it  now  included  in  Indiana,  trading  posts  were  established 
at  the  principal  Miami  villages  which  stood  on  the  head  waters  of  the 
Maumee,  the  Wea  villages  situated  at  Ouiatenon,  on  the  Wabash,  and 
the  Piankeshaw  villages  at  Post  Vincennes ;  all  of  which  were  probably 
visited  by  French  traders  and  missionaries  before  the  close  of  the  seven- 
teenth century. 

In  the  vast  territory  claimed  by  the  French,  many  settlements  of 
considerable  importance  had  sprung  up.  Biloxi,  on  Mobile  Bay,  had 
been  founded  by  D'Iberville,  in  1699 ;  Antoine  de  Lamotte  Cadillac  had 
founded  Detroit  in  1701 ;  and  New  Orleans  had  been  founded  by  Bien- 
ville,  under  the  auspices  of  the  Mississippi  Company,  in  1718.  In  Illi- 
nois also,  considerable  settlements  had  been  made,  so  that  in  1730  they 
embraced  one  hundred  and  forty  French  families,  about  six  hundred  "  con- 
verted Indians,"  and  many  traders  and  voyageurs.  In  that  portion  of  the 
country,  on  the  east  side  of  the  Mississippi,  there  were  five  distinct  set- 
tlements, with  their  respective  villages,  viz. :  Cahokia,  near  the  mouth 
of  Cahokia  Creek  and  about  five  miles  below  the  present  city  of  St. 
Louis ;  St.  Philip,  about  forty-five  miles  below  Cahokia,  and  four  miles 
above  Fort  Chartres ;  Fort  Chartres,  twelve  miles  above  Kaskaskia  ; 
Kaskaskia,  situated  on  the  Kaskaskia  River,  five  miles  above  its  conflu- 
ence with  the  Mississippi;  and  Prairie  du  Rocher,  near  Fort  Chartres. 
To  these  must  be  added  St.  Genevieve  and  St.  Louis,  on  the  west  side 
of  the  Mississippi.  These,  with  the  exception  of  St.  Louis,  are  among 


HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS.  19 

the  oldest  French  towns  in  the  Mississippi  Valley.  Kaskaskia,  in  its  best 
days,  was  a  town  of  some  two  or  three  thousand  inhabitants.  After  it 
passed  from  the  crown  of  France  its  population  for  many  years  did  not 
exceed  fifteen  hundred.  Under  British  rule,  in  1773,  the  population  had 
decreased  to  four  hundred  and  fifty.  As  early  as  1721,  the, Jesuits  had 
established  a  college  and  a  monastery  in  Kaskaskia. 

Fort  Chartres  was  first  built  under  the  direction  of  the  Mississippi 
Company,  in  1718,  by  M.  de  Boisbraint,  a  military  officer,  under  command 
of  Bienville.  It  stood  on  the  east  bank  of  the  Mississippi,  about  eighteen 
miles  below  Kaskaskia,  and  was  for  some  time  the  headquarters  of  the 
military  commandants  of  the  district  of  Illinois. 

In  the  Centennial  Oration  of  Dr.  Fowler,  delivered  at  Philadelphia, 
by  appointment  of  Gov.  Beveridge,  we  find  some  interesting  facts  with 
regard  to  the  State  of  Illinois,  which  we  appropriate  in  this  history: 

In  1682  Illinois  became  a  possession  of  the  French  crown,  a  depend- 
ency of  Canada,  and  a  part  of  Louisiana.  In  1765  the  English  flag  was 
run  up  on  old  Fort  Chartres,  and  Illinois  was  counted  among  the  treas- 
ures of  Great  Britain. 

In  1779  it  was  taken  from  the  English  by  Col.  George  Rogers  Clark. 
This  man  was  resolute  in  nature,  wise  in  council,  prudent  in  policy,  bold 
in  action,  and  heroic  in  danger.  Few  men  who  have  figured  in  the  his- 
tory of  America  are  more  deserving  than  this  colonel.  Nothing  short  of 
first-class  ability  could  have  rescued  Vincens  and  all  Illinois  from  the 
English.  And  it  is  not  possible  to  over-estimate  the  influence  of  this 
achievement  upon  the  republic.  In  1779  Illinois  became  a  part  of  Vir- 
ginia. It  was  soon  known  as  Illinois  County.  In  1784  Virginia  ceded 
all  this  territory  to  the  general  government,  to  be  cut  into  States,  to  be 
republican  in  form,  with  "  the  same  right  of  sovereignty,  freedom,  and 
independence  as  the  other  States." 

In  1787  it  was  the  object  of  the  wisest  and  ablest  legislation  found 
in  any  merely  human  records.  No  man  can  study  the  secret  history  of 

THE  "COMPACT  OF  1787," 

and  not  feel  that  Providence  was  guiding  with  sleepless  eye  these  unborn 
States.  The  ordinance  that  on  July  13,  1787,  finally  became  the  incor- 
porating act,  has  a  most  marvelous  history.  Jefferson  had  vainly  tried 
to  secure  a  system  of  government  for  the  northwestern  territory.  He 
was  an  emancipationist  of  that  day,  and  favored  the  exclusion  of  slavery 
from  the  territory  Virginia  had  ceded  to  the  general  government ;  but 
the  South  voted  him  down  as  often  as  it  came  up.  In  1787,  as  late  as 
July  10,  an  organizing  act  without  the  anti-slavery  clause  was  pending. 
This  concession  to  the  South  was  expected  to  carry  it.  Congress  was  in 


20  HISTORY   OK   THE   STATE   OP   ILLINOIS. 

session  in  New  York  City.  On  July  5,  Rev.  Dr.  Manasseh  Cutler,  of 
Massachusetts,  came  into  New  York  to  lobby  on  the  northwestern  terri- 
tory. Everything  seemed  to  fall  into  his  hands.  Events  were  ripe. 

The  state  of  the  public  credit,  the  growing  of  Southern  prejudice, 
the  basis  of  his  mission,  his  personal  character,  all  combined  to  complete 
one  of  those  sudden  and  marvelous  revolutions  of  public  sentiment  that 
once  in  five  or  ten  centuries  are  seen  to  sweep  over  a  country  like  the 
breath  of  the  Almighty.  Cutler  was  a  graduate  of  Yale — received  his 
A.M.  from  Harvard,  and  his  D.D.  frqm  Yale.  He  had  studied  and  taken 
degrees  in  the  three  learned  professions,  medicine,  law,  and  divinity.  He 
had  thus  America's  best  indorsement.  He  had  published  a  scientific 
examination  of  the  plants  of  New  England.  His  name  stood  second  only 
to  that  of  Franklin  as  a  scientist  in  America.  He  was  a  courtly  gentle- 
man of  the  old  style,  a  man  of  commanding  presence,  and  of  inviting 
face.  The  Southern  members  said  they  had  never  seen  such  a  gentleman 
in  the  North.  He  came  representing  a  company  that  desired  to  purchase 
a  tract  of  land  now  included  in  Ohio,  for  the  purpose  of  planting  a  colony. 
It  was  a  speculation.  Government  money  was  worth  eighteen  cents  on 
the  dollar.  This  Massachusetts  company  had  collected  enough  to  pur- 
chase 1,500,000  acres  of  land.  Other  speculators  in  New  York  made 
Dr.  Cutler  their  agent  (lobbyist).  On  the  12th  he  represented  a  demand 
for  5,500,000  acres.  This  would  reduce  the  national  debt.  Jefferson 
and  Virginia  were  regarded  as  authority  concerning  the  land  Virginia 
had  just  ceded.  Jefferson's  policy  wanted  to  provide  for  the  public  credit, 
and  this  was  a  good  opportunity  to  do  something. 

Massachusetts  then  owned  the  territory  of  Maine,  which  she  was 
crowding  on  the  market.  She  was  opposed  to  opening  the  northwestern 
region.  This  fired  the  zeal  of  Virginia.  The  South  caught  the  inspira- 
tion, and  all  exalted  Dr.  Cutler.  The  English  minister  invited  him  to 
dine  with  some  of  the  Southern  gentlemen.  He  was  the  center  of  interest. 

The  entire  South  rallied  round  him.  Massachusetts  could  not  vote 
against  him,  because  many  of  the  constituents  of  her  members  were 
interested  personally  in  the  western  speculation.  Thus  Cutler,  making 
friends  with  the  South,  and,  doubtless,  using  all  the  arts  of  the  lobby, 
was  enabled  to  command  the  situation.  True  to  deeper  convictions,  he 
dictated  one  of  the  most  compact  and  finished  documents  of  wise  states- 
manship that  has  ever  adorned  any  human  law  book.  He  borrowed  from 
Jefferson  the  term  "  Articles  of  Compact,"  wbich,  preceding  the  federal 
constitution,  rose  into  the  most  sacred  character.  He  then  followed  very 
closely  the  constitution  of  Massachusetts,  adopted  three  years  before. 
Its  most  marked  points  were  : 

1.  The  exclusion  of  slavery  from  the  territory  forever. 

2.  Provision  for  public  schools,  giving  one   township  for  a  seminary, 


HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE   OP   ILLINOIS.  21 

and  every  section  numbered  16  in  each  township  ;  that  is,  one-thirty-sixth 
of  all  the  land,  for  public  schools. 

3.  A  provision  prohibiting  the  adoption  of  any  constitution  or  the 
enactment  of  any  law  that  should  nullify  pre-existing  contracts. 

Be  it  forever  remembered  that  this  compact  declared  that  "  Religion, 
morality,  and  knowledge  being  necessary  to  good  government  and  the 
happiness  of  mankind,  schools  and  the  means  of  education  shall  always 
be  encouraged." 

Dr.  Cutler  planted  himself  on  this  platform  and  would  not  yield. 
Giving  his  unqualified  declaration  that  it  was  that  or  nothing — that  unless 
they  could  make  the  land  desirable  they  did  not  want  it — he  took  his 
horse  and  buggy,  and  started  for  the  constitutional  convention  in  Phila- 
delphia. On  July  13,  1787,  the  bill  was  put  upon  its  passage,  and  was 
unanimously  adopted,  every  Southern  member  voting  for  it,  and  only  one 
man,  Mr.  Yates,  of  New  York,  voting  against  it.  But  as  the  States  voted 
as  States,  Yates  lost  his  vote,  and  the  compact  was  put  beyond  repeal. 

Thus  the  great  States  of  Ohio,  Indiana,  Illinois,  Michigan  and  Wis- 
consin— a  vast  empire,  the  heart  of  the  great  valley — were  consecrated 
to  freedom,  intelligence,  and  honesty.  Thus  the  great  heart  of  the  nation 
was  prepared  for  a  year  and  a  day  and  an  hour.  In  the  light  of  these  eighty- 
nine  years  I  affirm  that  this  act  was  the  salvation  of  the  republic  and  the 
destruction  of  slavery.  Soon  the  South  saw  their  great  blunder,  and 
tried  to  repeal  the  compact.  In  1803  Congress  referred  it  to  a  committee 
of  which  John  Randolph  was  chairman.  He  reported  that  this  ordinance 
was  a  compact,  and  opposed  repeal.  Thus  it  stood  a  rock,  in  the  way 
of  the  on-rushing  sea  of  slavery. 

With  all  this  timely  aid  it  was,  after  all,  a  most  desperate  and  pro- 
tracted struggle  to  keep  the  soil  of  Illinois  sacred  to  freedom.  It  was 
the  natural  battle-field  for  the  irrepressible  conflict.  In  the  southern  end 
of  the  State  slavery  preceded  the  compact.  It  existed  among  the  old 
French  settlers,  and  was  hard  to  eradicate.  The  southern  part  of  the 
State  was  settled  from  the  slave  States,  and  this  population  brought  their 
laws,  customs,  and  institutions  with  them.  A  stream  of  population  from 
the  North  poured  into  the  northern  part  of  the  State.  These  sections 
misunderstood  and  hated  each  other  perfectly.  The  Southerners  regarded 
the  Yankees  as  a  skinning,  tricky,  penurious  race  of  peddlers,  filling  the 
country  with  tinware,  brass  clocks,  and  wooden  nutmegs.  The  North- 
erner thought  of  the  Southerner  as  a  lean,  lank,  lazy  creature,  burrowing 
in  a  hut,  and  rioting  in  whisky,  dirt  and  ignorance.  These  causes  aided 
in  making  the  struggle  long  and  bitter.  So  strong  was  the  sympathy 
with  slavery  that,  in  spite  of  the  ordinance  of  1787,  and  in  spite  of  the 
deed  of  cession,  it  was  determined  to  allow  the  old  French  settlers  to 
retain  their  slaves.  Planters  from  the  slave  States  might  bring  their 


22  HISTORY    OP  THE  STATE   OF   ILLINOIS. 

slaves,  if  they  would  give  them  a  chance  to  choose  freedom  or  years 
of  service  and  bondage  for  their  children  till  they  should  become 
thirty  years  of  age.  If  they  chose  freedom  they  must  leave  the  State 
in  sixty  days  or  be  sold  as  fugitives.  Servants  were  whipped  for  offenses 
for  which  white  men  are  fined.  Each  lash  paid  forty  cents  of  the  fine.  A 
negro  ten  miles  from  home  without  a  pass  was  whipped.  These  famous 
laws  were  imported  from  the  slave  States  just  as  they  imported  laws  for 
the  inspection  of  flax  and  wool  when  there  was  neither  in  the  State. 

These  Black  Laws  are  now  wiped  out.  A  vigorous  effort  was  made 
to  protect  slavery  in  the  State  Constitution  of  1817.  It  barely  failed. 
It  was  renewed  in  1825,  when  a  convention  was  asked  to  make  a  new 
constitution.  After  a  hard  fight  the  convention  was  defeated.  But 
slaves  did  not  disappear  from  the  census  of  the  State  until  1850.  There 
were  mobs  and  murders  in  the  interest  of  slavery.  Lovejoy  was  added 
to  the  list  of  martyrs — a  sort  of  first-fruits  of  that  long  life  of  immortal 
heroes  who  saw  freedom  as  the  one  supreme  desire  of  their  souls,  and 
were  so  enamored  of  her  that  they  preferred  to  die  rather  than  survive  her. 

The  population  of  12,282  that  occupied  the  territory  in  A.D.  1800, 
increased  to  45,000  in  A.D.  1818,  when  the  State  Constitution  was 
adopted,  and  Illinois  took  her  place  in  the  Union,  with  a  star  on  the  flag 
and  two  votes  in  the  Senate. 

Shadrach  Bond  was  the  first  Governor,  and  in  his  first  message  he 
recommended  the  construction  of  the  Illinois  and  Michigan  Canal. 

The  simple  economy  in  those  days  is  seen  in  the  fact  that  the  entire 
bill  for  stationery  for  the  first  Legislature  was  only  $13.50.  Yet  this 
simple  body  actually  enacted  a  very  superior  code. 

There  was  no  monejr  in  the  territory  before  the  war  of  1812.  Deer 
skins  and  coon  skins  were  the  circulating  medium.  In  1821,  the  Legis- 
lature ordained  a  State  Bank  on  the  credit  of  the  State.  It  issued  notes 
in  the  likeness  of  bank  bills.  These  notes  were  made  a  legal  tender  for 
every  thing,  and  the  bank  was  ordered  to  loan  to  the  people  $100  on  per- 
sonal security,  and  more  on  mortgages.  They  actually  passed  a  resolu- 
tion requesting  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury  of  the  United  States  to 
receive  these  notes  for  land.  The  old  French  Lieutenant  Governor,  Col. 
Menard,  put  the  resolution  as  follows:  "  Gentlemen  of  the  Senate  :  It  is 
moved  and  seconded  dat  de  notes  of  dis  bank  be  made  land-office  money. 
All  in  favor  of  dat  motion  say  aye  ;  all  against  it  say  no.  It  is  decided 
in  de  affirmative.  Now,  gentlemen,  I  bet  you  one  hundred  dollar  he 
never  be  land-office  money!"  Hard  sense,  like  hard  money,  is  always 
above  par. 

This  old  Frenchman  presents  a  fine  figure  up  against  the  dark  back- 
ground of  most  of  his  nation.  They  made  no  progress.  They  clung  to 
their  earliest  and  simplest  implements.  They  never  wore  hats  or  caps. 


HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS.  23 

Thev  pulled  their  blankets  over  their  heads  in  the  winter  like  the  Indians, 
with  whom  they  freely  intermingled. 

Demagogism  had  an  early  development.  One  John  Grammar  (only 
in  name),  elected  to  the  Territorial  and  State  Legislatures  of  1816  and 
1836,  invented  the  policy  of  opposing  every  new  thing,  saying,  "If  it 
succeeds,  no  one  will  ask  who  voted  against  it.  If  it  proves  a  failure,  he 
could  quote  its  record."  In  sharp  contrast  with  Grammar  was  the  char- 
acter of  D.  P.  Cook,  after  whom  the  county  containing  Chicago  was 
named.  Such  was  his  transparent  integrity  and  remarkable  ability  that 
his  will  was  almost  the  law  of  the  State.  In  Congress,  a  young  man, 
and  from  a  poor  State,  he  was  made  Chairman  of  the  Ways  and  Means 
Committee.  He  was  pre-eminent  for  standing  by  his  committee,  regard- 
less of  consequences.  It  was  his  integrity  that  elected  John  Quincy 
Adams  to  the  Presidency.  There  were  four  candidates  in  1824,  Jackson, 
Clay,  Crawford,  and  John  Quincy  Adams.  There  being  no  choice  by  the 
people,  the  election  was  thrown  into  the  House.  It  was  so  balanced  that 
it  turned  on  his  vote,  and  that  he  cast  for  Adams,  electing  him ;  then 
Went  home  to  face  the  wrath  of  the  Jackson  party  in  Illinois.  It  cost 
him  all  but  character  and  greatness.  It  is  a  suggestive  comment  on  the 
times,  that  there  was  no  legal  interest  till  1830.  It  often  reached  150 
per  cent.,  usually  50  per  cent.  Then  it  was  reduced  to  12,  and  now  to 
10  per  cent. 

PHYSICAL  FEATURES  OF  THE    PRAIRIE  STATE. 

In  area  the  State  has  55,410  square  miles  of  territory.  It  is  about 
150  miles  wide  and  400  miles  long,  stretching  in  latitude  from  Maine  to 
North  Carolina.  It  embraces  wide  variety  of  climate.  It  is  tempered 
on  the  north  by  the  great  inland,  saltless,  tideless  sea,  which  keeps  the 
thermometer  from  either  extreme.  Being  a  table  land,  from  600  to  1,600 
feet  above  the  level  of  the  sea,  one  is  prepared  to  find  on  the  health 
maps,  prepared  by  the  general  government,  an  almost  clean  and  perfect 
record.  In  freedom  from  fever  and  malarial  diseases  and  consumptions, 
the  three  deadly  enemies  of  the  American  Saxon,  Illinois,  as  a  State, 
stands  without  a  superior.  She  furnishes  one  of  the  essential  conditions 
of  a  great  people — sound  bodies.  I  suspect  that  this  fact  lies  back  of 
that  old  Delaware  word,  Illini,  superior  men. 

The  great  battles  of  history  that  have  been  determinative  of  dynas- 
ties and  destinies  have  been  strategical  battles,  chiefly  the  question  of 
position.  Thermopylae  has  been  the  war-cry  of  freemen  for  twenty-four 
centuries.  It  only  tells  how  much  there  may  be  in  position.  All  this 
advantage  belongs  to  Illinois.  It  is  in  the  heart  of  the  greatest  valley  in 
the  world,  the  vast  region  between  the  mountains — a  valley  that  could 


24  HISTORY    OP   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS. 

feed  mankind  for  one  thousand  years.  It  is  well  on  toward  the  center  of 
the  continent.  It  is  in  the  great  temperate  belt,  in  which  have  been 
found  nearly  all  the  aggressive  civilizations  of  history.  It  has  sixty-five 
miles  of  frontage  on  the  head  of  the  lake.  With  the  Mississippi  forming 
the  western  and  southern  boundary,  with  the  Ohio  running  along  the 
southeastern  line,  with  the  Illinois  River  and  Canal  dividing  the  State 
diagonally  from  the  lake  to  the  Lower  Mississippi,  and  with  the  Rock  and 
Wabash  Rivers  furnishing  altogether  2,000  miles  of  water-front,  con- 
necting with,  and  running  through,  in  all  about  12,000  miles  of  navi- 
gable water. 

But  this  is  not  all.  These  waters  are  made  most  available  by  the 
fact  that  the  lake  and  the  State  lie  on  the  ridge  running  into  the  great 
valley  from  the  east.  Within  cannon-shot  of  the  lake  the  water  runs 
away  from  the  lake  to  the  Gulf.  The  lake  now  empties  at  both  ends, 
one  into  the  Atlantic  and  one  into  the  Gulf  of  Mexico.  The  lake  thus 
seems  to  hang  over  the  laud.  This  makes  the  dockage  most  serviceable ; 
there  are  no  steep  banks  to  damage  it.  Both  lake  and  river  are  made 
for  use. 

The  climate  varies  from  Portland  to  Richmond ;  it  favors  every  pro- 
duct of  the  continent,  including  the  tropics,  with  less  than  half  a  dozen 
exceptions.  It  produces  every  great  nutriment  of  the  world  except  ban- 
anas and  rice.  It  is  hardly  too  much  to  say  that  it  is  the  most  productive 
spot  known  to  civilization.  With  the  soil  full  of  bread  and  the  earth  full 
of  minerals ;  with  an  upper  surface  of  food  and  an  under  layer  of  fuel ; 
with  perfect  natural  drainage,  and  abundant  springs  and  streams  and 
navigable  rivers ;  half  way  between  the  forests  of  the  North  and  the  fruits 
of  the  South  ;  within  a  day's  ride  of  the  great  deposits  of  iron,  coal,  cop- 
per, lead,  and  zinc ;  containing  and  controlling  the  great  grain,  cattle, 
pork,  and  lumber  markets  of  the  world,  it  is  not  strange  that  Illinois  has 
the  advantage  of  position. 

This  advantage  has  been  supplemented  by  the  character  of  the  popu- 
lation. In  the  early  days  when  Illinois  was  first  admitted  to  the  Union, 
her  population  were  chiefly  from  Kentucky  and  Virginia.  But,  in  the 
conflict  of  ideas  concerning  slavery,  a  strong  title  of  emigration  came  in 
from  the  East,  and  soon  changed  this  composition.  In  1870  her  non- 
native  population  were  from  colder  soils.  New  York  furnished  133,290 ; 
Ohio  gave  162,623;  Pennsylvania  sent  on  98,352;  the  entire  Soutli  gave 
us  only  206,734.  In  all  her  cities,  and  in  all  her  German  and  Scandina- 
vian and  other  foreign  colonies,  Illinois  has  only  about  one-fifth  of  her 
people  of  foreign  birth. 


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PROGRESS  OF  DEVELOPMENT. 

One  of  the  greatest  elements  in  the  early  development  of  Illinois  is 
the  Illinois  and  Michigan  Canal,  connecting  the  Illinois  and  Mississippi 
Rivers  with  the  lakes.  It  was  of  the  utmost  importance  to  the  State. 
It  was  recommended  by  Gov.  Bond,  the  first  governor,  in  his  first  message. 
In  1821,  the  Legislature  appropriated  $10,000  for  surveying  the  route. 
Two  bright  young  engineers  surveyed  it,  and  estimated  the  cost  at 
$600,000  or  $700,000.  It  finally  cost  $8,000,000.  In  1825,  a  law  was 
passed  to  incorporate  the  Canal  Company,  but  no  stock  was  sold.  In 
1826,  upon  the  solicitation  of  Cook,  Congress  gave  800,000  acres  of  land 
on  the  line  of  the  work.  In  1828,  another  law — commissioners  appointed, 
and  work  commenced  with  new  survey  and  new  estimates.  In  1834-35, 
George  Farquhar  made  an  able  report  on  the  whole  matter.  This  was, 
doubtless,  the  ablest  report  ever  made  to  a  western  legislature,  and  it 
became  the  model  for  subsequent  reports  and  action.  From  this  the 
work  went  on  till  it  was  finished  in  1848.  It  cost  the  State  a  large 
amount  of  money ;  but  it  gave  to  the  industries  of  the  State  an  impetus 
that  pushed  it  up  into  the  first  rank  of  greatness.  It  was  not  built  as  a 
speculation  any  more  than  a  doctor  is  employed  on  a  speculation.  But 
it  has  paid  into  the  Treasury  of  the  State  an  average  annual  net  sum  of 
over  $111,000. 

Pending  the  construction  of  the  canal,  the  land  and  town-lot  fever 
broke  out  in  the  State,  in  1834-35.  It  took  on  the  malignant  t}7pe  in 
Chicago,  lifting  the  town  up  into  a  city.  The  disease  spread  over  the 
entire  State  and  adjoining  States.  It  was  epidemic.  It  cut  up  men's 
farms  without  regard  to  locality,  and  cut  up  the  purses  of  the  purchasers 
without  regard  to  consequences.  It  is  estimated  that  building  lots  enough 
were  sold  in  Indiana  alone  to  accommodate  every  citizen  then  in  the 
United  States. 

Towns  and  cities  were  exported  to  the  Eastern  market  by  the  ship- 
load. There  was  no  lack  of  buyers.  Every  up-ship  came  freighted  with 
speculators  and  their  monfey. 

This  distemper  seized  upon  the  Legislature  in  1836—37,  and  left  not 
one  to  tell  the  tale.  They  enacted  a  system  of  internal  improvement 
without  a  parallel  in  the  grandeur  of  its  conception.  They  ordered  the 
construction  of  1,300  miles  of  railroad,  crossing  the  State  in  all  direc- 
tions. This  was  surpassed  by  the  river  and  canal  improvements. 
There  were  a  few  counties  not  touched  by  either  railroad  or  river  or 
canal,  and  those  were  to  be  comforted  and  compensated  by  the  free  dis- 
tribution of  $200,000  among  them.  To  inflate  this  balloon  beyond  cre- 
dence it  was  ordered  that  work  should  be  commenced  on  both  ends  of 


26  HISTORY    OF   THE   STATE   OP   ILLINOIS. 

each  of  these  railroads  and  rivers,  and  at  each  river-crossing,  all  at  the 
same  time.  The  appropriations  for  these  vast  improvements  were  over 
$12,000,000,  and  commissioners  were  appointed  to  borrow  the  money  on 
the  credit  of  the  State.  Remember  that  all  this  was  in  the  early  days  of 
railroading,  when  railroads  were  luxuries ;  that  the  State  had  whole 
counties  with  scarcely  a  cabin  ;  and  that  the  population  of  the  State  was 
less  than  400,000,  and  you  can  form  some  idea  of  the  vigor  with  which 
these  brave  men  undertook  the  work  of  making  a  great  State.  In  the 
light  of  history  I  am  compelled  to  say  that  this  was  only  a  premature 
throb  of  the  power  that  actually  slumbered  in  the  soil  of  the  State.  It 
was  Hercules  in  the  cradle. 

At  this  juncture  the  State  Bank  loaned  its  funds  largely  to  Godfrey 
Oilman  &  Co.,  and  to  other  leading  houses,  for  the  purpose  of  drawing 
trade  from  St.  Louis  to  Alton.  Soon  they  failed,  and  took  down  the 
bank  with  them. 

In  1840,  all  hope  seemed  gone.  A  population  of  480,000  were  loaded 
with  a  debt  of  $14,000,000.  It  had  only  six  small  cities,  really  only 
towns,  namely :  Chicago,  Alton,  Springfield,  Quincy,  Galena,  Nauvoo. 
This  debt  was  to  be  cared  for  when  there  was  not  a  dollar  in  the  treas- 
ury, and  when  the  State  had  borrowed  itself  out  of  all  credit,  and  when 
there  was  not  good  money  enough  in  the  hands  of  all  the  people  to  pay 
the  interest  of  the  debt  for  a  single  year.  Yet,  in  the  presence  of  all 
these  difficulties,  the  young  State  steadily  refused  to  repudiate.  Gov. 
Ford  took  hold  of  the  problem  and  solved  it,  bringing  the  State  through 
in  triumph. 

Having  touched  lightly  upon  some  of  the  more  distinctive  points  in 
the  history  of  the  development  of  Illinois,  let  us  next  briefly  consider  the 

MATERIAL  RESOURCES  OF  THE  STATE. 

It  is  a  garden  four  hundred  miles  long  and  one  hundred  and  fifty 
miles  wide.  Its  soil  is  chiefly  a  black  sandy  loam,  from  six  inches  to 
sixty  feet  thick.  On  the  American  bottoms  it  has  been  cultivated  for 
one  hundred  and  fifty  years  without  renewal.  About  the  old  French 
towns  it  has  yielded  corn  for  a  century  and  a  half  without  rest  or  help. 
It  produces  nearly  everything  green  in  the  temperate  and  tropical  zones. 
She  leads  all  other  States  in  the  number  of  acres  actually  under  plow. 
Her  products  from  25,000,000  of  acres  are  incalculable.  Her  mineral 
wealth  is  scarcely  second  to  her  agricultural  power.  She  has  coal,  iron, 
lead,  copper,  zinc,  many  varieties  of  building  stone,  fire  clay,  cuma  clay, 
common  brick  clay,  sand  of  all  kinds,  gravel,  mineral  paint — every  thing 
needed  for  a  high  civilization.  Left  to  herself,  she  has  the  elements  of 
all  greatness.  The  single  item  of  coal  is  too  vast  for  an  appreciative 


HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS.  27 

handling  in  figures.  We  can  handle  it  in  general  terms  like  algebraical 
signs,  but  long  before  we  get  up  into  the  millions  and  billions  the  human 
mind  drops  down  from  comprehension  to  mere  symbolic  apprehension. 

When  I  tell  you  that  nearly  four-fifths  of  the  entire  State  is  under- 
laid with  a  deposit  of  coal  more  than  forty  feet  thick  on  the  average  (now 
estimated,  by  recent  surveys,  at  seventy  feet  thick), 'you  can  get  some 
idea  of  its  amount,  as  you  do  of  the  amount  of  the  national  debt.  There 
it  is !  41,000  square  miles — one  vast  mine  into  which  you  could  put 
any  of  the  States  ;  in  which  you  could  bury  scores  of  European  and 
ancient  empires,  and  have  room  enough  all  round  to  work  without  know- 
ing that  they  had  been  sepulchered  there. 

Put  this  vast  coal-bed  down  by  the  other  great  coal  deposits  of  the 
world,  and  its  importance  becomes  manifest.  Great  Britain  has  12,000 
square  miles  of  coal;  Spain,  3,000;  France,  1,719;  Belgium,  578;  Illinois 
about  twice  as  many  square  miles  as  all  combined.  Virginia  has  20,000 
square  miles;  Pennsylvania,  16,000;  Ohio,  12,000.  Illinois  has  41,000 
square  miles.  One-seventh  of  all  the  known  coal  on  this  continent  is  in. 
Illinois. 

Could  we  sell  the  coal  in  this  single  State  for  one-seventh  of  one  cent 
a  ton  it  would  pay  the  national  debt.  Converted  into  power,  even  with 
the  wastage  in  our  common  engines,  it  would  do  more  work  than  could 
be  done  by  the  entire  race,  beginning  at  Adam's  wedding  and  working 
ten  hours  a  day  through  all  the  centuries  till  the  present  time,  and  right 
on  into  the  future  at  the  same  rate  for  the  next  600,000  years. 

Great  Britain  uses  enough  mechanical  power  to-day  to  give  to  each 
man,  woman,  and  child  in  the  kingdom  the  help  and  service  of  nineteen 
untiring  servants.  No  wonder  she  has  leisure  and  luxuries.  No  wonder 
the  home  of  the  common  artisan  has  in  it  more  luxuries  than  could  be 
found  in  the  palace  of  good  old  King  Arthur.  Think,  if  you  can  conceive 
of  it,  of  the  vast  army  of  servants  that  slumber  in  the  soil  of  Illinois, 
impatiently  awaiting  the  call  of  Genius  to  come  forth  to  minister  to  our 
comfort. 

At  the  present  rate  of  consumption  England's  coal  supply  will  be 
exhausted  in  250  years.  When  this  is  gone  she  must  transfer  her  dominion 
either  to  the  Indies,  or  to  British  America,  which  I  would  not  resist ;  or 
to  some  other  people,  which  I  would  regret  as  a  loss  to  civilization. 

COAL  IS   KING. 

At  the  same  rate  of  consumption  (which  far  exceeds  our  own)  the 
deposit  of  coal  in  Illinois  will  last  120,000  years.  And  her  kingdom  shall 
be  an  everlasting  kingdom. 

Let  us  turn  now  from  this  reserve  power  to  the  annual  products  of 


28  HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS. 

the  State.  We  shall  not  be  humiliated  in  this  field.  Here  we  strike  the 
secret  of  our  national  credit.  Nature  provides  a  market  in  the  constant 
appetite  of  the  race.  Men  must  eat,  and  if  we  can  furnish  the  provisions 
we  can  command  the  treasure.  All  that  a  man  hath  will  he  give  for  his 
life. 

According  to  the  last  census  Illinois  produced  30,000,000  of  bushels 
of  wheat.  That  is  more  wheat  than  was  raised  by  any  other  State  in  the 
Union.  She  raised  last  year  130,000,000  of  bushels  of  corn — twice  as 
much  as  any  other  State,  and  one-sixth  of  all  the  corn  raised  in  the  United 
States.  She  harvested  2,747,000  tons  of  hay,  nearly  one-tenth  of  all  the 
hay  in  the  Republic.  It  is  not  generally  appreciated,  but  it  is  true,  that 
the  hay  crop  of  the  country  is  worth  more  than  the  cotton  crop.  The 
hay  of  Illinois  equals  the  cotton  of  Louisiana.  Go  to  Charleston,  S.  C., 
and  see  them  peddling  handfuls  of  hay  or  grass,  almost  as  a  curiosity, 
as  we  regard  Chinese  gods  or  the  cryolite  of  Greenland ;  drink  your 
coffee  and  condensed  milk;  and  walk  back  from  the  coast  for  many  a 
league  through  the  sand  and  burs  till  you  get  up  into  the  better  atmos- 
phere of  the  mountains,  without  seeing  a  waving  meadow  or  a  grazing 
herd ;  then  you  will  begin  to  appreciate  the  meadows  of  the  Prairie  State, 
where  the  grass  often  grows  sixteen  feet  high. 

The  value  of  her  farm  implements  is  $211,000,000,  and  the  value  of 
her  live  stock  is  only  second  to  the  great  State  of  New  York.  Last  year 
she  had  25,000,000  hogs,  and  packed  2,113,845,  about  one-half  of  all  that 
were  packed  in  the  United  States.  This  is  no  insignificant  item.  Pork 
is  a  growing  demand  of  the  old  world.  Since  the  laborers  of  Europe 
have  gotten  a  taste  of  our  bacon,  and  we  have  learned  how  to  pack  it  dry 
in  boxes,  like  dry  goods,  the  world  has  become  the  market. 

The  hog  is  on  the  march  into  the  future.  His  nose  is  ordained  to 
uncover  the  secrets  of  dominion,  and  his  feet  shall  be  guided  by  the  star 
of  empire. 

Illinois  marketed  $57,000,000  worth  of  slaughtered  animals — more 
than  any  other  State,  and  a  seventh  of  all  the  States. 

Be  patient  with  me,  and  pardon  my  pride,  and  I  will  give  you  a  list 
of  some  of  the  things  in  which  Illinois  excels  all  other  States. 

Depth  and  richness  of  soil ;  per  cent,  of  good  ground  ;  acres  of 
improved  land ;  large  farms — some  farms  contain  from  40,000  to  60,000 
acres  of  cultivated  land,  40,000  acres  of  corn  on  a  single  farm  ;  number  of 
farmers  ;  amount  of  wheat,  corn,  oats  and  honey  produced ;  value  of  ani- 
mals for  slaughter ;  number  of  hogs  ;  amount  of  pork  ;  number  of  horses 
— three  times  as  many  as  Kentucky,  the  horse  State. 

Illinois  excels  all  other  States  in  miles  of  railroads  and  in  miles  of 
postal  service,  and  in  money  orders  sold  per  annum,  and  in  the  amount  of 
lumber  sold  in  her  markets. 


HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE    OF    ILLINOIS.  29 

Illinois  is  only  second  in  many  important  matters.  This  sample  list 
comprises  a  few  of  the  more  important :  Permanent  school  fund  (good 
for  a  young  state)  ;  total  income  for  educational  purposes  ;  number  of  pub- 
lishers of  books,  maps,  papers,  etc.;  value  of  farm  products  and  imple- 
ments, and  of  live  stock  ;  in  tons  of  coal  mined. 

The  shipping  of  Illinois  is  only  second  to  New  York.  Out  of  one 
port  during  the  business  hours  of  the  season  of  navigation  she  sends  forth 
a  vessel  every  ten  minutes.  This  does  not  include  canal  boats,  which  go 
one  every  five  minutes.  No  wonder  she  is  only  second  in  number  of 
bankers  and  brokers  or  in  physicians  and  surgeons. 

She  is  third  in  colleges,  teachers  and  schools ;  cattle,  lead,  hay, 
flax,  sorghum  and  beeswax. 

She  is  fourth  in  population,  in  children  enrolled  in  public  schools,  in 
law  schools,  in  butter,  potatoes  and  carriages. 

She  is  fifth  in  value  of  real  and  personal  property,  in  theological 
seminaries  and  colleges  exclusively  for  women,  in  milk  sold,  and  in  boots 
and  shoes  manufactured,  and  in  book-binding. 

She  is  only  seventh  in  the  production  of  wood,  while  she  is  the 
twelfth  in  area.  Surely  that  is  well  done  for  the  Prairie  State.  She  now 
has  much  more  wood  and  growing  timber  than  she  had  thirty  years  ago. 

A  few  leading  industries  will  justify  emphasis.  She  manufactures 
$205,000,000  worth  of  goods,  which  places  her  well  up  toward  New  York 
and  Pennsylvania.  The  number  of  her  manufacturing  establishments 
increased  from  1860  to  1870,  300  per  cent.;  capital  employed  increased  350 
per  cent.,  and  the  amount  of  product  increased  400  per  cent.  She  issued 
5,500,000  copies  of  commercial  and  financial  newspapers — only  second  to 
New  York.  She  has  6,759  miles  of  railroad,  thus  leading  all  other  States, 
worth. $636, 458, 000,  using  3,245  engines,  and  67,712  cars,  making  a  train 
long  enough  to  cover  one-tenth  of  the  entire  roads  of  the  State.  Her 
stations  are  only  five  miles  apart.  She  carried  last  year  15,795,000  passen- 
gers, an  average  of  36^  miles,  or  equal  to  taking  hei  entire  population  twice 
across  the  State.  More  than  two-thirds  of  her  land  is  within  five  miles  of 
a  railroad,  and  less  than  two  per  cent,  is  more  than  fifteen  miles  away. 

The  State  has  a  large  financial  interest  in  the  Illinois  Central  railroad. 
The  road  was  incorporated  in  1850,  and  the  State  gave  each  alternate  sec- 
tion for  six  miles  on  each  side,  and  doubled  the  price  of  the  remaining 
land,  so  keeping  herself  good.  The  road  received  2,595,000  acres  of  land, 
and  pays  to  the  State  one-seventh  of  the  gross  receipts.  The  State 
receives  this  year  $350,000,  and  has  received  in  all  about  $7,000,000.  It 
is  practically  the  people's  road,  and  it  has  a  most  able  and  gentlemanly 
management.  Add  to  this  the  annual  receipts  from  the  canal,  $111,000, 
and  a  large  per  cent,  of  the  State  tax  is  provided  for. 


30  HISTORY   OF   THE   STATIC   OK   ILLINOIS. 


THE   RELIGION  AND  MORALS 

of  the  State  keep  step  with  her  productions  and  growth.  She  was  born 
of  the  missionary  spirit.  It  was  a  minister  who  secured  for  her  the  ordi- 
nance of  1787,  by  which  she  has  been  saved  from  slavery,  ignorance,  and 
dishonesty.  Rev.  Mr.  Wiley,  pastor  of  a  Scotch  congregation  in  Randolph 
County,  petitioned  the  Constitutional  Convention  of  1818  to  recognize 
Jesus  Christ  as  king,  and  the  Scriptures  as  the  only  necessary  guide  and 
book  of  law.  The  convention  did  not  act  in  the  case,  and  the  old  Cove- 
nanters refused  to  accept  citizenship.  They  never  voted  until  1824,  when 
the  slavery  question  was  submitted  to  the  people;  then  they  all  voted 
against  it  and  cast  the  determining  votes.  Conscience  has  predominated 
whenever  a  great  moral  question  has  been  submitted  to  the  people. 

But  little  mob  violence  has  ever  been  felt  in  the  State.  In  1817 
regulators  disposed  of  a  band  of  horse-thieves  that  infested  the  territory. 
The  Mormon  indignities  finally  awoke  the  same  spirit.  Alton  was  also 
the  scene  of  a  pro-slavery  mob,  in  which  Lovejoy  was  added  to  the  list  of 
martyrs.  The  moral  sense  of  the  people  makes  the  law  supreme,  and  gives 
to  the  State  unruffled  peace. 

With  $22,300,000  in  church  property,  and  4,298  church  organizations, 
the  State  has  that  divine  police,  the  sleepless  patrol  of  moral  ideas,  that 
alone  is  able  to  secure  perfect  safety.  Conscience  takes  the  knife  from 
the  assassin's  hand  and  the  bludgeon  from  the  grasp  of  the  highwayman. 
We  sleep  in  safety,  not  because  we  are  behind  bolts  and  bars — these  only 
fence  against  the  innocent ;  not  because  a  lone  officer  drowses  on  a  distant 
corner  of  a  street ;  not  because  a  sheriff  may  call  his  posse  from  a  remote 
part  of  the  county ;  but  because  conscience  guards  the  very  portals  of  the 
air  and  stirs  in  the  deepest  recesses  of  the  public  mind.  This  spirit  issues 
within  the  State  9,500,000  copies  of  religious  papers  annually,  and  receives 
still  more  from  without.  Thus  the  crime  of  the  State  is  only  one-fourth 
that  of  New  York  and  one-half  that  of  Pennsylvania. 

Illinois  never  had  but  one  duel  between  her  own  citizens.  In  Belle- 
ville, in  1820,  Alphonso  Stewart  and  William  Bennett  arranged  to  vindi- 
cate injured  honor.  The  seconds  agreed  to  make  it  a  sham,  and  make 
them  shoot  blanks.  Stewart  was  in  the  secret.  Bennett  mistrusted  some- 
thing, and,  unobserved,  slipped  a  bullet  into  his  gun  and  killed  Stewart. 
He  then  fled  the  State.  After  two  years  he  was  caught,  tried,  convicted, 
and.  in  spite  of  friends  and  political  aid,  was  hung.  This  fixed  the  code 
of  honor  on  a  Christian  basis,  and  terminated  its  use  in  Illinois. 

The  early  preachers  were  ignorant  men,  who  were  accounted  eloquent 
according  to  the  strength  of  their  voices.  But  they  set  the  style  for  all 
public  speakers.  Lawyers  and  political  speakers  followed  this  rule.  Gov. 


HISTORY   OP   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS.  31 

Ford  says:  "Nevertheless,  these  first  preachers  were  of  incalculable 
benefit  to  the  country.  They  inculcated  justice  and  morality.  To  them 
are  we  indebted  for  the  first  Christian  character  of  the  Protestant  portion 
of  the  people." 

In  education  Illinois  surpasses  her  material  resources.  The  ordinance 
of  1787  consecrated  one  thirty-sixth  of  her  soil  to  common  schools,  and 
the  law  of  1818,  the  first  law  that  went  upon  her  statutes,  gave  three  per 
cent,  of  all  the  rest  to 

EDUCATION  INSTEAD  OP  HIGHWAYS. 

The  old  compact  secures  this  interest  forever,  and  by  its  yoking 
morality  and  intelligence  it  precludes  the  legal  interference  with  the  Bible 
in  the  public  schools.  With  such  a  start  it  is  natural  that  we  should  have 
11,050  schools,  and  that  our  illiteracy  should  be  less  than  New  York  or 
Pennsylvania,  and  only  about  one-half  of  Massachusetts.  We  are  not  to 
blame  for  not  having  more  than  one-half  as  many  idiots  as  the  great 
States.  These  public  schools  soon  made  colleges  inevitable.  The  first 
college,  still  flourishing,  was  started  in  Lebanon  in  1828,  by  the  M.  E. 
church,  and  named  after  Bishop  McKendree.  Illinois  College,  at  Jackson- 
ville, supported  by  the  Presbyterians,  followed  in  1830.  In  1832  the  Bap- 
tists built  Shurtleff  College,  at  Alton.  Then  the  Presbyterians  built  Knox 
College,  at  Galesburg,  in  1838,  and  the  Episcopalians  built  Jubilee  College, 
at  Peoria,  in  1847.  After  these  early  years  colleges  have  rained  down. 
A  settler  could  hardly  encamp  on  the  prairie  but  a  college  would  spring 
up  by  his  wagon.  The  State  now  has  one  very  well  endowed  and  equipped 
university,  namely,  the  Northwestern  University,  at  Evanston,  with  six 
colleges,  ninety  instructors,  over  1,000  students,  and  $  1,500,000  endow- 
ment. 

Rev.  J.  M.  Peck  was  the  first  educated  Protestant  minister  in  tne 
State.  He  settled  at  Rock  Spring,  in  St.  Clair  County,  1820,  and  left  his 
impress  on  the  State.  Before  1837  only  party  papers  were  published,  but 
Mr.  Peck  published  a  Gazetteer  of  Illinois.  Soon  after  John  Russell,  of 
Bluffdale,  published  essays  and  tales  showing  genius.  Judge  James  Hall 
published  The  Illinois  Monthly  Magazine  with  great  ability,  and  an  annual 
called  The  Western  Souvenir,  which  gave  him  an  enviable  fame  all  over  the 
United  States.  From  these  beginnings  Illinois  has  gone  on  till  she  has 
more  volumes  in  public  libaaries  even  than  Massachusetts,  and  of  the 
44,500,000  volumes  in  all  the  public  libraries  of  the  United  States,  she 
has  one-thirteenth.  In  newspapers  she  stands  fourth.  Her  increase  is 
marvelous.  In  1850  she  issued  5,000,000  copies ;  in  1860,  27,590,000  ;  in 
1870,  113,140,000.  In  1860  she  had  eighteen  colleges  and  seminaries ;  in 
1870  she  had  eighty.  That  is  a  grand  advance  for  the  war  decade. 

This  brings  us  to  a  record  unsurpassed  in  the  history  of  any  age, 


HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS. 


THE  WAR    RECORD  OF  ILLINOIS. 

I  hardly  know  where  to  begin,  or  how  to  advance,  or  what  to  say.  I 
can  at  best  give  you  only  a  broken  synopsis  of  her  deeds,  and  you  must 
put  them  in  the  order  of  glory  for  yourself.  Her  sons  have  always  been 
foremost  on  fields  of  danger.  In  1832-33,  at  the  call  of  Gov.  Reynolds, 
her  sons  drove  Blackhawk  over  the  Mississippi. 

When  the  Mexican  war  came,  in  May,  1846,  8,370  men  offered  them- 
selves when  only  3,720  could  be  accepted.  The  fields  of  Buena  Vista  and 
Vera  Cruz,  and  the  storming  of  Cerro  Gordo,  will  carry  the  glory  of  Illinois 
soldiers  along  after  the  infamy  of  the  cause  they  served  has  been  forgotten. 
But  it  was  reserved  till  our  day  for  her  sons  to  find  a  field  and  cause  and 
foemen  that  could  fitly  illustrate  their  spirit  and  heroism.  Illinois  put 
into  her  own  regiments  for  the  United  States  government  256,000  men, 
and  into  the  army  through  other  States  enough  to  swell  the  number  to 
290,000.  This  far  exceeds  all  the  soldiers  of'  the  federal  government  in 
all  the  war  of  the  revolution.  Her  total  years  of  service  were  over  600,000. 
She  enrolled  men  from  eighteen  to  forty-five  years  of  age  when  the  law 
of  Congress  in  1864 — the  test  time — only  asked  for  those  from  twenty  to 
forty-five.  Her  enrollment  was  otherwise  excessive.  Her  people  wanted 
to  go,  and  did  not  take  the  pains  to  correct  the  enrollment.  Thus  the 
basis  of  fixing  the  quota  was  too  great,  and  then  the  quota  itself,  at  least 
in  the  trying  time,  was  far  above  any  other  State. 

Thus  the  demand  on  some  counties,  as  Monroe,  for  example,  took  every 
able-bodied  man  in  the  county,  and  then  did  not  have  enough  to  fill  the 
quota.  Moreover,  Illinois  sent  20,844  men  for  ninety  or  one  hundred  days, 
for  whom  no  credit  was  asked.  When  Mr.  Lincoln's  attention  was  called 
to  the  inequality  of  the  quota  compared  with  other  States,  he  replied, 
"  The  country  needs  the  sacrifice.  We  must  put  the  whip  on  the  free 
horse."  In  spite  of  all  these  disadvantages  Illinois  gave  to  the  country 
73,000  years  of  service  above  all  calls.  With  one-thirteenth  of  the  popu- 
lation of  the  loyal  States,  she  sent  regularly  one-tenth  of  all  the  soldiers, 
and  in  the  peril  of  the  closing  calls,  when  patriots  were  few  and  weary, 
she  then  sent  one-eighth  of  all  that  were  called  for  by  her  loved  and  hon- 
ored son  in  the  white  house.  He,r  mothers  and  daughters  went  into  the 
fields  to  raise  the  grain  and  keep  the  children  together,  while  the  fathers 
and  older  sons  went  to  the  harvest  fields  of  the  world.  I  knew  a  father 
and  four  sons  who  agreed  that  one  of  them  must  stay  at  home  ;  and  they 
pulled  straws  from  a  stack  to  see  who  might  go.  The  father  was  left. 
The  next  day  he  came  into  the  camp,  saying :  "  Mother  says  she  can  get 
the  crops  in,  and  I  am  going,  too."  I  know  large  Methodist  churches 
from  which  every  male  member  went  to  the  army.  Do  you  want  to  know 


HISTORY    OF    THE   STATE    OP   ILLINOIS.  33 

what  these  heroes  from  Illinois  did  in  the  field  ?  Ask  any  soldier  with  a 
good  record  of  his  own,  who  is  thus  able  to  judge,  and  he  will  tell  you 
that  the  Illinois  men  went  in  to  win.  It  is  common  history  that  the  greater 
victories  were  won  in  the  West.  When  everything  else  looked  dark  Illi- 
nois was  gaining  victories  all  down  the  river,  and  dividing  the  confederacy. 
Sherman  took  with  him  on  his  great  march  forty-live  regiments  of  Illinois 
infantry,  three  companies  of  artillery,  and  one  company  of  cavalry.  He 
could  not  avoid 

GOING  TO  THE  SEA. 

If  he  had  been  killed,  I  doubt  not  the  men  would  have  gone  right  on. 
Lincoln  answered  all  rumors  of  Sherman's  defeat  with,  "  It  is  impossible  ; 
there  is  a  mighty  sight  of  fight  in  100,000  Western  men."  Illinois  soldiers 
brought  home  300  battle-flags.  The  first  United  States  flag  that  floated 
over  Richmond  was  an  Illinois  flag.  She  sent  messengers  and  nurses  to 
every  field  and  hospital,  to  care  for  her  sick  and  wounded  sons.  She  said, 
'•  These  suffering  ones  are  my  sons,  and  I  will  care  for  them." 

When  individuals  had  given  all,  then  cities  and  towns  came  forward 
with  their  credit  to  the  extent  of  many  millions,  to  aid  these  men  and 
their  families. 

Illinois  gave  the  country  the  great  general  of  the  war — Ulysses  S. 
Grant — since  honored  with  two  terms  of  the  Presidency  of  the  United 
States. 

One  other  name  from  Illinois  comes  up  in  all  minds,  embalmed  in  all 
hearts,  that  must  have  the  supreme  place  in  this  story  of  our  glory  and 
of  our  nation's  honor  ;  that  name  is  Abraham  Lincoln,  of  Illinois. 

The  analysis  of  Mr.  Lincoln's  character  is  difficult  on  account  of  its 
symmetry. 

In  this  age  Ave  look  with  admiration  at  his  uncompromising  honesty. 
And  well  we  may,  for  this  saved  us.  Thousands  throughout  the  length 
and  breadth  of  our  country  who  knew  him  only  as  "  Honest  Old  Abe," 
voted  for  him  on  that  account ;  and  wisely  did  they  choose,  for  no  other 
man  could  have  carried  us  through  the  fearful  night  of  the  war.  When 
his  plans  were  too  vast  for  our  comprehension,  and  his  faith  in  the  cause 
too  sublime  for  our  participation  ;  when  it  was  all  night  about  us,  and  all 
dread  before  us,  and  all  sad  and  desolate  behind  us :  when  not  one  ray 
shone  upon  our  cause ;  when  traitors  were  haughty  and  exultant  at  the 
South,  and  fierce  and  blasphemous  at  the  North  ;  when  the  loyal  men  here 
seemed  almost  in  the  minority  ;  when  the  stoutest  heart  quailed,  the  bravest 
cheek  paled  ;  when  generals  were  defeating  each  other  for  place,  and 
contractors  were  leeching  out  the  very  heart's  blood  of  the  prostrate 
republic  :  when  every  thing  else  had  failed  us,  we  looked  at  this  calm, 
patient  man  standing  like  a  rock  in  the  storm,  and  said  :  "  Mr.  Lincoln 


34  HISTORY   OF   THE    STATE   OP    ILLINOIS. 

is  honest,  and  we  can  trust  him  still."  Holding  to  this  single  point  with 
the  energy  of  faith  and  despair  we  held  together,  and,  under  God,  he 
brought  us  through  to  victory. 

His  practical  wisdom  made  him  the  wonder  of  all  lands.  With  such 
certainty  did  Mr.  Lincoln  follow  causes  to  their  ultimate  effects,  that  his 
foresight  of  contingencies  seemed  almost  prophetic. 

He  is  radiant  with  all  the  great  virtues,  and  his  memory  shall  shed  a 
glory  upon  this  age  that  shall  fill  the  eyes  of  men  as  they  look  into  his- 
tory. Other  men  have  excelled  him  in  some  point,  but,  taken  at  all 
points,  all  in  all,  he  stands  head  and  shoulders  above  every  other  man  of 
6,000  years.  An  administrator,  he  saved  the  nation  in  the  perils  of 
unparalleled  civil  war.  A  statesman,  he  justified  his  measures  by  their 
success.  A  philanthropist,  he  gave  liberty  to  one  race  and  salvation  to 
another.  A  moralist,  he  bowed  from  the  summit  of  human  power  to  the 
foot  of  the  Cross,  and  became  a  Christian.  A  mediator,  he  exercised  mercy 
under  the  most  absolute  abeyance  to  law.  A  leader,  he  was  no  partisan. 
A  commander,  he  was  untainted  with  blood.  A  ruler  in  desperate  times, 
he  was  unsullied  with  crime.  A  man,  he  has  left  no  word  of  passion,  no 
thought  of  malice,  no  trick  of  craft,  no  act  of  jealousy,  no  purpose  of 
selfish  ambition.  Thus  perfected,  without  a  model,  and  without  a  peer, 
he  was  dropped  into  these  troubled  years  to  adorn  and  embellish  all  that 
is  good  and  all  that  is  great  in  our  humanity,  and  to  present  to  all  coming 
time  the  representative  of  the  divine  idea  of  free  government. 

It  is  not  too  much  to  say  that  away  down  in  the  future,  when  the 
republic  has  fallen  from  its  niche  in  the  wall  of  time  ;  when  the  great 
war  itself  shall  have  faded  out  in  the  distance  like  a  mist  on  the  horizon ; 
when  the  Anglo-Saxon  language  shall  be  spoken  only  by  the  tongue  of 
the  stranger;  then  the  generations  looking  this  way  shall  see  the  great 
president  as  the  supreme  figure  in  this  vortex  of  history 

CHICAGO. 

It  is  impossible  in  our  brief  space  to  give  more  than  a  meager  sketch 
of  such  a  city  as  Chicago,  which  is  in  itself  the  greatest  marvel  of  the 
Prairie  State.  This  mysterious,  majestic,  mighty  city,  born  first  of  water, 
and  next  of  fire;  sown  in  weakness,  and  raised  in  power;  planted  among 
the  willows  of  the  marsh,  and  crowned  with  the  glory  of  the  mountains  ; 
sleeping  on  the  bosom  of  the  prairie,  and  rocked  on  the  bosom  of  the  sea ; 
the  youngest  city  of  the  world,  and  still  the  eye  of  the  prairie,  as  Damas- 
cus, the  oldest  city  of  the  world,  is  the  eye  of  the  desert.  With  a  com- 
merce far  exceeding  that  of  Corinth  on  her  isthmus,  in  the  highway  to 
the  East ;  with  the  defenses  of  a  continent  piled  around  her  by  the  thou- 
sand miles,  making  her  far  safer  than  Rome  on  the  banks  of  the  Tiber ; 


HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS.  35 

with  schools  eclipsing  Alexandria  and  Athens  ;  with  liberties  more  con- 
spicuous than  those  of  the  old  republics ;  with  a  heroism  equal  to  the  first 
Carthage,  and  with  a  sanctity  scarcely  second  to  that  of  Jerusalem — set 
your  thoughts  on  all  this,  lifted  into  the  eyes  of  all  men  bythe  miracle  of 
its  growth,  illuminated  by  the  flame  of  its  fall,  and  transfigured  by  the 
divinity  of  its  resurrection,  and  you  will  feel,  as  I  do,  the  utter  impossi- 
bility of  compassing  this  subject  as  it  deserves.  Some  impression  of  her 
importance  is  received  from  the  shock  her  burning  gave  to  the  civilized 
world. 

When  the  doubt  of  her  calamity  was  removed,  and  the  horrid  fact 
was  accepted,  there  went  a  shudder  over  all  cities,  and  a  quiver  over  all 
lands.  There  was  scarcely  a  town  in  the  civilized  world  that  did  not 
shake  on  the  brink  of  this  opening  chasm.  The  flames  of  our  homes  red- 
dened all  skies.  The  city  was  set  upon  a  hill,  and  could  not  be  hid.  All 
eyes  were  turned  upon  it.  To  have  struggled  and  suffered  amid  the 
scenes  of  its  fall  is  as  distinguishing  as  to  have  fought  at  Thermopylae,  or 
Salamis,  or  Hastings,  or  Waterloo,  or  Bunker  Hill. 

Its  calamity  amazed  the  world,  because  it  was  felt  to  be  the  common 
property  of  mankind. 

The  early  history  of  the  city  is  full  of  interest,  just  as  the  early  his- 
tory of  such  a  man  as  Washington  or  Lincoln  becomes  public  property, 
and  is  cherished  by  every  patriot. 

Starting  with  560  acres  in  1833,  it  embraced  and  occupied  23,000 
acres  in  1869,  and,  having  now  a  population  of  more  than  500,000,  it  com- 
mands general  attention. 

The  first  settler — Jean  Baptiste  Pointe  au  Sable,  a  mulatto  from  the 
West  Indies — came  and  began  trade  with  the  Indians  in  1796.  John 
Kinzie  became  his  successor  in  1804,  in  which  year  Fort  Dearborn  was 
erected. 

A  mere  trading-post  was  kept  here  from  that  time  till  about  the  time 
of  the  Blackhawk  war,  in  1832.  It  was  not  the  city.  It  was  merely  a 
cock  crowing  at  midnight.  The  morning  was  not  yet.  In  1833  the  set- 
tlement about  the  fort  was  incorporated  as  a  town.  The  voters  were 
divided  on  the  propriety  of  such  corporation,  twelve  voting  for  it  and  one 
against  it.  Four  years  later  it  was  incorporated  as  a  city,  and  embraced 
560  acres.  . 

The  produce  handled  in  this  city  is  an  indication  of  its  power.  Grain 
and  flour  were  imported  from  the  East  till  as  late  as  1837.  The  first 
exportation  by  way  of  experiment  was  in  1839.  Exports  exceeded  imports 
first  .in  1842.  The  Board  of  Trade  was  organized  in  1848,  but  it  was  so 
weak  that  it  needed  nursing  till  1855.  Grain  was  purchased  by  the 
wagon-load  in  the  street. 

I  remember  sitting  with  my  father  on   a   load  of  wheat,  in  the   long 


36  HISTORY   OP   THE  STATE   OF   ILLINOIS. 

line  of  wagons  along  Lake  street,  while  the  buyers  came  and  untied  the 
bags,  and  examined  the  grain,  and  made  their  bids.  That  manner  of 
business  had  to  cease  with  the  day  of  small  things.  Now  our  elevators 
will  hold  15,000,000  bushels  of  grain.  The  cash  value  of  the  produce 
handled  in  a  year  is  $215,000,000,  and  the  produce  weighs  7,000,000 
tons  or  700,000  car  loads.  This  handles  thirteen  and  a  half  ton  each 
minute,  all  the  year  round.  One  tenth  of  all  the  wheat  in  the  United 
States  is  handled  in  Chicago.  Even  as  long  ago  as  1853  the  receipts  of 
grain  in  Chicago  exceeded  those  of  the  goodly  city  of  St.  Louis,  and  in 
1854  the  exports  of  grain  from  Chicago  exceeded  those  of  New  York  and 
doubled  those  of  St.  Petersburg,  Archangel,  or  Odessa,  the  largest  grain 
markets  in  Europe. 

The  manufacturing  interests  of  the  city  are  not  contemptible.  In 
1873  manufactories  employed  45,000  operatives ;  in  1876,  60,000.  The 
manufactured  product  in  1875  was  worth  $177,000,000. 

No  estimate  of  the  size  and  power  of  Chicago  would  be  adequate 
that  did  not  put  large  emphasis  on  the  railroads.  Before  they  came 
thundering  along  our  streets  canals  were  the  hope  of  our  country.  But 
who  ever  thinks  now  of  traveling  by  canal  packets  ?  In  June,  1852, 
there  were  only  forty  miles  of  railroad  connected  with  the  city.  The 
old  Galena  division  of  the  Northwestern  ran  out  to  Elgin.  But  now, 
who  can  count  the  trains  and  measure  the  roads  that  seek  a  terminus  or 
connection  in  this  city  ?  The  lake  stretches  away  to  the  north,  gathering 
in  to  this  center  all  the  harvests  that  might  otherwise  pass  to  the  north 
of  us.  If  you  will  take  a  map  and  look  at  the  adjustment  of  railroads, 
you  will  see,  first,  that  Chicago  is  the  great  railroad  center  of  the  world, 
as  New  York  is  the  commercial  city  of  this  continent;  and,  second,  that 
the  railroad  lines  form  the  iron  spokes  of  a  great  wheel  whose  hub  is 
this  city.  The  lake  furnishes  the  only  break  in  the  spokes,  and  this 
seems  simply  to  have  pushed  a  few  spokes  together  on  each  shore.  See 
the  eighteen  trunk  lines,  exclusive  of  eastern  connections. 

Pass  round  the  circle,  and  view  their  numbers  and  extent.  There 
is  the  great  Northwestern,  with  all  its  branches,  one  branch  creeping 
along  the  lake  shore,  and  so  reaching  to  the  north,  into  the  Lake  Superior 
regions,  away  to  the  right,  and  on  to  the  Northern  Pacific  on  the  left, 
swinging  around  Green  Bay  for  iron  and  copper  and  silver,  twelve  months 
in  the  year,  and  reaching  out  for  the  wealth  of  the  great  agricultural 
belt  and  isothermal  line  traversed  by  the  Northern  Pacific.  Another 
branch,  not  so  far  north,  feeling  for  the  heart  of  the  Badger  State. 
Another  pushing  lower  down  the  Mississippi — all  these  make  many  con- 
nections, and  tapping  all  the  vast  wheat  regions  of  Minnesota,  Wisconsin, 
Iowa,  and  all  the  regions  this  side  of  sunset.  There  is  that  elegant  road, 
the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy,  running  out  a  goodly  number  of 


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branches,  and  reaping  the  great  fields  this  side  of  the  Missouri  River. 
I  can  only  mention  the  Chicago,  Alton  &  St.  Louis,  our  Illinois  Central, 
described  elsewhere,  and  the  Chicago  &  Rock  Island.  Further  around 
we  come  to  the  lines  connecting  us  with  all  the  eastern  cities.  The 
Chicago,  Indianapolis  &  St.  Louis,  the  Pittsburgh,  Fort  Wayne  & 
Chicago,  the  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  Southern,  and  the  Michigan  Cen- 
tral and  Great  Western,  give  us  many  highways  to  the  seaboard.  Thus  we 
reach  the  Mississippi  at  five  points,  from  St.  Paul  to  Cairo  and  the  Gulf 
itself  by  two  routes.  We  also  reach  Cincinnati  and  Baltimore,  and  Pitts- 
burgh and  Philadelphia,  and  New  York.  North  and  south  run  the  water 
courses  of  the  lakes  and  the  rivers,  broken  just  enough  at  this  point  to 
make  a  pass.  Through  this,  from  east  to  west,  run  the  long  lines  that 
stretch  from  ocean  to  ocean. 

This  is  the  neck  of  the  glass,  and  the  golden  sands  of  commerce 
must  pass  into  our  hands.  Altogether  we  have  more  than  10,000  miles 
of  railroad,  directly  tributary  to  this  city,  seeking  to  unload  their  wealth 
in  our  coffers.  All  these  roads  have  come  themselves  by  the  infallible 
instinct  of  capital.  Not  a  dollar  was  ever  given  by  the  city  to  secure 
one  of  them,  and  only  a  small  per  cent,  of  stock  taken  originally  by  her 
citizens,  and  that  taken  simply  as  an  investment.  Coming  in  the  natural 
order  of  events,  they  will  not  be  easily  diverted. 

There  is  still  another  showing  to  all  this.  The  connection  between 
New  York  and  San  Francisco  is  by  the  middle  route.  This  passes  inevit- 
ably through  Chicago.  St.  Louis  wants  the  Southern  Pacific  or  Kansas 
Pacific,  and  pushes  it  out  through  Denver,  and  so  on  up  to  Cheyenne. 
But  before  the  road  is  fairly  under  way,  the  Chicago  roads  shove  out  to 
Kansas  City,  making  even  the  Kansas  Pacific  a  feeder,  and  actually  leav- 
ing St.  Louis  out  in  the  cold.  It  is  not  too  much  to  expect  that  Dakota, 
Montana,  and  Washington  Territory  will  find  their  great  market  in  Chi- 
cago. 

But  these  are  not  all.  Perhaps  I  had.  better  notice  here  the  ten  or 
fifteen  new  roads  that  have  just  entered,  or  are  just  entering,  our  city. 
Their  names  are  all  that  is  necessary  to  give.  Chicago  &  St.  Paul,  look- 
ing up  the  Red  River  country  to  the  British  possessions ;  the  Chicago, 
Atlantic  &  Pacific ;  the  Chicago,  Decatur  &  State  Line ;  the  Baltimore  & 
Ohio;  the  Chicago,  Danville  &  Vincennes;  the  Chicago  &  LaSalle  Rail- 
road ;  the  Chicago,  Pittsburgh  &  Cincinnati ;  the  Chicago  and  Canada 
Southern ;  the  Chicago  and  Illinois  River  Railroad.  These,  with  their 
connections,  and  with  the  new  connections  of  the  old  roads,  already  in. 
process  of  erection,  give  to  Chicago  not  less  than  10,000  miles  of  new 
tributaries  from  the  richest  land  on  the  continent.  Thus  there  will  be 
added  to  the  reserve  power,  to  the  capital  within  reach  of  this  city,  not 
less  than  $1,000,000,000. 


HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE   OP   ILLINOIS. 

Add  to  all  this  transporting  power  the  ships  that  sail  one  every  nine 
minutes  of  the  business  hours  of  the  season  of  navigation ;  add,  also,  the 
canal  boats  that  leave  one  every  five  minutes  during  the  same  time — and 
you  will  see  something  of  the  business  of  the  city. 

TtfE  COMMERCE  OF  THIS  CITY 

has  been  leaping  along  to  keep  pace  with  the  growth  of  the  country 
around  us.  In  1852,  our  commerce  reached  the  hopeful  sum  of 
§20,000,000.  In  1870  it  reached  $400,000,000.  In  1871  it  was  pushed 
up  above  $450,000,000.  And  in  1875  it  touched  nearly  double  that. 

One-half  of  our  imported  goods  come  directly  to  Chicago.  Grain 
enough  is  exported  directly  from  our  docks  to  the  old  world  to  employ  a 
semi-weekly  line  of  steamers  of  3,000  tons  capacity.  This  branch  is 
not  likely  to  be  greatly  developed.  Even  after  the  great  Welland  Canal 
is  completed  we  shall  have  only  fourteen  feet  of  water.  The  great  ocean 
vessels  will  continue  to  control  the  trade. 

The  banking  capital  of  Chicago  is  $24,431,000.  Total  exchange  in 
1875,  $659,000,000.  Her  wholesale  business  in  1875  was  $294,000,000. 
The  rate  of  taxes  is  less  than  in  any  other  great  city. 

The  schools  of  Chicago  are  unsurpassed  in  America.  Out  of  a  popu- 
lation of  300,000  there  were  only  186  persons  between  the  ages  of  six 
and  twenty-one  unable  to  read.  This  is  the  best  known  record. 

In  1831  the  mail  system  was  condensed  into  a  h»lf-breed,  who  went 
on  foot  to  Niles,  Mich.,  once  in  two  weeks,  and  brought  back  what  papers 
and  news  he  could  find.  As  late  as  1846  there  was  often  only  one  mail 
a  week.  A  post-office  was  established  in  Chicago  in  1833,  and  the  post- 
master nailed  up  old  boot-legs  on  one  side  of  his  shop  to  serve  as  boxes 
for  the  nabobs  and  literary  men. 

It  is  an  interesting  fact  in  the  growth  of  the  young  city  that  in  the 
active  life  of  the  business  mea  of  that  day  the  mail  matter  has  grown  to 
a  daily  average  of  over  6,500  pounds.  It  speaks  equally  well  for  the 
intelligence  of  the  people  and  the  commercial  importance  of  the  place, 
that  the  mail  matter  distributed  to  the  territory  immediately  tributary  to 
Chicago  is  seven  times  greater  than  that  distributed  to  the  territory 
immediately  tributary  to  St.  Louis. 

The  improvements  that  have  characterized  the  city  Jlre  as  startling 
as  the  city  itself.  In  1831,  Mark  Beaubien  established  a  ferry  over  the 
river,  and  put  himself  under  bonds  to  carry  all  the  citizens  free  for  the 
privilege  of  charging  strangers.  Now  there  are  twenty-four  large  bridges 
and  two  tunnels. 

In  1833  the  government  expended  $30,000  on  the  harbor.  Then 
commenced  that  series  of  maneuvers  with  the  river  that  has  made  it  one 


HISTOKY   OF   THE   STATE   OF    ILLINOIS.  39 

of  the  world's  curiosities.  It  used  to  wind  around  in  the  lower  end  of  /• 
the  town,  and  make  its  way  rippling  over  the  sand  into  the  lake  at  the 
foot  of  Madison  street.  They  took  it  up  and  put  it  down  where  it  now 
is.  It  was  a  narrow  stream,  so  narrow  that  even  moderately  small  crafts 
had  to  go  up  through  the  willows  and  cat's  tails  to  the  point  near  Lake 
street  bridge,  and  back  up  one  of  the  branches  to  get  room  enough  in 
which  to  turn  around. 

In  1844  the  quagmires  in  the  streets  were  first  pontooned  by  plank 
roads,  which  acted  in  wet  weather  as  public  squirt-guns.  Keeping  you 
out  of  tlie  mud,  they  compromised  by  squirting  the  mud  over  you.  The 
wooden-block  pavements  came  to  Chicago  in  1857.  In  1840  water  was 
delivered  by  peddlers  in  carts  or  by  hand.  Then  a  twenty-five  horse- 
power engine  pushed  it  through  hollow  or  bored  logs  along  the  streets 
till  1854,  when  it  was  introduced  into  the  houses  by  new  works.  The 
first  fire-engine  was  used  in  1835,  and  the  first  steam  fire-engine  in  1859. 
Gas  was  utilized  for  lighting  the  city  in  1850.  ,  The  Young  Men's  Chris- 
tian Association  was  organized  in  1858,  and  horse  railroads  carried  them 
to  their  work  in  1859.  The  museum  was  opened  in  1863.  The  alarm 
telegraph  adopted  in  1864.  The  opera-house  built-in  1865.  The  city 
grew  from  560  acres  in  1833  to  23,000  in  1869.  In  1834,  the  taxes 
amounted  to  $48.90,  and  the  trustees  of  the  town  borrowed  $60  more  for 
opening  and  improving  streets.  In  1835,  the  legislature  authorized  a  loan 
of  $2,000,  and  the  treasurer  and  street  commissioners  resigned  rather  than 
plunge  the  town  into  such  a  gulf. 

Now  the  city  embraces  36  square  miles  of  territory,  and  has  30  miles 
of  water  front,  besides  the  outside  harbor  of  refuge,  of  400  acres,  inclosed 
by  a  crib  sea-wall.  One-third  of  the  city  has  been  raised  up  an  average 
of  eight  feet,  giving  good  pitch  to  the  263  miles  of  sewerage.  The  water 
of  the  city  is  above  all  competition.  It  is  received,  through  two  tunnels 
extending  to  a  crib  in  the  lake  two  miles  from  shore.  The  closest  analy- 
sis fails  to  detect  any  impurities,  and,  receded  35  feet  below  the  surface, 
it  is  always  clear  and  cold.  The  first  tunnel  is  five  feet  two  inches  in 
diameter  and  two  miles  long,  and  can  deliver  50,000,000  of  gallons  per 
day.  The  second  tunnel  is  seven  feet  in  diameter  and  six  miles  long, 
running  four  miles  under  the  city,  and  can  deliver  100,000,000  of  gal- 
lons per  day.  This  water  is  distributed  through  410  miles  of  water- 
mains. 

The  three  grand  engineering  exploits  of  the  city  are:  First,  lifting 
the  city  up  on  jack-screws,  whole  squares  at  a  time,  without  interrupting 
the  business,  thus  giving  us  good  drainage  ;  second,  running  the  tunnels 
under  the  lake,  giving  us  the  best  water  in  the  world  ;  and  third,  the 
turning  the  current  of  the  river  in  its  own  channel,  delivering  us  from  the 
old  abominations,  and  making  decency  possible.  They  redound  about 


40  HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS. 

equally  to  the  credit  of  the  engineering,  to  the  energy  of  the  people,  and 
to  the  health  of  the  city. 

That  which  really  constitutes  the  city,  its  indescribable  spirit,  its  soul, 
the  way  it  lights  up  in  every  feature  in  the  hour  of  action,  has  not  been 
touched.  In  meeting  strangers,  one  is  often  surprised  how  some  homely 
women  marry  so  well.  Their  forms  are  bad,  their  gait  uneven  and  awk- 
ward, their  complexion  is  dull,  their  features  are  misshapen  and  mismatch- 
ed, and  when  we  see  them  there  is  no  beauty  that  we  should  desire  them. 
But  when  once  they  are  aroused  on  some  subject,  they  put  on  new  pro- 
portions. They  light  up  into  great  power.  The  real  person  comes  out 
from  its  unseemly  ambush,  and  captures  us  at  will.  They  have  power. 
They  have  ability  to  cause  things  to  come  to  pass.  We  no  longer  wonder 
why  they  are  in  such  high  demand.  So  it  is  with  our  city. 

There  is  no  grand  scenery  except  the  two  seas,  one  of  water,  the 
other  of  prairie.  Nevertheless,  there  is  a  spirit  about  it,  a  push,  a  breadth, 
a  power,  that  soon  makes  it  a  place  never  to  be  forsaken.  One  soon 
ceases  to  believe  in  impossibilities.  Balaams  are  the  only  prophets  that  are 
disappointed.  The  bottom  that  has  been  on  the  point  of  falling  out  has 
been  there  so  long  that  it  has  grown  fast.  It  can  not  fall  out.  It  has  all 
the  capital  of  the  world  itching  to  get  inside  the  corporation. 

The  two  great  laws  that  govern  the  growth  and  size  of  cities  are, 
first,  the  amount  of  territory  for  which  they  are  the  distributing  and 
receiving  points ;  second,  the  number  of  medium  or  moderate  dealers  that 
do  this  distributing.  Monopolists  build  up  themselves,  not  the  cities. 
They  neither  eat,  wear,  nor  live  in  proportion  to  their  business.  Both 
these  laws  help  Chicago. 

The  tide  of  trade  is  eastward — not  up  or  down  the  map,  but  across 
the  map.  The  lake  runs  up  a  wingdatn  for  500  miles  to  gather  in  the 
business.  Commerce  can  not  ferry  up  there  for  seven  months  in  the  year, 
and  the  facilities  for  seven  months  can  do  the  work  for  twelve.  Then  the 
great  region  west  of  us  is  neajjy  all  good,  productive  land.  Dropping 
south  into  the  trail  of  St.  Louis,  you  fall  into  vast  deserts  and  rocky  dis- 
tricts, useful  in  holding  the  world  together.  St.  Louis  and  Cincinnati, 
instead  of  rivaling  and  hurting  Chicago,  are  her  greatest  sureties  of 
dominion.  They  are  far  enough  away  to  give  sea-room, — farther  off  than 
Paris  is  from  London, — and  yet  they  are  near  enough  to  prevent  the 
springing  up  of  any  other  great  city  between  them. 

St.  Louis  will  be  helped  by  the  opening  of  the  Mississippi,  but  also 
hurt.  That  will  put  New  Orleanson  her  feet,  and  with  a  railroad  running 
over  into  Texas  and  so  West,  she  will  tap  the  streams  that  now  crawl  up 
the  Texas  and  Missouri  road.  The  current  is  East,  not  North,  and  a  sea- 
port at  New  Orleans  can  not  permanently  help  St.  Louis. 

Chicago  is  in  the  field  almost  alone,  to  handle  the  wealth  of  one- 


HISTORY   OF   THK   STATE    OF    ILLINOIS.  41 

fourth  of  the  territory  of  this  great  republic.  This  strip  of  seacoast 
divides  its  margins  between  Portland,  Boston,  New  York,  Philadelphia, 
Baltimore  and  Savannah,  or  some  other  great  port  to  be  created  for  the 
South  in  the  next  decade.  But  Chicago  has  a  dozen  empires  casting  their 
treasures  into  her  lap.  On  a  bed  of  coal  that  can  run  all  the  machinery 
of  the  world  for  500  centuries  ;  in  a  garden  that  can  feed  the  race  by  the 
thousand  years;  at  the  head  of  the  lakes  that  give  her  a  temperature  as  a 
summer  resort  equaled  by  no  great  city  in  the  land ;  with  a  climate  that 
insures  the  health  of  her  citizens ;  surrounded  by  all  the  great  deposits 
of  natural  wealth  in  mines  acid  forests  and  herds,  Chicago  is  the  wonder 
of  to-day,  and  will  be  the  city  of  the  future. 

MASSACRE  AT  FORT  DEARBORN. 

During  the  war  of  1812,  Fort  Dearborn  became  the  theater  of  stirring 
events.  The  garrison  consisted  of  fifty-four  men  under  command  of 
Captain  Nathan  Heald,  assisted  by  Lieutenant  Helm  (son-in-law  of  Mrs. 
Kinzie)  and  Ensign  Ronan.  Dr.  Voorhees  was  surgeon.  The  only  resi- 
dents at  the  post  at  that  time  were  the  wives  of  Captain  Heald  and  Lieu- 
tenant Helm,  and  a  few  of  the  soldiers,  Mr.  Kinzie  and  his  family,  and 
a  few  Canadian  voyageurs,  with  their  wives  and  children.  The  soldiers 
and  Mr.  Kinzie  were  on  most  friendly  terms  with  the  Pottawattamies 
and  Winnebagos,  the  principal  tribes  around  them,  but  they  could  not 
win  them  from  their  attachment  to  the  British. 

One  evening  in  April,  1812,  Mr.  Kinzie  sat  playing  on  his  violin  and 
his  children  were  dancing  to  the  music,  when  Mrs.  Kinzie  came  rushing 
into  the  house,  pale  with  terror,  and  exclaiming:  "The  Indians!  the 
Indians!"  "What?  Where?"  eagerly  inquired  Mr.  Kinzie.  "Up 
at  Lee's,  killing  and  scalping,"  answered  the  frightened  mother,  who, 
when  the  alarm  was  given,  was  attending  Mrs.  Barnes  (just  confined) 
living  not  far  off.  Mr.  Kinzie  and  his  family  crossed  the  river  and  took 
refuge  in  the  fort,  to  which  place  Mrs.  Barnes  and  her  infant  not  a  day 
old  were  safely  conveyed.  The  rest  of  the  inhabitants  took  shelter  in  the 
fort.  This  alarm  was  caused  by  a  scalping  party  of  Winnebagos,  who 
hovered  about  the  fort  several  days,  when  they  disappeared,  and  for  several 
weeks  the  inhabitants  were  undisturbed. 

On  the  7th  of  August,  1812,  General  Hull,  at  Detroit,  sent  orders  to 
Captain  Heald  to  evacuate  Fort  Dearborn,  and  to  distribute  all  the  United 
States  property  to  the  Indians  in  the  neighborhood — a  most  insane  order. 
The  Pottawattamie  chief,  who  brought  the  dispatch,  had  more  wisdom 
than  the  commanding  general.  He  advised  Captain  Heald  not  to  make 
the  distribution.  Said  he  :  "  Leave  the  fort  and  stores  as  they  are,  and 
let  the  Indians  make  distribution  for  themselves ;  and  while  they  are 
engaged  in  the  business,  the  white  people  may  escape  to  Fort  Wayne." 


42  HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE   OF    ILLINOIS. 

Captain  Heald  held  a  council  with  the  Indians  on  the  afternoon  of 
the  12th,  in  which  his  officers  refused  to  join,  for  they  had  been  informed 
that  treachery  was  designed — that  the  Indians  intended  to  murder  the 
white  people  in  the  council,  and  then  destroy  those  in  the  fort.  Captain 
Heald,  however,  took  the  precaution  to  open  a  port-hole  displaying  a 
cannon  pointing  directly  upon  the  council,  and  by  that  means  saved 
his  life. 

Mr.  Kinzie,  who  knew  the  Indians  well,  begged  Captain  Heald  not 
to  confide  in  their  promises,  nor  distribute  the  arms  and  munitions  among 
them,  for  it  would  only  put  power  into  their  hands  to  destroy  the  whites. 
Acting  upon  this  advice,  Heald  resolved  to  withhold  the  munitions  of 
war ;  and  on  the  night  of  the  13th,  after  the  distribution  of  the  other 
property  had  been  made,  the  powder,  ball  and  liquors  were  thrown  into 
the  river,  the  muskets  broken  up  and  destroyed. 

Black  Partridge,  a  friendly  chief,  came  to  Captain  Heald,  and  said : 
"  Linden  birds  have  been  singing  in  my  ears  to-day:  be  careful  on  the 
march  you  are  going  to  take."  On  that  dark  night  vigilant  Indians  had 
crept  near  the  fort  and  discovered  the  destruction  of  their  promised  booty 
going  on  within.  The  next  morning  the  powder  was  seen  floating  on  the 
surface  of  the  river.  The  savages  were  exasperated  and  made  loud  com- 
plaints and  threats. 

On  the  following  day  when  preparations  were  making  to  leave  the 
fort,  and  all  the  inmates  were  deeply  impressed  with  a  sense  of  impend- 
ing danger,  Capt.  Wells,  an  uncle  of  Mrs.  Heald,  was  discovered  upon 
the  Indian  trail  among  the  sand-hills  on  the  borders  of  the  lake,  not  far 
distant,  with  a  band  of  mounted  Miamis,  of  whose  tribe  he  was  chief, 
having  been  adopted  by  the  famous  Miami  warrior,  Little  Turtle.  When 
news  of  Hull's  surrender  reached  Fort  Wayne,  he  had  started  with  this 
force  to  assist  Heald  in  defending  Fort  Dearborn.  He  was  too  late. 
Every  means  for  its  defense  had  been  destroyed  the  night  before,  and 
arrangements  were  made  for  leaving  the  fort  on  the  morning  of  the  15th. 

It  was  a  warm  bright  morning  in  the  middle  of  August.  Indications 
were  positive  that  the  savages  intended  to  murder  the  white  people ;  and 
when  they  moved  out  of  the  southern  gate  of  the  fort,  the  march  was 
like  a  funeral  procession.  The  band,  feeling  the  solemnity  of  the  occa- 
sion, struck  up  the  Dead  March  in  Saul. 

Capt.  Wells,  who  had  blackened  his  face  with  gun-powder  in  token 
of  his  fate,  took  the'  lead  with  his  band  of  Miamis,  followed  by  Capt. 
Heald,  with  his  wife  by  his  side  on  horseback.  Mr.  Kinzie  hoped  by  his 
personal  influence  to  avert  the  impending  blow,  and  therefore  accompanied 
them,  leaving  his  family  in  a  boat  in  charge  of  a  friendly  Indian,  to  be 
taken  to  his  trading  station  at  the  site  of  Niles,  Michigan,  in  the  event  of 
his  death. 


HISTORY    OF    THE    STATE    OF    ILLINOIS.  43 

The  procession  moved  slowly  along  the  lake  shore  till  they  reached 
the  sand-hills  between  the  prairie  and  the  beach,  when  the  Pottawattamie 
escort,  under  the  leadership  of  Blackbird,  filed  to  the  right,  placing  those 
hills  between  them  and  the  white  people.  Wells,  with  his  Miamis,  had 
kept  in  the  advance.  They  suddenly  came  rushing  back,  Wells  exclaim- 
ing, "  They  are  about  to  attack  us  ;  form  instantly."  These  words  were 
quickly  followed  by  a  storm  of  bullets,  which  came  whistling  over  the 
little  hills  which  the  treacherous  savages  had  made  the  covert  for  their 
murderous  attack.  The  white  troops  charged  upon  the  Indians,  drove 
them  back  to  the  prairie,  and  then  the  battle  was  waged  between  fifty- 
four  soldiers,  twelve  civilians  and  three  or  four  women  (the  cowardly 
Miamis  having  fled  at  the  outset)  against  five  hundred  Indian  warriors. 
The  white  people,  hopeless,  resolved  to  sell  their  lives  as  dearly  as  possible. 
Ensign  Ronan  wielded  his  weapon  vigorously,  even  after  falling  upon  his 
knees  weak  from  the  loss  of  blood.  Capt.  Wells,  who  was  by  the  side  of 
his  niece,  Mrs.  Heald,  when  the  conflict  began,  behaved  with  the  greatest 
coolness  and  courage.  He  said  to  her,  "  We  have  not  the  slightest  chance 
for  life.  We  must  part  to  meet  no  more  in  this  world.  God  bless  you." 
And  then  he  dashed  forward.  Seeing  a  young  warrior,  painted  like  a 
demon,  climb  into  a  wagon  in  which  were  twelve  children,  and  tomahawk 
them  all,  he  cried  out,  unmindful  of  his  personal  danger,  "  If  that  is  your 
game,  butchering  women  and  children,  I  will  kill  too."  He  spurred  his 
horse  towards  the  Indian  camp,  where  they  hud  left  their  squaws  and 
papooses,  hotly  pursued  by  swift-footed  young  warriors,  who  sent  bullets 
whistling  after  him.  One  of  these  killed  his  horse  and  wounded  him 
severely  in  the  leg.  With  a  yell  the  young  braves  rushed  to  make  him 
their  prisoner  and  reserve  him  for  torture.  He  resolved  not  to  be  made 
a  captive,  and  by  the  use  of  the  most  provoking  epithets  tried  to  induce 
them  to  kill  him  instantly.  He  called  a  fiery  young  chief  a  squaw,  when 
the  enraged  warrior  killed  Wells  instantly  with  his  tomahawk,  jumped 
upon  his  body,  cut  out  his  heart,  and  ate  a  portion  of  the  warm  morsel 
with  savage  delight ! 

In  this  fearful  combat  women  bore  a  conspicuous  part.  Mrs.  Heald 
was  an  excellent  equestrian  and  an  expert  in  the  use  of  the  rifle.  She 
fought  the  savages  bravely,  receiving  several  severe  wounds.  Though 
faint  from  the  loss  of  blood,  she  managed  to  keep  her  saddle.  A  savage 
raised  his  tomahawk  to  kill  her,  when  she  looked  him  full  in  the  face, 
and  with  a  sweet  smile  and  in  a  gentle  voice  said,  in  his  own  language, 
"  Surely  you  will  not  kill  a  squaw !  "  The  arm  of  the  savage  fell,  and 
the  life  of  the  heroic  woman  was  saved. 

Mrs.  Helm,  the  step-daughter  of  Mr.  Kinzie,  had  an  encounter  with 
a  stout  Indian,  who  attempted  to  tomahawk  her.  Springing  to  one  side, 
she  received  the  glancing  blow  on  her  shoulder,  and  at  the  same  instant 


44  HISTORY   OF   THE   STATE   OF   ILLINOIS. 

seized  the  savage  round  the  neck  with  her  arms  and  endeavored  to  get 
hold  of  his  scalping  knife,  which  hung  in  a  sheath  at  his  breast.  While 
she  was  thus  struggling  she  was  dragged  from  her  antagonist  by  another 
powerful  Indian,  who  bore  her,  in  spite  of  her  struggles,  to  the  margin 
of  the  lake  and  plunged  her  in.  To  her  astonishment  she  was  held  by 
him  so  that  she  would  not  drown,  and  she  soon  perceived  that  she  was 
in  the  hands  of  the  friendly  Black  Partridge,  who  had  saved  her' life. 

The  wife  of  Sergeant  Holt,  a  large  and  powerful  woman,  behaved  as 
bravely  as  an  Amazon.  She  rode  a  fine,  high-spirited  horse,  which  the 
Indians  coveted,  and  several  of  them  attacked  her  with  the  butts  of  their 
guns,  for  the  purpose  of  dismounting  her ;  but  she  used  the  sword  which 
slits  had  snatched  from  her  disabled  husband  so  skillfully  that  she  foiled 
them ;  and,  suddenly  wheeling  her  horse,  she  dashed  over  the  prairie, 
followed  by  the  savages  shouting,  "  The  brave  woman  !  the  brave  woman  ! 
Don't  hurt  her !  "  They  finally  overtook  her,  and  while  she  was  fighting 
them  in  front,  a  powerful  savage  came  up  behind  her,  seized  her  by  the 
neck  and  dragged  her  to  the  ground.  Horse  and  woman  were  made 
captives.  Mrs.  Holt  was  a  long  time  a  captive  among  the  Indians,  but 
was  afterwards  ransomed. 

In  this  sharp  conflict  two-thirds  of  the  white  people  were  slain  and 
wounded,  and  all  their  horses,  baggage  and  provision  were  lost.  Only 
t\vi-nty-eight  straggling  men  now  remained  to  fight  five  hundred  Indians 
rendered  furious  by  the'  sight  of  blood.  They  succeeded  in  breaking 
through  the  ranks  of  the  murderers  and  gaining  a  slight  eminence  on  the 
prairie  near  the  Oak  Woods.  The  Indians  did  not  pursue,  but  gathered 
on  their  flanks,  while  the  chiefs  held  a  consultation  on  the  sand-hills,  and 
showed  signs  of  willingness  to  parley.  It  would  have  been  madness  on 
the  part  of  the  whites  to  renew  the  fight ;  and  so  Capt.  Heald  went  for- 
ward and  met  Blackbird  on  the  open  prairie,  where  terms  of  surrender 
were  soon  agreed  upon.  It  was  arranged  that  the  white  people  should 
give  up  their  arms  to  Blackbird,  and  that  the  survivors  should  become 
prisoners  of  war,  to  be  exchanged  for  ransoms  as  soon  as  practicable. 
With  this  understanding  captives  and  captors  started  for  the  Indian 
camp  near  the  fort,  to  which  Mrs.  Helm  had  been  taken  bleeding  and 
suffering  by  Black  Partridge,  and  had  met  her  step-father  and  learned 
that  her  husband  was  safe. 

A  new  scene  of  horror  was  now  opened  at  the  Indian  camp.  The 
wounded,  not  being  included  in  the  terms  of  surrender,  as  it  was  inter- 
preted by  the  Indians,  and  the  British  general,  Proctor,  having  offered  a 
liberal  bounty  for  American  scalps,  delivered  at  Maiden,  nearly  all  the 
wounded  men  were  killed  and  scalped,  and  the  price  of  the  trophies  was 
afterwards  paid  by  the  British  government. 


ABSTRACT  OF    ILLINOIS    STATE   LAWS. 


BILLS  OF  EXCHANGE  AND  PROMISSORY  NOTES. 

No  promissory  note,  check,  draft,  bill  of  exchange,  order,  or  note,  nego- 
tiable instrument  payable  at  sight,  or  on  demand,  or  on  presentment,  shall 
be  entitled  to  days  of  grace.  All  other  bills  of  exchange,  drafts  or  notes  are 
entitled  to  three  days  of  grace.  All  the  above  mentioned  paper  falling 
due  on  Sunday,  New  Years'  Day,  the  Fourth  of  July,  Christmas,  or  any 
day  appointed  or  recommended  by  the  President  of  the  United  States  or 
the  Governor  of  the  State  as  a  day  of  fast  or  thanksgiving,  shall  be  deemed 
as  due  on  the  day  previous,  and  should  two  or  more  of  these  days  come 
together,  then  such  instrument  shall  be  treated  as  due  on  the  day  previous 
to  the  first  of  said  days.  No  defense  can  be  made  against  a  negotiable 
instrument  (assigned  before  due)  in.  the  hands  of  the  assignee  without 
notice,  except  fraud  was  used  in  obtaining  the  same.  To  hold  an  indorser, 
due  diligence  must  be  used  by  suit,  in  collecting  of  the  maker,  unless  suit 
would  have  been  unavailing.  Notes  payable  to  person  named  or  to  order, 
in  order  to  absolutely  transfer  title,  must  be  indorsed  by  the  payee.  Notes 
payable  to  bearer  may  be  transferred  by  delivery,  and  when  so  payable 
every  indorser  thereon  is  held  as  a  guarantor  of  payment  unless  otherwise 
expressed. 

In  computing  interest  or  discount  on  negotiable  instruments,  a  month 
shall  be  considered  a  calendar  month  or  twelfth  of  a  year,  and  for  less 
than  a  month,  a  day  shall  be  figured  a  thirtieth  part  of  a  month.  Notes 
only  bear  interest  when  so  expressed,  but  after  due  they  draw  the  legal 
interest,  even  if  not  stated. 

INTEREST. 

The  legal  rate  of  interest  is  six  per  cent.  Parties  may  agree  in  writ- 
ing on  a  rate  not  exceeding  ten  per  cent.  If  a  rate  of  interest  greater 
than  ten  per  cent,  is  contracted  for,  it  works  a  forfeiture  of  the  whole  of 
said  interest,  and  only  the  principal  can  be  recovered. 

DESCENT. 

When  nn  will  is  made,  the  property  of  a  deceased  person  is  distrib- 
uted as  follows: 

45 


46  ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS. 

First.  To  his  or  her  children  and  their  descendants  in  equal  parts  ; 
the  descendants  of  the  deceased  child  or  grandchild,  taking  the  share  of 
their  deceased  parents  in  equal  parts  among  them. 

Second.  When  there  is  no  child  of  the  intestate,  nor  descendant  of 
such  child,  and  no  widoio  or  surviving  husband,  then  to  the  parents,  broth- 
ers or  sisters  of  the  deceased,  and  their  descendants,  in  equal  parts  among 
them,  allowing  to  each  of  the  parents,  if  living,  a  child's  part,  or  to  the 
survivor  of  them  if  one  be  dead,  a  double  portion;  and  if  there  is  no 
parent  living,  then  to  the  brothers  and  sisters  of  the  intestate,  and  their 
descendants. 

Third,  When  there  is  a  widow  or  surviving  husband,  and  no  child  or 
children,  or  descendants  of  a  child  or  children  of  the  intestate,  then 
(after  the  payment  of  all  just  debts)  one-half  of  the  real  estate  and  the 
whole  of  the  personal  estate  shall  descend  to  such  widow  or  surviving  hus- 
band as  an  absolute  estate  forever. 

Fourth.  When  there  is  a  widow  or  surviving  husband,  and  also  a  child 
or  children,  or  descendants  of  such  child  or  children  of  the  intestate,  the 
widow  or  surviving  husband  shall  receive  as  his  or  her  absolute  personal 
estate,  one-third  of  all  the  personal  estate  of  the  intestate. 

Fifth.  If  there  is  no  child  of  the  intestate,  or  descendant  of  such 
child,  and  no  parent,  brother  or  sister,  or  descendant  of  such  parent, 
brother  or  sister,  and  no  widow  or  surviving  husband,  then  such  estate 
shall  descend  in  equal  parts  to  the  next  of  kin  to  the  intestate,  in  equal 
degree  (computing  by  the  rules  of  the  civil  law),  and  there  shall  be  no 
representation  among  collaterals,  except  with  the  descendants  of  broth- 
ers and  sisters  of  the  intestate ;  and  in  no  case  shall  there  be  any  distinc- 
tion between  the  kindred  of  the  whole  and  the  half  blood. 

Sixth.  If  any  intestate  leaves  a  /rid'.nc  <>r  surviving  husband  and  no 
kindred,  his  or  her  estate  shall  descend  to  such  ividow  or  surviving  husband. 

WILLS  AND  ESTATES  OF  DECEASED  PERSONS. 

No  exact  form  of  words  are  necessary  in  order  to  make  a  will  good  at 
law.  Every  male  person  of  the  age  of  twenty-one  years,  and  every  female 
of  the  age  of  eighteen  years,  of  sound  mind  and  memory,  can  make  a  valid 
will ;  it  must  be  in  writing,  signed  by  the  testator  or  by  some  one  in  his 
or  her  presence  and  by  his  or  her  direction,  and  attested  by  two  or  more 
credible  witnesses.  Care  should  be  taken  that  the  loitnesses  are  not  inter- 
ested in  the  will.  Persons  knowing  themselves  to  have  been  named  in  the 
will  or  appointed  executor,  must  within  thirty  days  of  the  death  of 
deceased  cause  the  will  to  be  proved  and  recorded  in  the  proper  county, 
or  present  it,  and  refuse  to  accept;  on  failure  to  do  so  are  liable  to  forfeit 
the  sum  of  tiri'nf//  Julfiirs  per  month.  Inventory  to  be  made  by  executor 
or  administrator  within  three  months  from  date  of  letters  testamenturv  or 


ABSTRACT   OF    ILLINOIS    STATE   LAWS.  47 

of  administration.  Executors'  and  administrators'  compensation  not  to 
exceed  six  per  cent,  on  amount  of  personal  estate,  and  three  per  cent, 
on  money  realized  from  real  estate,  with  such  additional  allowance  a? 
shall  be  reasonable  for  extra  services.  Appraisers''  compensation  $2  pef 
day. 

Notice  requiring  all  claims  to  be  presented  against  the  estate  shall  bd 
given  by  the  executor  or  administrator  within  six  months  of  being  quali' 
fied.  Any  person  having  a  claim  and  not  presenting  it  at  the  time  fixed 
by  said  notice  is  required  to  have  summons  issued  notifying  the  executor 
or  administrator  of  his  having  filed  his  claim  in  court ;  in  such  cases  the 
costs  have  to  be  paid  by  the  claimant.  Claims  should  be  filed  within  two 
years  from  the  time  administration  is  granted  on  an  estate,"  as  after  that 
time  they  are  forever  barred,  unless  other  estate  is  found  that  was  not  in- 
ventoried. Married  women,  infants,  persons  insane,  imprisoned  or  without 
the  United  States,  in  the  employment  of  the  United  States,  or  of  this 
State,  have  two  years  after  their  disabilities  are  removed  to  file  claims. 

Claims  are  classified  and  paid  out  of  the  estate  in  the  following  manner : 

First.     Funeral  expenses. 

Second.  The  widow's  award,  if  there  is  a  widow  ;  or  children  if  there 
are  children,  and  no  widow. 

Third.  Expenses  attending  the  last  illness,  not  including  physician's 
bill. 

Fourth.     Debts  dueOhe  common  school  or  township  fund . 

Fifth.  All  expenses  of  proving  the  will  and  taking  out  letters  testa- 
mentary or  administration,  and  settlement  of  the  estate,  and  the  physi- 
cian's bill  in  the  last  illness  of  deceased. 

Sixth.  Where  the  deceased  has  received  money  in  trust  for  any  pur- 
pose, his  executor  or  administrator  shall  pay  out  of  his  estate  the  amount 
received  and  not  accounted  for. 

Seventh.  All  other  debts  and  demands  of  whatsoever  kind,  without 
regard  to  quality  or  dignity,  which  shall  be  exhibited  to  the  court  within 
two  years  from  the  granting  of  letters. 

Award  to  Widow  and  Children,  exclusive  of  debts  and  legacies  or  be- 
quests, except  funeral  expenses: 

First.  rf\ie  family  pictures  and  wearing  apparel,  jewels  and  ornaments 
.of  herself  and  minor  children. 

Second.     School  books  and  the  family  library  of  the  value  of  §100. 

Third.      One  sewing  machine. 

Fourth.     Necessary  beds,  bedsteads  and  bedding  for  herself  and  family. 

Fifth.  The  stoves  and  pipe  used  in  the  family,  with  the  necessary 
cooking  utensils,  or  in  case  they  have  none,  $50  in  money. 

Sixth.     Household  and  kitchen  furniture  to  the  value  of  $100. 

Seventh.      One  milch  cow  and  calf  for  every  four  members  of  her  family. 


48  ABSTRACT   OF    ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS. 

Eighth.  Two  sheep  for  each  member  of  her  family,  and  the  fleeces 
taken  from  the  same,  and  one  horse,  saddle  and  bridle. 

Ninth.     Provisions  for  herself  and  family  for  one  year. 

Tenth.     Food  for  the  stock  above  specified  for  six  months. 

Eleventh.     Fuel  for  herself  and  family  for  three  months. 

Twelfth.  One  hundred  dollars  worth  of  other  property  suited  to  her 
condition  in  life,  to  be  selected  by  the  widow. 

The  widow  if  she  elects  may  have  in  lieu  of  the  said  award,  the  same 
personal  property  or  money  in  place  thereof  as  is  or  may  be  exempt  from 
execution  or  attachment  against  the  head  of  a  family. 

TAXES. 

The  owners  of  real  and  personal  property,  on  the  first  day  of  May  in 
each  year,  are  liable  for  the  taxes  thereon. 

Assessments  should  be  completed  before  the  fourth  Monday  in  June, 
at  which  time  the  town  board  of  review  meets  to  examine  assessments, 
hear  objections,  and  make  such  changes  as  ought  to  be  made.  The  county 
board  have  also  power  to  correct  or  change  assessments. 

The  tax  books  are  placed  in  the  hands  of  the  town  collector  on  or 
before  the  tenth  day  of  December,  who  retains  them  until  the  tenth  day 
of  March  following,  when  he  is  required  to  return  them  to  the  county 
treasurer,  who  then  collects  all  delinquent  taxes. 

No  costs  accrue  on  real  estate  taxes  till  advertised,  which  takes  place 
the  first  day  of  April,  when  three  weeks'  notice  is  required  before  judg- 
ment. Cost  of  advertising,  twenty  cents  each  tract  of  land,  and  ten  cents 
eacli  lot. 

Judgment  is  usually  obtained  at  May  term  of  County  Court.  Costs 
six  cents  each  tract  of  land,  and  five  cents  each  lot.  Sale  takes  place  in 
June.  Costs  in  addition  to  those  before  mentioned,  twenty-eight  cents 
each  tract  of  land,  and  twenty-seven  cents  each  town  lot. 

Real  estate  sold  for  taxes  may  be  redeemed  any  time  before  the  expi- 
ration of  two  years  from  the  date  of  sale,  by  payment  to  the  County  Clerk 
of  the  amount  for  which  it  was  sold  and  twenty-five  per  cent,  thereon  if 
redeemed  within  six  months,  fifty  per  cent,  if  between  six  and  twelve 
months,  if  between  twelve  and  eighteen  months  seventy-five  per  cent., 
and  if  between  eighteen  months  and  two  years  one  hundred  per  cent., 
and  in  addition,  all  subsequent  taxes  paid  by  the  purchaser,  with  ten  per 
cent,  interest  thereon,  also  one  dollar  each  tract  if  notice  is  given  by  the 
purchaser  of  the  sale,  and  a  fee  of  twenty-five  cents  to  the  clerk  for  his 
certificate. 

JURISDICTION  OF  COURTS. 

Justices  have  jurisdiction  in  all  civil  cases  on  contracts  for  the  recovery 
of  moneys  for  damages  for  injury  to  real  property,  or  taking,  detaining,  or 


ABSTRACT   OF    ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS.  49 

injuring  personal  property  ;  for  rent ;  for  all  cases  to  recover  damages  done 
real  or  personal  property  by  railroad  companies,  in  actions  of  replevin,  and 
in  actions  for  damages  for  fraud  in  the  sale,  purchase,  or  exchange  of  per- 
sonal property,  when  the  amount  claimed  as  due  is  not  over  $200.  They 
have  also  jurisdiction  in  all  cases  for  violation  of  the  ordinances  of  cities* 
towns  or  villages.  A  justice  of  the  peace  may  orally  order  an  officer  or  a 
private  person  to  arrest  any  one  committing  or  attempting  to  commit  a 
criminal  offense.  He  also  upon  complaint  can  issue  his  warrant  for  the 
arrest  of  any  person  accused  of  having  committed  a  crime,  and  have  him 
brought  before  him  for  examination. 

COUNTY  COURTS 

Have  jurisdiction  in  all  matters  of  probate,  settlement  of  estates  of  deceased 
persons,  appointment  of  guardians  and  conservators,  and  settlement  of 
their  accounts  ;  all  matters  relating  to  apprentices;  proceedings  for  the 
collection  of  taxes  and  assessments,  and  in  proceedings  of  executions,  admin- 
istrators, guardians  and  conservators  for  the  sale  of  real  estate.  In  law 
cases  they  have  concurrent  jurisdiction  with  Circuit  Courts  in  all  cases 
where  Justices  of  Peace  now  have  when  the  amount  claimed  shall  not 
exceed  $500,  and  in  all  criminal  offenses  where  the  punishment  is  not  impris- 
onment in  the  penitentiary  or  death,  but  no  appeal  is  allowed  from  Justice 
of  the  Peace  to  County  Courts. 

Circuit  Courts — Have  unlimited  jurisdiction. 

LIMITATION  OF  ACTION. 

Accounts  five  years.  Notes  and  written  contracts  ten  years.  Judg- 
ments twenty  years.  Partial  payments  or  new  promise  in  writing,  within 
or  after  said  period,  will  revive  the  debt.  Absence  from  the  State  deducted, 
and  when  the  cause  of  action  is  barred  by  the  law  of  another  State,  it  has 
the  same  effect  here.  Slander  and  libel,  one  year.  Personal  injuries,  two 
years.  To  recover  land  or  make  entry  thereon,  twenty  years.  Action  to 
foreclose  mortgage  or  trust  deed,  or  make  a  sale,  within  ten  years. 

All  persons  in  possession  of  land,  and  paying  taxes  for  seven  consecu- 
tive years,  with  color  of  title,  and  all  persons  paying  taxes  for  seven  con- 
secutive years,  with  color  of  title,  on  vacant  land,  shall  be  held  to  be  the 
legal  owners  to  the  extent  of  their  paper  title. 

MARRIED  WOMEN 

May  sue  and  be  sued.  Husband  and  wife  not  liable  for  each  other's  debts, 
either  before  or  after  marriage,  but  both  are  liable  for  expenses  and  edu- 
cation of  the  family. 


50  ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS. 

She  may  contract  the  same  as  if  unmarried,  except  that  in  a  partner- 
ship business  she  can  not,  without  consent  of  her  husband,  unless  he  has 
abandoned  or  deserted  her,  or  is  idiotic  or  insane,  or  confined  in  peniten- 
tiary ;  she  is  entitled  and  can  recover  her  own  earnings,  but  neither  hus- 
band nor  wife  is  entitled  to  compensation  for  any  services  rendered  for  the 
other.  At  the  death  of  the  husband,  in  addition  to  widow's  award,  a 
married  woman  has  a  dower  interest  (one-third)  in  all  real  estate  owned 
by  her  husband  after  their  marriage,  and  which  has  not  been  released  by 
her,  and  the  husband  has  the  same  interest  in  the  real  estate  of  the  wife 
at  her  death. 

EXEMPTIONS  FROM  FORCED  SALE. 

Some  worth  $1,000,  and  the  following  Personal  Property :  Lot  of  ground 
and  buildings  thereon,  occupied  as  a  residence  by  the  debtor,  being  a  house- 
holder and  having  a  family,  to  the  value  of  $1,000.  Exemption  continues 
after  the  death  of  the  householder  for  the  benefit  of  widow  and  family,  some 
one  of  them  occupying  the  homestead  until  youngest  child  shall  become 
twenty-one  years  of  age,  and  until  death  of  widow.  There  is  no  exemption 
from  sale  for  taxes,  assessments,  debt  or  liability  incurred  for  the  purchase 
or  improvement  of  said  homestead.  No  release  or  waiver  of  exemption  is 
valid,  unless  in  writing,  and  subscribed  by  such  householder  and  wife  (if 
he  have  one),  and  acknowledged  as  conveyances  of  real  estate  are  required 
to  be  acknowledged.  The  following  articles  of  personal  property  owned 
by  the  debtor,  are  exempt  from  execution,  writ  of  attachment,  and  distress 
for  rent :  The  necessary  wearing  apparel  of  every  person  ;  one  sewing  ma- 
chine ;  the  furniture,  tools  and  implements  necessary  to  carry  on  his  trade  or 
business,  not  exceeding  $100  in  value ;  the  implements  or  library  of  any 
professional  man,  not  exceeding  $100  in  value  ;  materials  and  stock  designed 
and  procured  for  carrying  on  his  trade  or  business,  and  intended  to  be  used 
or  wrought  therein,  not  exceeding  $100  in  value  ;  and  also,  when  the  debtor 
is  the  head  of  a  family  and  resides  with  the  same,  ;/>,•,•.«„,•//  brds,  bedst.eail*. 
and  bedding,  two  stoves  and  pipe,  necessary  household  furniture  not  exceeding 
in  value  $100,  one  cow,  calf,  two  swine,  one  yoke  of  oxen,  or  two  horses  in  lieu, 
thereof,  worth  not  exceeding  $200,  with  the  harness  therefor,  necessary  pro- 
visions and  fuel  for  the  use  of  the  family  three  months,  and  necessary  food 
for  the  stock  hereinbefore  exempted  for  the  same  time  ;  the  bibles,  school 
books  and  family  pictures ;  the  family  library,  cemetery  lots,  and  rights  of 
burial,  and  tombs  for  the  repositories  of  the  dead ;  one  hundred  dollars' 
worth  of  other  property,  suited  to  his  condition  in  life,  selected  by  the 
debtor.  No  personal  property  is  exempt  from  sale  for  the  wages  of  laborers 
or  serva-hts.  Wages  of  a  laborer  who  is  the  head  of  a  family  can  not  be 
garnisheed,  except  the  sum  due  him  be  in  excess  of  $25. 


ABSTRACT    OF    ILLINOIS    STATE    LAWS.  51 

DEEDS  AND  MORTGAGES. 

To  be  valid  there  must  be  a  valid  consideration.  Special  care  should 
be  taken  to  have  them  signed,  sealed,  delivered,  and  properly  acknowl- 
edged, with  the  proper  seal  attached.  Witnesses  are  not  required.  The 
.acknowledgement  must  be  made  in  this  state*  before  Master  in  Chancery, 
Notary  Public,  United  States  Commissioner,  Circuit  or  County  Clerk,  Justice 
of  Peace,  or  any  Court  of  Record  having  a  seal,  or  any  Judge,  Justice,  or 
Clerk  of  any  such  Court.  When  taken  before  a  Notary  Public,  or  United 
States  Commissioner,  the  same  shall  be  attested  by  his  official  seal,  when 
taken  before  a  Court  or  the  Clerk  thereof,  the  same  shall  be  attested  by 
the  seal  of  such  Court,  and  when  taken  before  a  Justice  of  the  Peace  resid- 
ing out  of  the  county  where  the  real  estate  to  be  conveyed  lies,  there  shall 
be  added  a  certificate  of  the  County  Clerk  under  his  seal  of  office,  that  he 
was  a  Justice  of  the  Peace  in  the  county  at  the  time  of  taking  the  same. 
A  deed  is  good  without  such  certificate  attached,  but  can  not  be  used  in 
evidence  unless  such  a  certificate  is  produced  or  other  competent  evidence 
introduced.  Acknowledgements  made  out  of  the  state  must  either  be 
executed  according  to  the  laws  of  this  state,  or  there  should  be  attached 
a  certificate  that  it  is  in  conformity  with  the  laws  of  the  state  or  country 
where  executed.  Where  this  is  not  done  the  same  may  be  proved  by  any 
other  legal  way.  Acknowledgments  where  the  Homestead  rights  are  to 
be  waived  must  state  as  follows :  "  Including  the  release  and  waiver  of 
the  right  of  homestead." 

Notaries  Public  can  take  acknowledgements  any  where  in  the  state. 

Sheriffs,  if  authorized  by  the  mortgagor  of  real  or  personal  property 
in  his  mortgage,  may  sell  the  property  mortgaged. 

In  the  case  of  the  death  of  grantor  or  holder  of  the  equity  of  redemp- 
tion of  real  estate  mortgaged,  or  conveyed  by  deed  of  trust  where  equity 
of  redemption  is  waived,  and  it  contains  power  of  sale,  must  be  foreclosed 
in  the  same  manner  as  a  common  mortgage  in  court. 

ESTRAYS. 

Horses,  mules,  asses,  neat  cattle,  swine,  sheep,  or  goats  found  straying 
at  any  time  during  the  year,  in  counties  where  such  animals  are  not  allowed 
to  run  at  large,  or  between  the  last  day  of  October  and  the  15th  day  of 
April  in  other  counties,  the  owner  thereof  being  unknown,  may  be  taken  up 
as  estrays. 

No  person  not  a,  householder  in  the  county  where  estray  is  found  can 
lawfully  take  up  an  estray,  and  then  only  upon  or  about  his  farm  or  place 
of  residence.  Estrays  should  not  be  used  before  advertised,  except  animals 
giving  milk,  which  may  be  milked  for  their  benefit. 

UNIVERSITY  Of 


52  ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS. 

Notices  must  be  posted  up  within  five  (5)  days  in  three  (3)  of  the 
most  public  places  in  the  town  or  precinct  in  which  estray  was  found,  giv- 
ing the  residence  of  the  taker  up,  and  a  particular  description  of  the 
estray,  its  age,  color,  and  marks  natural  and  artificial,  and  stating  before 
what  justice  of  the  peace  in  such  town  or  precinct,  and  at  what  time,  not 
less  than  ten, (10)  nor  more  than  fifteen  (15)  days  from  the  time  of  post- 
ing such  notices,  he  will  apply  to  have  the  estray  appraised. 

A  copy  of  such  notice  should  be  filed  by  the  taker  up  with  the  town 
clerk,  whose  duty  it  is  to  enter  the  same  at  large,  in  a  book  kept  by  him 
for  that  purpose. 

If  the  owner  of  estray  shall  not  have  appeared  and  proved  ownership, 
and  taken  the  same  away,  first  paying  the  taker  up  his  reasonable  charges 
for  taking  up,  keeping,  and  advertising  the  same,  the  taker  up  shall  appear 
before  the  justice  of  the  peace  mentioned  in  above  mentioned  notice,  and 
make  an  affidavit  as  required  by  law. 

As  the  affidavit  has  to  be  made  before  the  justice,  and  all  other  steps  as 
to  appraisement,  etc.,  are  before  him,  who  is  familiar  therewith,  they  are 
therefore  omitted  here. 

Any  person  taking  up  an  estray  at  any  other  place  than  about  or 
upon  his  farm  or  residence,  or  without  complying  with  the  law,  shall  forfeit 
and  pay  a  fine  of  ten  dollars  with  costs. 

Ordinary  diligence  is  required  in  taking  care  of  estrays,  but  in  case 
they  die  or  get  away  the  taker  is  not  liable  for  the  same. 

GAME. 

It  is  unlawful  to  hunt,  kill  or  in  any  manner  interfere  with  deer,  wild 
turkey,  prairie  chicken,  partridge  or  pheasants  between  the  first  day  of  Janu- 
ary and  the  fifteenth  day  of  August ;  or  any  quail,  between  the  first  day  of 
January  and  the  first  day  of  October ;  or  any  woodcock,  between  the  first 
day  of  January  and  the  first  day  of  July  ;  or  any  wild  goose,  duck,  Wil^in 
snipe  brandt,  or  other  water  fowl,  between  the  fifteenth  day  of  April  and  the 
fifteenth  day  of  August,  in  each  and  every  year.  Penalty :  Fine  not  less 
than  $10  nor  more  than  $25,  and  costs  of  suit,  and  shall  stand  committed 
to  county  jail  until  fine  is  paid,  but  not  exceeding  ten  days. 

It  is  unlawful  to  hunt  with  gun,  dog  or  net,  within  the  inclosed  grounds 
or  lands  of  another,  without  permission.  Penalty :  Fine  not  less  than  $S 
and  not  exceeding  $100,  to  be  paid  into  school  fund. 

WEIGHTS  AND  MEASURES. 

Whenever  any  of  the  following  articles  shall  be  contracted  for,  or 
sold  or  delivered,  and  no  special  contract  or  agreement  shall  be  made  to 
the  contrary,  the  weight  per  bushel  shall  be  as  follows,  to-wit: 


ABSTRACT    OF    ILLINOIS    STATE    LAWS. 


Stone  Coal, 

Unslauked  Lime, 

Corn  in  the  ear, 

Wheat, 

Irish  Potatoes, 

White  Beans, 

Clover  Seed,   - 

Onions, 

Shelled  Corn, 

Rye,    - 

Flax  Seed,       - 

Sweet  Potatoes,  - 

Turnips, 

Fine  Salt,    - 


Pounds. 

-  80 

-  80 

-  70 

-  60 

-  60 

-  60 

-  60 
57 

-  56 

-  56 

-  56 

-  55 

-  55 

-  55 


Buckwheat,     - 
Coarse  Salt, 
Barley,    - 
Corn  Meal, 
Castor  Beans, 
Timothy  Seed,     - 
Hemp  Seed,    - 
Malt,  - 

Dried  Peaches, 
Oats,  - 
Dried  Apples, 
Bran,  - 

Blue  Grass  Seed, 
Hair  (plastering), 


Pounds. 

-  52 

-  50 

-  48 

-  48 

-  46 

-  45 

-  44 

-  38 

-  33 

-  32 

-  24 

-  20 

-  14 

8 


Penalty  for  giving  less  tlyin  the  above  standard  is  double  the  amount 
of  property  wrongfully  not  given,  and  ten  dollars  addition  thereto. 

MILLERS. 

The  owner  or  occupant  of  every  public  grist  mill  in  this  state  shall 
grind  all  grain  brought  to  his  mill  in  its  turn.  The  toll  for  both  steam 
and  water  mills,  is,  for  grinding  and  bolting  wheat,  rye,  or  other  grain,  one 
eighth  part;  for  grinding  Indian  corn,  oats,  barley  and  buckwheat  not 
required  to  be  bolted,  one  seventh  part;  for  grinding  malt,  and  chopping  all 
kinds  of  grain,  one  eighth  part.  It  is  the  duty  of  every  miller  when  his 
mill  is  in  repair,  to  aid  and  assist  in  loading  and  unloading  all  grain  brought 
to  him  to  be  ground,  and  he  is  also  required  to  keep  an  accurate  half 
bushel  measure,  and  an  accurate  set  of  toll  dishes  or  scales  for  weighing 
the  grain.  The  penalty  for  neglect  or  refusal  to  comply  with  the  law  is 
$5,  to  the  use  of  any  person  to  sue  for  the  same,  to  be  recovered  before 
any  justice  of  the  peace  of  the  county  where  penalty  is  incurred.  Millers 
are  accountable  for  the  safe  keeping  of  all  grain  left  in  his  mill  for  the 
purpose  of  being  ground,  with  bags  or  casks  containing  same  (except  it 
results  from  unavoidable  accidents),  provided  that  sucli  bags  or  casks  are 
distinctly  marked  with  the  initial  letters  of  the  owner's  name. 

MARKS  AND  BRANDS. 

Owners  of  cattle,  horses,  hogs,  sheep  or  goats  may  have  one  ear  mark 
and  one  brand,  but  which  shall  be  different  from  his  neighbor's,  and  may 
be  recorded  by  the  county  clerk  of  the  county  in  which  such  property  is 
kept.  The  fee  for  such  record  is  fifteen  cents.  The  record  of  such  shall 
be  open  to  examination  free  of  charge.  In  cases  of  disputes  as  to  marks 
or  brands,  such  record  is  prima  facie  evidence.  Owners  of  cattle,  horses, 
hogs,  sheep  or  goats  that  may  have  been  branded  by  the  former  owner, 


54  ABSTRACT   OF    ILLINOIS   STA*rE   LAWS. 

may  be  re-branded  in  presence  of  one  or  more  of  his  neighbors,  who  shall 
certify  to  the  facts  of  the  marking  or  branding  being  done,  when  done, 
and  in  what  brand  or  mark  they  were  re-branded  or  re-marked,  which 
certificate  may  also  be  recorded  as  before  stated. 

ADOPTION  OF  CHILDREN. 

Children  may  be  adopted  by  any  resident  of  this  state,  by  filing  a 
petition  in  the  Circuit  or  County  Court  of  the  county  in  which  he  resides, 
asking  leave  to  do  so,  and  if  desired  may  ask  that  the  name  of  the  child 
be  changed.  Such  petition,  if  made  by  a  person  having  a  husband  or 
wife,  will  not  be  granted,  unless  the  husband  or  wife  joins  therein,  as  the 
adoption  must  be  by  them  jointly. 

The  petition  shall  state  name,  sex,  and  age  of  the  child,  and  the  new 
name,  if  it  is  desired  to  change  the  name.  Also  the  name  and  residence 
of  the  parents  of  the  child,  if  known,  and  of  the  guardian,  if  any,  and 
whether  the  parents  or  guardians  consent  to  the  adoption. 

The  court  must  find,  before  granting  decree,  that  the  parents  of  the 
child,  or  the  survivors  of  them,  have  deserted  his  or  her  family  or  such 
child  for  one  year  next  preceding  the  application,  or  if  neither  are  living, 
the  guardian  ;  if  no  guardian,  the  next  of  kin  in  this  state  capable  of  giving 
consent,  has  had  notice  of  the  presentation  of  the  petition  and  consents 
to  such  adoption.  If  the  child  is  of  the  age  of  fourteen  years  or  upwards, 
the  adoption  can  not  be  made  without  its  consent. 

SURVEYORS  AND  SURVEYS. 

There  is  in  every  county  elected  a  surveyor  known  as  county  sur- 
veyor, who  has  power  to  appoint  deputies,  for  whose  official  acts  he  is 
responsible.  It  is  the  duty  of  the  county  surveyor,  either  by  himself  or 
his  deputy,  to  make  all  surveys  that  he  may  be  called  upon  to  make  within 
his  county  as  soon  as  may  be  after  application  is  made.  The  necessary 
chainmen  and  other  assistance  must  be  employed  by  the  person  requiring 
the  same  to  be  done,  and  to  be  by  him  paid,  unless  otherwise  agreed ;  but 
the  chainmen  must  be  disinterested  persons  and  approved  by  the  surveyor 
and  sworn  by  him  to  measure  justly  and  impartially. 

The  County  Board  in  each  county  is  required  by  law  to  provide  a  copy 
of  the  United  States  field  notes  and  plats  of  their  surveys  of  the  lands 
in  the  county  to  be  kept  in  the  recorder's  office  subject  to  examination 
by  the  public,  and  the  county  surveyor  is  required  to  make  his  surveys 
in  conformity  to  said  notes,  plats  and  the  laws  of  the  United  States  gov- 
erning such  matters.  The  surveyor  is  also  required  to  keep  a  record 
of  all  surveys  made  by  him,  which  shall  be  subject  to  inspection  by  any 
one  interested,  and  shall  be  delivered  up  to  his  successor  in  office.  A 


AISSTKACT    OF    ILLINOIS    STATE    LAWS.  55 

certified  copy  of  the  said  surveyor's  record  shall  be  prima  facie  evidence 
of  its  contents. 

The  fees  of  county  surveyors  are  six  dollars  per  day.  The  county 
surveyor  is  also  ex  officio  inspector  of  mines,  and  as  such,  assisted  by  some 
practical  miner  selected  by  him,  shall  once  each  year,  inspect  all  the 
mines  in  the  county,  for  which  they  shall  each  receive  such  compensa- 
tion as  may  be  fixed  by  the  County  Board,  not  exceeding  $5  a  day,  to 
be  paid  out  of  the  county  treasury. 

ROADS. 

Where  practicable  from  the  nature  of  the  ground,  persons  traveling 
in  any  kind  of  vehicle,  must  turn  to  the  right  of  the  center  of  the  road,  so 
as  to  permit  each  carriage  to  pass  without  interfering  with  each  other. 
The  penalty  for  a  violation  of  this  provision  is  $5  for  every  offense,  to 
be  recovered  by  the  party  injured ;  but  to  recover,  there  must  have 
occurred  some  injury  to  person  or  property  resulting  from  the  violation. 
The  owners  of  any  carriage  traveling  upon  any  road  in  this  State  for  the 
conveyance  of  passengers  who  shall  employ  or  continue  in  his  employment 
as  driver  any  person  who  is  addicted  to  drunkenness,  or  the  excessive  use  of 
spiritous  liquors,  after  he  has  had  notice  of  the  same,  shall  forfeit,  at  the 
rate  of  f>5  per  day,  and  if  any  driver  while  actually  engaged  in  driving 
any  such  carriage,  shall  be  guilty  of  intoxication  to  such  a  degree'  as  to 
endanger  the  safety  of  passengers,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  owner,  on 
receiving  written  notice  of  the  fa^t,  signed  by  one  of  the  passengers,  and 
certified  by  him  on  oath,  forthwith  to  discharge  such  driver.  If  such  owner 
shall  have  such  driver  in  his  employ  within  three  months  after  such  notice, 
he  is  liable  for  f  5  per  day  for  the  time  he  shall  keep  said  driver  in  his 
employment  after  receiving  such  notice. 

Persons  driving  any  carriage  on  any  public  highway  are  prohibited 
from  running  their  horses  upon  any  occasion  under  a  penalty  of  a  fine  not 
exceeding  $10,  or  imprisonment  not  exceeding  sixty  days,  at  the  discre- 
tion of  the  court.  Horses  attached  to  any  carriage  used  to  convey  passen- 
gers for  hire  must  be  properly  hitched  or  the  lines  placed  in  the  hands  of 
some  other  person  before  the  driver  leaves  them  for  any  purpose.  For 
violation  of  this  provision  each  driver  shall  forfeit  twenty  dollars,  to  be 
recovered  by  action,  to  be  commenced  within  six  months.  It  is  under- 
stood by  the  term  carriage  herein  to  mean  any  carriage  or  vehicle  used 
for  the  transportation  of  passengers  or  goods  or  either  of  them. 

The  commissioners  of  highways  in  the  different  towns  have  the  care 
and  superintendence  of  highways  and  bridges  therein.  They  have  all 
the  powers  necessary  to  lay  out,  vacate,  regulate  and  repair  all  roads* 
build  and  repair  bridges,  divide  their  respective  towns  into  as  many  road 
districts  as  they  shall  think  convenient.  This  is  to  be  done  annually, 


56  ABSTEAOT   OP   ILLINOIS    STATE   LAWS. 

and  ten  days  before  the  annual  town  meeting.  In  addition  to  the  above, 
it  is  their  duty  to  erect  and  keep  in  repair  at  the  forks  or  crossing-place 
of  the  most  important  roads  post  and  guide  boards  with  plain  inscrip- 
tions, giving  directions  and  distances  to  the  most  noted  places  to  which 
such  road  may  lead  ;  also  to  make  provisions  to  prevent  thistles,  burdock, 
and  cockle  burrs,  mustard,  yellow  dock,  Indian  mallow,  and  jessamine 
weed  from  seeding,  and  to  extirpate  the  same  as  far  as  practicable,  and 
to  prevent  all  rank  growth  of  vegetation  on  the  public  highways,  so  far 
as  the  same  may  obstruct  public  travel,  and  it  is  in  their  discretion  to 
erect  watering  places  for  public  use  for  watering  teams  at  such  points 
as  may  be  deemed  advisable.  Every  able-bodied  male  inhabitant,  being 
above  the'age  of  twenty-one-years,  and  under  the  age  of  fifty,  excepting 
paupers,  idiots,  lunatics,  trustees  of  schools  and  school  directors,  and  such 
others  as  are  exempt  by  law,  is  required  to  labor  on  highways  in  their 
respective  road  districts,  not  less  than  one  or  more  than  three  days  in 
each  and  every  year.  Three  days'  notice  must  be  given  by  the  overseer 
of  the  time  and  place  he  requires  such  road  labor  to  be  done.  The  labor 
must  be  performed  in  the  road  district  in  which  the  person  resides.  Any 
person  may  commute  for  such  labor  by  paying  at  the  rate  of  $1.50  per 
day,  if  done  within  the  three  days'  notice,  but  after  that  time  the  rate  is 
$2  per  day. 

Any  person  liable  for  work  on  highways  who  has  been  assessed  two 
days  or  more  and  has  not  commuted,  may  be  required  to  furnish  team,  01 
a  cart,  wagon  or  plow,  with  a  pair  of  horses  or  oxen  and  a  man  to  manage 
them,  for  which  he  will  be  entitled  to  two  days  for  each  day's  work. 
Eight  hours  is  a  day's  work  on  the  roads,  and  there  is  a  penalty  of  twenty- 
five  cents  an  hour  against  any  person  or  substitute  who  shall  neglect  or 
refuse  to  perform.  Any  person  remaining  idle,  or  does  not  work  faithfully 
or  hinders  others  from  doing  so,  forfeits  to  the  town  $2. 

Every  person  assessed  and  duly  notified,  who  has  not  commuted  and 
refuses  or  neglects  to  appear,  shall  forfeit  to  the  town  for  every  day's 
refusal  or  neglect,  the  sum  of  $2  ;  if  he  was  required  to  furnish  a  team, 
carriage,  man  or  implement,  and  neglects  or  refuses  to  comply,  he  is  liable 
to  the  following  fines  : 

First.     For  wholly  failing  to  comply,  $4  each  day. 

Second.  For  omitting  to  furnish  a  pair  of  horses  or  oxen,  $1.50  each 
day. 

Third.     For  omitting  to  furnish  a  man  to  manage  team,f  2  each  day. 

Fourth.  For  omitting  to  furnish  a  wagon,  carl  or  plow,  75  cents 
each  day. 

The  Commissioners  estimate  and  assess  the  highway  labor  and  road 
tax.  The  road  tax  oK  real  and  personal  property  can  not  exceed  forty 
cents  on  each  hundred  dollars'  worth.  The  labor  or  road  tax  in  villages, 


ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS.  57 

towns  or  cities,  is  paid  over  to  the  corporate  authorities  of  such,  for  the 
improvement  of  streets,  roads  and  bridges  within  their  limits.  Commis- 
sioners' compensation  $1.50  per  day.  The  Treasurer,  who  is  one  of  their 
number,  is  entitled  to  2  per  cent,  on  all  moneys  he  may  receive  and  pay 
out. 

Overseers.  Their  duties  are  to  repair  and  keep  in  order  the  high- 
ways in  their  districts ;  to  warn  persons  to  work  out  their  road  tax  at 
such  time  and  place  as  they  think  proper ;  to  collect  fines  and  commuta- 
tion money,  and  execute  all  lawful  orders  of  the  Commissioners  of  High- 
ways ;  also  make  list,  within  sixteen  days  after  their  election,  of  the  names 
of  all  inhabitants  in  his  road  district  liable  to  work  on  highways.  For 
refusal  to  perform  any  of  his  duties,  he  is  liable  to  a  fine  of  $10.  The 
compensation  of  overseers  is  f  1.50  a  day,  the  number  of  days  to  be 
audited  by  the  Highway  Commissioners. 

As  all  township  and  county  officers  are  familiar  with  their  duties,  it 
is  only  intended  to  give  the  points  of  the  law  that  the  public  should  be 
familiar  with.  The  manner  of  laying  out,  altering  or  vacating  roads,  etc., 
will  not  be  here  stated,  as  it  would  require  more  space  than  is  contem- 
plated in  a  work  of  this  kind.  It  is  sufficient  to  state  that,  the  first  step 
is  by  petition,  addressed  to  the  Commissioners,  setting  out  what  is  prayed 
for,  giving  the  names  of  the  owners  of  lands  if  known,  if  not  known  so 
state,  over  which  the  road  is  to  pass,  giving  the  general  course,  its  place 
of  beginning,  and  where  it  terminates.  It  requires  not  less  than  twelve 
freeholders  residing  within  three  miles  of  the  road  who  shall  sign  the 
petition.  Public  roads  must  not  be  less  than  fifty  feet  wide,  nor  more 
than  sixty  feet  wide.  Roads  not  exceeding  two  miles  in  length,  if  peti- 
tioned for,  may  be  laid  out,  not  less  than  forty  feet.  Private  roads 
for  private  and  public  use,  may  be  laid  out  of  the  width  of  three  rods,  on 
petition  of  the  person  directly  interested  ;  the  damage  occasioned  thereby 
shall  be  paid  by  the  premises  benefited  thereby,  and  before  the  road  is 
opened.  If  not  opened  in  two  years,  the  order  shall  be  considered 
rescinded.  Commissioners  in  their  discretion  may  permit  persons  who 
live  on  or  have  private  roads,  to  work  out  their  road  tax  thereon.  Public 
roads  must  be  opened  in  five  days  from  date  of  filing  order  of  location, 
or  be  deemed  vacated. 

DRAINAGE. 

Whenever  one  or  more  owners  or  occupants  of  land  desire  to  construct 
a  drain  or  ditch  across  the  land  of  others  for  agricultural  or  sanitary  pur- 
poses, the  proceedings  are  as  follows  : 

1st.  File  a  petition  with  the  clerk  of  the  town  board  of  auditors  in 
counties  where  there  is  township  organization,  or  in  counties  not  so 
organized  with  the  clerk  of  the  County  Court,  stating  the  necessity  of  the 


58  ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS. 

same,  its  starting  point,  route  and  terminus  ;  and  if  it  shall  be  deemed 
necessary  for  successful  drainage  that  a  levee  or  other  work  be  constructed, 
a  general  description  of  the  same  shall  be  made.  • 

2d.  After  filing,  two  weeks'  notice  must  be  given  by  posting  notices 
in  three  of  the  most  public  places  in  such  township  through  which  the 
drain,  ditch  or  other  work  is  proposed  to  be  constructed  ;  and  also,  by 
publishing  a  copy  thereof  in  some  newspaper  published  in  the  county  in 
which  petition  is  filed,  at  least  once  each  week  for  two  successive  weeks. 
The  notice  must  state  when  and  before  what  board  such  petition  is  filed, 
the  starting  point,  route,  terminus  and  description  of  the  proposed  work. 
On  receipt  of  the  petition  by  the  clerk  of  either  board  as  before  men- 
tioned, it  is  his  duty  to  immediately  give  notice  to  the  board  of  which  he 
is  clerk,  of  the  fact,  and  that  a  meeting  of  the  board  will  be  held  on  a  day. 
to  be  fixed  not  later  than  sixty  days  after  the  filing  of  said  petition,  to 
consider  the  prayer  of  the  same  ;  and  it  is  further  the  duty  of  the  clerk, 
to  publish  a  notice  of  the  filing  of  the  petition  and  the  meeting  of  the 
board  to  consider  it,  by  posting  the  same  in  the  three  most  public  places 
in  the  township  or  county.  On  the  hearing,  all  parties  may  contest  the 
matter,  and  if  it  shall  appear  to  the  board  that  the  work  contemplated  is 
necessary,  or  is  useful  for  the  drainage  of  the  land  for  agricultural  and 
sanitary  purposes,  they  shall  so  find  and  shall  file  their  petition  in  the 
County  Court,  reciting  the  original  petition  and  stating  their  finding,  and 
pray  that  the  costs  of  the  improvement  be  assessed,  and  for  that  purpose 
three  commissioners  be  appointed  to  lay  out  and  construct  the  work.  The 
costs  of  the  hearing  before  the  town  board  is  to  be  paid  by  the  petitioners. 
After  commissioners  are  appointed,  they  organize  and  proceed  to  examine 
the  work ;  and  if  they  find  the  benefits  greater  than  the  cost  and  expense 
of  the  work,  then  it  is  their  duty  to  have  the  surveyor's  plans  and  speci- 
fications made,  and  when  done  report  the  same  to  the  court,  before  which 
parties  can  be  heard  prior  to  confirmation.  The  commissioners  are  not 
confined  to  the  route  or  plan  of  the  petition,  but  may  change  the  same. 
After  report  of  commissioners  is  confirmed,  then  a  jury  assess  the  damages 
and  benefits  against  the  land  damaged  or  benefited. 

As  it  is  only  contemplated  in  a  work  of  this  kind  to  give  an  abstract 
of  the  laws,  and  as  the  parties  who  have  in  charge  the  execution  of  the 
further  proceedings  are  likely  to  be  familiar  with  the  requirements  of  the 
statute,  the  necessary  details  are  not  here  inserted. 

PAUPERS. 

Every  poor  person  who  shall  be  unable  to  earn  a  livelihood  in  conse- 
quence of  any  bodily  infirmity,  idiocy,  lunacy  or  unavoidable  cause,  shall 
be  supported  by  the  father,  grand-father,  mother,  grand-mother,  children, 
grand-children,  brothers  or  sisters  of  such  poor  person,  if  they  or  either 


ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS.  59 

of  them  be  of  sufficient  ability ;  but  if  any  of  such  dependent  class  shall 
have  become  so  from  intemperance,  or  other  bad  conduct,  they  shall  not  be 
entitled  to  support  from  any  relation  except  parent  or  child. 

The  children  shall  first  be  called  on  to  support  their  parents,  if  they 
are  able  ;  but  if  not,  the  parents  of  such  poor  person  shall  then  be  called 
on,  if  of  sufficient  ability ;  and  if  there  be  no  parents  or  children  able, 
then  the  brothers  and  sisters  of  such  dependent  person  shall  be  called 
upon  ;  and  if  there  be  no  brothers  or  sisters  of  sufficient  ability,  the 
grand-children  of  such  person  shall  next .  be  called  on ;  and  if  they  are 
not  able,  then  the  grand-parents.  Married  females,  while  their  husbands 
live,  shall  not  be  liable  to  contribute  for  the  support  of  their  poor  relations 
except  out  of  their  separate  property.  It  is  the  duty  of  the  state's 
(county)  attorney,  to  make  complaint  to  the  County  Court  of  his  county 
against  all  the  relatives  of  such  paupers  in  this  state  liable  to  his  support 
and  prosecute  the  same.  In  case  the  state's  attorney  neglects,  or  refuses,  to 
complain  in  such  cases,  then  it  is  the  duty  of  the  overseer  of  the  poor  to 
do  so.  The  person  called  upon  to  contribute  shall  have  at  least  ten  days' 
notice  of  such  application  by  summons.  The  court  has  the  power  to 
determine  the  kind  of  support,  depending  upon  the  circumstances  of  the 
parties,  and  may  also  order  two  or  more  of  the  different  degrees  to  main- 
tain such  poor  person,  and  prescribe  the  proportion  of  each,  according  to 
their  ability.  The  court  may  specify  the  time  for  which  the  relative  shall 
contribute — in  fact  has  control  over  the  entire  subject  matter,  with  power 
to  enforce  its  orders.  Every  county  (except  those  in  which  the  poor  are 
supported  by  the  towns,  and  in  such  cases  the  towns  are  liable)  is  required 
to  relieve  and  support  all  poor  and  indigent  persons  lawfully  resident 
therein.  Residence  means  the  actual  residence  of  the  party,  or  the  place 
where  he  was  employed ;  or  in  6ase  he  was  in  no  employment,  then  it 
shall  be  the  place  where  he  made  his  home.  When  any  person  becomes 
chargeable  as  a  pauper  in  any  county  or  town  who  did  not  reside  at  the 
commencement  of  six  months  immediately  preceding  his  becoming  so, 
but  did  at  that  time  reside  in  some  other  county  or  town  in  this  state, 
then  the  county  or  town,  as  the  case  may  be,  becomes  liable  for  the  expense 
of  taking  care  of  such  person  until  removed,  and  it  is  the  duty  of  the 
overseer  to  notify  the  proper  authorities  of  the  fact.  If  any  person  shall 
bring  and  leave  any  pauper  in  any  county  in  this  state  where  such  pauper 
had  no  legal  residence,  knowing  him  to  be  such,  he  is  liable  to  a  fine  of 
$100.  In  counties  under  township  organization,  the  supervisors  in  each 
town  are  ex-officio  overseers  of  the  poor.  The  overseers  of  the  poor  act 
under  the  directions  of  the  County  Board  in  taking  care  of  the  poor  and 
granting  of  temporary  relief;  also,  providing  for  non-resident  persons  not 
paupers  who  may  be  taken  sick  and  not  able  to  pay  their  way,  and  in  case 
of  death  cause  such  person  to  be  decently  buried. 


60  ABSTRACT    OF    ILLINOIS    STATE   LAWS. 

FENCES. 

In  counties  under  township  organization,  the  town  assessor  and  com- 
missioner of  highways  are  the  fence-viewers  in  their  respective  towns. 
In  other  counties  the  County  Board  appoints  three  in  each  precinct  annu- 
ally. A  lawful  fence  is  four  and  one-half  feet  high,  in  good  repair,  con- 
sisting of  rails,  timber,  boards,  stone,  hedges,  or  whatever  the  fence- 
viewers  of  the  town  or  precinct  where  the  same  shall  lie,  shall  consider 
equivalent  thereto,  but  in  counties  under  township  organization  the  annual 
town  meeting  may  establish  any  other  kind  of  fence  as  such,  or  the  County 
Board  in  other  counties  may  do  the  same.  Division  fences  shall  be  made 
and  maintained  in  just  proportion  by  the  adjoining  owners,  except  when 
the  owner  shall  choose  to  let  his  land  lie  open,  but  after  a  division  fence  is 
built  by  agreement  or  otherwise,  neither  party  can  remove  his  part  of  such 
fence  so  long  as  he  may  crop  or  use  such  land  for  farm  purposes,  or  without 
giving  the  other  party  one  year's  notice  in  writing  of  his  intention  to  remove 
his  portion.  When  any  person  shall  enclose  his  land  upon  the  enclosure 
of  another,  he  shall  refund  the  owner  of  the  adjoining  lands  a  just  pro- 
portion of  the  value  at  that  time  of  such  fence.  The  value  of  fence  and 
the  just  proportion  to  be  paid  or  built  and  maintained  by  each  is  to  be 
ascertained  by  two  fence-viewers  in  the  town  or  precinct.  Such  fence- 
viewers  have  power  to  settle  all  disputes  between  different  owners  as  to 
fences  built  or  to  be  built,  as  well  as  to  repairs  to  be  made.  Each  party 
chooses  one  of  the  viewers,  but  if  the  other  party  neglects,  after  eight 
days'  notice  in  writing,  to  make  his  choice,  then  the  other  party  may 
select  both.  It  is  sufficient  to  notify  the  tenant  or  party  in  possession, 
when  the  owner  is  not  a  resident  of  the  town  or  precinct.  The  two 
fence-viewers  chosen,  after  viewing  the  premises,  shall  hear  the  state- 
ments of  the  parties ,  in  case  they  can't  agree,  they  shall  select  another 
fence-viewer  to  act  with  them,  and  the  decision  of  any  two  of  them  is 
final.  The  decision  must  be  reduced  to  writing,  and  should  plainly  set 
out  description  of  fence  and  all  matters  settled  by  them,  and  must  be 
filed  in  the  office  of  the  town  clerk  in  counties  under  township  organiza- 
tion, and  in  other  counties  with  the  county  clerk. 

Where  any  person  is  liable  to  contribute  to  the  erection  or  the 
repairing  of  a  division  fence,  neglects  or  refuses  so  to  do,  the  party 
injured,  after  giving  sixty  days  notice  in  writing  when  a  fence  is  to  be 
elected,  or  ten  days  when  it  is  only  repairs,  may  proceed  to  have  the 
work  done  at  the  expense  of  the  party  whose  duty  it  is  to  do  it,  to  be 
recovered  from  him  with  costs  of  suit,  and  the  party  so  neglecting  shall 
also  be  liable  to  the  party  injured  for  all  damages  accruing  from  such 
neglect  or  refusal,  to  be  determined  by  any  two  fence-viewers  selected 
as  before  provided,  the  appraisement  to  be  reduced  to  writing  and  signed. 


ABSTRACT    OF    ILLINOIS    STATE    LAWS.  61 

Where  a  person  shall  conclude  to  remove  his  part  of  a  division  fence, 
and  let  his  land  lie  open,  and  having  given  the  year's  notice  required,  the 
adjoining  owner  may  cause  the  value  of  said  fence  to  be  ascertained  by 
fence-viewers  as  before  provided,  and  on  payment  or  tender  of  the 
amount  of  such  valuation  to  the  owner,  it  shall  prevent  the  removal.  A 
party  removing  a  division  fence  without  notice  is  liable  for  the  damages 
accruing  thereby. 

Where  a  fence  has  been  built  on  the  land  of  another  through  mis- 
take, the  owner  may  enter  upon  such  premises  and  remove  his  fence  and 
material  within  six  months  after  the  division  line  has  been  ascertained. 
Where  the  material  to  build  such  a  fence  has  been  taken  from  the  land 
on  which  it  was  built,  then  before  it  can  be  removed,  the  person  claiming 
must  first  pay  for  such  material  to  the  owner  of  the  land  from  which  it 
was  taken,  nor  shall  such  a  fence  be  removed  at  a  time  when  the  removal 
will  throw  open  or  expose  the  crops  of  the  other  party ;  a  reasonable 
time  must  be  given  beyond  the  .six  months  to  remove  crops. 

The  compensation  of  fence-viewers  is  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents  a 
day  each,  to  be  paid  in  the  first  instance  by  the  party  calling  them,  but 
in  the  end  all  expenses,  including  amount  charged  by  the  fence-viewers, 
must  be  paid  equally  by  the  parties,  except  in  cases  where  a  party  neglects 
or  refuses  to  make  or  maintain  a  just  proportion  of  a  division  fence,  when 
the  party  in  default  shall  pay  them. 

DAMAGES  FROM  TRESPASS. 

Where  stock  of  any  kind  breaks  into  any  person's  enclosure,  the 
fence  being  good  and  sufficient,  the  owner  is  liable  for  the  damage  done  ; 
but  where  the  damage  is  done  by  stock  running  at  large,  contrary  to  law, 
the  owner  is  liable  where  there  is  not  such  a  fence.  Where  stock  is 
found  trespassing  on  the  enclosure  of  another  as  aforesaid,  the  owner  01 
occupier  of  the  premises  may  take  possession  of  such  stock  and  keep  the 
same  until  damages,  with  reasonable  charges  for  keeping  and  feeding  and 
all  costs  of  suit,  are  paid.  Any  person  taking  or  rescuing  such  stock  so 
held  without  his  consent,  shall  be  liable  to  a  fine  of  not  less  than  three 
nor  more  than  five  dollars  for  each  animal  rescued,  to  be  recovered  by 
suit  before  a  justice  of  the  peace  for  the  use  of  the  school  fund.  Within 
twenty-four  hours  after  taking  such  animal  into  his  possession,  the  per- 
son taking  it  up  must  give  notice  of  the  fact  to  the  owner,  if , known,  or 
if  unknown,  notices  must  be  posted  in  some  public  place  near  the  premises. 

LANDLORD  AND  TENANT. 

The  owner  of  lands,  or  his  legal  representatives,  can  sue  for  and 
recover  rent  therefor,  in  any  of  the  following  cases  : 

First.     When  rent  is  due  and  in  arrears  on  a  lease  for  life  or  lives. 
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62  ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS    STATE   LAWS. 

Second.  When  lands  are  held  and  occupied  by  any  person  without 
any  special  agreement  for  rent. 

Third.  When  possession  is  obtained  under  an  agreement,  written 
or  verbal,  for  the  purchase  of  the  premises  and  before  deed  given,  the 
right  to  possession  is  terminated  by  forfeiture  on  con-compliance  with  the 
agreement,  and  possession  is  wrongfully  refused  or  neglected  to  be  given 
upon  demand  made  in  writing  by  the  party  entitled  thereto.  Provided 
that  all  payments  made  by  the  vendee  or  his  representatives  or  assigns, 
may  be  set  off  against  the  rent. 

Fourth.  When  land  has  been  sold  upon  a  judgment  or  a  decree  of 
court,  when  the  party  to  such  judgment  or  decree,  or  person  holding  under 
him,  wrongfully  refuses,  or  neglects,  to  surrender  possession  of  the  same, 
after  demand  in  writing  by  the  person  entitled  to  the  possession. 

Fifth.  When  the  lands  have  been  sold  upon  a  mortgage  or  trust 
deed,  and  the  mortgagor  or  grantor  or  person  holding  under  him,  wrong- 
fully refuses  or  neglects  to  surrender  possession  of  the  same,  after  demand 
in  writing  by  the  person  entitled  to  the  possession. 

If  any  tenant,  or  any  person  who  shall  come  into  possession  from  or 
under  or  by  collusion  with  such  tenant,  shall  willfully  hold  over  any  lands, 
etc.,  after  the  expiration  the  term  of  their  lease,  and  after  demand  made 
in  writing  for  the  possession  thereof,  is  liable  to  pay  double  rent.  A 
tenancy  from  year  to  year  requires  sixty  days  notice  in  writing,  to  termi- 
nate the  same  at  the  end  of  the  year ;  such  notice  can  be  given  at  any 
time  within  four  months  preceding  the  last  sixty  days  of  the  year. 

A  tenancy  by  the  month,  or  less  than  a  year,  where  the  tenant  holds 
over  without  any  special  agreement,  the  landlord  may  terminate  the 
tenancy,  by  thirty  days  notice  in  writing. 

When  rent  is  due,  the  landlord  may  serve  a  notice  upon  the  tenant, 
stating  that  unless  the  rent  is  paid  within  not  less  than  five  days,  his  lease 
will  be  terminated  ;  if  the  rent  is  not  paid,  the  landlord  may  consider  the 
lease  ended.  When  default  is  made  in  any  of  the  terms  of  a  lease,  it 
shall  not  be  necessary  to  give  more  than  ten  days  notice  to  quit  or  of  the 
termination  of  such  tenancy  ;  and  the  same  may  be  terminated  on  giving 
such  notice  to  quit,  at  any  time  after  such  default  in  any  of  the  terms  of 
such  lease  ;  which  notice  may  be  substantially  in  the  following  form,  viz: 

To ,  You  are  hereby  notified  that,  in  consequence  of  your  default 

in  (here  insert  the  character  of  the  default),  of  the  premises  now  occupied 
by  you,  being  etc.  (here  describe  the  premises),  I  have  elected  to  deter- 
mine your  lease,  and  you  are  hereby  notified  to  quit  and  deliver  up  pos- 
session of  the  same  to  me  within  ten  days  of  tin's  date  (%ated,  etc.) 

The  above  to  be  signed  by  the  lessor  or  his  agent,  and  no  other  notice 
or  demand  of  possession  or  termination  of  such  tenancy  is  necessary. 

Demand  may  be  made,  or  notice  served,  by  delivering  a  written  or 


ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS.  63 

printed,  or  partly  either,  copy  thereof  to  the  tenant,  or  leaving  the  same 
with  some  person  above  the  age  of  twelve  years  residing  on  or  in  posses- 
sion of  the  premises  ;  and  in  case  no  one  is  in  the  actual  possession  of  the 
said  premises,  then  by  posting  the  same  on  the  premises.  When  the 
tenancy  is  for  a  certain  time,  and  the  term  expires  by  the  terms  of  the 
lease,  the  tenant  is  then  bound  to  surrender  possession,  and  no  notice 
to  quit  or  demand  of  possession  is  necessary. 

Distress  for  rent. — In  all  cases  of  distress  for  rent,  the  landlord,  by 
himself,  his  agent  or  attorney,  may  seize  for  rent  any  personal  property  of 
his  tenant  that  may  be  found  in  the  county  where  the  tenant  resides ;  the 
property  of  any  other  person,  even  if  found  on  the  premises,  is  not 
liable. 

An  inventory  of  the  property  levied  upon,  with  a  statement  of  the 
amount  of  rent  claimed,  should  be  at  once  filed  with  some  justice  of  the 
peace,  if  not  over  $200 ;  and  if  above  that  sum,  with  the  clerk  of  a  court 
of  record  of  competent  jurisdiction.  Property  may  be  released,  by  the 
party  executing  a  satisfactory  bond  for  double  the  amount. 

The  landlord  may  distrain  for  rent,  any  time  within  six  months  after 
the  expiration  of  the  term  of  the  lease,  or  when  terminated. 

When  rent  is  payable  wholly  or  in  part,  in  specific  articles  of  pro- 
perty, or  products  of  the  premises,  or  labor,  the  landlord  may  distrain  for 
the  value  of  the  same. 

Landlords  have  a  lien  upon  the  crops  grown  or  growing  upon  the 
demised  premises  for  the  rent  thereof,  and  also  for  the  faithful  performance 
of  the  terms  of  the  lease. 

In  all  cases  where  the  premises  rented  shall  be  sub-let,  or  the  lease 
assigned,  the  landlord  shall  have  the  same  right  to  enforce  lien  against 
such  lessee  or  assignee,  that  he  has  against  the  tenant  to  whom  the  pre- 
mises were  rented. 

When  a  tenant  abandons  or  removes  from  the  premises  or  any  part 
thereof,  the  landlord,  or  his  agent  or  attorney,  may  seize  upon  any  grain 
or  other  crops  grown  or  growing  upon  the  premises,  or  part  thereof  so 
abandoned,  whether  the  rent  is  due  or  not.  If  such  grain,  or  other  crops, 
or  any  part  thereof,  is  not  fully  grown  or  matured,  the  landlord,  or  his 
agent  or  attorney,  shall  cause  the  same  to  be  properly  cultivated,  harvested 
or  gathered,  and  may  sell  the  same,  and  from  the  proceeds  pay  all  his 
labor,  expenses  and  rent.  The  tenant  may,  before  the  sale  of  such  pro- 
perty, redeem  the  same  by  tendering  the  rent  and  reasonable  compensation 
for  work  done,^^fce  may  replevy  the  same. 

Exe mption.—  L'he  same  articles  of  personal  property  which  are  bylaw 
exempt  from  execution,  except  the  crops  as  above  stated,  is  also  exempt 
from  distress  for  rent. 


64  ABSTRACT    OF    ILLINOIS    STATIC    LAWS. 


LIENS. 

Any  person  who  shall  by  contract,  express  or  implied,  or  partly  both, 
with  the  owner  of  any  lot  or  tract  of  land,  furnish  labor  or  material,  or 
services  as  an  architect  or  superintendent,  in  building,  altering,  repairing 
or  ornamenting  any  house  or  other  building  or  appurtenance  thereto  on 
such  lot,  or  upon  any  street  or  alley,  and  connected  with  such  improve- 
ments, shall  have  a  lien  upon  the  whole  of  such  lot  or  tract  of  land,  and 
upon  such  house  or  building  and  appurtenances,  for  the  amount  due  to 
him  for  such  labor,  material  or  services.  If  the  contract  is  expressed,  and 
the  time  for  the  completion  of  the  work  is  beyond  three  years  from  the  com- 
mencement thereof;  or,  if  the  time  of  payment  is  beyond  one  year  from 
the  time  stipulated  for  the  completion  of  the  work,  then  no  lien  exists. 
If  the  contract  is  implied,  then  no  lien  exists,  unless  the  work  be  done  or 
material  is  furnished  within  one  year  from  the  commencement  of  the  work 
or  delivery  of  the  materials.  As  between  different  creditors  having  liens, 
no  preference  is  given  to  the  one  whose  contract  was  first  made  ;  but  each 
shares  pro-rata.  Incumbrances  existing  on  the  lot  or  tract  of  the  land  at 
the  time  the  contract  is  made,  do  not  operate  on  the  improvements,  and 
are  only  preferred  to  the  extent  of  the  value  of  the  land  at  the  time  of 
making  the  contract.  The  above  lien  can  not  be  enforced  unless  suit  is 
commenced  within  six  months  after  the  last  payment  for  labor  or  materials 
shall  have  become  due  and  payable.  Sub-contractors,  mechanics,  workmen 
and  other  persons  furnishing  any  material,  or  performing  any  labor  for  a 
contractor  as  before  specified,  have  a  lien  to  the  extent  of  the  amount  due 
the  contractor  at  the  time  the  following  notice  is  served  upon  the  owner 
of  the  land  who  made  the  contract: 

To ,  You  are  hereby  notified,  that  I  have  been  employed  by 

(here  state  whether  to  labor  or  furnish  material,  and  substantially  the 
nature  of  the  demand)  upon  your  (here  state  in  general  terms  description 
and  situation  of  building),  and  that  I  shall  hold  the  (building,  or  as  the 
case  may  be),  and  your  interest  in  the  ground,  liable  for  the  amount  that 

may  (is  or  may  become)  due  me  on  account  thereof.     Signature, 

Date, 

If  there  is  a  contract  in  writing  between  contractor  and  sub-contractor, 
a  copy  of  it  should  be  served  with  above  notice,  and  said"  notice  must  be 
served  within  forty  days  from  the  completion  of  such  sub-contract,  if  there 
is  one  ;  if  not,  then  from  the  time  payment  should  have  been  made  to  the 
person  performing  the  labor  or  furnishing  the  materi^^fclf  the  owner  is 
not  a  resident  of  the  county,  or  can  not  be  found  therein,  then  the  above 
notice  must  be  filed  with  the  clerk  of  the  Circuit  Court,  withJ0R>  fee,  fifty 
cents,  and  a  copy  of  said  notice  must  be  published  in  a  newspaper  pub- 
lished in  the  county,  for  four  successive  weeks. 


ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS.  65 

When  the  owner  or  agent  is  notified  as  above,  he  can  retain  any 
money  due  the  contractor  sufficient  to  pay  such  claim  ;  if  more  than  one 
claim,  and  not  enough  to  pay  all,  they  are  to  be  paid  pro  rata. 

The  owner  has  the  right  to  demand  in  writing,  a  statement  of  the 
contractor,  of  what  he  owes  for  labor,  etc.,  from  time  to  time  as  the  work 
progresses,  and  on  his  failure  to  comply,  forfeits  to  the  owner  $50  for 
every  offense. 

The  liens  referred  to  cover  any  and  all  estates,  whether  in  fee  for 
life,  for  years,  or  any  other  interest  which  the  owner  may  have. 

To  enforce  the  lien  of  sub-contractors,  suit  must  be  commenced  within 
three  months  from  the  time  of  the  performance  of  the  sub-contract,  or 
during  the  work  or  furnishing  materials. 

Hotel,  inn  and  boarding-house  keepers,  have  a  lien  upon  the  baggage 
and  other  valuables  of  their  guests  or  boarders,  brought  into  such  hotel, 
inn  or  boarding-house,  by  their  guests  or  boarders,  for  the  proper  charges 
due  from  such  guests  or  boarders  for  their  accommodation,  board  and 
lodgings,  and  such  extras  as  are  furnished  at  their  request. 

Stable-keepers  and  other  persons  have  a  lien  upon  the  horses,  car- 
riages and  harness  kept  by  them,  for  the  proper  charges  due  for  the  keep- 
ing thereof  and  expenses  bestowed  thereon  at  the  request  of  the  owner 
or  the  person  having  the  possession  of  the  same. 

Affisters  (persons  who  take  care  of  cattle  belonging  to  others),  and 
persons  keeping,  yarding,  feeding  or  pasturing  domestic  animals,  shall 
have  a  lieu  upon  the  animals  agistered,  kept,  yarded  or  fed,  for  the  proper 
charges  due  for  such  service. 

All  persons  who  may  furnish  any  railroad  corporation  in  this  state 
with  fuel,  ties,  material,  supplies  or  any  other  article  or  thing  necessary 
for  the  construction,  maintenance,  operation  or  repair  of  its  road  by  con- 
tract, or  may  perform  work  or  labor  on  the  same,  is  entitled  to  be  paid  as 
part  of  the  current  expenses  of  the  road,  and  have  a  lien  upon  all  its  pro- 
perty. Sub-contractors  or  laborers  have  also  a  lien.  The  conditions  and 
limitations  both  as  to  contractors  and  sub-contractors,  are  about  the  same 
as  herein  stated  as  to  general  liens. 

DEFINITION    OF  COMMERCIAL  TERMS. 

$ means  dollars,  being  a  contraction  of  U.  S.,  which  was  formerly 

placed  before  any  denomination  of  money,  and  meant,  as  it  means  now, 
United  States  Currency. 

£ —   —  mes^^bounds,  English  money. 

@  stands  for<z£  or  to.  Ib  for  pound,  and  bbl.  for  barrel;  ^  for  per  or 
by  the.  Thus,  Butter  sells  at  20(5,300  f  ft,  and  Flour  at  $8(y,12  f  bbl. 

%  for  per  cent  and  #  for  number. 

May  1. — Wheat  sells  at  $1.20@1.25,  "seller  June."  Seller  June 
5 


66  ABSTRACT   OF    ILLINOIS    STATE   LAWS. 

means  that  the  person  who  sells  the  wheat  has  the  privilege  of  delivering 
it  at  any  time  during  the  month  of  June. 

Selling  short,  is  contracting  to  deliver  a  certain  amount  of  grain  or 
stock,  at  a  fixed  price,  within  a  certain  length  of  time,  when  the  seller 
has  not  the  stock  on  hand.  It  is  for  the  interest  of  the  person  selling 
"short,"  to  depress  the  market  as  much  as  possible,  in  order  that  he  may 
buy  and  fill  his  contract  at  a  profit.  Hence  the  "  shorts  "  are  termed 
"  bears." 

Buying  long,  is  to  contract  to  purchase  a  certain  amount  of  grain  or 
shares  of  stock  at  a  fixed  price,  deliverable  within  a  stipulated  time, 
expecting  to  make  a  profit  by  the  rise  of  prices.  The  "longs"  are 
termed  "bulls,"  as  it  is  for  their  interest  to  "operate"  so  as  to  "toss" 
the  prices  upward  as  much  as  possible. 

NOTES. 

Form  of  note  is  legal,  worded  in  the  simplest  way,  so  that  the 
amount  and  time  of  payment  are  mentioned. 

$100.  Chicago,  111.,  Sept.  15,  1876. 

Sixty  days  from  date  I  promise  to  pay  to  E.  F.  Brown, 
or  order,  One  Hundred  dollars,  for  v(alue  received. 

L.  D.  LOWRY. 

A  note  to  be  payable  in  any  thing  else  than  money  needs  only  the 
facts  substituted  for  money  in  the  above  form. 

ORDERS. 

Orders  should  be  worded  simply,  thus : 

Mr.  F.  H.  COATS:  Chicago,  Sept.  15,  1876. 

Please  pay  to  H.  Birdsall,  Twenty-five  dollars,  and  charge  to 

F.  D.  SILVA. 

RECEIPTS. 

Receipts  should  always  state  when  received  and  what  for,  thus : 

Chicago,  Sept.  15,  1876. 


Received  of  J.  W.  Davis,  One  Hundred  dollars,  for  services 
rendered  in  grading  his  lot  in  Fort  Madison,  on  account. 

THOMAS   BRADY. 
If  receipt  is  in  full  it  should  be  so  stated. 

BILLS  OF   PURCHASE. 

W.  N.  MASON,  Salem,  Illinois,  Sept.  15,  1876. 

Bought  of  A.  A.  GRAHAM.      ^^ 

4  Bushels  of  Seed  Wheat,  at  $1.50       -  f6.00 

2  Seamless  Sacks  "        .30  -  -  .60 


Received  payment,  $6.60 

A.  A.  GRAHAM. 


ABSTRACT    OF    ILLINOIS    STATE    LAWS.  67 

ARTICLES   OF  AGREEMENT. 

An  agreement  is  where  one  party  promises  to  another  to  do  a  certain 
thing  in  a  certain  time  for  a  stipulated  sum.  Good  business  men  always 
reduce  an  agreement  to  writing,  which  nearby  always  saves  misunder- 
standings and  trouble.  No  particular  form  is  necessary,  but  the  facts  must 
be  clearly  and  explicitly  stated,  and  there  must,  to  make  it  valid,  be  a 
reasonable  consideration. 

GENERAL  FORM  OF  AGREEMENT. 

THIS  AGREEMENT,  made  the  Second  day  of  October,  1876,  between 
John  Jones,  of  Aurora,  County  of  Kane,  State  of  Illinois,  of  the  first  part, 
and  Thomas  Whiteside,  of  the  same  place,  of  the  second  part  — 

WITNESSETH,  that  the  said  John  Jones,  in  consideration  of  the  agree- 
ment of  the  party  of  the  second  part,  hereinafter  contained,  contracts  and 
agrees  to  and  with  the  said  Thomas  Whiteside,  that  he  will  deliver,  in 
good  and  marketable  condition,  at  the  Village  of  Batavia,  111.,  during  the 
month  of  November,  of  this  year,  One  Hundred  Tons  of  Prairie  Hay,  in 
the  following  lots,  and  at  the  following  specified  times ;  namely,  twenty- 
five  tons  by  the  seventh  of  November,  twenty-five  tons  additional  by  the 
fourteenth  of  the  month,  twenty-five  tons  more  by  the  twenty-first,  and 
the  entire  one  hundred  tons  to  be  all  delivered  by  the  thirtieth  of 
November. 

And  the  said  Thomas  Whiteside,  in  consideration  of  the  prompt 
fulfillment  of  this  contract,  on  the  part  of  the  party  of  the  first  part, 
contracts  to  and  agrees  with  the  said  John  Jones,  to  pay  for  said  hay  five 
dollars  per  ton,  for  each  ton  as  soon  as  delivered. 

In  case  of  failure  of  agreement  by  either  of  the  parties  hereto,  it  is 
hereby  stipulated  and  agreed  that  the  party  so  failing  shall  pay  to  the 
other,  One  Hundred  Dollars,  as  fixed  and  settled  damages. 

In  witness  whereof,  we  have  hereunto  set  our  hands  the  day  and 
year  first  above  written.  JOHN  JONES, 

THOMAS  WHITESIDE. 

AGREEMENT  WITH  CLERK  FOR  SERVICES. 

THIS  AGREEMENT,  made  the  first  day  of  May,  one  thousand  eight 
hundred  and  seventy-six,  between  Reuben  Stone,  of  Chicago,  County 
of  Cook,  State  of  Illinois,  party  of  the  first  part,  and  George  Barclay,  of 
Englewood,  Coi^by  of  Cook,  State  of  Illinois,  party  of  the  second  part  — 

WITNESSETH,  that  said  George  Barclay  agrees  faithfully  and  dili- 
gently to  work  as  clerk  and  salesman  for  the  said  Reuben  Stone,  for 
and  during  the  space  of  one  year  from  the  date  hereof,  should  both 
live  such  length  of  time,  without  absenting  himself  from  his  occupation ; 


68  ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS    STATE   LAWS. 

during  which  time  he,  the  said  Barclay,  in  the  store  of  said  Stone,  of 
Chicago,  will  carefully  and  honestly  attend,  doing  and  performing  all 
duties  as  clerk  and  salesman  aforesaid,  in  accordance  and  in  all  respects 
as  directed  and  desired  by  the  said  Stone. 

In  consideration  of  which  services,  so  to  be  rendered  by  the  said 
Barclay,  the  said  Stone  agrees  to  pay  to  said  Barclay  the  annual  sum  of 
one  thousand  dollars,  payable  in  twelve  equal  monthly  payments,  each 
upon  the  last  day  of  each  month  ;  provided  that  all  dues  for  days  of 
absence  from  business  by  said  Barclay,  shall  be  deducted  from  the  sum 
otherwise  by  the  agreement  due  and  payable  by  the  said  Stone  to  the  said 
Barclay. 

Witness  our  hands.  REUBEN  STONE. 

GEORGE  BARCLAY. 

BILLS  OF  SALE. 

A  bill  of  sale  is  a  written  agreement  to  another  party,  for  a  consider- 
ation to  convey  his  right  and  interest  in  the  personal  property.  The 
purchaser  must  take  actual  possession  of  the  property.  Juries  have 
power  to  determine  upon  the  fairness  or  unfairness  of  a  bill  of  sale. 

COMMON  FORM  OF  BILL  OF  SALE. 

KNOW  ALL  MEN  by  this  instrument,  that  I,  Louis  Clay,  of  Princeton, 
Illinois,  of  the  first  part,  for  and  in  consideration  of  Five  Hundred 
and  Ten  dollars,  to  me  paid  by  John  Floyd,  of  the  same  place,  of  the 
second  part,  the  receipt  whereof  is  hereby  acknowledged,  have  sold,  and 
by  this  instrument  do  convey  unto  the  said  Floyd,  party  of  the  second 
part,  his  executors,  administrators,  and  assigns,  my  undivided  half  of 
ten  acres  of  corn,  now  growing  on  the  farm  of  Thomas  Tyrrell,  in  the 
town  above  mentioned ;  one  pair  of  horses,  sixteen  sheep,  and  five  cows, 
belonging  to  me,  and  in  my  possession  at  the  farm  aforesaid ;  to  have  and 
to  hold  the  same  unto  the  party  of  the  second  part,  his  executors  and 
assigns,  forever.  And  I  do,  for  myself  and  legal  representatives,  agree 
with  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  and  his  legal  representatives,  to 
warrant  and  defend  the  sale  of  the  afore-mentioned  property  and  chattels 
unto  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  and  his  legal  representatives, 
against  all  and  every  person  whatsoever. 

In  witness  whereof,  I  have  hereunto  affixed  my  hand,  this  tenth  day 
of  October,  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy-six. 

%Louis  CLAY. 

BONDS. 

A  bond  is  a  written  admission  on  the  part  of  the  maker  in  which  he 
pledges  a  certain  sum  to  another,  at  a  certain  time. 


ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS.  69 

COMMON  FORM  OF  BOND. 

KNOW  ALL  MEN  by  this  instrument,  that  I,  George  Edgerton,  of 
Watse&a,  Iroquois  Count}-,  State  of  Illinois,  am  firmly  bound  unto  Peter 
Kirchoff,  of  the  place  aforesaid,  in  the  sum  of  five  hundred  dollars,  to  be 
paid  to  the  said  Peter  Kirchoff,  or  his  legal  representatives ;  to  which 
payment,  to  be  made,  I  bind  myself,  or  my  legal  representatives,  by  this 
instrument. 

Sealed  with  my  seal,  and  dated  this  second  day  of  November,  one 
thousand  eight  hundred  and  sixty-four. 

The  condition  of  this  bond  is  such  that  if  I,  George  Edgerton,  my 
heirs,  administrators,  or  executors,  shall  promptly  pay  the  sum  of  two 
hundred  and  fifty  dollars  in  three  equal  annual  payments  from  the  date 
hereof,  with  annual  interest,  then  the  above  obligation  to  be  of  no  effect ; 
otherwise  to  be  in  full  force  and  valid. 
Sealed  and  delivered  in 

presence  of  GEORGE  EDGERTON.     [L.S.] 

WILLIAM  TURNER. 

CHATTEL  MORTGAGES. 

I 

A  chattel  mortgage  is  a  mortgage  on  personal  property  for  payment 
of  a  certain  sum  of  money,  to  hold  the  property  against  debts  of  other 
creditors.  The  mortgage  must  describe  the  property,  and  must  be 
acknowledged  before  a  justice  of  the  peace  in  the  township  or  precinct 
where  the  mortgagee  resides,  and  entered  upon  his  docket,  and  must  be 
recorded  in  the  recorder's  office  of  the  county. 

GENERAL  FORM  OF  CHATTEL  MORTGAGE. 

THIS  INDENTURE,  made  and  entered  into  this  first  day  of  January, 
in  the  year  of  our  Lord  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy-five, 
between  Theodore  Lottinville,  of  the  town  of  Geneseo  in  the  County 
of  Henry,  and  State  of  Illinois,  party  of  the  first  part,  and  Paul  Henshaw, 
of  the  same  town,  county,  and  State,  party  of  the  second  part. 

Witnesseth,  that  the  said  party  of  the  first  part,  for  and  in  consider- 
ation of  the  sum  of  one  thousand  dollars,  in  hand  paid,  the  receipt  whereof 
is  hereby  acknowledged,  does  hereby  grant,  sell,  convey,  and  confirm  unto 
the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  his  heirs  and  assigns  forever,  all  and 
singular  the  following  described  goods  and  chattels,  to  wit : 

Two  three-year  old  roan-colored  horses,  one  Burdett  organ,  No.  987, 
one  Brussels  carpet,  15x20  feet  in  size,  one  marble-top  center  table,  one 
Home  Comfort  cooking  stove,  No.  8,  one  black  walnut  bureau  with  mirror 
attached,  one  set  of  parlor  chairs  (six  in  number),  upholstered  in  green 
rep,  with  lounge  corresponding  with  same  in  style  and  color  of  upholstery, 
now  in  possession  of  said  Lottinville,  at  No.  4  Prairie  Ave.,  Geneseo,  111.; 


70  ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS. 

Together  with  all  and  singular,  the  appurtenances  thereunto  belong- 
ing, or  in  any  wise  appertaining ;  to  have  and  to  hold  the  above  described 
goods  and  chattels,  unto  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  his  heirs  and 
assigns,  forever. 

Provided,  always,  and  these  presents  are  upon  this  express  condition, 
that  if  the  said  Theodore  Lottinville,  his  heirs,  executors,  administrators, 
or  assigns,  shall,  on  or  before  the  first  day  of  January,  A.D.,  one  thousand 
eight  hundred  and  seventy-six,  pay,  or  cause  to  be  paid,  to  the  said  Paul 
Ranslow,  or  his  lawful  attorney  or  attorneys,  heirs,  executors,  adminis- 
trators, or  assigns,  the  sum  of  One  Thousand  dollars,  together  with  the 
interest  that  may  accrue  thereon,  at  the  rate  of  ten  per  cent,  per  annum, 
from  the  first  day  of  January,  A.D.  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and 
seventy-five,  until  paid,  according  to  the  tenor  of  one  promissory  note 
bearing  even  date  herewith  for  the  payment  of  said  sum  of  money,  that 
then  and  from  thenceforth,  these  presents,  and  everything  herein  con- 
tained, shall  cease,  and  be  null  and  void,  anything  herein  contained  to  the 
contrary  notwithstanding. 

Provided,  also,  that  the  said  Theodore  Lottinville  may  retain  the 
possession  of  and  have  the  use  of  said  goods  and  chattels  until  the  day 
of  payment  aforesaid  ;  and  also,  at  his  own  expense,  shall  keep  said  goods 
and  chattels ;  and  also  at  the  expiration  of  said  time  of  payment,  if  said 
sum  of  money,  together  with  the  interest  as  aforesaid,  shall  not  be  paid, 
shall  deliver  up  said  goods  and  chattels,  in  good  condition,  to  said  Paul 
Ranslow,  or  his  heirs,  executors,  administrators,  or  assigns. 

And  provided,  also,  that  if  default  in  payment  as  aforesaid,  by  said 
part}-  of  the  first  part,  shall  be  made,  or  if  said  party  of  the  second  part 
shall  at  any  time  before  said  promissory  note  becomes  due,  feel  himself 
unsafe  or  insecure,  that  then  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  or  his 
attorney,  agent,  assigns,  or  heirs,  executors,  or  administrators,  shall  have 
the  right  to  take  possession  of  said  goods  and  chattels,  wherever  they 
may  or  can  be  found,  and  sell  the  same  at  public  or  private  sale,  to  the 
highest  bidder  for  cash  in  hand,  after  giving  ten  days'  notice  of  the  time 
and  place  of  said  sale,  together  with  a  description  of  the  goods  and  chat- 
tels to  be  sold,  by  at  least  four  advertisements,  posted  up  in  public  places 
in  the  vicinity  where  said  sale  is  to  take  place,  and  proceed  to  make  the 
sum  of  money  and  interest  promised  as  aforesaid,  together  with  all  reason- 
able costs,  charges,  and  expenses  in  so  doing  ;  and  if  there  shall  be  any 
overplus,  shall  pay  the  same  without  delay  to  the  said  party  of  the  first 
part,  or  his  legal  representatives. 

In  testimony  whereof,  the  said  party  of  the  first  part  has  hereunto 
set  his  hand  and  affixed  his  seal,  the  day  and  year  first  above  written. 
Signed,  sealed  and  delivered  in 

presence  of  THEODOKK  LOTTINVILLE.     [r,.s.] 

SAMUEL  J.  TILDEN. 


ABSTRACT    OF   ILLINOIS    STATE    LAWS.  71 


LEASE  OF  FARM  AND   BUILDINGS  THEREON. 

THIS  INDENTURE,  made  this  second  day  of  June,  1875,  between  David 
Patton  of  the  Town  of  Bisbee,  State  of  Illinois;  of  the  first  part,  and  John 
Doyle  of  the  same  place,  of  the  second  part, 

Witnesseth,  that  the  said  David  Patton,  for  and  in  consideration  of 
the  covenants  hereinafter  mentioned  and  reserved,  on  the  part  of  the  said 
John  Doyle,  his  executors,  administrators,  and  assigns,  to  be  paid,  kept, 
and  performed,  hath  let,  and  by  these  presents  doth  grant,  demise,  and 
let,  unto  the  said  John  Doyle,  his  executors,  administrators,  and  assigns, 
all  that  parcel  of  land  situate  in  Bisbee  aforesaid,  bounded  and  described 
as  follows,  to  wit : 

[Here  describe  the  land.~\ 

Together  with  all  the  appurtenances  appertaining  thereto.  To  have 
and  to  hold  the  said  premises,  with  appurtenances  thereto  belonging,  unto 
the  said  Doyle,  his  executors,  administrators,  and  assigns,  for  the  term  of 
five  years,  from  the  first  day  of  October  next  following,  at  a  yearly  rent 
of  Six  Hundred  dollars,  to  be  paid  in  equal  payments,  semi-annually,  as 
long  as  said  buildings  are  in  good  tenantable  condition. 

And  the  said  Doyle,  by  these  presents,  covenants  and  agrees  to  pay 
all  taxes  and  assessments,  and  keep  in  repair  all  hedges,  ditches,  rail,  and 
other  fences ;  (the  said  David  Patton,  his  heirs,  assigns  and  administra- 
tors, to  furnish  all  timber,  brick,  tile,  and  other  materials  necessary  for 
such  repairs.) 

Said  Doyle  further  covenants  and  agrees  to  apply  to  said  land,  in  a 
fanner-like  manner,  all  manure  and  compost  accumulating  upon  said 
farm,  and  cultivate  all  the  arable  land  in  a  husbandlike  manner,  accord- 
ing to  the  usual  custom  among  farmers  in  the  neighborhood ;  he  also 
agrees  to  trim  the  hedges  at  a  seasonable  time,  preventing  injury  from 
cattle  to  such  hedges,  and  to  all  fruit  and  other  trees  on  the  said  premises. 
That  lie  will  seed  down  with  clover  and  timothy  seed  twenty  acres  yearly' 
of  arable  land,  ploughing  the  same  number  of  acres  each  Spring  of  land 
now  in  grass,  and  hitherto  unbroken. 

It  is  further  agreed,  that  if  the  said  Doyle  shall  fail  to  perform  the 
whole  or  any  one  of  the  above  mentioned  covenants,  then  and  in  that 
case  the  said  David  Patton  may  declare  this  lease  terminated,  by  giving 
three  months'  notice  of  the  same,  prior  to  the  first  of  October  of  any 
year,  and  may  distrain  any  part  of  the  stock,  goods,  or  chattels,  or  other 
property  in  possession  of  said  Dovle,  for  sufficient  to  compensate  for  the 
non-performance  of  the  above  written  covenants,  the  same  to  be  deter- 
mined, and  amounts  so  to  be  paid  to  be  determined,  by  three  arbitrators, 
chosen  as  follows:  Each  of  the  parties  to  this  instrument  to  choose  one, 


72  ABSTRACT   OF    ILLINOIS    STATE   LAWS. 

and  the  two  so  chosen  to  select  a  third  ;    the   decision  of  said  arbitrators 
to  be  final. 

In  witness  whereof,  we  have  hereto  set  our  hands  and  seals. 
Signed,  sealed,  and  delivered 

in  presence  of  DAVID  PATTON.     [L.S.] 

JAMES  WALDBON.  JOHN  DOYLE.         [L.S.] 

FORM  OF  LEASE  OF  A  HOUSE. 

THIS  INSTRUMENT,  made  the  first  day  of  October,  1875,  witnesseth 
that  Amos  Griest  of  Yorkville,  County  of  Kendall,  State  of  Illinois,  hath 
rented  from  Aaron  Young  of  Logansport  aforesaid,  the  dwelling  and  lot 
No.  13  Ohio  Street,  situated  in  said  City  of  Yorkville,  for  five  years 
from  the  above  date,  at  the  yearly  rental  of  Three  Hundred  dollars,  pay- 
able monthly,  on  the  first  day  of  each  month,  in  advance,  at  the  residence 
of  said  Aaron  Young. 

At  the  expiration  of  said  above  mentioned  term,  the  said  Griest 
agrees  to  give  the  said  Young  peaceable  possession  of  the  said  dwelling, 
in  as  good  condition  as  when  taken,  ordinary  wear  and  casualties  excepted. 

In  witness  whereof,  we  place  our  hands  and  seals  the  day  and  year 
aforesaid. 

Signed,  sealed  and  delivered  AMOS  GRIEST.     [L.S.] 

in  presence  of 

NlCKOLAS  SCHUTZ,  AARON  YOUNG.  [L.S.] 

Notary  Public. 

LANDLORD'S  AGREEMENT. 

THIS  certifies  that  I  have  let  and  rented,  this  first  day  of  January, 
1876,  unto  Jacob  Schmidt,  my  house  and  lot,  No.  15  Erie  Street,  in  the 
City  of  Chicago,  State  of  Illinois,  and  its  appurtenances ;  he  to  have  the, 
free  and  uninterrupted  occupation  thereof  for  one  year  from  this  date,  at 
the  yearly  rental  of  Two  Hundred  dollars,  to,  be  paid  monthly  in  advance  ; 
rent  to  cease  if  destroyed  by  fire,  or  otherwise  made  untenantable. 

PETER  FUNK. 
TENANT'S  AGREEMENT. 

THIS  certifies  that  I  have  hired  and  taken  from  Peter  Funk,  his 
house  and  lot,  No.  15  Erie  Street,  in  the  City  of  Chicago,  State  of  Illi- 
nois, with  appurtenances  thereto  belonging,  for  one  year,  to  commence 
this  day,  at  a  yearly  rental  of  Two  Hundred  dollars,  to  be  paid  monthly 
in  advance  ;  unless  said  house  becomes  untenantable  from  fire  or  other 
causes,  in  which  case  rent  ceases ;  and  I  further  agree  to  give  and  yield, 
said  premises  one  year  from  this  first  day  of  January  1876,  in  us  good 
condition  as  now,  ordinary  wear  and  damage  by  the  elements  excepted. 

Given  under  my  hand  this  day.  JACOB  SCHMIDT. 


ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS    STATE   LAWS.  73 

NOTICE  TO  QUIT. 

To  F.  W.  ARLEN, 

Sir:  Please  observe  that  the  term  of  one  year,  for  which  the  house 
and  land,  situated  at  No.  6  Indiana  Street,  and  now  occupied  by  you, 
were  rented  to  you,  expired  on  the  first  day  of  October,  1875,  and  as  I 
desire  to  repossess  said  premises,  you  are  hereby  requested  and  required 
to  vacate  the  same.  Respectfully  Yours, 

P.  T.  BARNUM. 

LINCOLN,  NEB.,  October  4,  1875. 

TENANT'S  NOTICE  OF  LEAVING. 

DEAR  SIR: 

The  premises  I  now  occupy  as  your  tenant,  at  No.  6  Indiana  Street, 
I  shall  vacate  on  the  first  day  of  November,  1875.  You  will  please  take 
notice  accordingly. 

Dated  this  tenth  day  of  October,  1875.  F.  W.  ARLEN. 

To  P.  T.  BARNUM,  ESQ. 

REAL  ESTATE  MORTGAGE  TO  SECURE  PAYMENT  OF  MONEY. 

THIS  INDENTURE,  made  this  sixteenth  day  of  May,  in  the  year  of 
our  Lord,  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy-two,  between  William 
Stocker,  of  Peoria,  County  of  Peoria,  and  State  of  Illinois,  and  Olla,  his 
wife,  party  of  the  first  part,  and  Edward  Singer,  party  of  the  second  part. 

Whereas,  the  said  party  of  the  first  part  is  justly  indebted  to  the  said 
party  of  the  second  part,  in  the  sum  of  Two  Thousand  dollars,  secured 
to  be  paid  by  two  certain  promissory  notes  (bearing  even  date  herewith) 
the  one  due  and  payable  at  the  Second  National  Bank  in  Peoria,  Illinois, 
with  interest,  on  the  sixteenth  day  of  May,  in  the  year  one  thousand  eight 
hundred  and  seventy-three ;  the  other  due  and  payable  at  the  Second 
National  Bank  at  Peoria,  111.,  with  interest,  on  the  sixteenth  day  of  May, 
in  the  year  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy-four. 

Now,  therefore,  this  indenture  witnesseth,  that  the  said  party  of  the 
first  part,  for  the  better  securing  the  payment  of  the  money  aforesaid, 
with  interest  thereon,  according  to  the  tenor  and  effect  of  the  said  two 
promissory  notes  above  mentioned  ;  and,  also  in  consideration  of  the  fur- 
ther sum  of  one  dollar  to  them  in  hand  paid  by  the  said  party  of  the  sec- 
ond part,  at  the  delivery  of  these  presents,  the  receipt  whereof  is  hereby 
acknowledged,  have  granted,  bargained,  sold,  and  conveyed,  and  by  these 
presents  do  grant,  bargain,  sell,  and  convey,  uuto  the  said  party  of  the 
second  part,  his  heirs  and  assigns,  forever,  all  that  certain  parcel  of  land, 
situate,  etc. 

[Describing  the  premises.] 

To  have  and  to  hold  the  same,  together  with  all  and  singular  the 
Tenements,  Hereditaments,  Privileges  and  Appurtenances  thereunto 


74  ABSTRACT   OP   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS. 

belonging  or  in  any  wise  appertaining.  And  also,  all  the  estate,  interest, 
and  claim  whatsoever,  in  law  as  well  as  in  equity  which  the  party  of 
the  first  part  have  in  and  to  the  premises  hereby  conveyed  unto  the  said 
party  of  the  second  part,  his  heirs  and  assigns,  and  to  their  only  proper 
use,  benefit  and  behoof.  And  the  said  William  Stocker,  and  Olla,  his 
wife,  party  of  the  first  part,  hereby  expressly  waive,  relinquish,  release, 
and  convey  unto  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  his  heirs,  executors, 
administrators,  and  assigns,  all  right,  title,  claim,  interest,  and  benefit 
whatever,  in  and  to  the  above  described  premises,  and  each  and  every 
part  thereof,  which  is  given  liy  or  results  from  all  laws  of  this  state  per- 
taining to  the  exemption  of  homesteads. 

Provided  always,  and  these  presents  are  upon  this  express  condition, 
that  if  the  said  party  of  the  first  part,  their  heirs,  executors,  or  adminis- 
trators, shall  well  and  truly  pay,  or  cause  to  be  paid,  to  the  said  party  of 
the  second  part,  his  heirs,  executors,  administrators,  or  assigns,  the  afore- 
said sums  of  money,  with  such  interest  thereon,  at  the  time  and  in  the 
manner  specified  in  the  above  mentioned  promissory  notes,  according  to 
the  true  intent  and  meaning  thereof,  then  in  that  case,  these  presents  and 
every  thing  herein  expressed,  shall  be  absolutely  null  and  void. 

In  witness  whereof,  the  said  party  of  the  first  part  hereunto  set  their 
hands  and  seals  the  day  and  year  first  above  written. 
.   Signed,  sealed  and  delivered  in  presence  of 

JAMES  WHITEHEAD,  WILLIAM  STOCKER.     [L.S.] 

FRED.  SAMUELS.  OLLA  STOCKER.  [L.S.] 

WARRANTY  DEED  WITH  COVENANTS. 

THIS  INDENTURE,  made  this  sixth  day  of  April,  in  the  year  of  our 
Lord  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy-two,  between  Henry  Best 
of  Lawrence,  County  of  Lawrence,  State  of  Illinois,  and  Belle,  his  wife, 
of  the  first  part,  and  Charles  Pearson  of  the  same  place,  of  the  second  part, 

Witnesseth,  that  the  said  party  of  the  first  part,  for  and  in  consideration 
of  the  s'lin  of  Six  Thousand  dollars  in  hand  paid  by  the  said  party  of  the 
second  part,  the  receipt  whereof  is  hereby  acknowledged,  have  granted, 
bargained,  and  sold,  and  by  these  presents  do  grant,  bargain,  and  sell, 
unto  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  his  heirs  and  assigns,  ail  the  fol- 
lowing described  lot,  piece,  or  parcel  of  land,  situated  in  the  City  of  Law- 
rence, in  the  County  of  Lawrence,  and  State  of  Illinois,  to  wit : 
[Here  describe  the  property.] 

Together  with  all  and  singular  the  hereditaments  and  appurtenances 
thereunto  belonging  or  in  any  wise  appertaining,  and  the  reversion  and 
reversions,  remainder  and  remainders,  rents,  issues,  and  profits  thereof ; 
and  all  the-estate,  ngtit,  title,  interest,  claim,  and  demand  whatsoever,  of 
the  said  party  of  the  nrst  part,  either  in  law  or  equity,  of,  in,  and  to  the 


ABSTRACT   OP   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS.  75 

above  bargained  premises,  with  the  hereditaments  and  appurtenances. 
To  have  and  to  hold  the  said  premises  above  bargained  and  described, 
with  the  appurtenances,  unto  the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  his  heirs 
and  assigns,  forever.  And  the  said  Henry  Best,  and  Belle,  his  wife,  par- 
ties of  the  first  part,  hereby  expressly  waive,  release,  and  relinquish  unto 
the  said  party  of  the  second  part,  his  heirs,  executors,  administrators,  and 
assigns,  all  right,  title,  claim,  interest,  and  benefit  whatever,  in  and  to  the 
above  described  premises,  and  each  and  every  part  thereof,  which  is  given 
by  or  results  from  all  laws  of  this  state  pertaining  to  the  exemption  of 
homesteads. 

And  the  said  Heury  Best,  and  Belle,  his  wife,  party  of  the  first 
part,  for  themselves  and  their  heirs,  executors,  and  administrators,  do 
covenant,  grant,  bargain,  and  agree,  to  and  with  the  said  party  of  the 
second  part,  his  heirs  and  assigns,  that  at  the  time  of  the  ensealing  and 
delivery  of  these  presents  they  were  well  seized  of  the  premises  above 
conveyed,  as  of  a  good,  sure,  perfect,  absolute,  and  indefeasible  estate  of 
inheritance  in  law,  and  in  fee  simple,  and  have  good  right,  full  power, 
and  lawful  authority  to  grant,  bargain,  sell,  and  convey  the  same,  in 
manner  and  form  aforesaid,  and  that  the  same  are  free  and  clear  from  all 
former  and  other  grants,  bargains,  sales,  liens,  taxes,  assessments,  and 
encumbrances  of  what  kind  or  nature  soever ;  and  the  above  bargained 
premises  in  the  quiet  and  peaceable  possession  of  the  said  party  of  the 
second  part,  his  heirs  and  assigns,  against  all  and  every  person  or  persons 
lawfully  claiming  or  to  claim  the  whole  or  any  part  thereof,  the  said  party 
of  the  first  part  shall  and  will  warrant  and  forever  defend. 

In  testimony  whereof,  the  said  parties  of  the  first  part  have  hereunto 
set  their  hands  and  seals  the  day  and  year  first  above  written. 
Signed,  sealed  and  delivered 

in  presence  of  HENRY  BEST,     [L.S.] 

JEKRY  LINKLATER.  BELLE  BEST.      [L.S.] 

QUIT-CLAIM  DEED. 

THIS  INDENTURE,  made  the  eighth  day  of  June,  in  the  year  of  our 
Lord  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy-four,  between  David  Tour, 
of  Piano,  County  of  Kendall,  State  of  Illinois,  party  of  the  first  part, 
and  Larry  O'Brien,  of  the  same  place,  party  of  the  second  part, 

Witnesseth,  that  the  said  party  of  the  first  part,  for  and  in  considera- 
tion of  Nine  Hundred  dollars  in  hand  paid  by  the  said  party  of  the  sec- 
ond part,  the  receipt  whereof  is  hereby  acknowledged,  and  the  said  party 
of  the  second  part  forever  released  and  discharged  therefrom,  has  remised, 
released,  sold,  conveyed,  and  quit-claimed,  and  by  these  presents  does 
remise,  release,  sell,  convey,  and  quit-claim,  unto  the  said  party  of  the 
second  part,  his  heirs  and  assigns,  forever,  all  the  right,  title,  interest, 


76  ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS. 

claim,  and  demand,  which  the  said   party  of  the  first  part  has  in  and  to 
the  following  described  lot,  piece,  or  parcel  of  land,  to  wit : 

[Here  describe  the  land.~\ 

To  have  and  to  hold  the  same,  together  with  all  and  singular  the 
appurtenances  and  privileges  thereunto  belonging,  or  in  any  wise  there- 
unto appertaining,  and  all  the  estate,  right,  title,  interest,  and  claim 
whatever,  of  the  said  party  of  the  first  part,  either  in  law  or  equity,  to 
the  only  proper  use,  benefit,  and  behoof  of  the  said  party  of  the  second 
part,  his  heirs  and  assigns  forever. 

In  witness  whereof  the  said  party  of  the  first  part  hereunto  set  his 
hand  and  seal  the  day  and  year  above  written. 
Signed,  sealed  and  delivered  DAVID  TOUR.     [L.S.] 

in  presence  of 
THOMAS  ASHLEY. 

The  above  forms  of  Deeds  and  Mortgage  are  such  as  have  heretofore 
been  generally  used,  but  the  following  are  much  shorter,  and  are  made 
equally  valid  by  the  laws  of  this  state. 

WARRANTY  DEED. 

The  grantor  (here  insert  name  or  names  and  place  of  residence),  for 
and  in  consideration  of  (here  insert  consideration)  in  hand  paid,  conveys 
and  warrants  to  (here  insert  the  grantee's  name  or  names)  the  following 
described  real  estate  (here  insert  description),  situated  in  the  County  of 
in  the  State  of  Illinois. 

Dated  this day  of  A.  D.  18 . 

QUIT  CLAIM  DEED. 

The  grantor  (here  insert  grantor's  name  or  names  and  place  of  resi- 
dence), for  the  consideration  of  (here  insert  consideration)  convey  and 
quit-claim  to  (here  insert  grantee's  name  or  names)  all  interest  in  the 
following  described  real  estate  (here  insert  description),  situated  in  the 
County  of in  the  State  of  Illinois. 

Dated  this  -    -  day  of  -   —  A.  D.  18 . 

MORTGAGE. 

The  mortgagor  (here  insert  name  or  names)  mortgages  and  warrants 
to  (here  insert  name  or  names  of  mortgagee  or  mortgagees),  to  secure  the 
pavment  of  (here  recite  the  nature  and  amount  of  indebtedness,  showing 
when  due  and  the  rate  of  interest,  and  whether  secured  by  note  or  other- 
wise), the  following  described  real  estate  (here  insert  description  thereof), 
situated  in  the  County  of  in  the  State  of  Illinois. 

Dated  this day  of A.  D.  18 . 

RELEASE. 

KNOW  ALL  MEN  by  these  presents,  that  I,  Peter  Ahlund,  of  Chicago, 
of  the  County  of  Cook,  and  State  of  Illinois,  for  anil  in  consideration  of 
One  dollar,  to  me  in  hand  paid,  and  for  other  good  and  valuable  considera- 


ABSTRACT    OF    ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS.  77 

tions,  the  receipt  whereof  is  hereby  confessed,  do  hereby  grant,  bargain, 
remise,  convey,  release,  and  quit-claim  unto  Joseph  Carlin  of  Chicago, 
of  the  County  of  Cook,  and  State  of  Illinois,  all  the  right,  title,  interest, 
claim,  or  demand  whatsoever,  I  may  have  acquired  in,  through,  or  by  a 
certain  Indenture  or  Mortgage  Deed,  bearing  date  the  second  day  of  Jan- 
uary, A.  D.  1871,  and  recorded  in  the  Recorder's  office  of  said  county, 
in  book  A  of  Deeds,  page  46,  to  the  premises  therein  described,  and  which 
said  Deed  was  made  to  secure  one  certain  promissory  note,  bearing  even 
date  with  said  deed,  for  the  sum  of  Three  Hundred  dollars. 

Witness  my  hand  and  seal,  this  second  day  of  November,  A.  D.  1874. 

PETER  AHLUND.     [L.S.] 
State  of  Illinois,      ) 

Cook  County.        \  I,   George  Saxton,  a  Notary  Public  in 

and  for  said  county,  in  the  state  aforesaid,  do  hereby 
certify  that  Peter  Ahlund,  personally  known  to  me 
as  the  same  person  whose  name  is  subscribed  to  the 
foregoing  Release,  appeared  before  me  this  day  in 
[_  NOjE.fiIAL  ]  person,  and  acknowledged  that  he  signed,  sealed,  and 
delivered  the  said  instrument  of  writing  as  his  free 
and  voluntary  act,  for  the  uses  and  purposes  therein 
set  forth. 

Given  under  my  hand  and  seal,  this  second  day  of 
November,  A.  D.  1874. 

GEORGE  SAXTON,  N.  P. 

GENERAL  FORM  OF  WILL  FOR  REAL  AND  PERSONAL  PROPERTY. 

I,  Charles  Mansfield,  of  the  Town  of  Salem,  County  of  Jackson, 
State  of  Illinois,  being  aware  of  the  uncertainty  of  life,  and  in  failing 
health,  but  of  sound  mind  and  memory,  do  make  and  declare  this  to  be 
my  last  will  and  testament,  in  manner  following,  to  wit: 

First.  I  give,  devise  and  bequeath  unto  my  oldest  son,  Sidney  H. 
Mansfield,  the  sum  of  Two  Thousand  Dollars,  of  bank  stock,  now  in  the 
Third  National  Bank  of  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  and  the  farm  owned  by  myself 
in  the  Town  of  Buskirk,  consisting  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres,  with 
.ill  the  houses,  tenements,  and  improvements  thereunto  belonging ;  to 
have  and  to  hold  unto  my  said  son,  his  heirs  and  assigns,  forever. 

Second.  I  give,  devise  and  bequeath  to  each  of  my  daughters,  Anna 
Louise  Mansfield  and  Ida  Clara  Mansfield,  each  Two  Thousand  dollars  in 
bank  stock,  in  the  Third  National  Bank  of  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  and  also  each 
one  quarter  section  of  land,  owned  by  myself,  situated  in  the  Town  of 
Lake,  Illinois,  and  recorded  in  my  name  in  the  Recorder's  office  in  the 
county  where  such  land  is  located.  The  north  one  hundred  and  sixty 
acres  of  said  half  section  is  devised  to  my  eldest  daughter,  Anna  Louise. 
6 


78  ABSTRACT   OP   ILLINOIS    STATE  LAWS. 

Third.  I  give,  devise  and  bequeath  to  my  son,  Frank  Alfred  Mans- 
field, Five  shares  of  Railroad  stock  in  the  Baltimore  and  Ohio  Railroad, 
and  my  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land  and  saw  mill  thereon,  situ- 
ated in  Manistee,  Michigan,  with  all  the  improvement* and  appurtenances 
thereunto  belonging,  which  said  real  estate  is  recorded  in  my  name  in  the 
county  where  situated. 

fourth.  I  give  to  my  wife,  Victoria  Elizabeth  Mansfield,  all  my 
household  furniture,  goods,  chattels,  and  personal  property,  about  my 
home,  not  hitherto  disposed  of,  including  Eight  Thousand  dollars  of  bank 
stock  in  the  Third  Nation.il  Bank  of  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  Fifteen  shares  in 
the  Baltimore  and  Ohio  Railroad,  and  the  free  and  unrestricted  use,  pos- 
session, and  benefit  of  the  home  farm,  so  long  as  she  may  live,  in  lieu  of 
dower,  to  which  she  is  entitled  by  law ;  said  farm  being  my  present  place 
of  residence. 

Fifth.  I  bequeath  to  my  invalid  father,  Elijah  H.  Mansfield,  the 
income  from  rents  of  my  store  building  at  145  Jackson  Street,  Chicago, 
Illinois,  during  the  term  of  his  natural  life.  Said  building  and  land  there- 
with to  revert  to  my  said  sons  and  daughters  in  equal  proportion,  upon 
the  demise  of  my  said  father. 

Sixth.  It  is  also  my  will  and  desire  that,  at  the  death  of  my  wifer 
Victoria  Elizabeth  Mansfield,  or  at  any  time  when  she  may  arrange  to 
relinquish  her  life  interest  in  the  above  mentioned  homestead,  the  same 
may  revert  to  my  above  named  children,  or  to  the  lawful  heirs  of  each. 

And  lastly.  I  nominate  and  appoint  as  executors  of  this  my  last  will 
and  testament,  my  wife,  Victoria  Elizabeth  Mansfield,  and  my  eldest  son. 
Sidney  H.  Mansfield. 

I  further  direct  that  my  debts  and  necessary  funeral  expenses  shad 
be  paid  from  moneys  now  on  deposit  in  the  Savings  Bank  of  Salem,  the 
residue  of  such  moneys  to  revert  to  my  wife,  Victoria  Elizabeth  Mansfield, 
for  her  use  forever. 

In  witness  whereof,  I,  Charles  Mansfield,  to  this  my  last  will  and 
testament,  have  hereunto  set  my  hand  and  seal,  this  fourth  day  of  April. 
eighteen  hundred  and  seventy-two. 


Signed,  sealed,  and  declared  by  Charles 
Mansfield,  as  and  for  his  last  will  and 
testament,  in  the  presence  of  us,  who, 
at  his  request,  and  in  his  presence,  and 
in  the  presence  of  each  other,  have  sub- 
scribed our  names  hereunto  as  witnesses 
•  thereof. 

PETER  A.  SCHENCK,  Sycamore,  Ills. 

FRANK  E.  DENT,  Salem,  Ills. 


CHARLES  MANSFIELU.  [L.S.J 


ABSTRACT   OF   ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS.  79 

CODICIL. 

Whereas  I,  Charles  Mansfield,  did,  on  the  fourth  day  of  April,  one 
thousand  eight  hundred  and  seventy-two,  make  my  last  will  and  testa- 
ment, I  do  now,  by  this  writing,  add  this  codicil  to  my  said  will,  to  be 
taken  as  a  part  thereof. 

Whereas,  by  the  dispensation  of  Providence,  my  daughter,  Anna 
Louise,  has  deceased  November  fifth,  eighteen  hundred  and  seventy-three, 
and  whereas,  a  son  has  been  born  to  me,  which  son  is  now  christened 
Richard  Albert  Mansfield,  I  give  and  bequeath  unto  him  my  gold  watch, 
and  all  right,  interest,  and  title  in  lands  and  bank  stock  and  chattels 
bequeathed  to  my  deceased  daughter,  Anna  Louise,  in  the  body  of  this  will. 

In  witness  whereof,  I  hereunto  place  my  hand  and  seal,  this  tenth 
day  of  March,  eighteen  hundred  and  seventy-five. 

Signed,  sealed,  published,  and  declared  to" 

us  by  the  testator,  Charles  Mansfield,  as     CHARLES  MANSFIELD.  [L.S.] 

and  for  a  codicil  to  be  annexed  to  his 

last  will  and  testament.      And  we,  at 

his  request,  and  in  his  presence,  and  in 

the  presence  of  each  other,  have  sub- 
scribed our  names  as  witnesses  thereto, 

at  the  date  hereof. 
FRANK  E.  DENT,  Salem,  Ills. 
JOHN  C.  SHAY,  Salem,  Ills. 

CHURCH    ORGANIZATIONS 

May  be  legally  made  by  electing  or  appointing,  according  to  the  usages- 
or  customs  of  the  body  of  which  it  is  a  part,  at  any  meeting  held  for  that 
purpose,  two  or  more  of  its  members  as  trustees,  wardens  or  vestrymen,  and 
may  adopt  a  corporate  name.  The  chairman  or  secretary  of  such  meeting 
shall,  as  soon  as  possible,  make  and  file  in  the  office  of  the  recorder  of 
deeds  of  the  county,  an  affidavit  substantially  in  the  following  form : 
STATE  OF  ILLINOIS, 


County. 


ss. 


I, ,  do    solemnly   swear    (or  affirm,   as   the   case   may  be), 

that  at  a  meeting  of  the  members  of  the  (here  insert  the  name  of  the 
church,  society  or  congregation  as  known  before  organization),  held  at 

(here   insert  place  of  meeting),   in   the   County  of ,  and  State  of 

Illinois,  on  the  -  -  day  of  -  — ,  A.D.  18 — ,  for  that  purpose,  the  fol- 
lowing persons  were  elected  (or  appointed)  [here  insert  their  names} 
trustees,  wardens,  vestrymen,  (or  officers  by  whatever  name  they  may 
choose  to  adopt,  with  powers  similar  to  trustees)  according  to  the  rules 
and  usages  of  sucb  (church,  society  or  congregation),  and  said 


80  ABSTRACT    OF    ILLINOIS    STATE    LAWS. 

adopted  as  its  corporate  name  (here  insert  name),  and  at  said  meeting 
this  affiant  acted  as  (chairman  or  secretary,  as  the  case  may  be). 

Subscribed  and  sworn  to  before  me,  this day  of  -       — ,  A.D. 

1? — .  Name  of  Affiant  

which  affidavit  must  be  recorded  by  the  recorder,  and  shall  be,  or  a  certi- 
fied copy  made  by  the  recorder,  received  as  evidence  of  such  an  incorpo- 
ration. 

No  certificate  of  election  after  the  first  need  be  filed  for  record. 

The  term  of  office  of  the  trustees  and  the  general  government  of  the 
society  can  be  determined  by  the  rules  or  by-laws  adopted.  Failure  to 
elect  trustees  at  the  time  provided  does  not  work  a  dissolution,  but  the 
old  trustees  hold  over.  A  trustee  or  trustees  may  be  removed,  in  the 
same  manner  by  the  society  as  elections  are  held  by  a  meeting  called  for 
that  purpose.  The  property  of  the  society  vests  in  the  corporation.  The 
corporation  may  hold,  or  acquire  by  purchase  or  otherwise,  land  not 
exceeding  ten  acres,  for  the  purpose  of  the  society.  The  trustees  have 
the  care,  custody  and  control  of  the  property  of  the  corporation,  and  can, 
tvhen  directed  by  the  society,  erect  houses  or  improvements,  and  repair 
and  alter  the  same,  and  may  also  when  so  directed  by  the  society, 
mortgage,  encumber,  sell  and  convey  any  real  or  personal  estate  belonging 
to  the  corporation,  and  make  all  proper  contracts  in  the  name  of  such 
corporation.  But  the}'  are  prohibited  by  law  from  encumbering  or  inter- 
fering with  any  property  so  as  to  destroy  the  effect  of  any  gift,  grant, 
devise  or  bequest  to  the  corporation ;  but  such  gifts,  grants,  devises  or 
bequests,  must  in  all  cases  be  used  so  as  to  cany  out  the  object  intended 
by'the  persons  making  the  same.  Existing  societies  may  organize  in  the 
manner  herein  set  forth,  and  have  all  the  advantages  thereof. 

SUGGESTIONS  TO  THOSE  PURCHASING  BOOKS  BY  SUBSCRIPTION. 

The  business  of  publishing  books  by  subscription  having  so  often  been 
brought  into  disrepute  by  agents  making  representations  and  declarations 
not  authorized  by  the  publisher  ;  in  order  to  prevent  that  as  much  as  possi- 
ble, and  that  there  may  be  more  general  knowledge  of  the  relation  such 
agents  bear  to  their  principal,  and  the  law  governing  such  cases,  the  fol- 
lowing statement  is  made  : 

A  subscription  is  in  the  nature  of  a  contract  of  mutual  promises,  by 
which  the  subscriber  agrees  to  pay  a  certain  sum  for  the  work  described ; 
the  consideration  is  concurrent  that  the  publisher  shall  publish  the  book 
named,  and  deliver  the  same,  for  which  the  subscriber  is  to  pay  the  price 
named.  The  nature  and  character  of  the  iiforlt  is  described  in  the  prospectus 
and  by  the  sample  shown.  These  should  be  carefully  examined  before  sub- 
scribing, as  they  are  the  basis  and  consideration  of  the  promise  to  pay, 


ABSTRACT    OF    ILLINOIS   STATE   LAWS.  81 

and  not  the  too  often  exaggerated  statements  of  the  agent,  who  is  merely 
employed  to  solicit  subscriptions,  for  which  he  is  usually  paid  a  commission 
for  each  subscriber,  and  has  no  authority  to  change  or  alter  the  conditions 
upon  which  the  subscriptions  are  authorized  to  be  made  by  the  publisher. 
Should  the  agent  assume  to  agree  to  make  the  subscription  conditional  or 
modify  or  change  the  agreement  of  the  publisher,  as  set  out  by  prospectus 
and  sample,  in  order  to  bind  the  principal,  the  subscriber  should  see  that 
such  conditions  or  changes  are  stated  over  or  in  connection  with  his  signa- 
ture, so  that  the  publisher  may  have  notice  of  the  same. 

All  persons  making  contracts  in  reference  to  matters  of  this  kind,  or 
any  other  business,  should  remember  that  the  law  as  to  written  contracts  is, 
that  they  can  not  be  varied,  altered  or  rescinded  verbally,  but  if  done  at  all, 
must  be  done  in  writing.  It  is  therefore  important  that  all  persons  contem- 
plating subscribing  should  distinctly  understand  that  all  talk  before  or  after 
the  subscription  is  made,  is  not  admissible  as  evidence,  and  is  no  part  of  the 
contract. 

Persons  employed  to  solicit  subscriptions  are  known  to  the  trade  as 
canvassers.  They  are  agents  appointed  to  do  a  particular  business  in  a 
prescribed  mode,  and  have  no  authority  to  do  it  in  any  other  way  to  the 
prejudice  of  their  principal,  nor  can  they  bind  their  principal  in  any  other 
matter.  They  can  not  collect  money,  or  agree  that  payment  may  be  made 
in  anything  else  but  money.  They  can  not  extend  the  time  of  payment 
beyond  the  time  of  delivery,  nor  bind  their  principal  for  the  payment  of 
expenses  incurred  in  their  buisness. 

It  would  save  a  great  deal  of  trouble,  and  often  serious  loss,  if  persons. 
before  signing  their  names  to  any  subscription  book,  or  any  written  instru- 
ment, would  examine  carefully  what  it  is  ;  if  they  can  not  read  themselves, 
should  call  on  some  one  disinteresfed  who  can. 


.82 


MISCELLANEOUS    INFORMATION. 


INTEREST  TABLE. 

A  SIMPLE  RULE  FOR   ACCURATELY  COMPUTING   INTEREST  AT  ANY   GIVEN   PER  CENT.  FOR 

ANY  LENGTH  OF  TIME. 

Multiply  the  principal  (amount  of  money  at  interest)  by  the  time  reduced  to  Jays  .'  then 
divide  this  product  by  the  quotient  obtained  by  dividing  360  (ihe  munber  of  days  in  the  interest 
year)  by' the  per  cent,  of  interest,  and  the  quotient  thus  obtained  will  be  the  required  interest. 

ILLUSTRATION.  Solution. 

Require  the  interest  of  $462.50  for  one  month  and  eighteen  days  at  $462  50 

•6  per  cent.     An  interest  month  is  30  days  ;  one  month  and  eighteen  days  .48 

equal  48  days.     $462.50  multiplied  by  .48   gives  222,0000;  360  divided 
by  6  (the  per  cent,  of  interest)  gives  60,  and  $222.0000  divided  by  60  370000 

will  give  you  the  exact  interest,  which  is  $3.70.     If  the  rate  of  interest  6)3&o\     185000 
in  the  above  example  were  12  per  cent.,  we  would  divide  the  $222.0000  '     ~T\  »        oc<xrfSii  70 
by  30  (because  360  divided   by  12  gives  30)  ;  if  4  per   cent.,  we  would 
•divide  by  90  ;  if  8  per  cent ,   by  45  ;  and  in  like  manner  for  any  other 
per  cent.  420 

420 


MISCELLANEOUS  TABLE. 


12  units,  or  things,  I  Dozen.' 

12  dozen,  I  Gross. 

20  things,  I  Score. 
196  pounds,  I  Barrel  of  Flour. 
200  pounds,  I  Barrel  of  Pork. 


56  pounds,  I  Firkin  of  Butter. 
24  sheets  of  paper,  I  Quire. 
20  quires  paper  I  Ream. 

4  feet  wide,  4  feet  high,  and  8  feet  long,  I  Cord 
of  Wood. 


POPULATION  OF  THE 
UNITED  STATES. 

POPULATION  OF  FIFTY 
PRINCIPAL  CITIES. 

STATIC  AND  TKKR.ITORIES. 

Total 
Population. 

996.992 
484,471 

56(1,247 
537,454 
125.015 
187,748 
1.184.109 
2,539.^91 
1.680,637 

CITIES. 

Afferesate 
Population. 

Arkansas  

Calif  »rnla  
Connecticut  
Delaware  
Florida  
Georgia  
Illinois  
Indiana  

New  York.  N.  Y... 

Philadelphia.  Pa  •••  
Brooklyn,  N.  Y  
St.  Louis  Mo  
Chicago.  1  11  
lial  r  i  mi  1  1  o.  31(1  

942.292 
M4.022 
39B.099 
310,664 

2(18.977 
JM.MI 

191.  418 
14947:1 
11T.714 
109.  1S9 
105.0-.9 
1(1(1.753 
93.829 

Ml  (l-.li 

M.MB 
79.577 
71.440 
69.422 
681904 
62,386 
53.180 

Kansas  
Kentucky  
Louisiana  
Maine  
Maryland  
Massachusetts  ••  •  •  
Mich  igan  
Minnesota  
Mississippi  
Missouri  
Nebraska  
Nevada  
New  Hampshire  
New  J'TSfv  
New  York  
North  Carolina  
Ohio  

364.399 
1.321.011 
726.915 
636.915 
780,894 
1.457,351 
1.184.059 
439.706 
827.922 
1,721.295 
122.993 
42.491 
318  300 
906.096 
4,38-'.  . 
1.071.361 
2.665.2MI 

lioston.  Mass  
Cincinnati,  Ohio  
New  Orleans,  La  
San  Francisco.  Cal  
Buffalo.  N.  Y  
Wash  i  iigtmi.  I>.  c  
Newark.  N.  J  
LonHville,  Kv  
Cleveland,  Ohio  
PlttsbUTK,  1'a  
Jersey  Citv.  N.  J  
Detroit.  Mich.  
Milwaukee.  \Vis.... 
Albany.  N.  Y  
Providence,  K.  I  
Rochester,  N.  Y  
Allegheny,  1'a  

Ore;;.  <n  
ivaulii  
RhoiU-  Island  
South  Carolina  
TVnm'ssee  

Tt'\:i^  

Virj-in-a  
West  Virginia  
Wisconsin  

00,983 

3,521.791 
817,858 

705.60IJ 
1.25S.5JO 
8I8.5T9 
830.551 
1.S25.H;:) 
442.1111 
1.054.670 

38.113,253 

9.658 
39.864 
14.181 
131.700 
14,999 

New  Haven,  Conn  
Civil-lesion.  S.  C  
Indianapolis,  Intl  
Troy.  N.  Y  
Syracuse,  N.  Y  
Worcester,  Mass  
Lowell.  Mass  
Memphis.  T.Min  
Cambridge,  Mass  
Hartford,  Conn  
S'-ranlon,   Pa  

50840 
481968 

48.244 
46.4B5 
43,051 
41.105 
40.928 
40226 
39.IS34 
37.180 
35.092 

Arizona  
•Colorada  
Dakota.-  
District  of  Columbia  
Idaho  

Reading,  Pa  
Paterson.  N.  J  
Kansas  City,  Mo  
Mobile,  Ala  
Toledo.  Ohio  
I'oi'tlii.id.  Mo  

33.930 
33.579 

32  034 
3l.fi84 
31,413 

New  Mexico  
Utah  
Washington  
Wyoming  

91.874 
86786 
23.95  i 
9.118 

442  730 

Wilinintrto-i.  Del  
Day  tun.  Ohio  
Lawrenre,  Mas-*  
Utica.   N.  Y  
Char  lest  own.  Mass  
Savannah.  Ga  

30.473 
2S.921 
3RR04 
28.323 
81.288 

Total  United  States  

3S.555.983 

1,  \llll.    Miss  

Kail  Rivor.  Mass  

26.766 

MISCEnLAN  KOl'S    INFORMATION. 


83 


POPULATION  OF  THE  UNITED  STATES. 


STATKS  AND 

TKKKlTOUkKS. 

Aiva  in 
square 
Miles. 

50  7°° 

52!  198 

188.981 
4674 
2,12(1 
5'),268 
58,00(1 
55,410 
33.809 
55.045 
81.318 
37,6HO 
41,346 
31,176 
11.184 
7,800 
56.451 
83,531 
47.156 
65.350 
75.9M 
112.080 
9,280 
8.320 
47,000 
60.704 
39,964 
95,244 
s  of  Mic 

POPULATION. 

Mil.-s 
R.  R. 
1872. 

STATES  ASJ> 
TEKRITORIKS. 

Area  in 
squari1. 
Miles. 

POPULATION. 

Miles' 
R.  R. 
1872. 

1870. 

1375. 

1870. 

1875. 

Staffs. 
Alabama  

996.992 
484.47) 
560.24? 
537,454 
135,015 
187.748 
1.184.109 
&  539891 
1.680.637 
1,191.792 
864,399 
1,3-21.011 
726.915 
636.915 
780.894 
1,457.351 
1,184,059 
439.706 
827.  H22 
1.721.295 
123.993 
42.491 
318.300 
906,1196 
4.382.759 
1.071.361 
2,61)5.260 
90,923 
liigan  tak 

1,671 

25 
1.013 
820 
227 
466 
3,108 
5.904 
3..VJ9 
3.  1  1>0 
1,760 
1,133 
539 
871 
82  il 
1.806 
2,23:> 
1,613 
990 

2.530 

823 
593 
',90 
1.265 
4.470 
1.190 
3,740 
Io9 

States. 
Pennsylvania  
Rhode  Island  
south  Carolina... 
Tennessee  

46,000 
1,306 
29.385 
45,600 
237,504 
10,212 
40.904 
23.000 
53,924 

3,521,791 
217.353 
705,606 
1,258,520 
818.579 
310.551 
1,225,163 
442.014 
1.054.670 

5,113 
136 
1,201 
1.520 
865 
675 
1,490 

1.725 

258,239 
925,145 

•California  
Connecticut  

Vermont... 
Virginia  
West  Virginia  
Wisconsin  

Total  Slates  
Territories. 

Illinois  
Indiana  
Io\va  

1,350.544 
528,349 

'  857J639 

1.236,729 

1,950,171 

113,916 

104.500 
147,490 
60 
90.932 
143  776 
121.201 
80.056 
69.944 
93,107 

38,113,253 

9.658 
39,864 
14.181 
131,700 
•14,999 
20.595 
91.874 
86.786 
23.955 
9,118 

59,587 

Kentucky  

Maryland  
Massachusetts... 

i,65'i',912 

1,334.031 
598,429 

"24  B,  280 
52,540 

1,026,502 

4,705,208 

392 

Dakota  
Jiisr.  of  Columbia. 
Idaho 

..*  

Mississippi  
Missouri  
Nrhraska  

New  Mexico  
Utah  

875 

New  Hampshire. 

498 

Total  Territories. 

Aggregate  of  U.  S.. 
*  Included  in  t 

965,032 

442.730 

1,265 

North  Carolina.. 
•Ohio 

2,915,203 
he  Railro 

38,555,983 
vl  Mileage 

60,852 
d. 

*  Last  Censu 

en  in  1874 

of  Marylar 

PRINCIPAL  COUNTRIES  OF  THE  WORLD; 

POPULATION  AND  AKEA. 


COUNTRIES. 

Population. 

Date  of 
Census. 

Area  in 
Sun  a  re 
Allies. 

Inhabitants 
to  Square 
Mile. 

CAPITALS. 

Population. 

China 

446  500  000 

1871 

3  741  846 

119  3 

Pekin 

1  648  800 

1871 

4  677  432 

3  251  800 

81  925  4'H) 

1871 

10  2 

667  000 

United  States  with  Alaska 

38  925  600 

1870 

'  t>03  884 

7  7H 

•  109  1S9 

3(>  -4tJ9  gnO 

186<i 

204  091 

178  7 

Paris     

1  825  3t;0 

18  b9 

149  4 

833  900 

84,785!  300 

1871 

1-49  399 

232.8 

Yeildo  

l..'>f)4.flnP 

31  8l7  H)0 

1871 

121  315 

262  3 

3  251  MIO 

29  906  092 

1871 

IbO  207 

187. 

Her)  in  

825  400 

Italy  

27  439  921 

1871 

118  847 

230.9 

244  484 

Sp  iin 

1S67 

85 

Madrid 

332  OOU 

ltr;ml 

10  OOu  Oi'O 

•j  25^029 

3  07 

420  000 

Turkey  

16.163.UUO 
9  1  73  000 

i869 

ti72.fi:!  I 
761  526 

24.4 

Constantinople  

1,075,OOU 
210  300 

5  921  500 

292  871 

°0 

5  000  000 

1870 

7  8 

120  000 

5  O'*l  300 

1869 

1  1  373 

441  5 

314  100 

4  H61  400 

1871 

29  292 

165-9 

Munich      

169  500 

1158 

224  063 

Holland 

3  688  300 

290  9 

90  100 

3  000  000 

1870 

357  157 

8  4 

45  000 

Chili                 

1869 

13-'  616 

15.1 

115  400 

36  000 

Peru 

1871 

471  838 

5  3 

160  100 

Bolivia 

497  321 

4 

25  000 

1  gl>>  ()QO 

1869 

871  848 

2.1 

177  oOO 

1  818  500 

1871 

7  533 

241.4 

91  600 

162  04  •* 

368  238 

47  (njy 

Kiuluu 

1871 

5  912 

247 

3ti  600 

1  457  900 

1870 

19  353 

75.3 

43  400 

1  1  80  000 

1871 

40  879 

28.9 

40  000 

218  928 

5  9 

1871 

63  787 

15  ti 

48  000 

823  138 

2  969 

277. 

30  000 

Liberia  

718  OOU 

1871 

9  576 

74.9 

3*000 

1871 

7  335 

81  8 

15  000 

Jtavti  

572  000 

10,205 

56. 

20  000 

350  000 

1871 

58  171 

fl 

10  000 

300  OOD 

1871 

66  722 

6  5 

Monte  Video 

44  500 

350  000 

47  092 

7  4 

12  000 

l:jfi  000 

17  827 

7  0 

20  000 

Costa  Rica.. 

1(55  000 

1870 

21  505 

7  7 

2  000 

Hawaii  

62  950 

7.  '133 

80. 

Honolulu  

7.633 

84 


MISCELLANEOUS    INFORMATION. 


POPULATION    OF    ILLINOIS, 
BY  COUNTIES. 


COUNTIES. 

AGGREGATE. 

1870. 

IS  CO. 

1850. 

184O.    18:!O.    182O. 

56362 
10564 
13152 
12942 
12205 

32415 
6562 
16705 
11580 

32737 
20363 
18719 

15875 
16285 

25235 
349966 

13889 
12223 
23265 
14768 
13484 
16685 
21450 
7565 
15653 
19638 
9103 
12652 
38291 

l"34 
20277 
14938 
13014 

35935 
5113 
12582 
35506 

25782 

11234 
17864 

15054 
27820 
11248 
39091 
24352 
12399 
39522 
21014 
60792 

12533 

27171 

3M7I 
23053 

41323 
4707 
9815 
11678 
9938 

26426 

5144 

"733 
11325 
14629 
10492 
14987 
9336 
10941 
14203 
M4954 

"551 
8311 
19086 
10820 
7140 
14701 
16925 

5454 
7816 
11189 
1979 
9393 
33338 
8055 
16093 
10379 
99  '5 
29061 

3759 
9501 
20660 
12325 
9589 
8364 
12965 
12051 
27325 
9342 
30062 
15412 
13074 
28663 
18257 
48332 
9214 
17651 
11637 
14272 

26508 

2484 
6144 
7624 
7198 
8841 

3231 

4586 

7253 
2649 
3203 
9532 
4289 

5139 

9335 
43385 

7135 
37i8 
754° 
5002 

14476 

3313 
5060 
1705 
4183 
3167 

1741 
IO23 
2981 

1475 
1878 

7453 
3228 
3718 
9616 
IO2OI 

4422 

•i~6 
1390 
3124 

626 
2931 

Bond 

Boone    

Bureau  ..  -  

"••  • 

i 

iog'j 

Carroll      

Cass         

Champaign  _.  

Christian        .     .  ... 

Clark                  

394° 
755 
2330 

931 

Clay 

Coles 

Cook            

Crawford     .    .  . 

3H7 

2999 

Cumberland 

De  Kalb 

1697 
3247 

De  Witt             

Du  Page           

9290    3535 
10692    8225 
3524    3070 

3799    1675 
8075!    6328 

Edgar 

4071 
1649 

• 

Edwards                    

3444 

Effingham              

Fayette 

2704 

Ford    -              

5681 
22508 
5448 
12429 
3023 
6362 
14652 
2887 
4612 
3807 

4M9 
5862 
3220 
8109 

7354 
18604 
4114 
16703 

3682 
13142 
10760 
II95I 

4083 
1841 
7405 
7674 

1763; 

Fulton  "  

Gallatin 

3I55- 

Grundy  -  . 

3945 
9946 
1378 

2616 

483 

Hancock   

Hardin 

Henderson  

Henry                     

1260 

1695 
3566 
1472 
5762 
4535 
6180 
3626 
6501 

41 

1828 

1542 

Jasper 

2555 

69  L 

Jersey              -    . 

211  I 
1596 

S4J 

Kane  - 

Kankakee  _  

Kendall  - 

7730 
13279 
14226 

17815 
6l£I 

'553 
5128 

7060 
2634 
9348 
7092 
2035 
759 

2-m 

274 

Lake 

LaSalle  . 

3668 



Lee   

Livingston 

Loj-au  .  . 

MISCELLANEOUS   INFORMATION. 


85 


POPULATION  OF  ILLINOIS— CONCLUDED. 


COUNTIES. 

AOORKGATK. 

1870. 

1860. 

185O. 

184O. 

1830. 

1830. 

26481 
32726 

44I3I 
20622 
16950 
16184 
958! 
26509 
23762 
53988 

H735 
18769 

12982 
25314 

28463 
10385 
27492 
47540 
13723 
10953 
30768 

"437 
8752 
6280 
20859 
12803 
29783 
12714 
46352 
17419 
10530 
25476 
10751 

51068 
30608 
27903 
16518 
30388 
8841 
23174 
17599 
19758 
16846 
27503 
43013 
17329 
2930: 
18956 

13738 
24602 
31251 
12739 
13437 
10931 
6213 
20069 
22089 
28772 
9584 
15042 

12832 

13979 
22II2 

6385 
22888 
36601 

9552 
6127 

27249 
6742 

3943 
5587 
17205 
9711 
21005 
9331 
32274 
14684 
9069 
14613 
9004 

37694 
25112 
21470 
11181 
19800 

7313 
18336 
13731 
12223 
12403 

18737 
29321 
12205 
24491 
13282 

3988 
12355 
20441 
6720 
5180 
5921 
4092 
7616 
14978 
10163 
6349 
5246 

7679 
6277 
16064 

3234 
IOO20 

17547 

5278 
1606 
18819 

3975 
2265 

3924 
11079 
4012 
6937 
5588 
19228 
10573 
79I4 
7807 
3710 

20180 
11666 
12052 
7615 
11492 
4690 
8176 

6953 
6825 
8925 
536i 
16703 
7216 
"773 
4415 

3039 
7926 
14433 
4742 
1849 

1122 
1990 
6221 
2125 

Madison   

13550 

Marshall       .  . 

"  *       t 

McDonough   .  .  . 

5308 

2578 
6565 

4431 

2352 

448! 
4490 
19547 

(*) 

26 

2OOO 

2953 
I27M 

*2r 
1516 

Morgan 

Ogle 

3479 
6153 
3222 

Peoria 

('•) 
1215 

Piatt 

Pike 

11728 
4094 

2396 
3316 

Pope  

2610- 

Pulaski 

2131 
7944 

1-1310 
4429 

Randolph  

.  3492: 

Rock  Island  -          .  

2610 

Saline 

14716 
6972 
6215 
6659 

1573 

13631 
2800 
7221 
5524 
93°3 
4240 
6739 
4810 

5133 
7919 
2514 
10167 

4457 
4609 

12960 
^2959 

Schuyler  

Scott 

Shelby 

2972 

Stark  

St.Clair  

7078 

*5 
5248 

Stephenson  

4716 
3239 
5836 
2710 
308 
1675 

2553 
6091 

Union  

2362. 

Vermilion               

Wabash 

Warren  .                

Washington 

IS'? 
1114 

4828 

Wayne  _  . 

White 

Whitesides 

Will  .  ... 

Williamson 

Woodford 

Total. 

253989- 

1711951 

851470 

476183 

1574^5 

*49 
'  5I'"2: 

86  CONSTITUTION    OF   THE    UNITED   STATES 


CONSTITUTION    OF    THE    UNITED    STATES    OF    AMERICA, 
AND  ITS  AMENDMENTS. 

We,  the  people  of  the  United  States,  in  order  to  form  a  more  perfect  union, 
establish  justice,  insure  domestic  tranquillity,  provide  for  the  common 
defense,  promote  the  general  welfare,  and  secure  the  blessings  of  liberty 
to  ourselves  and  our  posterity,  do  ordain  and  establish  this  Constitution 
for  the  United  States  of  America. 

ARTICLE  I. 

SECTION  1.  All  legislative  powers  herein  granted  shall  be  vested  in 
a  Congress  of  the  United  States,  which  shall  consist  of  a  Senate  and 
House  of  Representatives. 

SEC.  2.  The  House  of  Representatives  shall  be  composed  of  mem- 
bers chosen  every  second  year  by  the  people  of  the  several  states,  and  the 
electors  in  each  state  shall  have  the  qualifications  requisite  for  electors  of 
the  most  numerous  branch  of  the  State  Legislature. 

No  person  shall  be  a  representative  who  shall  not  have  attained  to  the 
age  of  twenty-five  years,  and  been  seven  years  a  citizen  of  the  United 
States,  and  who  shall  not,  when  elected,  be  an  inhabitant  of  that  state  in 
which  he  shall  be  chosen. 

Representatives  and  direct  taxes  shall  be  apportioned  among  the  sev- 
eral states  which  'may  be  included  within  this  Union,  according  to  their 
respective  numbers,  which  shall  be  determined  by  adding  to  the  whole 
number  of  free  persons,  including  those  bound  to  service  for  a  term  of 
years,  and  excluding  Indians  not  taxed,  three-fifths  of  all  other  persons. 
The  actual  enumeration  shall  be  made  within  three  years  after  the  first 
meeting  of  the  Congress  of  the  United  States,  and  within  every  subse- 
quent term  of  ten  years,  in  such  manner  as  they  shall  by  law  direct.  The 
number  of  Representatives  shall  not  exceed  one  for  every  thirty  thousand, 
but  each  state  shall  have  at  least  one  Representative  ;  and  until  such 
enumeration  shall  be  made  the  State  of  New  Hampshire  shall  be  entitled 
to  choose  three,  Massachusetts  eight,  Rhode  Island  and  Providence  Plan- 
tations one,  Connecticut  five,  New  York  six,  New  Jersey  four,  Pennsylva- 
nia eight,  Delaware  one,  Maryland  six,  Virginia  ten,  North  Carolina  five, 
and  Georgia  three. 

When  vacancies  happen  in  the  representation  from  any  state,  the 
Executive  authority  thereof  shall  issue  writs  of  election  to  rill  such 
vacancies. 

The  House  of  Representatives  shall  choose  their  Speaker  and  other 
ofiicers,  and  shall  have  the  sole  power  of  impeachment. 

SEC.  3.  The  Senate  of  the  United  States  shall  be  composed  of  two 
Senators  from  each  state,  chosen  by  the  Legislature  thereof  for  six  years  ; 
and  each  Senator  shall  have  one  vote. 

Immediately  after  they  shall  be  assembled  in  consequence  of  the  first 
election,  they  shall  be  divided  as  equally  as  may  be  into  three  classes. 
The  seats  of  the  Senators  of  the  first  class  shall  be  vacated  at  the  expira- 


AND   ITS   AMENDMENTS.  87 

tion  of  the  second  year,  -of  the  second  class  at  the  expiration  of  the  fourth 
year,  and  of  the  third  class  at  the  expiration  of  the  sixth  year,  so  that 
one-third  may  be  chosen  every  second  year;  and  if  vacancies  happen  by 
resignation  or  otherwise,  during  the  recess  of  the  Legislature  of  any  state, 
the  Executive  thereof  may  make  temporary  appointments  until  the  next 
meeting  of  the  Legislature,  which  shall  then  fill  such  vacancies. 

No  person  shall  be  a  Senator  who  shall  not  have  attained  to  the  age 
of  thirty  years  and  been  nine  years  a  citizen  of  the  United  States,  and 
who  shall  not,  when  elected,  be  an  inhabitant  of  that  state  for  which  he 
shall  be  chosen. 

The  Vice-President  of  the  United  States  shall  be  President  of  the 
Senate,  but  shall  have  no  vote  unless  they  be  equally  divided. 

The  Senate  shall  choose  their  other  officers,  and  also  a  President  pro 
tempore,  in  the  absence  of  the  Vice-President,  or  when  he  shall  exercise 
the  office  of  President  of  the  United  States. 

The  Senate  shall  have  the  sole  power  to  try  all  impeachments.  When 
sitting  for  that  purpose  they  shall  be  on  oath  or  affirmation.  When  the 
President  of  the  United  States  is  tried  the  Chief  Justice  shall  preside. 
And  no  person  shall  be  convicted  without  the  concurrence  of  two-thirds 
of  the  members  present. 

Judgment,  in  cases  of  impeachment,  shall  not  extend  further  than  to 
removal  from  office,  and  disqualification  to  hold  and  enjoy  any  office  of 
honor,  trust,  or  profit  under  the  United  States;  but  the  party  convicted 
shall  nevertheless  be  liable  and  subject  to  indictment,  trial,  judgment, 
and  punishment  according  to  law. 

SEC.  4.  The  times,  places  and  manner  of  holding  elections  for  Sen- 
ators and  Representatives  shall  be  prescribed  in  each  state  by  the  Legis- 
lature thereof ;  but  the  Congress  may  at  any  time  by  law  make  or  alter 
such  regulations,  except  as  to  the  places  of  choosing  Senators. 

The  Congress  shall  assemble  at  least  once  in  every  j'ear,  and  such 
meeting  shall  be  on  the  first  Monday  in  December,  unless  they  shall  by 
law  appoint  a  different  day. 

SEC.  5.  Each  house  shall  be  the  judge  of  the  election,  returns,  and 
qualifications  of  its  own  members,  and  a  majority  of  each  shall  constitute 
a  quorum  to  do  business ;  but  a  smaller  number  may  adjourn  from  day  to 
day,  and  may  be  authorized  to  compel  the  attendance  of  absent  members 
in  such  manner  and  under  such  penalties  as  each  house  may  provide. 

Each  house  may  determine  the  rules  of  its  proceedings,  punish  its 
members  for  disorderly  behavior,  and,  with  the  concurrence  of  two-thirds, 
expel  a  member. 

Each  house  shall  keep  a  journal  of  its  proceedings,  and  from  time  to 
time  publish  the  same,  excepting  such  parts  as  may,  in  their  judgment, 
require  secrecy ;  and  the  yeas  ami  nays  of  the  members  of  either  house 
on  any  question  shall,  at  the  desire  of  one-fifth  of  those  present,  be  entered 
on  the  journal. 

Neither  house,  during  the  session  of  Congress,  shall,  without  the 
consent  of  the  other,  adjourn  for  more  than  three  days,  nor  to  any  other 
place  than  that  in  which  the  two  houses  shall  be  sitting. 

SEC.  6.  The  Senators  and  Representatives  shall  receive  a  compen- 
sation for  their  services,  to  be  ascertained  by  law,  and  paid  out  of  the 
treasury  of  the  United  States.  They  shall  in  all  cases,  except  treason, 


88  CONSTITUTION   OF   THE   UNITED   STATES 

felony,  and  breach  of  the  peace,  be  privileged  from  arrest  during  their 
attendance  at  the  session  of  their  respective  houses,  and  in  going  to  and 
returning  from  the  same  ;  and  for  any  speech  or  debate  in  either  house 
they  shall  not  be  questioned  in  any  other  place. 

No  Senator  or  Representative  shall,  during  the  time  for  which  he  was 
elected,  be  appointed  to  any  civil  office  under  the  authority  of  the  United 
States,  which  shall  have  been  created,  or  the  emoluments  whereof  shall 
have  been  increased  during  such  time  ;  and  no  person  holding  any  office 
under  the  United  States,  shall  be  a  member  of  either  house  during  his 
continuance  in  office. 

SEC.  7.  All  bills  for  raising  revenue  shall  originate  in  the  House  of 
Representatives ;  but  the  Senate  may  propose  or  concur  with  amendments 
as  on  other  bills. 

Every  bill  which  shall  have  passed  the  House  of  Representatives  and 
the  Senate,  shall,  before  it  becomes  a  law,  be  presented  to  the  President 
of  the  United  States ;  if  he  approve  he  shall  sign  it ;  but  if  not  he  shall 
return  it,  with  his  objections,  to  that  house  in  which  it  shall  have  origi- 
nated, who  shall  enter  the  objections  at  large  on  their  journal,  and 
proceed  to  reconsider  it.  If,  after  such  reconsideration  two-thirds  of  that 
house  shall  agree  to  pass  the  bill,  it  shall  be  sent,  together  with  the  objec- 
tions, to  the  other  house,  by  which  it  shall  likewise  be  reconsidered,  and  if 
approved  by  two-thirds  of  that  house,  it  shall  become  a  law.  But  in  all 
such  cases  the  votes  of  both  houses  shall  be  determined  by  jeas  and  nays, 
and  the  names  of  the  persons  voting  for  and  against  the  bill  shall  be  entered 
on  the  journal  of  each  house  respectively.  If  any  bill  shall  not  be  returned 
by  the  President  within  ten  days  (Sundays  excepted),  after  it  shall  have 
been  presented  to  him,  the  same  shall  be  a  law,  in  like  manner  as  if  he 
had  signed  it,  unless  the  Congress,  by  their  adjournment,  prevent  its 
return,  in  which  case  it  shall  not  be  a  law. 

Every  order,  resolution,  or  vote  to  which  the  concurrence  of  the 
Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  may  be  necessary  (except  on  a 
question  of  adjournment),  shall  be  presented  to  the  President  of  the 
United  States,  and  before  the  same  shall  take  effect  shall  be  approved  by 
him,  or,  being  disapproved  by  him,  shall  be  re-passed  by  two -thirds  of 
the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives,  according  to  the  rules  and  lim- 
itations prescribed  in  the  case  of  a  bill. 

SEC.  8.     The  Congress  shall  have  power — 

To  lay  and  collect  taxes,  duties,  imposts  and  excises,  to  pay  the  debts, 
and  provide  for  the  common  defense  and  general  welfare  of  the  United 
States ;  but  all  duties,  imposts,  and  excises  shall  be  uniform  throughout 
the  United  States ; 

To  borrow  money  on  the  credit  of  the  United  States ; 

To  regulate  commerce  with  foreign  nations,  and  among  the  several 
States,  and  with  the  Indian  tribes ; 

To  establish  a  uniform  rule  of  naturalization,  and  uniform  laws  on 
the  subject  of  bankruptcies  throughout  the  United  States ; 

To  coin  money,  regulate  the  value  thereof,  and  of  foreign  coin,  and 
fix  the  standard  of  weights  and  measures  ; 

To  provide  for  the  punishment  of  counterfeiting  the  securities  and 
current  coin  of  the  United  States; 

To  establish  post  offices  and  post  roads ; 


AND    ITS    AMENDMENTS.  89 

To  promote  the  progress  of  sciences  and  useful  arts,  by  securing, 
for  limited  times,  to  authors  and  inventors,  the  exclusive  right  to  their 
respective  writings  and  discoveries  ; 

To  constitute  tribunals  inferior  to  the  Supreme  Court ; 

To  define  and  punish  piracies  and  felonies  committed  on  the  high 
seas,  and  offenses  against  the  law  of  nations  ; 

To  declare  war,  grant  letters  of  marque  and  reprisal,  and  make  rules 
concerning  captures  on  land  and  water ; 

To  raise  and  support  armies,  but  no  appropriation  of  money  to  that 
use  shall  be  for  a  longer  term  than  two  years ; 

To  provide  and  maintain  a  navy ; 

To  make  rules  for  the  government  and  regulation  of  the  land  and 
naval  forces ; 

To  provide  for  calling  forth  the  militia  to  execute  the  laws  of  the 
Union,  suppress  insurrections,  and  repel  invasions  ; 

To  provide  for  organizing,  arming  and  disciplining  the  militia,  and 
for  governing  such  part  of  them  as  may  be  employed  in  the  service  of  the 
United  States,  reserving  to  the  states  respectively  the  appointment  of  the 
•officers,  and  the  authority  of  training  the  militia  according  to  the  disci- 
pline prescribed  by  Congress ; 

To  exercise  legislation  in  all  cases  whatsoever  over  such  district  (not 
exceeding  ten  miles  square)  as  may,  by  cession  of  particular  states,  and  the 
acceptance  of  Congress,  become  the  seat  of  the  government  of  the  United 
States,  and  to  exercise  like  authority  over  all  places  purchased  bv  the 
consent  of  the  Legislature  of  the  state  in  which  the  same  shall  be,  for  ' 
the  erection  of  forts,  magazines,  arsenals,  dock  yards,  and  other  needful 
buildings ;  and 

To  make  all  laws  which  shall  be  necessary  and  proper  for  carrying 
into  execution  the  foregoing  powers,  and  all  other  powers  vested  by  this 
Constitution  in  the  government  of  the  United  States,  or  in  any  depart- 
ment or  officer  thereof. 

SEC.  9.  The  migration  or  importation  of  such  persons  as  any  of  the 
states  now  existing  shall  think  proper  to  admit,  shall  not  be  prohibited 
by  the  Congress  prior  to  the  year  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  eight, 
but  a  tax  or  duty  may  be  imposed  on  such  importation,  not  exceeding  ten 
dollars  for  each  person. 

The  privilege  of  the  writ  of  habeas  corpus  shall  not  be  suspended, 
unless  when  in  cases  of  rebellion  or  invasion  the  public  safety  may 
require  it. 

No  bill  of  attainder  or  ex  post  facto  law  shall  be  passed. 
No  capitation  or  other  direct  tax  shall  be  laid,  unless  in  proportion 
to  the  census  or  enumeration  hereinbefore  directed  to  be  taken. 

No  tax  or  duty  shall  be  laid  on  articles  exported  from  any  state. 
No  preference  shall  be  given  by  any  regulation  of  commerce  or  rev- 
enue to  the  ports  of  one  state  over  those  of  another;  nor  shall  vessels 
bound  to  or  from  one  state  be  obliged  to  enter,  clear,  or  pay  duties  in 
another. 

No  money  shall  be  drawn  from  the  Treasury,  but  in  consequence  of 
appropriations  made  by  law ;  and  a  regular  statement  and  account  of 
the  receipts  and  expeditures  of  all  public  money  shall  be  published  from 
itime  to  time. 


90  CONSTITUTION   OF   THE   UNITED    STATES 

No  title  of  nobility  shall  be  granted  by  the  United  States :  and  no 
person  holding  any  office  of  profit  or  trust  under  them,  shall,  without  the 
consent  of  the  Congress,  accept  of  any  present,  emolument,  office,  or  title 
of  any  kind  whatever,  from  any  king,  prince,  or  foreign  state. 

SEC.  10.  No  state  shall  enter  into  an}'  treaty,  alliance,  or  confeder- 
ation ;  grant  letters  of  marque  and  reprisal;  coin  money;  emit  bills  of 
credit;  make  anything  but  gold  and  silver  coin  &  tender  in  payment  of 
debts ;  pass  any  bill  of  attainder,  ex  post  facto  law,  or  law  impairing  the 
obligation  of  contracts,  or  grant  any  title  of  nobility. 

No  state  shall,  without  the  consent  of  the  Congress,  lay  any  imposts 
or  duties  on  imports  or  exports,  except  what  ma}'  be  absolutely  necessary 
for  executing  its  inspection  laws,  and  the  net  produce  of  all  duties  and 
imposts  laid  by  any  state  on  imports  or  exports,  shall  be  for  the  use  of  the 
Treasury  of  the  United  States ;  and  all  such  laws  shall  be  subject  to  the 
revision  and  control  of  the  Congress. 

No  state  shall,  without  the  consent  of  Congress,  lay  any  duty  on 
tonnage,  keep  troops  or  ships  of  war  in  time  of  peace,  enter  into  any 
agreement  or  compact  with  another  state,  or  with  a  foreign  power,  or 
engage  in  war,  unless  actually  invaded,  or  in  such  imminent  danger  as  will 
not  admit  of  delay. 

ARTICLE  II. 

SECTION  1.  The  Executive  power  shall  be  vested  in  a  President  of 
the  United  States  of  America.  He  shall  hold  his  office  during  the  term 
of  four  years,  and,  together  with  the  Vice-President  chosen  for  the  same 
term,  be  elected  as  follows : 

Each  state  shall  appoint,  in  such  manner  as  the  Legislature  thereof 
may  direct,  a  number  of  Electors,  equal  to  the  whole  number  of  Senators 
and  Representatives  to  which  the  state  may  be  entitled  in  the  Congress ; 
but  no  Senator  or  Representative,  or  person  holding  an  office  of  trust  or 
profit  under  the  United  States,  shall  be  appointed  an  Elector. 

[*The  Electors  shall  meet  in  their  respective  states,  and  vote  by 
ballot  for  two  persons,  of  whom  one  at  least  shall  not  be  an  inhabitant  of 
the  same  state  with  themselves.  And  they  shall  make  a  list  of  all  the 
persons  voted  for,  and  of  the  number  of  votes  for  each  ;  which  list  they 
shall  sign  and  certify,  and  transmit,  sealed,  to  the  seat  of  the  government 
of  the  United  States,  directed  to  the  President  of  the  Senate.  The  Pres- 
ident of -the  Senate  shall,  in  the  presence  of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Rep- 
resentatives, open  all  the  certificates,  and  the  votes  shall  then  be  counted. 
The  person  having  the  greatest  number  of  votes  shall  be  the  President, 
if  such  number  be  a  majority  of  the  whole  number  of  Electors  appointed ; 
and  if  there  be  more  than  one  who  have  such  majority,  and  have  an  equal 
number  of  votes,  then  the  House  of  Representatives  shall  immediately 
choose  by  ballot  one  of  them  for  President ;  and  if  no  person  have  a  ma- 
jority, then  from  the  five  highest  on  the  list  the  said  House  shall  in  like 
manner  choose  the  President.  But  in  choosing  the  President,  the  vote 
shall  be  taken  by  states,  the  representation  from  each  state  having  one 
vote  ;  a  quorum  for  this  purpose  shall  consist  of  a  member  or  members 
from  two-thirds  of  the  states,  and  a  majority  of  all  the  states  shall  be 
necessary  to  a  choice.  In  every  case,  after  the  choice  of  the  President, 

•  This  clause  between, brackets  has  been  superseded  and  annulled  by  the  Twelftb.amendment.  * 


AND   ITS   AMENDMENTS.  91 

the  person  having  the  greatest  number  of  votes  of  the  Electors  shall  be 
the  Vice-President.  But  if  there  should  remain  two  or  more  who  have 
equal  votes,  the  Senate  shall  choose  from  them  by  ballot  the  Vice-Presi- 
dent.] 

The  Congress  may  determine  the  time  of  choosing  the  Electors,  and 
the  day  on  which  they  shall  give  their  votes;  which  day  shall  be  the  same 
throughout  the  United  States. 

No  person  except  a  natural  born  citizen,  or  a  citizen  of  the  United 
States  at  the  time  of  the  adoption  of  this  Constitution,  shall  be  eligible 
to  the  office  of  President ;  neither  shall  any  person  be  eligible  to  that 
office  who  shall  not  have  attained  the  age  of  thirty-five  years,  and  been 
fourteen  years  a  resident  within  the  United  States. 

In  case  of  the  removal  of  the  President  from  office,  or  of  his  death, 
resignation,  or  inability  to  discharge  the  powers  and  duties  of  the  said 
office,  the  same  shall  devolve  on  the  Vice-President,  and  the  Congress 
may  by  law  provide  for  the  case  of  removal,  death,  resignation,  or  inabil- 
ity, both  of  the  President  and  Vice-President,  declaring  what  officer  shall 
then  act  as  President,  and  such  officer  shall  act  accordingly,  until  the  dis- 
ability be  removed,  or  a  President  shall  be  elected. 

The  President  shall,  at  stated  times,  receive  for  his  services  a  com- 
pensation which  shall  neither  be  increased  nor  diminished  during  the 
period  for  which  he  shall  have  been  elected,  and  he  shall  not  receive 
within  that  period  any  other  emolument  from  the  United  States  or  any  of 
them. 

Before  he  enters  on  the  execution  of  his  office,  he  shall  take  the  fol- 
lowing oath  or  affirmation : 

"  I  do  solemnly  swear  (or  affirm)  that  I  will  faithfully  execute  the 
office  of  President  of  the  United  States,  and  will,  to  the  best  of  my  ability, 
preserve,  protect,  and  defend  the  Constitution  of  the  United  States." 

SEC.  "2.  The  President  shall  be  commander  in  chief  of  the  army  and 
navy  of  the  United  States,  and  of  the  militia  of  the  several  states,  when 
called  into  the  actual  service  of  the  United  States;  he  may  require  the 
opinion,  in  writing,  of  the  principal  officer  in  each  of  the  executive 
departments,  upon  any  subject  relating  to  the  duties  of  their  respective 
offices,  and  he  shall  have  power  to  grant  reprieves  and  pardon  for  offenses 
against  the  United  States,  except  in  cases  of  impeachment. 

He  shall  have  power,  by  and  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  the 
Senate,  to  make  treaties,  provided  two-thirds  of  the  Senators  present  con- 
cur; and  he  shall  nominate,  and  by  and  with  the  advice  of  the  Senate, 
shall  appoint  ambassadors,  other  public  ministers  and  consuls,  judges  of 
the  Supreme  Court,  and  all  other  officers  of  the  United  States  whose 
appointments  are  not  herein  otherwise  provided  for,  and  which  shall  be 
established  by  law ;  but  the  Congress  may  by  law  vest  the  appointment 
of  such  inferior  officers  as  they  think  proper  in  the  President  alone,  in 
the  courts  of  law,  or  in  the  heads  of  departments. 

The  President  shall  have  power  to  fill  up  all  vacancies  that  may 
happen  during  the  recess  of  the  Senate,  by  granting  commissions  which 
shall  expire  at  the  end  of  their  next  session. 

SEC.  3.  He  shall  from  time  to  time  give  to  the  Congress  information 
of  the  state  of  the  Union,  and  recommend  to  their  consideration  such  mea- 
sures as  he  shall  judge  necessary  and  expedient ;  he  may  on  extraordinary 


"92  CONSTITUTION   OF   THE   UNITED    STATES 

occasions  convene  both  houses,  or  either  of  them,  and  in  case  of  disagree- 
ment between  them,  with  respect  to  the  time  of  adjournment,  he  may 
adjourn  them  to  such  time  as  he  shall  think  proper ;  he  shall  receive 
ambassadors  and  other  public  ministers ;  he  shall  take  care  that  the  laws  be 
faithfully  executed,  and  shall  commission  all  the  officers  of  the  United 
States. 

SEC.  4.  The  President,  Vice- President,  and  all  civil  officers  of  the 
United  States,  shall  be  removed  from  office  on  impeachment  for,  and  con- 
viction of,  treason,  bribery,  or  other  high  crimes  and  misdemeanors. 

- 

ARTICLE   III. 

SECTION  I.  The  judicial  power  of  the  United  States  shall  be  vested 
in  one  Supreme  Court,  and  such  inferior  courts  as  the  Congress  may  from 
time  to  time  ordain  and  establish.  The  Judges,  both  of  the  Supreme  and 
inferior  courts,  shall  hold  their  offices  during  good  behavior,  and  shall,  at 
stated  times,  receive  for  their  services  a  compensation,  which  shall  not  be 
diminished  during  their  continuance  in  office. 

SEC.  2.  The  judicial  power  shall  extend  to  all  cases,  in  law  and 
equity,  arising  under  this  Constitution,  the  laws  of  the  United  States,  and 
treaties  made,  or  which  shall  be  made,  under  their  authority ;  to  all  cases 
affecting  ambassadors,  other  public  ministers,  and  consuls  ;  to  all  cases  of 
admiralty  and  maritime  jurisdiction  ;  to  controversies  to  which  the  United 
States  shall  be  a  party ;  to  controversies  between  two  or  more  states ; 
between  a  state  and  citizens  of  another  state  ;  between  citizens  of  differ- 
ent states  ;  between  citizens  of  the  same  state  claiming  lands  under  grants 
of  different  states,  and  between  a  state  OF  the  citizens  thereof,  and  foreign 
states,  citizens,  or  subjects. 

In  all  cases  affecting  ambassadors,  other  public  ministers,  and  consuls, 
and  those  in  which  a  state  shall  be  a  party,  the  Supreme  Court  shall  have 
original  jurisdiction. 

In  all  the  other  cases  before  mentioned,  the  Supreme  Court  shall 
have  appellate  jurisdiction,  both  as  to  law  and  fact,  with  such  exceptions 
and  under  such  regulations  as  the  Congress  shall  make. 

The  trial  of  all  crimes,  except  in  cases  of  impeachment,  shall  be  by 
jury  ;  and  such  trial  shall  be  held  in  the  state  where  the  said  crimes  shall 
have  been  committed  ;  but  when  not  committed  within  any  state,  the 
trial  shall  be  at  such  place  or  places  as  the  Congress  may  by  law  have 
directed. 

SEC.  3.  Treason  against  the  United  States  shall  consist  only  in  levy- 
ing war  against  them,  or  in  adhering  to  their  enemies,  giving  them  aid 
and  comfort.  No  person  shall  be  convicted  of  treason  unless  on  the  tes- 
timony of  two  witnesses  to  the  same  overt  act,  or  on  confession  in  open 
court. 

The  Congress  shall  have  power  to  declare  the  punishment  of  treason, 
but  no  attainder  of  treason  shall  work  corruption  of  blood,  or  forfeiture, 
except  during  the  life  of  the  person  attainted. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

SECTION  1.  Full  faith  and  credit  shall  be  given  in  each  state  to  the 
public  acts,  records,  and  judicial  proceedings  of  every  other  state.  And 


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AND   ITS    AMENDMENTS.  95 

the  Congress  may,  by  general  laws,  prescribe  the  manner  in  which  such 
acts,  records,  and  proceedings  shall  be  proved,  and  the  effect  thereof. 

SEC.  2.  The  citizens  of  each  state  shall  be  entitled  to  all  privileges 
and  immunities  of  citizens  in  the  several  states. 

A  person  charged  in  any  state  with  treason,  felony,  or  other  crime, 
who  shall  flee  from  justice  and  be  found  in  another  state,  shall,  on  demand 
of  the  executive  authority  of  the  state  from  which  he  fled,  be  delivered 
up,  to  be  removed  to  the  state  having  jurisdiction  of  the  crime. 

No  person  held  to  service  or  labor  in  one  state,  under  the  laws  thereof, 
escaping  into  another,  shall,  in  consequence  of  any  law  or  regulation 
therein,  be  discharged  from  such  service  or  labor,  but  shall  be  delivered 
up  on  the  claim  of  the  party  to  whom  such  service  or  labor  may  be  due. 

SEC.  3.  New  states  may  be  admitted  by  the  Congress  into  this  Union  ; 
but  no  new  state  shall  be  formed  or  erected  within  the  jurisdiction  of  any 
other  state  ;  nor  any  state  be  formed  by  the  junction  of  two  or  more  states, 
or  parts  of  states,  without  the  consent  of  the  Legislatures  of  the  states 
concerned,  as  well  as  of  the  Congress.  . 

The  Congress  shall  have  power  to  dispose  of  and  make  all  needful 
rules  and  regulations  respecting  the  territory  or  other  property  belonging 
to  the  United  States ;  and  nothing  in  this  Constitution  shall  be  so  construed 
as  to  prejudice  any  claims  of  the  United  States  or  of  any  particular  state. 

SEC.  4.  The  United  States  shall  guarantee  to  every  state  in  this 
Union  a  republican  form  of  government,  and  shall  protect  each  of  them 
against  invasion,  and  on  application  of  the  Legislature,  or  of  the  Execu- 
tive (when  the  Legislature  can  not  be  convened),  against  domestic  vio- 
lence. 

ARTICLE  V. 

The  Congress,  whenever  two-thirds  of  both  houses  shall  deem  it 
necessary,  shall  propose  amendments  to  this  Constitution,  or,  on  the  ap- 
plication of  the  Legislatures  of  two-thirds  of  the  several  states,  shall  call 
a  convention  for  proposing  amendments,  which,  in  either  case,  shall  be 
valid  to  all  intents  and  purposes  as  part  of  this  Constitution,  when  rati- 
fied by  the  Legislatures  of  three  fourths  of  the  several  states,  or  by  con- 
ventions in  three-fourths  thereof,  as  the  one  or  the  other  mode  of  ratifi- 
cation may  be  proposed  by  the  Congress.  Provided  that  no  amendment 
which  may  be  made  prior  to  the  year  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and 
eight  shall  in  any  manner  affect  the  first  and  fourth  clauses  in  the  ninth 
section  of  the  first  article ;  and  that  no  state,  without  its  consent,  shall 
be  deprived  of  its  equal  suffrage  in  the  Senate. 

ARTICLE  VI. 

All  debts  contracted  and  engagements  entered  into  before  the  adop- 
tion of  this  Constitution  shall  be  as  valid  against  the  United  States  under 
this  Constitution  as  under  the  Confederation. 

This  Constitution,  and  the  laws  of  the  United  States  which  shall  be 
made  in  pursuance  thereof,  and  all  treaties  made,  or  which  shall  be  made, 
under  the  authority  of  the  United  States,  shall  be  the  supreme  law  of  the 
land ;  and  the  Judges  in  every  state  shall  be  bound  thereby,  anything  in 
the  Constitution  or  laws  of  any  state  to  the  contrary  notwithstanding. 

The  Senators  and  Representatives  before  mentioned,  and  -the  mem- 


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bers  of  the  several  state  Legislatures,  and  all  executive  and  judicial  offi- 
cers, both  of  the  United  States  and  of  the  several  states,  shall  be  bound 
by  oath  or  affirmation  to  support  this  Constitution  ;  but  no  religious  test 
shall  ever  be  required  as  a  qualification  to  any  office  or  public  trust  under 
the  United  States. 

ARTICLE  VII. 

The  ratification  of  the  Conventions  of  nine  states  shall  be  sufficient 
for  the  establishment  of  this  Constitution  between  the  states  so  ratifying 
the  same. 

Done  in  convention  by  the  unanimous  consent  of  the  states  present,  the 
seventeenth  day  of  September,  in  the  year  of  our  Lord  one  thousand 
seven  hundred  and  eighty-seven,  and  of  the  independence  of  the 
United  States  of  America  the  twelfth.  In  witness  whereof  we  have 
hereunto  subscribed  our  names. 

GEO.  WASHINGTON, 
President  and  Deputy  from  Virginia. 


New  Hampshire. 
JOHN  LANGDON, 
NICHOLAS  GILMAN. 

Massachusetts. 
NATHANIEL  GOKHAM, 
RUFUS  KING. 

Connecticut. 
WM.  SAM'L  JOHNSON, 
ROGER  SHERMAN. 

New  York. 
ALEXANDER  HAMILTON. 

New  Jersey. 
WIL.  LIVINGSTON, 
WM.  PATERSON, 
DAVID  BREARLEY, 
JONA.  DAYTON. 

Pennsylvania. 
B.  FRANKLIN, 
ROBT.  MORRIS, 
THOS.  FITZSIMONS, 
JAMES  WILSON, 
THOS.  MIFFLIN, 
GEO.  CLYMER, 
JARED  INGERSOLL, 
Gouv.  MORRIS. 


Delaware. 
GEO.  READ, 
JOHN  DICKINSON, 
JACO.  BROOM, 
GUNNING  BEDFORD,  JR., 
RICHARD  BASSETT. 

Maryland. 
JAMES  M'HENRY, 
DANL.  CARROLL, 
DAN.  OF  ST.  THOS.  JENIFER. 

Virginia. 
JOHN  BLAIR, 
JAMES  MADISON,  JR. 

North  Carolina. 
WM.  BLOUNT, 
Hu.  WILLIAMSON, 
RICH'D  DOBBS  SPAIGHT. 

South  Carolina. 
J.  RUTLEDGE, 
CHARLES  PINCKNEY, 
CHAS.  COTESWORTH  PINCKNEY, 
PIERCE  BUTLER. 

Georgia. 

WILLIAM  FEW, 
ABR.  BALDWIN. 

WILLIAM  JACKSON,  Secretary. 


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AKTICLES  IN  ADDITION  TO  AND   AMENDATORY  OF  THE  CONSTITUTION 
OF  THE  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMEKICA. 

Proposed  by  Congress  and  ratified  by  the  Legislatures  of  the  several  states, 
pursuant  to  the  fifth  article  of  the  original  Constitution. 

ARTICLE  I. 

Congress  shall  make  no  law  respecting  an  establishment  of  religion, 
or  prohibiting  the  free  exercise  thereof;  or  abridging  the  freedom  of 
speech,  or  of  the  press ;  or  the  right  of  the  people  peaceably  to  assemble, 
and  to  petition  the  Government  for  a  redress  of  grievances. 

ARTICLE  II. 

A  well  regulated  militia  being  necessary  to  the  security  of  a  free 
state,  the  right  of  the  people  to  keep  and  bear  arms  shall  not  be  infringed. 

ARTICLE  III. 

No  soldier  shall,  in  time  of  peace,  be  quartered  in  any  house  without 
the  consent  of  the  owner,  nor  in  time  of  war  but  in  a  manner  to  be  pre- 
scribed by  law. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

The  right  of  the  people  to  be  secure  in  their  persons,  houses,  papers, 
and  effects  against  unreasonable  searches  and  seizures,  shall  not  be  vio- 
lated ;  and  no  warrants  shall  issue  but  upon  probable  cause,  supported  by 
oath  or  affirmation,  and  particularly  describing  the  place  to  be  searched 
and  the  persons  or  things  to  be  seized. 

ARTICLE  V. 

No  person  shall  be  held  to  answer  for  a  capital  or  otherwise  infamous 
crime,  unless  on  a  presentment  or  indictment  of  a  Grand  Jury,  except  in 
cases  arising  in  the  land  or  naval  forces,  or  in  the  militia  when  in  actual 
service  in  time  of  war  or  public  danger ;  nor  shall  any  person  be  subject 
for  the  same  offense  to  be  twice  put  in  jeopardy  of  life  or  limb  ;  nor  shall 
be  compelled  in  any  criminal  case  to  be  a  witness  against  himself,  nor  be 
deprived  of  life,  liberty,  or  property,  without  due  process  of  law;  nor 
shall  private  property  be  taken  for  public  use,  without  just  compensation. 

ARTICLE  VI. 

In  all  criminal  prosecutions,  the  accused  shall  enjoy  the  right  to  a 
speedy  and  public  trial,  by  an  impartial  jury  of  the  state  and  district 
wherein  the  crime  shall  have  been  committed,  which  district  shall  have 
been  previously  ascertained  by  law,  and  to  be  informed  of  the  nature  and 
cause  of  the  accusation  ;  to  be  confronted  with  the  witnesses  against  him  ; 
to  have  compulsory  process  for  obtaining  witnesses  in  his  favor;  and  to 
have  the  assistance  of  counsel  for  his  defense. 

ARTICLE  VII. 

In  suits  at  common  law,  where  the  value  in  controversy  shall  exceed 
twenty  dollars,  the  right  of  trial  by  jury  shall  be  preserved,  and  no  fact 


98  CONSTITUTION   OF  THE   UNITED   STATES 

tried  by  a  jury  shall  be  otherwise  re-examined  in  any  court  of  the  United 
States  than  according  to  the  rules  of  the  common  law. 

ARTICLE  VIII. 

Excessive  bail  shall  not  be  required,  nor  excessive  fines  imposed, 
nor  cruel  and  unusual  punishments  inflicted. 

ARTICLE  IX. 

The  enumeration,  in  the  Constitution,  of  certain  rights,  shall  not  be 
construed  to  deny  or  disparage  others  retained  by  the  people. 

ARTICLE  X. 

The  powers  not  delegated  to  the  United  States  by  the  Constitution, 
nor  prohibited  by  it  to  the  states,  are  reserved  to  the  states  respectively, 
or  to  the  people. 

ARTICLE  XI. 

The  judicial  power  of  the  United  States  shall  not  be  construed  to 
extend  to  any  suit  in  law  or  equity  commenced  or  prosecuted  against  one 
of  the  United  States  by  citizens  of  another  state,  or  by  citizens  or  sub- 
jects of  any 'foreign  state. 

ARTICLE  XII. 

The  Electors  shall  meet  in  their  respective  states  and  vote  by  ballot 
for  President  and  Vice-President,  one  of  whom,  at  least,  shall  riot  be  an 
inhabitant  of  the  same  state  with  themselves ;  they  shall  name  in  their 
ballots  the  person  to  be  voted  for  as  president,  and  in  distinct  ballots  the 
person  voted  for  as  Vice-President,  and  they  shall  make  distinct  lists  of 
all  persons  voted  for  as  President,  and  of  all  persons  voted  for  as  Vice- 
President,  and  of  the  number  of  votes  for  each,  which  list  they  shall-sign 
and  certify,  and  transmit  sealed  to  the  seat  of  the  government  of  the  United 
States,  directed  to  the  President  of  the  Senate.  The  President  of  the 
Senate  shall,  in  presence  of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives, 
open  all  the  certificates,  and  the  votes  shall  then  be  counted.  The  person 
having  the  greatest  number  of  votes  for  President  shall  be  the  President, 
if  such  number  be  a  majority  of  the  whole  number  of  Electors  appointed  ; 
and  if  no  person  have  such  majority,  then  from  the  persons  having  the 
highest  number  not  exceeding  three  on  the  list  of  those  voted  for  as 
President,  the  House  of  Representatives  shall  choose  immediatel}',  by 
ballot,  the  President.  But  in  choosing  the  President,  the  votes  shall  be 
taken  by  States,  the  representation  from  each  state  having  one  vote;  a 
quorum  for  this  purpose  shall  consist  of  a  member  or  members  from  two- 
thirds  of  the  states,  and  a  majority  of  all  the  states  shall  be  necessary  to 
a  choice.  And  if  the  House  of  Representatives  shall  not  choose  a  Presi- 
dent whenever  the  right  of  choice  shall  devolve  upon  them,  before  the 
fourth  day  of  March  next  following,  then  the  Vice-President  shall  act  as 
President,  as  in  the  case  of  the  death  or  other  constitutional  disability  of 
the  President.  The  person  having  the  greatest  number  of  votes  as  Vice- 
President,  shall  be  the  Vice-President,  if  such  number  be  the  majority 
of  the  whole  number  of  electors  appointed,  and  if  no  person  have  a  major- 


AND   ITS   AMENDMENTS.  99 

ity,  then  from  the  two  highest  numbers  on  the  list,  the  Senate  shall  choose 
the  Vice-President ;  a  quorum  for  the  purpose  shall  consist  of  two-thirds 
of  the  whole  number  of  Senators,  and  a  majority  of  the  whole  number 
shall  be  necessary  to  a  choice.  But  no  person  constitutionally  ineligible 
to  the  office  of  President  shall  be  eligible  to  that  of  Vice-President  of  the 
United  States. 

ARTICLE  XIII. 

SECTION  1.  Neither  slavery  nor  involuntary  servitude,  except  as  a 
punishment  for  crime,  whereof  the  party  shall  have  been  duly  convicted, 
shall  exist  within  the  United  States,  or  any  place  subject  to  their  juris- 
diction. 

SEC.  2.  Congress  shall  have  power  to  enforce  this  article  by  appro- 
priate legislation. 

ARTICLE  XIV. 

SECTION  1.  All  persons  born  or  naturalized  in  the  United  States  and 
subject  to  the  jurisdiction  thereof,  are  citizens  of  the  United  States,  and 
of  the  state  wherein  they  reside.  No  state  shall  make  or  enforce  any  law 
which  shall  abridge  the  privileges  or  immunities  of  citizens  of  the  United 
States;  nor  shall  any  state  deprive  any  person  of  life,  liberty,  or  property, 
without  due  process  of  law,  nor  deny  to  any  person  within  its  jurisdiction 
the  equal  protection  of  the  laws. 

SEC.  2.  Representatives  shall  be  appointed  among  the  several  states 
according  to  their  respective  numbers,  counting  the  whole  number  of  per- 
sons in  each  state,  excluding  Indians  not  taxed ;  but  when  the  right  to 
vote  at  any  election  for  the  choice  of  Electors  for  President  and  Vice- 
President  of  the  United  States,  Representatives  in  Congress,  the  execu- 
tive and  judicial  officers  of  a  state,  or  the  members  of  the  Legislature 
thereof,  is  denied  to  any  of  the  male  inhabitants  of  such  state,  being 
twenty-one  years  of  age  and  citizens  of  the  United  States,  or  in  any  way 
abridged  except  for  participation  in  rebellion  or  other  crimes,  the  basis  of 
representation  therein  shall  be  reduced  in  the  proportion  which  the  num- 
ber of  such  male  citizens  shall  bear  to  the  whole  number  of  male  citizens 
twenty-one  years  of  age  in  such  state. 

SEC.  3.  No  person  shall  be  a  Senator  or  Representative  in  Congress, 
or  Elector  of  President  and  Vice-President,  or  hold  any  office,  civil  or 
military,  under  the  United  States,  or  under  any  state,  who,  having  previ- 
ously taken  an  oath  as  a  Member  of  Congress,  or  as  an  officer  of  the 
United  States,  or  as  a  member  of  any  state  Legislature,  or  as  an  execu- 
tive or  judicial  officer  of  any  state  to  support  the  Constitution  of  the 
United  States,  shall  have  engaged  in  insurrection  or  rebellion  against  the 
same,  or  given  aid  or  comfort  to  the  enemies  thereof.  But  Congress  may, 
by  a  vote  of  two-thirds  of  each  house,  remove  such  disability. 

SEC.  4.  The  validity  of  the  public  debt  of  the  United  States  author- 
ized by  law,  including  debts  incurred  for  payment  of  pensions  and  boun- 
ties for  services  in  suppressing  insurrection  or  rebellion,  shall  not  be  ques- 
tioned. But  neither  the  United  States  nor  any  state  shall  pay  any  debt 
or  obligation  incurred  in  the  aid  of  insurrection  or  rebellion  against  the 
United  States,  or  any  loss  or  emancipation  of  any  slave,  but  such  debts, 
obligations,  and  claims  shall  be  held  illegal  and  void. 


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CONSTITUTION   OP   THE   UNITED   STATES. 


SEC.  5.  The  Congress  shall  have  power  to  enforce,  by  appropriate 
legislation,  the  provisions  of  this  act. 

ARTICLE  XV. 

SECTION  1.  The  right  of  citizens  of  the  United  States  to  vote  shall 
not  be  denied  or  abridged  by  the  United  States,  or  by  any  state,  on 
account  of  race,  color,  or  previous  condition  of  servitude. 

SEC.  2.  Congress  shall  have  power  to  enforce  this  article  by  appro- 
priate legislation. 


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GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY  OF  HENRY  COUNTY.  101 


GEOLOGICAL    SURVEY    OF    ILLINOIS    IN    1873  — HENRY 

COUNTY. 

BY    HON.    JAMES    SHAW. 


GEOLOGICAL     FORMATIONS. 

These  consist  of  the  usual  Quarternary  deposits,  the  lower  Coal  Measure 
series,  and  some  low  outcrops  of  the  Hamilton  and  Niagara  limestones.  The 
geology  of  the  county  at  first  thought  appears  quite  simple ;  but  the  paucity  of 
stone  quarries,  and  workable  outcrops,  over  most  of  the  county,  makes  the 
problem  more  difficult  than  one  would  at  first  imagine.  The  best  section  I  can 
construct  will  give  the  formations  about  as  follows : 

Alluvial  deposits  and  Drift  clays 50  to  loo  feet. 

Lower  Coal  Measures 250  to  300     " 

Hamilton  (Devonian)  limestone 20     " 

Niagara  or  Le  Clair  limestone 15     " 

In  this  section  a  very  marked  hiatus  of  Illinois  rocks  will  be  observed 
between  the  Hamilton  limestone  and  the  Coal  Measures. 

Niagara  Limestone. —  In  the  bed  of  Rock  River,  where  it  first  touches  the 
northwestern  boundaries  of  Henry  County,  and  from  thence  about  half  way  to 
Cleveland,  the  soft,  fine-grained,  yellowish  Le  Clair  limestone  shows  itself,  and 
is  quarried  during  low  stages  of  the  river,  at  one  place  to  a  considerable  extent. 
The  Coal  Measures  at  Aldrich's,  and  Johnson  &  Kent's  coal  mines,  rest  directly 
upon  this  member  of  the  Niagara  limestone.  Except  tin's  limited  outcrop  in  the 
banks  and  bed  of  Rock  River,  this  formation  can  not  be  said  to  be  developed  in 
the  county.  At  ordinary  stages  of  water  in  that  stream,  the  outcrop  would 
hardly  be  detected.  With  the  exception  of  a  few  .encrinite  stems,  no  fossils 
were  noticed  in  it. 

Hamilton  Group. — On  descending  Rock  River  from  the  Niagara  outcrops, 
just  mentioned,  the  lower  division  of  the  Hamilton  limestone  is  next  discovered, 
commencing  in  the  .bed  of  the  river  about  a  mile  and  a  half  above  Cleveland, 
and  continuing  as  the  river  flows  to  the  west  line  of  the  county,  and  thence 
west  at  intervals  across  Rock  Island  County.  A  short  distance  above  Cleve- 
land, and  two  or  three  times  below  it,  in  a  distance  of  three  miles,  a  short  axis 
of  upheaval  appears  to  extend  from  the  river  almost  south  across  Rock  River 
bottom,  which  is  here  three-fourths  of  a  mile  in  width,  and  runs  under  the  bluff 
line.  At  these  places  the  Hamilton  limestone  comes  to  the  surface  of  the 
ground,  where  the  rains  or  little  streams  have  removed  a  few  feet  of  the  top 
soil.  These  axes,  or  undulations,  rise  twenty-five  or  thirty  feet  above  the  low 
bottom  land  of  Rock  River.  Between  are  depressions  or  troughs,  filled  with  Coal 
Measure  deposits.  The  heavy  seam  of  coal,  worked  so  extensively  at  Cleve- 
land, rests  in  one  of  these  basins,  and  extends  half  way  across  Rock  River, 
resting  almost  directly  on  the  Hamilton  limestone.  The  top  of  the  axis  spoken 
of  above,  east  and  west  of  the  coal  basin,  is  higher  by  several  feet  than  the  coal 
seam.  Southward,  however,  the  Coal  Measures  continue  uninterrupted  under 
the  bluffs  to  Coal  Valley,  and  the  Minersville  mines. 

These  natural  outcrops  of  the  Hamilton  limestone  are  massive  and  solid  in 


102  GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY  OF  HENRY  COUNTY. 

their  structure.  The  stone  breaks  with  a  smooth  conchoidal  fracture,  almost 
resembling  polished  marble.  On  fresh  fractures  the  color  is  a  beautiful  bluish- 
white  or  pale  dove  color.  A  semi-transparent,  splintery,  horny  appearance  was 
noticed  in  some  cases,  on  breaking  a  rock  to  pieces,  with  smart  blows  of  the 
hammer.  No  fossils  were  observed.  Indeed,  the  lower  portion  of  this  rock  is 
almost  devoid  of  organic  remains. 

While  making  these  observations,  parties  were  engaged  in  boring  an  artesian 
well,  two  miles  above  Cleveland.  Prospecting  for  petroleum  and  coal  was  the 
object  of  the  boring.  Any  practical  geologist  could  have  told  the  proprietors 
that  their  hopes  would  not  be  realized,  and  that  their  labor  and  money  was  being 
foolishly  expended.  In  connection,  however,  with  the  geology  of  this  part  of 
the  county,  they  made  an  interesting  hole  in  the  ground,  of  which  the  follow- 
ing is  the  best  section  I  could  obtain : 

1 .  Black  earth,  alluvial  deposit 12  feet. 

2.  Black  and  dark   colored  shales  and  slate 18     " 

3.  Dark  limestone,  cap  rock  of  Cleveland  coal 3     " 

4.  Limestone  (probably  Hamilton  and  Niagara) 398     " 

5.  Soft  shale  (probably  Cincinnati  group) 77     " 

At  this  depth  the  drill  struck  a  sharp,  hard  rock  with  sandy  grit  in  it.  How 
much  deeper  this  well  was  put  down  I  have  not  ascertained.  Another  artesian 
well  was  put  down,  just  north  of  Kewanee,  to  a  depth  of  six  hundred  feet,  in 
search  of  water,  I  believe.  No  accurate  record  of  strata  bored  through  was 
kept.  Three  hundred  and  fifty  or  four  hundred  feet  of  the  bottom  penetrated  a 
hard  light-colored  limestone,  being  perhaps  the  same  formations  passed  through 
in  the  lower  part  of  the  Cleveland  well.  This,  however,  is  only  conjecture. 

COAL     MEASURES. 

With  the  exception  of  the  formations  just  described,  the  whole  county  is  un- 
derlaid, below  the  usual  drift  deposits,  by  the  lower  Coal  Measures.  It  is  quite 
difficult  to  obtain  a  correct  knowledge  of  the  local  extent  of  particular  deposits, 
on  account  of  the  scarcity  of  outcrops.  In  other  counties  the  railroads  and 
the  streams  nearly  always  expose  the  upper  rock  formations,  and  give,  in  their 
cuts  and  banks,  well  marked  outcrops.  In  Henry  County,  the  railroads  only 
afford  a  few  clay  cuts,  not  once  exposing  any  rock  formation.  The  river 
banks  of  Green  and  the  Edwards,  are,  if  possible,  still  more  unfavorable  for  geo- 
logical examinations.  Not  once,  so  far  as  I  know,  do  the  banks  or  bends  of  these 
streams  afford  good  outcrops  of  even  the  sandstones  and  limestones  of  the  Coal 
Measures.  Large  portions  of  the  county  are  utterly  without  stone  quarries  of 
any  kind.  In  a  few  places  fragmentary  outcrops  of  rotten  sandstone,  or  defec- 
tive shaly  limestone,  occur;  and  in  a  very  few  localities  limestone  or  sandstone 
is  quarried  in  abundance.  I  shall  first  speak  of  these  outcrops,  before  attempt- 
ing to  describe  and  trace  the  coal  seams. 

Sandstone. — Overlying  the  lower  coal  and  its  roof  of  black  shales  and  dark 
limestone,  is  a  heavy  deposit  of  coarse-grained  sandstone.  The  rock  is  gritty, 
not  very  hard,  of  a  creamy-brown  or  dirty-whitish  color,  and  greatly  resembles 
the  sandstone  deposit  north  of  Morrison,  except  that  the  soapstone  seams  are 
wanting.  Three  miles  below  Cleveland,  in  the  face  of  the  river  bluffs,  but  near 
their  base,  and  at  several  places  below  or  farther  down  the  river,  the  outcrop  is 
conspicuous,  and  has  been  quarried  for  local  uses.  The  outcrops  are  partly 
hidden  by  talus  ;  but  the  sandstone  at  these  localities  seems  to  be  from  twenty 
to  thirty  feet  thick.  The  same  sandstone,  on  a  line  westward,  outcrops  heavily 
at  Camden,  at  Hampton,  and  opposite  the  latter  place  in  Iowa.  At  the  latter 
place,  some  fine  specimens  of  Lepidodendron  were  found  some  years  ago.  The 
principal  outcrops  about  Cleveland  are  on  Sections  20  and  35  of  Township  17, 


^^^  '^SS& 


Major  JAMES  M.  ALLAN, 

Geneseo. 


GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY  OF   HENRT   COUNTY.  105 

Range  i  East.  At  Moline  it  also  outcrops,  and  at  Hampton,  it  covers  a  thin  coal 
seam  or  trace  of  coal.*  At  Camden,  the  coal  seems  to  be  above  the  heaviest 
body  of  sandstone.  At  Hickory  Grove  there  is  a  light  sandstone  outcrop,  not 
very  thick;  stone  poor  quality;  quarried  by  neighboring  farmers.  In  the  valley 
of  Green  River,  up  the  latter  valley,  and  into  the  bluffs  of  Mineral  Creek  about 
Minersville,  the  same  bed  of  sandstone  shows  itself  in  several  places.  The 
outcrops  here  run  from  seven  to  twelve  and  twenty  feet  thick.  On  Section  3  in 
the  Township  of  Munson,  and  not  far  from  Cambridge,  some  poor  sandstones 
are  quarried.  In  the  shaft  of  the  Platt  Coal  Company,  just  east  of  Kewanee, 
thirty  feet  of"  heavy  sandstone  was  struck  immediately  overlaying  the  coal  seam 
at  the  bottom  of  the  shaft,  but  this  bed  is  about  a  hundred  feet  below  the 
surface,  f  In  the  vicinity  of  Red  Oak  Grove,  a  thin,  rotten  carboniferous  sand- 
stone has  been  quarried  by  the  farmers,  and  used  for  farm  purposes.  One  well 
was  walled  with  this  material.  The  wall  decayed  or  rotted  down,  and  the  well 
caved  in  after  it  had  been  in  use  for  a  series  of  years.  On  Section  20  on  Spring 
Creek,  in  the  Township  of  Atkinson,  there  is  a  small  stone  quarry,  but  my  notes 
on  its  characteristics  have  been  misplaced  or  lost. 

These  are  the  best  tracings  I  have  been  able  to  make  of  this  bed  of  sand- 
stone. Its  place  in  the  geological  section  of  the  county  seems  to  be  above  the 
heavy,  lower,  workable  seam  of  coal,  some  times  separated  therefrom  by  shales 
and  limestone,  and  some  times  appearing  to  rest  almost  directly  on  the  coal. 
Its  position  is  by  no  means  constant,  however.  It  is  also  almost  unfossiliferous. 
A  few  tracings  of  Catamites  and  Lepidodendron  were  the  only  organic  remains  I 
could  find  in  this  deposit. 

Limestone  of  the  Lower  Coal. — The  "  cap  rock  "  over  some  of  the  coal 
mines  is  a  dark-colored,  almost  black,  and  some  times  shaly  limestone,  in  which 
is  frequently  found  a  small  and  beautiful  Prodtictus.  The  coal  seam  at  Aldrich's 
mine  is  overlaid  by  a  thin  stratum  of  shale,  which  is  capped  by  a  hard,  blue, 
shelly  limestone.  This  limestone  is  quarried  in  small  quantities  here,  and  sold 
at  a  high  price  to  neighboring  farmers.  At  Cleveland  the  coal  seam  is  stripped 
of  its  superficial  covering  over  several  acres  in  extent.  The  limestone  is 
more  massive  here,  not  quite  so  dark  in  color,  and  rests  almost  directly 
upon  the  coal.  Hundreds  of  cords  of  it  are  stripped  from  the  coal.  The 
deposit  is  from  one  to  two  feet  thick,  and  great  quantities  are  sold  at 
remunerative  prices.  Large  numbers  of  the  heavier  stones  thus  quarried  are 
to  be  used  in  the  railroad  bridge  to  be  built  across  Rock  River  at  this  place. 
Immense  slabs,  more  than  a  foot  in  thickness,  obtained  at  the  lower  opening, 
are  piled  over  an  open  space,  ready  to  be  transferred  to  the  piers  in  the  river. 
Some  of  these  show  signs  of  crumbling  round  the  edges,  as  if  the  tooth  of  time 
had  gnawed  into  their  surface.  We  doubt  whether  they  will  prove  entirely 
satisfactory  for  railroad  masonry.  Above  this  massive  strata,  and  separated 
from  it  by  from  four  to  seven  feet  of  shales  and  black,  hardened  carbonaceous 
mud,  is  another  strata  of  lighter-colored,  thin-bedded,  shaly  limestone,  which  is 
also  corded  up  and  sold  for  lighter  masonry.  The  supply  of  stone  thus  obtained 
at  these  coal  mines  is  very  considerable.  About  Minersville  the  same  limestone 
is  found  in  connection  with  the  coal  seam,  and  a  section  here  would  be  very- 
similar  to  the  Coal  Valley  section,  except  the  sandstone  above  spoken  of. 

Along  the  banks  of  Geneseo  creek,  a  little  south-west  of  the  city  of  Gen- 
eseo,  there  is  a  very  curious  outcrop  of  stone,  which  has  been  worked  to  some 
extent  in  former  years.  The  top  of  the  stratum  is  a  sandstone  for  about  two 
feet  in  depth.  It  then  gradually  changes  into  a  blue,  compact,  or  dark-colored 

•We  think  Mr.  Shan  has  here  confounded  two  distinct  beds  of  sandstone,  that  at  Camden  being  below 
the  main  coal  soam.  instead  of  above  It.  The  sandstone  above  the  coal  Is  a  much  more  durable,  and  Is  generally 
a  harder  rock  than  the  be d  below.  A.  H.  W. 

tTliis  sandstone  overlies  co.il  5  or  6  and  is  at  least  one  hundred  and  flfty  feet  above  either  of  the  beds  out- 
cropping in  the  vicinity  of  Camden,  Moline  or  Carbon  Cliff.  A.  H.  W. 


106  GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY  OF  HENRY  COUNTY. 

limestone,  having  a  nodular  or  concretionary  appearance.  The  whole  rests  on 
several  feet  of  compact,  hardened  carbonaceous  mud.  But  the  most  curious 
deposit  in  this  interesting  locality  is  a  thin  stratum  of  "cone  in  cone,"  outcrop- 
ping in  the  yellow  clay,  several  feet  above  the  top  of  the  sandstone.  The 
stratum  is  from  two  to  four  inches  thick,  has  a  woody  or  fibrous  texture,  the 
grain  running  vertical  to  the  plane  of  stratification;  on  being  dug  from  the 
ground  it  falls  into  small  blocks,  having  the  appearance  of  wood  split  from  a 
thin  section  of  a  large  tree.  In  one  or  two  of  the  low,  rain-washed  hills  in 
that  vicinity,  I  noticed  this  same  outcrop,  with  no  signs  of  the  underlying 
rocks.  Large  quantities  of  this  "  cone  in  cone "  have  been  gathered  up  for 
cabinets.  Its  resemblance  to  petrifactions  of  wood  is  very  complete. 

The  Coal  Seams. —  In  the  northwestern  part  of  the  county  there  is  one 
heavy  coal  seam,  well  developed,  and  worked  to  a  large  extent.  In  the  south- 
eastern part  of  the  county,  and  extending  up  through  its  central  portion,  there 
are  two  seams,  the  lower  of  which  is  largely  mined.  Commencing  with  the 
former,  and  at  the  outcrop  highest  up  Rock  River,  within  the  county  limits,  we 
find  ourselves  at  Aldrich's  mine,  on  Section  24,  Township  18,  Range  2  east. 
The  coal  is  here  about  four  feet  six  inches  thick.  It  is  overlaid  by  a  few  inches 
of  dark  shale,  and  this  is  in  turn  capped  by  the  thin  stratum  of  black  limestone, 
spoken  of  above.  A  bed  of  ordinary  fire  clay  lies  under  the  coal.  The  mine 
is  opened  into  the  point  of  a  hill,  up  a  wooded,  romantic  ravine,  about  one-half 
mile  from  Rock  River,  which  here  washes  the  base  of  the  bluffs.  A  steam 
engine  pumps  out  the  water,  and  draws  the  coal  cars  up  an  inclined  plane.  The 
drift  extends  toward  the  south  at  a  heavy  dip  near  its  opening.  The  mine  has 
been  worked  for  many  years.  The  coal  is  a  bright,  moderately  hard,  thin- 
seamed  coal,  with  carbonaceous  clod  between  the  seams,  and  vertical  markings 
of  carbonate  of  lime  in  the  perpendicular  openings.  The  following  analysis 
shows  its  composition  : 

Specific  gravity I  261 

Loss  in  coking 43.1 

Total  weight  of  coke 56.9 

100.0 

ANALYSIS. 

Moisture — - 6.O 

Volatile  matters 37.1 

Carbon  in  coke .,    . .,49.9 

Brown  Ash — 7.0 


This  analysis  was  made  for  the  state  by  Mr.  Pratten,  I  believe,  and  gives 
the  general  character  of  the  coal  in  the  northwestern  part  of  the  county.  An 
approximate  section  at  this  coal  mine  gives  about  the  following  figures  : 

Drift  clays  of  bluffs,  light  color 50  to  70  feet. 

Dark,  shelly  limestone 2     " 

Shale  and  black  slate 6  inches. 

Coal  (No.  i) 4}£  feet. 

Fire  clay IO         " 

All  above  the  water  level  of  the  river. 

Half  a  mile  below  Aldrich's  mine  is  the  drift  of  Messrs.  Johnson  &  Kent. 
The  upper  part  and  outer  edges  of  the  seam  here  pass  into  a  very  solid,  shining 
cannel  coal,  with  smooth  surface  and  conchoidal  fracture.  Messrs.  Johnson  & 
Kent  believe  the  seam  is  not  identical  with  the  one  worked  at  Aldrich's  mine. 
The  roof  is  of  soapstone  and  shale,  and  there  are  some  indications  of  two  seams, 
ten  or  twelve  feet  apart,  but  approaching  each  other  under  the  hill.  There  is, 


GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY  OF  HENRY  COUNTY.  107 

evidently,  some  local  displacement  here,  and  probably  a  local  separation  of  the 
seam,  such  as  is  witnessed  occasionally  in  working  the  Coal  Valley  seam. 

The  next  important  workable  locality  is  at  Cleveland.  Here,  most  of  the 
coal  is  quarried,  not  mined.  The  surface  deposits  are  stripped  off,  exposing  the 
seam,  which  is  from  four  and  a  half  to  five  and  a  half  feet  thick.  The  quality 
of  the  coal  is  similar  to  that  at  Coal  Valley,  except  that  it  is  a  little  better.  The 
ash  is  not  so  red,  in  fact  it  is  almost  white,  and  this  is  probably  the  better  steam 
coal. 

SECTION   AT   CLEVELAND,  FROM    THE   TOP  OF    ROCK    RIVER   BLUFFS. 

1.  Bluff  clays  of  the  drift 50  to  60  feet. 

2.  Whitish-brown,  coarse  sandstone 20"  25 

3.  Gravel  bed  of  ochre  color 2"     5 

4.  Carbonaceous  black  shole 3 

5.  Black  limestone 2 

6.  Coal  seam 5 

7.  Fire  clay ..12 

8.  Hamilton  limestone Bottom. 

Three  or  four  mines  are  being  worked  in  close  proximity  to  each  other. 
Taylor  Williams  has  a  steam  engine  in  operation,  and  he  both  strips  the  seam 
and  runs  slanting  drifts  into  it.  Mr,  Stokes  and  Mr.  Jefferson  Taylor  also  mine 
to  some  extent.  The  basin  or  hollow,  between  the  two  uplifts  of  the  Hamilton 
limestone,  in  which  this  Cleveland  coal  seam  is  found,  is  narrow  at  the  place 
where  the  mines  are  worked,  being  only  a  few  hundred  rods  wide,  and  coming 
to  almost  a  point  in  the  bed  of  Rock  River.  The  coal  seam  widens  out  towards 
the  south,  but  becomes  thin  where  it  runs  under  the  river  bluffs.  Still  farther 
south,  and  about  two  and  a  half  miles  from  the  Cleveland  coal  quarries,  is  the 
Green  River  Valley,  which  intersects  the  Rock  River  Valley  a  few  miles  below. 
This  Green  River  Valley,  for  several  miles  round  Colona,  is  all  underlaid  by  the 
Cleveland  coal  seam.  The  south  slope  of  the  bluff  range  between  Rock  River 
and  Green  River  at  this  place,  where  prospected  by  borings,  also  shows  the 
seam  or  traces  of  it,  at  many  places.  The  same  seam  outcrops  and  is  mined 
extensively  on  Mineral  Creek  farther  south,  and  at  Coal  Valley,  southwest  a  few 
miles.  On  the  Green  River  bottom — the  underlying  rock  —  the  cap  of  the 
coal  seam  is  from  seventeen  to  twenty  feet  below  the  surface.  The  seam  at 
Cleveland  furnishes  one  ton  and  a  half  of  coal  to  the  superficial  square  yard  of 
its  surface.  The  section  there  made  will  give  a  general  idea  of  the  Coal 
Measures  on  Mineral  Creek,  farther  south,  and  for  the  rest  of  the  northwestern 
part  of  the  county.  No  two  sections,  of  course,  would  be  exactly  alike  ;  but 
the  resemblance  would  be  very  marked. 

The  superficial  extent  of  coal  lands,  underlaid  by  this  coal  seam,  extend- 
ing from  Cleveland  around  by  Mineral  Creek,  Minersville,  Coal  Valley,  and 
Green  River  Valley,  so  far  as  now  prospected,  contains  perhaps  some  forty 
thousand  acres.  On  a  railroad  and  coal  land  map,  made  by  the  chief  engineer 
of  the  railroad  about  to  be  built  along  Rock  River,  some  fourteen  sections 
and  parts  of  sections,  are  marked  as  underlaid  by  coal  in  Township  17, 
Range  2  East;  in  Township  17,  Range  i  East,  some  twenty-two  sections 
and  parts  of  sections  are  similarly  marked;  in  Township  17,  Range  i  West, 
some  ten  sections  and  parts  of  sections,  are  marked  as  containing  coal 
underneath  ;  in  Township  16,  Range  i  West,  five  or  six  sections  are  similiarly 
marked ;  in  the  same  township  and  range  east,  three  sections  are  coal 
lahds  ;  in  Township  18,  Range  2  East,  some  ten  more  sections  are  supposed 
to  be  underlaid  partially  by  coal.  These  east  ranges  are  in  Henry  County  ;  the 
west  ones  are  in  Rock  Island  County.  The  Cleveland  mines  are  in  Township 
18,  Range  2  East.  Other  sections  will,  no  doubt,  be  found  containing  coal  in 
this  vicinity.  Of  course,  all  the  above  marked  coal  lands  are  not  underlaid  by 
heavy  coal  deposits.  Wherever  coal  or  its  traces  were  detected  by  the 


108  GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY  OF  HENRY  COUNTY. 

engineer  in  charge  —  Mr.  J.  C.  Abbott,  to  whom  I  am  under  many  obligations, 
for  favors  extended  —  the  same  was  marked  coal  lands  on  the  map.  My  own 
personal  examinations  confirm  the  general  correctness  of  this  map. 

The  following  worked  mines  in  this  coal  field  should  not  be  passed  over 
without  notice.  On  or  between  Sections  17  and  18,  Township  17,  Range  2 
East,  Mr.  Shepherd  is  successfully  operating  several  shafts;  on  Section  22, 
Township  17,  Range  i  East,  Perry's  mine  is  also  now  in  successful  operation  ; 
Glen's  mine,  on  Section  20,  in  the  same  town  and  range,  and  some  mines  on 
Section  21,  Township  17,  Range  i  East,  now  are  or  have  been  successfully 
worked.  The  seam  is  from  four  to  six  feet  thick  in  this  group  of  mines.  It  has 
an  easterly  dip,  and  appears  to  be  lower  at  Shepherd's  mines  than  at  the  mines 
of  Mr.  Perry. 

In  one  of  these  mines,  where  a  drift  is  driven  into  the  seam,  the  coal  is 
separated  into  two  bodies,  the  upper  three  feet  thick,  the  lower  two  feet,  sep- 
arated at  the  outcrop  by  seven  feet  of  clay  parting.  These  two  parts  of  the 
seam  approach  each  other  under  the  hill,  and  unite  in  a  distance  of  about  six 
hundred  feet. 

Shepherd's  mines  are  located  about  two  miles  south  of  Green  River  Station, 
on  the  railroad.  He  is  operating  two  shafts,  and  driving  one  drift  mine.  The 
shafts  are  sunk  near  the  base  of  Mineral  Creek  bluffs.  The  roof  here  is  stone, 
same  as  at  Cleveland.  The  shafts  are  about  sixty  feet  deep.  The  coal  seam  is 
thickest  on  bottom  or  low  land,  and  thins  when  followed  under  the  hills,  same 
as  at  Cleveland.  One  shaft  is  operated  by  a  steam  engine,  one  by  a  gin; 
both  have  what  the  miners  call  a  "  sump"  in  the  bottom,  for  convenience  in  lift- 
ing water  out  of  the  mines.  The  drift  is  an  inclined  plane,  extending  from  the 
surface  to  the  level  of  the  coal.  The  heavy,  overlaying  sandstone  is  higher 
above  the  coal  than  at  Cleveland.  The  shafts  and  drifts  both  extend  into  the 
same  seam.  The  coal  is  supposed  to  be  stronger  and  duller  in  color  than 
that  mined  at  Cleveland.  In  Shepherd's  mines  there  is  a  black  shale  in  places 
below  the  coal. 

At  Minersville,  the  mining  was  all  done  by  driving  drifts  into  the  seam 
from  and  near  its  outcrops.  These  mines  are  well  worked  out.  Others  may  be 
found,  when  the  demand  for  coal  becomes  greater.  The  competition,  at  the 
present  time,  between  Cleveland  and  Minersville  coal  on  the  one  hand,  and 
Coal  Valley  coal  on  the  other,  is  spirited.  The  latter  has  a.  little,  and  but  little 
advantage,  in  the  item  of.  transportation  to  market. 

Perry's  mines,  almost  adjoining  the  latter  mines,  still  furnishes  coal  in  pay- 
ing quantities.  This  mine  is  also  reached  by  diifting  into  the  coal  seam.  The 
most  noticeable  feature  here  is  the  basins  or  "horsebacks,"  filled  with  a  con- 
glomeration of  nodular  masses  of  clay  and  sulphuret  of  iron,  which  are  charac- 
teristic of  this  mine.  Some  of  them  are  several  yards  in  extent. 

Thfe  seam  under  Green  River  and  its  valley,  in  the  townships  above  named, 
contains  a  great  deal  of  coal ;  but  the  roof  is  poor.  This  has  prevented  its 
being  strongly  worked. 

From  what  has  been  said,  it  will  now  be  seen  that  there  is  a  large  supply  of 
coal  stored  away  in  the  northwestern  part  of  Henry  County,  for  the  present  and 
for  future  generations.  The  mineral  resources  of  this  part  of  the  county  will 
not  soon  be  exhausted,  but  will,  as  they  now  are,  continue  to  be  a  source  of 
wealth  and  material  prosperity  to  the  county. 

Another  heavy  coal  deposit  lies  in  the  southeastern  part  of  the  county 
about  Galva  and  Kewanee.  Between  this  and  the  Cleveland  and  Mineral  Creek 
mines,  and  over  a  diagonal  strip  across  the  county  from  the  northwest  to  the 
southeast  corner,  which  averages  from  ten  to  fifteen  miles  in  width,  coal  has 
been  found  in  many  places.  The  seams,  however,  are  thinner  than  at  the  two 
corners.  Some  of  the  shafts  have  been  abandoned,  and  some  never  were  worked 


GEOLOGICAL   SURVEY   OF   HE^RY  COUNTY.  109 

at  all.  I  propose  to  briefly  notice  some  of  the  coal  mines  discovered  in  this 
portion  of  the  county,  before  describing  the  important  coal  mines  about  Galva 
and  Kewanee. 

About  one  and  a  half  miles  northwest  of  Geneseo,  there  is  an  abandoned 
shaft,  where  a  coal  seam  from  one  and  a  half  to  three  feet  thick  was  found  at  a 
depth  of  about  sixty  feet.  This,  I  believe,  is  the  old  Allen's  mine.  Indurated 
clay,  limestone  and  sandstone  were  all  penetrated  in  sinking  the  shaft.  The 
coal  was  of  good  quality ;  bright  iridescent  in  color ;  hard,  even  fracture,  and 
rhomboidal  cleavage.  The  seam  was  considered  too  thin  for  profitable  working. 

At  Atkinson,  the  next  station  east  of  Geneseo,  on  the  Rock  Island  and 
Chicago  Railroad,  the  well  dug  to  supply  the  large  steam  mill  standing  near  the 
depot,  passed  through  a  seam  of  coal  three  feet  thick,  and  twenty  feet  below  the 
surface.  One-half  mile  east  of  this  well  there  is  a  shaft  still  worked,  out  of 
which  has  been  taken  about  ten  thousand  bushels  of  coal.  The  seam  is  here 
three  and  one-half  feet  thick,  and  twenty-two  feet  below  the  surface,  and  is 
operated  by  a  horse  gin.  There  is  in  this  locality  a  good  slate  roof  over  the 
coal,  ten  feet  thick,  and  it  is  underlaid  by  a  bed  of  fire  clay. 

About  four  miles  northwest  of  Cambridge,  in  the  Township  of  Oscoe,  Mr. 
A.  A.  Crane  has  put  down  a  coal  shaft,  striking  a  seam  from  thirty-two  to  thirty- 
six  inches  thick,  at  a  depth  of  eighty-seven  feet.  The  seam  appears  to  thin  out 
towards  the  north  and  thicken  towards  the  south. 

On  the  farm  of  Samuel  Dixon,  in  Munson  Township,  eight  miles  east  of 
Cambridge,  coal  is  mined  to  some  extent,  the  seam  being  the  same  as  at  Atkin- 
son, and  twenty-four  feet  below  the  surface.  Two  miles  south  of  Cambridge, 
a  shaft  was  being  put  down,  when  I  was  there.  A  boring  previously  made  was 
reported  to  have  indicated  coal,  at  a  depth  which  I  do  not  now  remember. 

Coal  is  mined  in  this  vicinity  about  Round  Grove,  equally  distant  east  from 
Cambridge  and  north  from  Galva,  and  in  considerable  quantities.  It  is  hauled 
in  wagons  to  Cambridge  and  over  the  surrounding  prairies,  and  thus  finds  a  ready 
market  at  the  mines. 

In  a  few  more  places  over  this  broad  strip  of  country  between  Cleveland 
and  Kewanee,  coal  has  been  discovered ;  but  sufficient  has  been  said  to  indi- 
cate the  general  character  of  the  seams  here  mined.  I  come  now  to  the  most 
extensively  worked  locality  in  the  county,  and  perhaps  the  heaviest  deposit  of 
coal  within  its  limits.  Galva  and  Kewanee,  both  in  the  southeastern  corner  of 
the  county,  but  a  few  miles  apart,  are  widely  known  as  coal-mining  localities  ; 
but  at  the  latter  place  the  mines  are  worked  to  much  the  greatest  extent.  Five 
or  six  shafts  are  put  down  at  Galva,  known  as  the  shafts  of  Messrs.  Knox  & 
Co.,  Cummings,  Johnson,  Lindsey  and  Barnum.  The  following  section,  made 
at  one  of  them,  illustrates  the  character  of  all.  They  are  in  a  group,  within  a 
radius  of  a  mile  or  two,  and  are  as  much  alike  as  coal  shafts  usually  are,  pene- 
trating the  same  seam,  and  put  down  near  together  through  essentially  the  same 
formations  and  superficial  deposits. 

SECTION    OF    GALVA    COAL    MINES. 

1.  Yellowish  drift  clay .32  feet. 

2.  Hard  rock,  bottom  softer  and  sandy 12 

3.  Soapstone,  top  light  color,  bottom  dark  color 14 

4.  Black  or  dark  colored  slate 2 

5.  Coal,  with  clay  seams  No.  6 4 

6.  Fire  clay,  about 9 

The  coal  here  is  of  good  quality,  and  similar  to  the  Kewanee  coal.  The 
seam  is  probably  identical  with  coal  No.  6,  of  the  general  section  of  the  Illinois 
Coal  Measures.  At  Galva  the  clay  and  shale  partings  are  not  so  well  marked  as 
at  other  points,  and  at  some  of  the  shafts  indications  of  cannel  coal  may  be 
seen  along  the  top  of  the  seam. 


110  GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY  OF  HENRY  COUNTY. 

At  Kewanee,  much  capital  is  employed  in  the  coal  mining  business.  Dur- 
ing the  past  year  (1867)  fifty-three  thousand  tons  were  raised  here,  of  which 
thirty-two  thousand  were  shipped  on  the  Chicago,  Burlington  and  Quincy  Rail- 
road to  various  points,  fourteen  thousand  were  used  by  the  railroad  company, 
and  seven  thousand  were  used  for  home  consumption  in  Kewanee  and  neighbor- 
hood. The  revenue  thence  derived,  amounted,  during  the  year,  to  over  one 
hundred  and  forty  thousand  dollars.  The  productive  mines  are  within  a  radius 
of  three  miles  north  and  east  of  the  town.  Within  this  small  area,  some  eight 
shafts  have  been  put  down,  and  twenty  drifts  driven  in.  The  shafts  are  sunk 
from  the  general  level  or  face  of  the  country ;  the  drifts  are  driven  upon  the  out- 
crops in  some  deep  ravines,  passing  up  from  a  good-sized  brook  three  or  four 
miles  north  of  the  town.  The  face  of  the  country,  among  these  mines,  is  rough, 
and  covered  with  a  scattering  growth  of  barren  oak  timber. 

The  shafts  are  operated  by  the  following  companies  and  individuals:  The 
Platt  Coal  Company,  Messrs.  Walker  &  Co.,  Breckens  &  King,  McCartey  & 
Kirby,  K.  Murchison,  T.  C.  Bowerman,  H.  Martin,  W.  S.  Carnly,  and  one  or  two 
others  of  less  note.  Of  these  the  Platt  Coal  Mining  Company,  whose  mine 
embraces  about  one  thousand  acres  of  land,  located  one  mile  east  of  the  village, 
does  by  far  the  largest  business,  and  by  some  arrangement  handles  and  markets 
all  the  cjal  dug  in  all  the  mines  in  this  vicinity.  Their  shaft  is  near  the  railroad 
track,  and  they  have  a  very  convenient  mode  of  loading  the  coal  into  the  cars. 
At  the  depot,  there  is  also  a  large  elevator-shaped  building,  used  for  the  purpose 
of  feeding  passing  locomotives  with  their  supplies  of  coal.  A  section  of  these 
.lines,  made  at  the  Platt  Coal  Company's  shaft,  is  as  follows : 

1.  Soil,  subsoil  and  yellow  clay 5    feet. 

2.  Oily  looking  quicksand 20 

3.  Soapstone,  light  and  dark  color 25 

4.  Upper  coal  seam  No.   7'. 2j 

5.  Fire  clay 10 

6.  Soapstone - ? 

7.  Sandstone,  same  as  at  Galva 30 

8.  Middle  coal  seam  No.  6 4 

9.  Alternating  soapstone  and  sandstone   -_ . 80 

10.     Carbonaceous  shales  and  coal  traces  (No.  4?) - A  few  inches. 

The  four  and  a  half  foot  vein  is  the  same  as  the  Galva  seam,  and  is,  prob- 
ably, identical  with  the  upper  seam  at  La  Salle,  and  with  coal  No.  6  of  the 
general  section  of  the  State.  The  upper  seam,  some  forty-two  and  a  half  feet 
above  the  lower,  is  perhaps  No.  7  of  the  same  section.  The  lower  eighty  feet 
of  the  foregoing  section  was  prospected  by  boring  an  artesian  well  in  the  bottom 
of  the  Coal  Company's  shaft,  and  ought  to  be  regarded  with  some  doubt  as  to 
whether  it  shows  correctly  the  indications  of  coal  in  the  bottom.  The  bed  of 
quicksand  or  shifting  sand,  No.  2  of  above  section,  was  struck  near  the  depot, 
in  a  shaft  now  abandoned. 

The  supply  of  coal  at  Kewanee  and  vicinity  is  very  large,  and  will  not 
become  exhausted  for  many  years.  Newly  discovered  mines  will  replace  those 
worked  out,  and  the  revenue  derived  from  this  deposit  of  mineral  wealth  will 
build  Kewanee  into  a  place  of  consequence. 

In  Norwood's  report  upon  Illinois  coal,  I  find  a  description  and  analysis 
of  cannel  and  bituminous  coal,  taken  from  the  same  seam,  at  a  place  then  called 
"  Serrell's  Mine,"  which  it  may  be  well  to  insert,  in  this  place,  for  convenience 
of  reference : 

SERRELL'S  MINE,  KEWANEE. 

"Thickness  of  the  bituminous  portion  of  the  bed,  four  feet,  underlaid  with  fire  clay.  Coal 
bright  and  dull  in  alternating  layers  ;  hard,  compact  fracture  tolerably  even.  Contains  thick 
seams  of  carbonate  of  lime,  which  cross  each  other  at  nearly  right  angles,  causing  the  coal  to 
break  into  slightly  irregular  cubes.  Has  sulphuret  of  iron  disposed  both  horizontally  and  verti- 


GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY  OF  HENRY  COUNTY.  '          111 

cally.  The  layers  of  coal  are  thick  and  separated  with  carbonaceous  clod.  Coke  very  bright 
and  good,  but  swells  in  coking. 

Specific  gravity 1.232 

Loss  in  coking 42.2 

Total  weight  of  coke 57.8 

ANALYSIS.  IOO.O 

Moisture 9.0 

Volatile  matter . _,  33-2 

Carbon  in  coke 52.8 

Ashes  (gray) 5.0 

100.0 
Carbon  in  the  coal . 52.2 

CANNEL  COAL  IN   SAME   SEAM. 

Thickness  of  the  bed  from  eight  inches  to  one  foot ;  overlaid  with  black  slate  ;  underlaid 
with  four  feet  of  bituminous  coal.  No  analysis  of  this  coal  has  yet  been  made  ;  but  judging  from 
its  texture  and  general  appearance,  it  does  not  differ  from  the  Wataga  cannel  coal.  The  coal  is 
dull,  hard,  compact ;  fracture  slightly  conchoidal ;  layers  'thick  ;  contains  bright,  yellow,  vertical 
plates  of  sulphuret  of  iron." 

NOTE.— "While  engaged  during  the  past  Spring  In  examining  the  coal  deposits  of  Rock  Island,  I  was 
Induced  to  extend  my  examinations  into  Henry  County,  in  part  to  confirm  observations  previously  made  in 
adjoining  territory,  and  partly  to  satisfy  myself  as  to  the  general  development  of  our  workable  coal  seams 
along  the  northwestern  confines  of  tlie  Illinois  coal  field. 

Co lencing  at  the  northwest  corner  of  the  county,  coal  No.  1  of  the  Illinois  River  section  is  opened  and 

worked  at  various  points  in  the  bluffs  of  Rock  and  Green  Rivers,  as  at  Cleveland  and  near  Colona,  as  show  n  by 
Mi-.  Shaw,  in  the  sections  given  on  the  preceding  pages,  and  it  presents  the  same  general  characters  here  as  at 
Carbon  Clitf,  Coal  Valley,  and  other  points  in  Rock  Island  County.  It  is  overlaid  by  a  peculiar  dark-gray 
stliclons  limestone,  and  iis  accompanying  band  of  flint  or  chert,  that  enables  any  one  to  identify  it  without 
difficulty.  This  seam  is  worked  by  the  Messrs.  Perry,  at  Briar  limit,  near  Green  River,  in  Henry  County,  by  a 
tunnel  driven  into  [he  hill  side.  The  coal  is  somewhat  variable  in  thickness,  and  is  sometimes  cut  off  altogether 
by  what  the  miners  term  a.  ••  horse-back.-'  About  loity  feet  below  the  coal  the  shaly  limesloues  of  the 
Hamilton  group  outcrop  but  a  short  distance  to  the  northward  of  the  mines.  A  curious  phenomenon  was 
observed  at  ihese  mines  in  a  remarkable  geode-like  cavern  or  pocket,  occurring  partly  In  the  coal,  and  extend- 
ing into  the  fiie  clay  beneath.  The  cavity  was  ovate  in  shape,  and  about  ten  feet  long  by  five  leet  in  width  and 
two  or  ihree  feet  in  depth,  and  surrounded  by  a  solid  crust.  The  inclosed  caviry  was  tilled  with  water  and  gas. 
and  when  the  pick  broke  tliiongli  the  crust  an  explosion  followed  like  the  firing  ot  a  blast.  On  breaking  into 
the  cavity  it  was  found  to  be  thickly  set  with  magnifii -entf  crystals  of  dogtooth  calcite,  from  six  to  eighteen 
inches  in  lenglli,  the  points  all  dii  ected  towards  the  center  of  the  cavity  like  the  ciystals  on  the  inner  surface 
of  a  gende.  unfortunately  ninny  ol  these  fine  crystals  were  broken  up  and  destroyed  in  removing  them  ;  but  a 
few  were  preserved,  and  1  was  lortunate  in  securing  some  of  them  for  the  State  Cabinet. 

On  tiie  S.  \V.  qr.  of  Sec.  21,  T.  17.  R-  1.  coal  seam  No.  2  lias  been  oi.ened  near  the  top  of  the  bluff  and 
Immediately  under  the  bowlder  clay.  The  coal  is  18  inches  thick,  and  is  overlaid  by  four  or  live  feet  of  day 
shale,  forming  hut  a  poor  roof.  This  was  llie  first  exiiosure  of  No.  2  that  we  met  with  in  Henry  County.  The 
ooal  was  umleilaid  by  a  lew  feet  of  fire  clay  and  clay  shale,  and  not  sufficiently  exposed  to  be  accurately 
measured,  which  was  followed  by  a  bed  of  bluish-gray  septaria  two  or  three  feet  thick,  exactly  like  that  found 
below  the  Colchester  coal  in  McDonough  County.  This  coal  appeared  to  be  from  35  to  torty  feet  above  No.  1  at 
this  point. 

At  the  Mineral  Creek  mines  I  found  coal  No.  1  worked  in  a  shaft  sixty  feet  in  depth,  and  sunk  in  the 
valley  of  a  small  creek,  and  about  one  bundled  and  fifty  yards  southeast  of  the  shaft  the  same  coal  outcrops 
seventy-five  feet  above  its  level  in  the  shaft.  In  a  boi  ing  made  at  this  point  below  ihe  coal  they  reported  7  feet 
ol  fire  clay  and  40  ieet  of  shales,  partly  bine  and  partly  gray,  with  a  streak  of  coal  fiom  two  to  four  inches  thick 
about  half  way  10  the  boliom.  Some  layers  of  saudstbne.  and  one  or  more  thin  bands  of  iron  ore,  were  passed 
through  towards  the  bolton  of  the  boring. 

At  the  Mauch-Chunck  mines,  abotu  six  miles  west  of  Geneseo,  coal  No.  1  Is  worked  jnst  above  the  level  of 
the  creek  by  tunneling  into  the  hill  along  its  outcrop.  It  is  here  much  thinner  than  it  usually  occurs  in  this 

Rart  of  the  county,  being  reported  as  van  ing  in  thickness  from  two  feet  to  three  feet  six  inches.    No.  2  is  tonnd 
ere  outcropping  about  forty  feet  above  No  1.    A  tunnel  has  been  run  into  it,  and  considerable  coal  taken  out, 
though  the  seam  is  here  only  from  twe.ve  to  hfteen  indies  in  thickness. 

At  Geneseo  a  coal  st-atn  crops  out  along  the  little  run  on  the  west  side  of  the  town,  and  is  worked  by  Mr. 
May nard  in  a  shaft  sunk  from  a  higher  level  near  the  outcrop.  The  beds  passed  through  in  this  shaft  give  the 
following  section  : 

Ft.  In. 

No.  1— Soil  and  drift  clay 20 

No.  2— Hard  rock,  (piobably  limestone) 1     3 

No.  3 — Sandsloue 5 

No.  4— Blue  shale 3 

No.  5— Coal 0     3 

No.  li-llarddark  shale 6 

No.  7— Hard  rock  (concretion  ?) 0     4 

No.  (j— Clay  shale,  or  tire  clay 1     3 

No.  9—  lilue  shale 10 

No.  10— Black  shale 0 

No.  11— Coal 3 


Pleuratomuria  ptrcarinata,  P.  JMonr/ortfa 
have  no  hesitation  iu  referring  this  coal  to 


112  GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY  OF  HENRY  COUNTY. 

Superficial  Deposits. — The  drift  clays  of  Henry  County  run  from  ten  to 
fifty  or  sixty  feet  in  thickness.  These  are  the  common  yellow  and  blue  clays 
underlying  the  soil  over  most  of  our  northern  prairies.  No  fossils  of  any  note 
have  been  discovered  in  these  clays,  so  far  as  I  know.  No  beds  of  coarse 
gravel  were  noticed ;  no  drift  copper  or  galena  has  been  picked  up  in  the 
county,  as  in  some  of  the  counties  farther  north.  Few  bowlders  were  observed 
lying  over  the  prairies.  In  the  valley  of  Green  River,  near  its  mouth,  and  in 
some  of  the  ravines,  an  occasional  bowlder  may  be  found  washed  out  of  the 
denuded  soil  and  clay.  Indeed  the  Edwards  and  Green  Rivers,  in  much  of 
their  courses,  hardly  show  even  fine  pebbles  along  their  banks. 

The  alluvial  deposits,  however,  are  very  marked  in  the  Green  River  swamp 
lands,  and  in  certain  curious  sand  ridges  and  hills  in  the  northeastern  part  of  the 
county.  No  regular  peat  beds  seem  to  exist  in  these  swamps ;  but  the  tough 
sward  of  many  grasses  and  sedges  scarcely  prevent  one  from  sinking  into  the 
oozy  muck  and  black  vegetable  mud  covering  these  fresh-water  marshes.  For 
some  cause  the  peat  mosses  have  not  flourished  here  as  in  the  Whiteside  County 
sloughs ;  but  a  good  illustration  of  the  origin  of  the  prairies,  according  to  Pro- 
fessor Lesquereux's  theory,  may  be  seen  almost  anywhere  along  these  Green 
River  swamp  lands.  The  sand  hills  of  this  swampy  region  present  a  more 
curious  phenomenon  still.  Chains  and  curious-shaped  round  hills,  fashioned 
into  shapes  fantastic,  and  gathered  and  piled  up  by  the  roving  winds,  extend  in 
ridges  and  groups  from  Rock  River  to  and  among  the  VVinnebago  swamps 
proper,  in  Bureau  and  Lee  Counties,  and  touch  the  northeastern  portion  of 
Henry.  In  the  reports  upon  these  latter  counties  more  will  be  said  upon  these 
shifting  and  roving  hills  and'chains  of  sand. 

ECONOMICAL     GEOLOGY. 

Coal. — From  the  foregoing  pages  a  good  idea  will  be  obtained  of  the  extent, 
quality,  and  accessibility  of  the  coal  deposits  in  this  county.  The  supply  of  this 
useful  mineral  is  not  likely  to  soon  become  exhausted.  As  opened  mines  are 
worked  out,  new  ones  will  be  discovered.  But  a  small  portion  of  the  productive 
coal  seams  underlying  so  large  a  part  of  the  county,  diagonally  from  its  north- 
west to  its  southeast  corner,  has  been  properly  or  thoroughly  prospected. 
Sources  of  wealth  hidden  away  from  the  eyes  of  man  are  yet  to  be  developed, 
and  the  coal  of  Henry  County,  for  a  long  time  to  come,  will  furnish  abundant 
supplies  for  home  consumption,  and  a  still  more  abundant  supply  for  neighbor- 
ing markets.  Such  minerals  as  coal,  iron,  lime,  and  the  like,  which  minister  so 
largely  to  the  economies,  utilities  and  conveniences  of  life,  are  not  only  desir- 
able in  and  of  themselves,  but  become  sources  of  wealth  and  the  highest 
material  prosperity.  Coal  is  second  only  to  iron  in  every  quality  that  can  make 
it  desirable.  Especially  in  the  prairie  counties  of  Illinois,  where  fuel  is  scarce, 
coal,  in  even  ordinary  workable  quantities,  becomes  of  more  than  ordinary 
interest  and  value.  As  a  steam  producer  for  the  lower  Rock  River  valley,  when 
all  its  manufacturing  and  milling  facilities  shall  be  developed,  these  coal  fields 
bordering  on  the  stream  will  obtain  a  new  value.  They  will  then  be  sought 
after  eagerly  and  developed  to  their  full  extent. 

Stone. — The  supply  of  building  stone,  as   will  have  already  been  surmised, 

development  of  our  workable  coals  along  the  northwestern  borders  of  the  coal  field  that  could  hardly  have 
been  expected.  The  coal  obtained  from  this  seam  has  a  tendency  to  split  into  thin  layers,  with  partings  of 
charcoal,  and  is  a  harder  coal  than  that  obtained  from  No.  2,  and  quite  unlike  that  from  either  of  the  lower 
seams. 

On  Mud  Creek,  a  few  miles  further  east,  another  coal  is  said  to  outcrop,  which  is  probably  No.  4  of  the 
general  section,  and  at  Sheffield,  Kewanee  and  Galva,  No.  6  with  its  characteristic  part  ing  of  clay  shale,  is  found, 
thus  completing  the  range  of  our  most  valuable  coals,  and  showing  their  full  development  within  the  limits  of 
Henry  County.  The  general  trend  of  their  outcrop  is  from  northeast  to  southwest,  and  the  dip  of  the  strata  is 
to  the  southeastward,  but  at  a  very  slight  angle.  In  closing  these  brief  notes  on  Henry  County,  I  desire  to 
acknowledge  my  obligations  to  A.  W.  Perry,  Ksci.,  of  Gencseo,  who  placed  himself  and  whatever  conveyance 
was  required  at  my  disposal,  nnd  kindly  acted  as  both  guide  and  commissary  during  my  stay  in  the  county. 

A.  H.  W 


Major  A.  GOULD, 
Cambridge. 


GEOLOGICAL  SURVEY  OF  HENKY  COUNTY.  115 

is  quite  limited.  The  cap  rock  over  the  Cleveland  coal  seam  will  furnish  plenty 
of  stone  for  cellars,  wells,  and  ordinary  mason  work  in  that  part  of  the  county. 
Stone  of  a  better  quality  can  there  also  be  quarried  from  the  Hamilton  lime- 
stone in  and  near  the  river.  The  supply  of  limestone  at  Aldrich's  coal  mine  is 
small,  but  of  good  quality.  The  sandstone  outcrops  below  Cleveland  and  on 
Mineral  creek  can  also  be  made  to  furnish  abundance  of  a  sandstone  that  will 
be  useful  for  many  purposes.  The  other  outcrops  and  stone  quarries  in  the 
county  furnish  only  limited  amounts  of  rather  poor  building  stone.  All  the 
railroad  towns  now  draw  their  supplies  of  stone  from  the  quarries  at  Athens, 
Joliet,  and  other  places  in  their  vicinity,  and  will  continue  so  to  obtain  them. 

Clays. — Great  abundance  of  the  usual  drift  clays  can  everywhere  be 
obtained.  These,  with  proper  treatment,  burn  into  a  good  article  of  common 
brick. 

Agriculture. — But  the  distinguished  characteristics  of  this  county  are  its 
coal  deposits  and  agricultural  resources.  In  the  latter  respect  Henry  County 
ranks  among  the  best  counties  in  the  State.  Its  surface  is  mostly  a  high,  roll- 
ing prairie ;  its  soil  is  good.  The  staple  crops  of  Northern  Illinois  give  abun- 
dant annual  returns.  Its  population,  its  wealth,  and  its  material  resources  are 
rapidly  increasing.  As  a  fruit  county  it  also  ranks  among  the  first  in  this  part 
of  the  State.  The  orchards  around  some  of  the  older  settled  towns  seem  to  do 
well;  but  fruit  growing  in  the  county  has  not  received  the  attention  its  import- 
ance demands.  Fruit  growing  and  timber  raising  should  both  be  looked  after 
by  the  farmers  of  Henry  County. 


HISTORY  OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 


Speculation  in  Illinois  lands  got  fairly  under  way  in  1835.  It  was 
in  that  year  that  Henry  County  was  first  visited  by  persons  authorized  to 
purchase  large  tracts  of  land  for  the  benefit  of  certain  companies.  The 
county  was  then  without  an  organization.  The  southern  boundary  was  on 
the  parallel  18  north  of  the  base  line,  and  its  western  boundary  was  upon 
the  4th  principal  meridian.  It  extended  five  townships,  or  thirty  miles, 
east,  and  north  it  reached  to  the  18th  parallel  north  of  the  base  line.  Rock 
River  entered  the  county  on  the  north  about  midway  from  east  to  west,  and 
formed  its  boundary  on  the  northwest  for  about  twenty  miles,  leaving  it 
about  midway  of  the  fourth  tier  of  townships.  These  boundaries  have 
been  retained  ever  since.  It  extends  over  no  less  than  twenty-one 
entire  townships  of  six  miles  square  each,  and  four  fractional  townships 
aggregating  a  little  less  than  three  entire  townships.  The  square  miles 
foot  up  to  about  eight  hundred  and  thirty,  and  the  acres  to  nearly  or 
quite  530,000.  Of  this  number  there  were  probably  about  70,000  acres 
of  timber  land.  Exclusive  of  the  timber  on  Rock  and  Green  Rivers  there 
were  a  dozen  distinct  groves,  besides  a  few  clusters  of  trees  dignified 
sometimes  as  groves. 

Red  Oak,  White  Oak,  Round  Hickory,  Sugar  Tree,  Big  Barren, 
Richland,  and  a  few  smaller  groves,  were  found  in  the  southern  portion 
of  the  county ;  Shabane  or  Shabbona,  Crocker's,  Trading  House,  Eight 
Mile,  and  several  other  small  groves,  as  well  as  the  timber  on  the  Green 
and  Rock  Rivers,  in  the  northern.  It  will  be  remembered  that  a  large 
share  of  what  was  called  timber  lands  contained  only  here  and  there  a 
tree.  The  northeastern  part  of  the  county  contained  swamp  lands,  which 
were  at  that  time  undesirable  as  an  investment.  The  balance  of  the 
prairie,  excepting  a  few  hilly  quarters,  was  of  the  most  desirable  quality 
for  farming  purposes.  This  was  then  the  inviting  prospect  held  up  to 
the  poor  man  looking  for  land  for  "actual  settlement,"  and  to  the  capi- 
talist for  hypothetical  settlement. 

Unfortunately  for  the  growth  and  prosperity  of  the  count}',  the  latter 
class  of  settlers  were  the  most  numerous,  very  large  portions  of  the  best 
land  in  the  county  being  taken  up  by  them,  and  the  poor  man,  the  actual 
settler,  was  compelled  to  look  elsewhere  for  a  location.  Many  would  not 
locate  close  to  the  colonies,  on  account  of  reports  that  the  organization 
intended  to  swallow  all  outsiders  who  settled  close  to  them. 

In  the  early  settlement  of  this  county,  William  Roberts,  who  after- 
wards lived  at  Andover,  and  moved  thence  to  Texas  and  there  died,  resided 
near  Quincy,  in  Adams  County.  One  night  a  prospector,  who  had  been 
through  this  county,  put  up  with  Roberts.  He  said  he  couldn't  stop  in 


HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY.  117 

Henry  County  ;  'twas  too  full  of  colonies.  Of  course  there  was  much  mis- 
apprehension as  to  the  character  of  those  colonies.  Henry  County  seems 
to  have  furnished  remarkable  attraction  for  them  —  Andover,  Wethers- 
field,  Geneseo,  Morristown,  La  Grange,  in  an  earlier  day,  thus  originated, 
and  Bishop  Hill  in  a  later.  This  last,  however,  differed  from  the  others 
fundamentally.  It  required  no  accession  from  outsiders  for  support.  The 
first  mentioned  five  colonies  had  educational  projects  in  view;  and  three 
of  them,  viz. :  Andover,  Geneseo  and  Wethersfield,  aimed  at  the  dissem- 
ination of  religious  truth.  The  last  named,  or  Bishop  Hill  Colony,  was 
strictly  a  religious  organization,  the  members  of  it  coming  directly  from 
Sweden,  and  was  the  only  one  that  obtained  a  legal  existence.  The 
modes  by  which  the  other  colonies  endeavored  to  build  up  their  educa- 
tional and  religious  establishments,  though  not  differing  much  one  from 
another,  will  be  delineated  when  treating  of  them  separately.  For  the 
present  it  is  sufficient  to  say  that  all  of  them  had  public  property,  the 
proceeds  of  which,  in  some  form,  were  to  be  used  to  build  their  schools 
or  colleges.  These  five  settlements  began  their  existence  nearly  at  the 
same  time,  Andover  having  precedence  chronologically ;  then  followed 
Geneseo,  Morristown,  Wethersfield,  La  Grange. 

Before  the  commencement  of  any  of  these  colonies,  Dayton,  near 
Rock  River,  had  commenced.  This  is  known  as  "  Brandenburg's  settle- 
ment,'1 George  Brandenburg  being  one  of  the  earliest  settlers.  He  laid 
off  the  town,  and  for  a  long,  time  his  house  was  the  whole  of  Dayton. 
In  those  days  there  was  a  great  amount  of  travel  to  the  land  office  at 
Dixon,  and  some  from  Knoxville  to  Albany,  on  the  Mississippi.  Dayton 
was  at  the  crossing  of  those  roads,  and  Brandenburg's  hotel  was  a  central 
point  of  great  interest.  The  popularity  of  the  "  Judge  "  attracted  a  host 
of  customers,  and  out  of  pure  regard  for  their  comfort  he  erected  another 
cabin  by  the  side  of  the  first,  leaving  a  space  for  a  hall  between  them, 
and  covered  the  whole  with  one  roof.  That  was  then  the  most  com- 
modious house  of  entertainment  in  all  this  region ;  and  an  additional 
supply  of  furniture  in  the  shape  of  beds,  bedding  and  benches,  with  some 
other  luxuries  for  the  repose  of  the  weary,  made  it  a  desideratum  with 
travelers  to  reach  that  commodious  "tavern." 

About  the  time  the  Judge  had  got  fairly  under  way,  Caleb  Pills- 
bury,  brother  of  George  and  Levi  Pillsbury,  at  Andover,  opened  a  public 
house,  which  contained  one  room  below  and  a  loft  above. 

THE    FIRST    ENTRY 

Of  land  made  in  this  county  was  on  June  8, 1835,  N.  i  -34, 18,  2,  now  Hanna 
Township,  by  Giles  Williams.  He  is  believed  to  have  been  a  speculator, 
from  the  number  of  lots  entered  in  his  name  in  the  following  year.  July 
7,  1835,  Jas.  W.  Stephenson  entered  N.  E.  N.  W.  10,  17,  1.  Later  in  the 
same  year  many  thousands  of  acres  were  entered,  the  New  York  Company 
alone  entering  some  thirty  thousand  acres.  Dr.  Thomas  Baker  has  the 
credit,  generally,  of  building  the  first  house  in  the  county  ;  but  that  is  a 
mistake,  as  James  Glenn  erected  the  first  house.  Dr.  Baker's  was  the  first 
family  in  the  county.  It  is  a  little  remarkable  that  a  man  of  his  temper- 
ament should  have  become  a  pioneer.  He  is  said  to  have  loved  his  ease 
exceedingly.  Passing  near  a  man  who  was  making  rails  one  warm  day, 


118  HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 

he  begged  him  to  stop  his  work  till  he  could  get  by,  as  it  hurt  his  feel- 
ings to  see  a  man  work  in  warm  weather.  He  moved  to  Rock  Island 
County  some  years  ago,  and  thence  to  Missouri,  and  died  there. 

In  April,  1835,  James  Glenn  settled  on  Section  20,  in  what  is  now 
Colona  township,  and  erected  a  house  thereon  in  the  same  month,  and 
still  resides  on  the  same  farm.  At  this  time  Dr.  Baker  and  family,  here- 
tofore mentioned,  were  living  near  him  in  a  wagon.  The  next  house  was 
built  at  White  Oak  Grove  by  a  man  named  Butler,  who  was  bought  out  by 
the  New  York  Company.  The  house  is  believed  to  have  been  the  Company 
House,  and  if  so,  is  still  standing  near  the  residence  of  Dan  Moore. 
Butler  is  said  to  have  been  the  first  white  man  who  planted  and  raised 
corn  in  the  county.  He  sold  out  in  the  Fall  of  1835,  and  is  believed  to 
have  moved  to  Kansas.  Washburne,  an  early  settler  and  well  known  in 
the  county,  sowed  the  first  wheat  ;  others,  however,  sowed  wheat  the 
same  Fall.  The  first  mill  was  at  Andover,  built  in  1836-7,  and  the  first 
"grist  "  for  which  toll  was  taken,  after  the  bolt  was  put  in,  belonged  to 
this  same  Washburne.  He  says  that  before  the  mill  was  running  they 
got  their  samp  by  grating  corn  upon  an  old  tin  pail  with  holes  punched 
in  it,  and  meal  in  much  the  same  way.  This  provender  answered  a  good 
purpose  where  only  "corn  bread  and  common  doings"  were  gotten  up, 
unless  too  liberally  supplied  with  blood  from  knuckles  barked  during  the 
process  of  grating.  Wheat  bread  and  "  chicken  fixins"  could  be  found 
more  frequently  in  the  cabins  after  the  mill  got  into  operation.  In  that 
day  many  early  settlers  began  going  to  Spoon  River,  in  Knox  County,  to 
get  their  meal. 

ORGANIZATION    OF    HKNliY    COUNTY. 

Henry  County  was  under  the  jurisdiction  of  Knox  County  till  its 
separate  organization  in  1837.  The  Legislature  then  met  at  Vandalia. 
Major  James  M.  Allan  took  a  horseback  ride  from  Brandenburg's  to 
Vandalia,  via  Knoxville,  Peoria,  Tremont  and  Springfield,  a  distance  of 
some  two  hundred  and  fifty  miles,  for  the  purpose  of  getting  an  act 
passed  organizing  the  county,  in  accordance  with  the  wishes  of  its  inhabi- 
tants. 

As  the  population  increased  the  people  demanded  the  organization 
of  their  county,  and  an  enabling  act  was  passed  March  2,  1837,  when 
commissioners  were  appointed  to  locate  and  name  a  county  seat.  They 
were  Francis  Voris,  of  Peoria  County  ;  Jonas  Rawalt.  of  Fulton  County, 
and  Isaac  Murphy,  of  Warren  County. 

THE   FIRST   ELECTION 

Was  held  June-  19th,  1837,  at  the  house  of  George  Brandenburg. 
There  were  to  be  elected  three  County  Commissioners,  Sheriff,  Coroner, 
Surveyor,  and  Recorder.  John  P.  Hanna,  Charles  Atkinson  and  R.  R. 
Stewart  were  judges  of  election  ;  James  M.  Allan  and  Arba  M.  Seymour 
clerks.  As  this  was  the  first  election  we  have  no  doubt  but  it  will  be  of 
interest  to  many  of  our  readers  to  know  the  names  of  all  the  candidates, 
and  we  here  insert  them,  with  the  number  of  votes  for  each  : 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  119 

For  Commissioners.  No.  of  votes. 

Ithamar  Pillsbury,  54 

Phillip  K.  Hanna,  -                                         -      55 

Joshua  Browning,  43 

Rufus  Hubbaid,  -      21 

Recorder. 

Joshua  Harper,  24 

Thos.  R.  Saunders,  -                                        -       22 

Eben  Townsend,  11 

Surveyor. 
Arba  M.  Seymour,      -  -       58 

Sheriff. 

Robt.  McCullough,     -  -       31 

Stephen  Marshall,  24 

Coroner. 
R.  R.  Stewart,  -  -       58 

We  will  give  the  entire  LIST  OF  VOTERS  in  the  order  in  which 
they  voted :  George  Brandenburg,  Samuel  Sullivan,  David  Wiley, 
Washington  B.  Colbert,  Samuel  Withrow,  John  L.  Smith,  Thos.  R. 
Saunders,  Smith  Bennett,  John  McLinn,  Henry  Sullivan,  Jas.  Withrow, 
Neely  Withrow.  George  A.  Colbert,  Edward  C.  Hall,  Preston  Browning, 
Alfred  Beck,  George  Tyler,  George  Goyer,  Edward  A.  Mix.  Thos. 
Miller,  William  Hite,  Elisha  Cone,  Cromwell  K.  Bartlett,  Wm.  C. 
Bartlett,  Wm.  H.  Hubbard,  John  Sullivan,  Henry  G.  Little,  Ithamar 
Pillsbury,  Eben  Townsend,  Albert  Jagger,  Wm.  S.  Woolsey,  Adrian 
Van  Winkle,  Alfred  Ball,  Thos.  Glenn,  Earl  P.  Aldridge,  Stephen 
Marshall,  Anthony  Hunt,  Solomon  Penny,  Caleb  Pillsbury,  Jesse 
Woolsey,  Wm.  Putts.  Samuel  Clark,  Jerome  Brittain,  Ebenezer  Wal- 
ters, Joshua  Browning,  Geo.  McHenry,  Robt.  McCullongh,  Jas.  P. 
Dodge,  Wm.  McNevin,  Philip  K.  Hanna,  Joshua  Harper,  Rufus  Hub- 
bard,  John  P.  Hanna,  Chas.  Atkinson,  Roderick  R.  Stewart,  Jas.  M. 
Allan,  Arba  M.  Seymour,  Reuben  Cone.  Many  of  the  gentlemen 
whose  names  appear  in  the  foregoing  list  have  figured  somewhat  promi- 
nently in  the  history  of  the  county — not  all  officers,  but  before  the  pub- 
lic in  some  capacity.  Philip  K.  Hanna  and  Geo.  A.  Colbert  will  be 
remembered  as  the  earliest  Methodist  ministers  in  the  count}'.  Ithamar 
Pillsbury,  the  Christian  gentleman  and  energetic  agent,  was  the  first 
Presbyterian  minister.  Jas.  M.  Allan  has  been  one  of  the  most  prominent 
men  in  the  history  of  Henry  County.  He  was  the  first  clerk  of  the  county, 
and  in  all  political,  social,  military  and  county  seat  matters  of  early 
days,  he  was  the  most  prominent  figure,  and  in  later  days  is  known  as 
an  energetic,  esteemed  and  valuable  citizen.  Geo.  Brandenburg  figured 
as  the  tirst  landlord  of  the  count}',  and  has  been  well  and  favorably 
known.  Eben  Townsend,  an  aged  gentleman  of  large  experience  and 
observation,  of  will  imperious,  strong  affections,  manners  blunt  or  bland, 
as  circumstances  seemed  to  require,  figured  in  the  affairs  of  Andover  for 
many  years,  and  was  well  known  to  most  of  the  early  settlers.  R.  R. 
Stewart,  the  impartial  magistrate,  an  exact  public  officer,  long  controlled 
the  first  and  best  public  house  in  Geneseo.  Henry  G.  Little  has  been 
called  to  serve  his  country  in  many  positions  of  honor  and  trust.  Jesse 


120  HISTOKY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY. 

Woolsey,  the  unobtrusive  home  man,  and  as  the  upright  and  trusty  land- 
lord at  Andover,  he  is  known  to  a  large  share  of  the  gentlemen  who 
attended  the  early  courts  at  Cambridge.  Joshua  Harper,  the  mild  and 
courteous  gentleman,  correct  business  man  and  faithful  legislator. 
We  might  go  on  in  this  style,  but  limits  must  be  set.  Indeed,  not  a  few 
of  the  gentlemen  whose  names  are  recorded  at  that  first  election,  have 
histories  belonging  to  the  county,  which  will  appear  as  we  progress. 

As  before  stated,  the  county  was  organized  19th  June,  1837.  On  the 
27th  of  the  same  month  the  Commissioners  met  in  Dayton  at  the  house 
of  Geo.  Brandenburg,  and  after  being  duly  qualified,  the  first  County  Com- 
missioners' Court  for  Henry  County  was  opened.  Jas.  M.  Allan  was 
appointed  Clerk.  Robert  McCullough  was  his  security  in  the  sum  of 
$1,000.  Ithamar  Pillsbury  (one  of  the  Commissioners)  administered  the 
oath  of  office  to  Mr.  Allan,  and  the  court  was  ready  for  business.  Chas. 
Atkinson  WHS  appointed  Treasurer,  took  the  oath,  and  gave  bonds 
according  to  law.  Records  do  not  state  who  his  sureties  were.  The  clerks 
and  treasurers  of  counties  up  to  this  time  were  appointed  by  the  Com- 
missioners, but  by  an  act  of  the  legislature,  7th  February,  1837,  those 
offices  were  made  elective  from  and  after  the  August  election  of  1837. 
Accordingly  at  that  election  (August  7,  1837),  the  people  returned 
Mr.  Allan  to  the  Clerkship,  and  Mr.  Atkinson  was  elected  Treasurer. 
At  the  September  term  of  the  Commissioners'  Court  (September  4, 
1837),  the  Clerk  gave  bond  in  same  amount  as  before,  .with  Robt.  Mc- 
Cullough and  John  P.  Hanna  as  sureties.  No  record  is  discovered  of 
treasurer'*  Unid  or  surety. 

The  first  recorded  order  of  the  court  was  on  June  27,  1837,  authoriz- 
ing Charles  Atkinson,  John  P.  Hanna  and  Geo.  Tyler  to  keep  a  ferry  on 
Rock  River  at  Cleveland.  The  second  ordered  that  the  tax  on  the  above 
mentioned  ferry  he  fixed  at  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents.  The  Commissioners 
doubtless  had  an  eye  to  a  revenue  when  they  charged  that  dollar  and  a 
half.  June  4,  1838,  this  "tax"  was  raised  to  five  dollars,  and  the  party 
was  authorized  to  work  it  out  on  the  road  under  the  direction  of  the 
Supervisor.  One-half  of  one  per  cent,  was  fixed  as  the  rate  of  tax- 
ation upon  pleasure  carriages,  horses,  cattle  of  every  description,  watches, 
wagons,  hogs,  sheep.  Mules,  clocks,  and  other  property  that  might  be 
mentioned,  went  "scot-free"  it  seems.  A  road  tax  of  one  dollar  and 
twenty  cents  was  placed  upon  eacli  taxable  quarter  section  of  land.  At  a 
term  of  the  Commissioners'  Court,  held  March  5,  1838,  every  legally  able- 
bodied  man  was  required  to  work  on  the  road  five  days  in  a  year.  On 
application  for  a  license  to  sell  goods  being  handed  in,  George  Branden- 
burg, for  the  snug  little  sum  of  five  dollars,  was  permitted  to  merchandise 
in  Dayton.  Later  in  the  day,  on  a  similar  application,  Geo.  Tyler  was 
authorized  to  run  an  opposition  establishment  in  Cleveland.  These  were 
the  beginnings  of  the  commercial  enterprise  of  the  county.  On  the 
second  day  of  the  court  the  county  was  divided  into  five  road  districts. 

No.  1,  included  townships   16,"  17,  18,  N.  1  and  2  E. 
••  2,        -  "  14,  15,  N.  1,  2  and  3  E. 

••  3,        "  "  14,  15,  N.  4  and  5,  E. 

"  4,        "  16,  17,  N.  or  so  much  as  is  S.  Green  River 

3,  4,  5,  E. 

"5,        "  "  17, 18,  or  so  much  as  is  N.  Green  River  3, 

4,  5,  E. 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  121 

Supervisor  of  1st  District,  John  P.  Hanna ;  2d,  Albert  Jagger ;  3d, 
John  F.  Willard;  4th,  John  C.  Ward;  5th, Neely  Withrow.  Here  was  a 
great  extent  of  country  for  a  hundred  voters  or  thereabouts  to  supply 
with  roads.  Those  now  living  in  the  localities  mentioned  can  perceive 
a.i  a  glance  the  probable  character  of  the  roads  then  constructed.  The 
sparseness  of  the  population,  however,  made  it  unnecessary  to  go  in  direct 
lines  as  we  dp  now,  and  advantage  was  taken  of  the  lay  of  the  ground, 
and  thus  ridges  were  followed  and  sloughs  headed,  which  rendered  the 
construction  of  many  bridges,  now  needed,  unnecessary.  It  must  not  be 
understood  that  road-viewers  and  surveyors  laid  out  the  roads  on  such 
circuitous  routes.  The  truth  is,  the  roads  were  "  run  "  more  directly  from 
point  to  point,  but  the  "  travel  "  had  to  make  the  circuit  in  order  to  avoid 
the  sloughs  that  no  labor  which  could  then  be  spared  could  make 
passable,  and  thus  the  proverb  "  the  longest  way  round  is  the  shortest 
way  there,"  was  literally  verified.  The  first  road  ordered  surveyed  by 
the  count}'  was  from  Andover  to  Geneseo,  thence  to  Rock  River  road  at 
or  near  Joshua  Browning's.  C.  K.  Bartlett,  A.  M.  Seymour  and  Joshua 
Browning  were  appointed  viewers,  and  the  road  was  to  be  laid  without 
cost  to  the  county.  That  rule  was  observed  till  June  6, 1838,  when  an 
order  for  the  location  of  a  road  from  Andover  Mills  in  the  direction  of 
Peoria,  was  made  at  the  expense  of  the  county.  The  first  appropriation 
for  building  was  $50,  to  apply  in  part  on  a  bridge  across  Green  River,  on 
road  from  Cleveland  via  Dayton  to  Andover,  and  in  part  on  a  bridge 
across  same  stream  ou  the  road  from  Geneseo  to  the  junction  of  "  Big 
.Slough  "  with  Rock  River ;  this  was  made  March  5,  1838.  The  second 
appropriation  was  made  June  4,  1838,  of  $10,  for  a  bridge  on  Camp  Creek 
on  the  road  from  Andover  to  Cleveland.  The  first  road  from  Andover 
to  Wethersfield  was  declared  to  be  such,  June  4,  1838.  It  is  probable 
that  most  persons  acquainted  with  the  streams  mentioned  will  know 
how  such  small  sums  could  be  of  essential  service  in  constructing  bridges 
over  them  ;  it  is  very  doubtful  if  such  small  appropriations  were  really 
economical.  Larger  expenditures  would  undoubtedly  have  secured  more 
durable  structures ;  but  the  problem  was,  Where  was  the  money  to 
come  from?  The  justices' districts  and  the  election  precincts  were  eacli 
five  in  number,  and  the  limits  the  same  as  the  road  districts.  The 
increase  of  population,  however,  soon  required  alteration  in  all  of 
them.  By  order  of  the  court,  on  the  second  day  of  the  first  term,  28th 
June,  the  town  of  Dayton  was  designated  as  the  place  for  holding 
elections  in  first  district.  From  this  it  is  to  be  supposed  that  the  house  of 
George  Brandenburg  was  the  town  of  Dayton.  In  the  second  district  the 
Company  House  was  selected  for  holding  elections ;  in  the  third  the 
house  of  Henry  G.  Little ;  in  the  fourth  the  house  of  John  C.  Ward ;  and 
in  the  fifth  the  house  of  Joshua  Browning.  Before  adjourning,  the  court 
ordered  that  the  courts  be  held  in  the  town  of  Dayton  until  the  perma- 
nent seat  of  justice  could  be  located,  and  proper  buildings  erected  therein 
for  their  accommodation. 

In  accordance  with  the  Militia  Law  of  the  state,  an  election  was 
held  on  the  12th  of  August,  1837,  for  the  choice  of  an  officer  to  take 
command  of  the  Henry  County  battalion.  James  M.  Allan  was  elected 
Major,  and  commissioned  accordingly  by  the  governor. 

At  the  regular  term  of  the  court,  Sept.  4,  1837,  after  the  qualifying 


122  HISTORY   OK    HEXKY    COUNTY. 

of  the  clerk  and  treasurer,  an  order  was  passed  authorizing  the  clerk  to 
employ  the  surveyor  to  run  the  line  between  Henry  and  Rock  Island 
counties,  to  ascertain  if  a  certain  man  who  had  perished  of  cold  near  the 
line  of  the  counties  in  March,  1837,  had  reallv  died  in  Rock  Island  County 
or  in  Henry.  The  man  had  some  money  and  no  known  heirs,  and  Rock 
Island  County  claimed  jurisdiction  in  the  case  and  appropriated  the 
money.  The  man  really  died  in  Henry  County.  A  lengthy  litigation 
ensued,  but  all  efforts  to  compel  Rock  Island  to  refund  the  money  proved 
unavailing.  The  first  writ  of  ad  quod  damnum — damages  for  locating  a 
dam — was  issued  in  behalf  of  Charles  Oakley,  through  Joshua  Harper, 
to  enable  said  Oakley  to  build  a  dam  across  Green  River  on  E.  .V  N.  E. 
1:2,  17,  1,  later  known  as'  Green  River  Mills,  and  burned  in  1874. 
The  second  writ  of  ad  quod  damwim  was  also  issued  at  this  term  of 
the  court.  It  was  to  enable  Itliamar  Pillsbury  to  build  a  dam  across 
the  south  fork  of  Edwards  River  on  N.W.  18. 14,  3.  A  sawmill  was  soon 
after  erected  there.  These  were  not  the  first  mills  in  the  county : 
those  at  Andover  were  in  operation  a  couple  of  years  before.  It  was 
at  the  close  of  this  session  of  the  court  the  first  jurors  were  selected. 
But  as  there  was  no  circuit  court  till  the  Spring  of  1839,  there  was  some 
change  made  in  the  li»t,  and,  indeed,  upon  examining  the  records  of  the 
circuit  court,  it  was  found  that  very  few  of  those  selected  by  the  county 
court  were  empaneled. 

COUNTY    SEAT. 

When  the  County  of  Henry  was  to  have  a  seat  of  justice  located, 
those  possessing  eligible  points  for  such  location  did  not  fail  to  urge 
the  great  advantages  of  their  several  positions.  The  county  seat  of 
Henry  County  lias  been  thrice  located,  and  not  once  was  there  an 
approximation  to  unanimity  of  views  and  feelings  in  regard  to  the  site. 
Twice  were  Commissioners  appointed  to  locate  a  seat  of  justice,  and 
once,  upon  petition,  the  legislature  designated  the  point.  The  first 
location  was  unquestionably  a  tolerably  wise  one,  if  prospective  consider- 
ations were  to  prevail  in  the  decision.  If  the  limits  of  the  county  were 
to  be  preserved  intact,  and  the  "  swamp  lands  "  were  to  be  drained  so 
as  to  make  them  inhabitable,  the  Commissioners  could  not  resist  the 
conclusion  that  the  site  selected  would  be  but  little  north  of  the  center 
of  population  after  a  lapse  of  from  twenty-five  to  fifty  years.  It  was 
not  far  from  the  geographical  csnter.  The  second  location  was  made  by 
a  larger  bonus  being  given  by  the  owners  of  the  town  to  the  county 
than  was  offered  at  aiw  other  point. 

That  selection  wat  within  six  milej(pr  the  west  line  of  the  county, 
and  but  three  miles  from  Rock  River,,  tne  northwestern  boundary  of  the 
county.  The  third  point  selected  was  designated  by  the  legislature  on 
petition  of  a  majority  of  the  voters  of  the  county  ;  it  is  about  four  miles 
south  and  one  mile  west  of  the  first  location.  As  has  been  stated,  the 
enabling  act  to  organize  the  county  appointed  Commissioners  to  locate  the 
county  seat.  The  oath  qualifying  them  to  act,  was  administered  October 
3,  1837,  by  William  McMurtry,  of  Henderson,  Knox  County,  an  acting 
Justice  of  the  Peace  and  afterwards  Lieutenant  Governor  of  the  state. 
Andover  had  just  sprung  into  vigorous  existence  under  the  auspices  of 
capitalists  in  New  York,  and  was  a  prominent  candidate.  Geneseo,  having 


Hon.  ANDREW  CRAWFORD, 
Ex-State  Senator, 

Chicago. 
Former  Resident  of  Geneseo. 


HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY.  126 

claims  as  to  position,  delightful  situation  and  -well-to-do  citizens,  was  also 
in  the  field.  Morristown,  situated  in  a  beautiful  prairie,  and  having 
backing  in  the  shape  of  wealth,  put  in  her  claim.  A  little  place  on 
Spring  Creek,  southeast  from  Geneseo  a  few  miles,  known  as  Ford  Town, 
asked  to  be  noticed  in  the  race  for  distinction.  In  the  Summer  of  1836, 
James  M.  Allan,  being  wide  awake,  saw  at  a  glance  that  there  must  not 
only  be  a  county  seat,  but  that  it  ought  to  be  located  no  great  distance 
from  the  center.  To  ascertain  how  nearly  in  the  center  an  eligible  situa- 
tion could  be  obtained,  he  rode  down  to  an  established  "  corner," 
designated  by  a  government  tree  in  Spring  Creek,  and  from  that  point, 
guided  by  a  pocket  compass,  rode  due  west  and  counted  the  steps  of  his 
horse  as  he  proceeded  till  he  reached,  as  he  supposed,  section  17,  16,  3, 
some  four  or  five  miles  from  the  starting  point,  in  the  midst  of  as  beauti- 
ful prairie  as  nature  has  furnished.  His  figures  did  not  deceive  him. 
He  afterwards  bought  S.  E.  17,  staked  out  a  town,  named  it  Richmond, 
and  entered  the  lists  for  the  seat  of  justice. 

The  law  required  the  Commissioners  to  meet  at  the  house  of  Dr. 
Baker  and  thence  proceed  to  select  a  site.  Another  requirement  of  the 
law  was  that  government  land  should  be  selected  if  equally  eligible.  At 
that  time  four-fifths  of  the  land  in  the  county  was  in  the  hands  of  the 
government.  The  Commissioners  met  as  required,  accompanied  by  a 
delegation  from  Andover.  At  Brandenburg's  they  met  Major  Allan 
who  accompanied  them  to  Geneseo.  His  point  was  well  considered, 
the  arguments  pro  and  con.  heard,  and  the  party  went  out  into  the 
open  prairie  to  Richmond,  on  nearly  the  highest  ground  in  the  vicinity, 
with  no  house  within  five  miles  or  a  tree  within  three  miles.  The 
site  commanded  an  extended  view  of  a  splendid  though  nearly  entirely 
unoccupied  country.  Upon  examining  a  map  of  the  county  this  point 
was  seen,  as  before  stated,  near  the  geographical  center,  and  what  was 
there  in  the  nature  of  the  soil  of  the  county  to  prevent  its  becoming 
the  center  of  population  ?  Nothing,  except  the  swamps  in  the  northern 
part,  and  they  would  be  drained  and  populated  with  inhabitants  other 
than  frogs  in  the  course  of  fifty  years.  Allan  offered  120  acres  of  the 
site  to  the  county,  and  Richmond  was  the  county  seat.  This  decision  of 
the  Commissioners  disappointed  the  calculations  of  Geneseo  and  Andover 
more  perhaps  than  those  of  the  other  towns,  for  those  places  had  been 
fairly  under  way,  and  it  was  supposed  would  soon  have  a  heavy  settle- 
ment around  them. 

Andover  certainly  had  no  claims  on  the  score  of  position,  as  it  is  just 
seven  miles  from  the  west  line  of  the  county,  and  but  ten  miles  from  the 
south  line.  Geneseo  was  more  favorably  situated  as  to  geographical 
position,  as  the  town  is  centrally  located  from  east  to  west,  though  but 
nine  miles  from  the  northern  boundary  and  six  from  Rock  River,  but  it 
was  clear  if  the  county  was  to  remain  intact,  she  would  be  considerably 
north,  not  only  of  the  geographical  center,  but  of  the  center  of  popula- 
tion. This  latter  fact  probably  determined  the  action  of  the  Commis- 
sioners. 

In  all  counties  not  bounding  upon  navigable  streams  it  was  usually 
supposed,  at  that  early  day,  that  the  county  town  had  a  far  better  pros- 
pect for  population  and  wealth  than  other  towns.  Hence  the  great 
struggle  for  location.  But  since  the  introduction  of  railroads  eligible 


126  HISTORY   OF   HEKKT   COTJSTST. 

points  for  towns  along  their  lines  have  led  all  other  towns  in  the 
counties  in  the  race  for  population  and  wealth,  whether  seats  of  justice 
or  not.  The  great  struggle  among  holders  of  town  property  has  since 
been  for  railroads.  Without  them  but  little,  with  them  a  great  deal, 
may  be  accomplished. 

To  return  to  the  Commissioners :  they  lodged  at  Andover  that  night, 
made  out  their  bills  against  the  county,  presented  them  for  payment,  and 
left  for  their  respective  homes.  They  were  qualified  on  the  3d,  and  pre- 
sented their  bills  on  the  6th  of  October.  Voris  charged,  for  twelve  davs, 
$36.00  ;  Raywalt  charged,  for  ten  days,  $30.00  ;  Murphy  charged,  for 
seven  days,  $21.00. 

It  seems  that  Major  Allan  had  a  partner  in  this  town  speculation,  for 
we  find  a  deed  made  to  the  County  Commissioners  for  land  above  specified 
by  James  M.  Allan  and  Gilbert  C.  R.  Mitchell,  October  16,  1837.  Allan 
and  Mitchell  made  a. deed  for  120  acres  on  S.  E.  17,  16,  3,  to  County 
Commissioners  16th  of  October,  1837.  The  day  following,  Commission- 
ers met  to  determine  the  plans  and  measures  necessary  to  be  adopted  in 
relation  to  the  county  seat.  The  surveyor  was  directed  to  lay  out  and 
make  plat  of  town,  for  which  he  was  to  have  forty  dollars.  The  entire 
quarter  section  was  laid  out,  40  acres  for  the  Allan  party,  120  for  county, 
in  lots  4  by  8  rods,  with  streets  mostly  six  rods  wide.  Each  party  had  a 
public  square.  "  Three  choice  lots  "  were  donated  to  George  Harris,  upon 
condition  that  he  should  build  a  public  house  sufficient  for  the  accommo- 
dation of  company  by  the  first  day  of  June  next.  He  was  also  to  have 
three  other  choice  lots  to  be  paid  for  in  work.  He  put  up  the  house  with 
tolerable  promptitude,  but  it  will  be  seen  in  the  sequel  that  it  went  down 
more  promptly,  and  without  his  help.  Sale  of  lots  to  come  Wednesday 
in  June,  was  advertised  in  Peoria  and  Chicago,  Canton  and  Galena 
papers.  In  the  interval  first-class  lots  were  ordered  to  be  sold  for  fifty 
dollars,  second-class  for  twenty-five  dollars ;  one-third  in  hand,  balance 
in  six  months.  It  was  ordered  that  propositions  for  building  a  temporary 
court-house  be  received  at  the  December  term  of  this  court — size  18  by 
24  feet,  story  and  a  half  high.  There  are  no  records  to  show  that 
"  propositions  "  were  made,  but  at  that  term,  December,  1837,  the  clerk 
was  directed  to  let  the  job  to  the  lowest  bidder.  George  Harris  got  the 
job,  and  in  ptirt  built  that  and  his  own  public  house  during  the  ensuing 
year.  The  latter  was  a  frame,  36  by  40  feet,  or  about  that  size,  two  stories 
high,  the  best  in  the  county  at  that  time.  At  the  June  term,  1838,  the 
Commissioners  pledged  the  faith  of  the  county  that  money  received  on 
sale  of  lots  should  be  returned  if  the  county  seat  should  be  moved.  Sales 
were  not  numerous,  and  the  clerk  was  authorized  to  sell  to  the  best 
advantage  he  could  for  the  interests  of  the  county.  In  August,  1838, 
the  term  of  office  of  the  first  Commissioners  elected  expired,  and  Marcus 
B.  Osborn,  Sylvester  Blish  and  John  P.  Hanna  were  elected  to  succeed 
them.  The  legislature  had  passed  an  act  during  the  preceding  Winter 
requiring  the  boards  to  be  elected  in  August,  to  draw  lots  which  member 
should  serve  for  three,  which  for  two,  and  which  for  one  year.  Upon  the 
lots  being  drawn,  Osborn  retained  the  office  three  years,  Blish  two,  and 
Hanna  one.  At  a  special  term  of  the  court,  23d  of  October,  1838, 
George  Brandenburg  was  allowed  $12  for  furnishing  court-room  one  year. 
At  the  regular  term,  December  3,  it  was  ordered  that  hereafter  in  all 


HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY.  127 

county  elections  the  people  shall  assemble  at  the  county  seat  to  vote. 
The  Commissioners,  it  would  seem,  were  determined  to  have  the  people 
come  to  the  county  seat  occasionally,  at  least.  The  voters  in  Richmond, 
at  the  August  election,  1838,  amounted  to  just  seven,  and  perhaps  the 
Commissioners  hoped  to  cover  up  the  feeble  condition  of  the  seat  of  jus- 
tice by  compelling  the  people  to  vote  at  this  point  only.  This  order  was 
repealed  17th  of  June  following.  It  was  during  this  term  of  the  Court 
that  it  was  ordered  that  the  representative  from  this  district  be 
requested  to  inform  the  state  legislature  that  this  community,  and  Henry 
County  particularly,  has  suffered  very  materially  in  consequence  of  there 
not  being  any  circuit  court  held  since  its  organization.  It  will  be  per- 
ceived at  once  that  Henry  County  did  suffer  materially  on  that  account, 
when  we  state  that  at  the  court  held  the  Spring  following  there  were 
just  ten  cases  on  the  docket.  One  of  them,  however,  was  a  criminal  case, 
the  principal  in  which,  a  counterfeiter,  had  to  be  guarded  day  and  night, 
or  else  sent  to  another  county  to  prison.  In  view  of  such  cases  it  was 
ordered  that  propositions  to  build  a  jail  be  received  January  1,  1839.  On 
that  day  the  proposals  were  all  too  high,  and  the  court  adjourned  with- 
out making  a  contract.  The  next  day,  however,  a  bargain  was  struck 
with  Geo.  W.  Harris,  who  was  to  have  it  completed  by  September 
following.  It  was  never  built.  Circuit  court  was  held  in  April,  1839 ; 
Thos.  Ford,  Judge  ;  James  M.  Allan,  Clerk.  The  prisoner  above  referred 
to  took  a  change  of  venue  to  Ogle  County.  Soon  after  the  adjournment 
of  court,  while  this  and  another  prisoner  were  being  kindly  cared  for  at 
Mr.  Harris'  public  house,  by  having  their  ankles  ornamented  with  iron, 
and  a  keen  lookout  for  them  kept  by  the  family,  the  house  caught  fire 
and  was  soon  in  a  blaze  beyond  control.  The  court-house  was  in  close 
proximity,  and  the  fire  reaching  it,  the  two  buildings  were  destroyed. 
Soon  after  the  alarm,  the  two  prisoners  went  to  the  wood-pile,  and  with 
the  ax  relieved  each  other  of  their  ornaments,  and  then  bent  all  their 
energies  to  saving  the  movables  in  the  house.  Porter,  the  counterfeiter, 
who  was  a  small  man,  attempted  to  take  down  the  coats  hanging  in  the 
bar-room.  One  of  them,  belonging  to  Abram  Miller  (of  the  Geneseo 
House  now),  he  found  he  could  not  get  off  the  hook  without  tearing  the 
loop.  This  he  thought  was  a  pity  to  do,  and  ran  out  to  get  a  stool  to  stand 
on,  so  as  to  reach  the  hook.  When  he  returned  the  coat  was  in  a  blaze.  He 
succeeded,  however,  in  carrying  to  a  place  of  safety  a  small  stand,  in  the 
drawer  in  which  was  the  complimentary  document  which  afterwards 
enabled  a  jury  of  twelve  men  to  order  him  cared  for  at  public  expense  in 
Alton  for  the  term  of  one  year.  Neither  prisoner  tried  to  escape.  The 
court-house  was  not  yet  completed,  and  Harris  wanted  his  pay  as  far  as  ' 
he  had  gone  with  it.  This  the  Commissioners  hesitated  to  grant,  but 
ordered  an  election  to  be  held  upon  that  and  other  matters,  so  as  to 
decide  what  was  to  be  done.  The  result  of  the  election  was  that  Harris 
got  $30  in  addition  to  what  he  had  received,  and  gave  up  the  contracts 
for  building  both  court-house  and  jail.  The  election  took  place  July  9th, 
and  the  arrangement  with  the  County  Commissioners  the  day  following. 
The  town  of  Richmond,  with  the  exception  of  the  stable,  having 
been  reduced  to  ashes  and  "  thin  air,''  immediate  steps  for  reconstructing 
the  public  buildings  seemed  imperative.  All  parties  agreed  as  to  the 
necessity  of  getting  up  new  buildings,  but  the  point  at  which  they  were 


128  HISTORY   OF  HENRY    COUNTY. 

to  be  erected  was  at  once  the  subject  of  earnest  dispute.  Meetings  were 
called  at  different  points  to  discuss  this,  at  that  time,  all-absorbing  ques- 
tion. At  a  meeting  held  at  a  school-house  on  Rock  River  it  was  resolved 
that  we  are  in  favor  of  removing  the 'county  seat  from  its  present  loca- 
tion. Then  followed  petition  to  the  Commissioners'  Court  asking  for  a 
convention  of  the  people  to  take  action  on  this  momentous  affair.  The 
entire  document  is  brief  and  to  the  point,  and  the  insertion  of  the  last 
resolution  entire  will  doubtless  be  tolerated  here,  as  it  indicates  the  exist- 
ence of  a  very  strong  conservative  and  anti-progressive  policy  (to  use  no 
harsh  terms)  among  the  citizens  of  Rock  River.  It  reads: 

"  It  is  further  resolved  at  this  meeting,  by  an  unanimous  vote,  that 
we  concur  with  the  majority  of  legal  voters  of  the  county  (when  they 
shall  be  taken)  for  the  re-location  of  the  county  seat  of  said  county  ;  and 
we  further  disapprove  of  the  minority  REMONSTRATING  against  any  loca- 
tion that  may  be  made  by  the  majority. 

[Signed]  GEO.  COLBERT,  Chairman. 

Saturday,  June  1,  1839.  GEO.  TYLER,  Secretary." 

A  meeting  called  at  Andover,  June  13th,  to  consider  the  same  topic, 
memorialized  the  Commissioners  to  call  a  convention  of  the  people  to 
take  the  sense  of  the  county  on  several  topics  of  importance,  among 
which  are :  1st.  The  Revenue  Law.  2d.  The  Internal  Improvement 
System  of  this  State.  3d.  Adjusting  the  accounts  of  Geo.  W.  Harris. 
4th.  The  removal  of  the  county  seat.  On  the  last  named  subject  we 
suggest  the  following  considerations  in  favor  of  a  removal :  1st.  There 
have  been  strong  objections  from  the  first  to  the  present  location;  that  it 
is  remote  from  timber  ;  that  it  is  destitute  of  water  power,  of  facilities 
for  steam  power;  that  it  is  not  on  the  direct  route  of  travel ;  the  difficulty 
of  obtaining  suitable  persons  to  hold  office  at  the  town  of  Richmond. 
This  memorial  was  signed  by  fifteen  citizens,  among  whom  appear  the 
names  of  I.  Pillsbury,  Wm.  Ayers,  Joseph  Tillson,  and  others. 

The  memorials  were  presented  at  the  June  term  of  the  court,  and  an 
order  passed  recommending  the  people  to  convene  at  Geneseo  "  to  com- 
pare views  and  consult  on  such  matters  of  immediate  importance  to  the 
county  as  may  be  then  and  there  proposed."  As  stated  before,  the  con- 
vention met  9th  July.  The  court,  on  the  10th,  passed  an  order  for  the 
settlement  with  Harris,  as  before  noticed.  The  terms  of  the  court  subse- 
quent to  the  June  term  were  held  at  Geneseo  because  houses  were  more 
plenty.  The  inhabitants  of  Richmond  had  been  under  the  necessity  of 
lodging  in  the  stable,  and  the  court  held  one  session  in  the  same  building. 
At  the  December  term,  1839,  the  court  petitioned  the  legislature  to 
legalize  acts  during  the  sessions  at  Geneseo,  that  officers  might  be  per- 
mitted to  hold  their  offices  at  their  own  houses  to  January  1,  1841,  and 
that  the  courts  might  be  directed  to  sit  at  Geneseo.  At  the  session  of 
the  legislature  of  1839-40,  an  act  was  passed  re-locating-  the  seat  of  jus- 
tice for  the  County  of  Henry,  and  Alexander  Turnbull  of  Warren  County, 
M.  W.  Conway  of  Rock  Island  County,  and  Harmon  Brown  of  Knox 
County,  were  appointed  Commissioners  to  Jocate  and  name  the  town. 
This  matter  was  postponed  by  the  Commissioners  till  after  the  August 
election  of  1840,  and  then  summarily  disposed  of.  Andover  does  not 
appear  to  have  struggled  a  second  time  for  the  location ;  Geneseo  and 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COTTNTY.  129 

Morristown  were  the  principal,  if  not  the  only,  competitors.  The  popula- 
tion of  the  former  place,  no  less  than  its  location,  pointed  to  it  as  the 
inevitable  seat  of  justice.  This  led  to  more  confidence  than  liberality,  if 
the  opposite  party  can  be  relied  upon,  and  Morristown  overbid  her 
largely  for  the  coveted  honor.  Geneseo,  it  is  stated,  offered  the  county  a 
respectable  portion  of  the  village,  as  a  bonus,  while  Morristown,  or 
Charles  Oakley  and  Joshua  Harper,  who  represented  that  interest,  offered 
an  entire  quarter  section,  sixteen  town  lots  and  one  thousand  dollars  in 
cash.  This  settled  the  matter,  and  Morristown  was  a  seat  of  justice.  The 
Geneseo  party  claim  to  have  made  a  more  liberal  offer  than  did  Oakley 
&  Co.,  but  the  offer  came  after  the  Commissioners  had  made  their  decision. 

MARRIAGES. 

The  first  marriage  within  the  present  limits  of  Henry  County  was 
that  of  James  P.  Dodge  and  Samantha  Colbert,  daughter  of  Rev.  George 
A.  Colbert,  before  the  county  was  organized,  Feb.  7,  1836.  The  license 
was  issued  from  Kuox  County,  where  the  record  is  also  entered. 

The  first  recorded  marriage  in  the  county  was  that  of  Mr.  Louis  Hurd 
and  Miss  Caroline  W.  Little,  of  Wethersfield,  August  22, 1837,  Rev.  Itha- 
mar  Pillsbury  officiating.  That  notable  event  seemed  to  inspire  the 
reverend  gentleman,  for  we  find  his  marriage  with  Miss  Caroline  E.  Miller 
of  Andover,  December  18, 1837,  Rev.  Enoch  Mead  officiating.  December 
24,  just  six  days  after  the  Rev.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Pillsbury's  marriage,  Win.  B. 
Goss  of  [Savannah,  Jo  Daviess  County,  was  married  by  the  aforesaid  Rev. 
Ithamar  Pillsbury,  to  Miss  Ellen  Baldwin  of  Cleveland.  During  the  year 
1838,  there  were  five  marriages  in  the  County  ;  in  1839  six  marriages  are 
recorded.  This  year  Geneseo  witnessed  the  first  wedding  within  her 
limits :  James  M.  Allan  and  Susannah  D.  Stewart  were  married  by  the 
Rev.  Jairus  Wilcox,  March  6,  1839.  In  1840  there  were  ten  couples 
united.  In  this  year  Morristown  enjoyed  her  first  wedding  in  the  persons 
of  Mahlon  Lloyd,  Esq.,  and  Miss  Amelia  L.  Davenport,  December  30. 
During  1841  there  seemed  to  be  a  very  sudden  increase  of  marriages, 
there  being  twenty-two  recorded,  of  whom  James  Knox,  afterwards 
representative  to  Congress,  found  a  wife  in  the  person  of  Miss  P.  H.  Blish 
of  Wethersfield,  January  20,  1841.  In  1842  there  were  twenty-three 
marriages;  in  1843  fifteen;  in  1844  eighteen;  in  1845  twenty-one;  in 
1846  twenty-five ;  in  1847  twenty-three ;  and  they  gradually  increased 
till  1851,  when  there  were  sixty-three  marriages  in  the  county. 

PHYSICIANS. 

The  first  physician  was  also  the  first  settler,  it  is  believed  —  Dr.  Baker, 
who  settled  on  Rock  River  in  1835.  We  have  no  extensive  record  of 
his  ^Esculapian  performances.  The  presumption  is,  his  well  known  lack  of 
adipose  material  was  a  constitutional  bar  to  active  practice,  and  he  was 
not  much  known  as  a  physician.  Dr.  Maxwell,  who  settled  on  Rock 
River  in  what  is  now  Phenix  township,  in  the  Winter  1836  -  7,  is 
said  to  have  been  a  man  of  another  cast,  possessing  a  great  deal  of  activity 
and  promptness  ;  he  has  been  represented  as  an  eminent  physician,  very 
complaisant  and  agreeable  in  personal  address.  Dr.  Pomeroy  came  in 
1837.  He  had  a  very  extensive  practice,  and  is  still  resiling  in  Grja3i;j, 


130  HISTORY    OF    HENEY   COUNTY. 

an  active  and  highly  respected  citizen.  In  1845  Dr.  S.  T.  Hume  made 
his  debut  as  physician  of  Henry  County  in  Geneseo ;  he  is  still  a 
practicing  physician  in  that  place.  About  the  year  1840,  Dr.  Geo. 
Shipman,  a  Homceopathist,  settled  at  Andover  and  built  the  house  after- 
wards owned  by  Mr.  Ayres ;  he  soon  moved  to  Chicago. 

LAWYERS. 

Fortunately  for  the  people  of  all  new  countries,  lawyers  find  little 
encouragement  at  first  to  settle  among  them.  Henry  County  was  no 
exception.  We  have  no  data  for  an  account  of  lawyers  at  an  earlier  date 
than  1845,  unless  we  include  an  early  settler  of  LaGrange,  who  has  since 
practiced  in  the  courts  of  California,  but  who  left  no  record  of  his  legal 
performances — if  there  were  any — in  this  region.  Nearly  all  who  are 
now  in  the  county  have  either  moved  into  it  since  1850,  or  have  been 
admitted  to  the  bar  since  that  time.  Our  earliest  information  of  attor- 
neys in  the  county  is  connected  with  two  brothers,  Wm.  H.  and  Samuel 
P.  Brainard.  They  were  young  men  of  promise  ;  Samuel  P.  holding  at 
one  time  the  clerkship  of  the  county  and  circuit  courts.  Neither  the 
law  nor  the  offices,  singly  or  jointly,  afforded  that  gentleman  an  income 
sufficient  to  satisfy  him  immediately  or  prospectively,  and  upon  the  break- 
ing out  of  the  gold  fever  in  1848-9,  he  suffered  from  a  lingering  attack 
of  it  and  appointed  a  deputy  to  fill  his  post,  while  he  went  to  California 
for  gold  which  he  never  got.  Wm.  H.  also  filled  the  office  of  clerk  of 
the  circuit  court,  and  was  ex-officio  recorder.  He  was  also  school 
commissioner  at  a  time  when  most  of  the  school  lands  were  sold,  and  sold 
for  a  large  price,  from  which  office  he  reaped  a  rich  harvest.  It  is  not 
possible  to  follow  up  the  attorneys  of  the  county  individually  and 
expect  a  narrative  of  them. 

MORRISTOWN. 

Among  the  provisions  for  the  settlement  of  Morristown  was  one  that 
a  public  house  should  be  built  out  of  the  general  fund,  and  that  within  a 
certain  time  (one  year),  each  of  the  colonists  should  erect  a  dwelling- 
house  upon  his  land.  A  very  "•  considerable  "  building  for  those  times 
was  erected  out  of  the  funds  proposed  to  be  applied  in  that  way,  and  a 
few,  very  few  (three  or  four),  dwelling-houses  were  built  as  per  contract. 
The  town  plat  was  just  one  mile  square  ;  large  enough  in  all  conscience, 
and  if  it  could  have  been  peopled  the  county  would  have  been  much  the 
gainer.  In  the  center  of  the  plat  was  a  public  ground  of  440  feet  square. 
The  lots  were  45  feet  front  and  varying  in  length  from  155  to  270  feet. 

When  the  settlement  first  commenced  the  prospect  seemed  very  fair 
for  a  rapid  increase  of  population  ;  this  was  anticipated  by  a  Mr.  Crocker, 
who,  just  before  the  Morristown  entry,  had  entered  what  is  known  as 
Crocker's  Grove  (sometimes  called  Brown's),  as  well  as  a  large  tract  of 
prairie,  all  of  which  was  near  by  the  lands  soon  after  entered  by  the  New 
York  Company  and  named  Morristown.  He  had  bought  for  the  purpose 
of  farming  with  an  abundance  of  elbow  room,  and  expressed  his  regrets 
that  range  for  his  cattle  would  so  soon  be  limited  by  the  improvements  of 
that  company.  It  turned  out,  however,  that  little  or  no  improvement, 
beyond  the  few  farms  at  first  commenced,  was  made. 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  131 

This,  then,  was  the  extent  of  the  improvements  in  and  about  Morris- 
town  when  it  was  the  county  seat.  It  was  in  better  condition  to  accommo- 
date courts,  etc.,  than  was  Richmond  at  its  inauguration  as  seat  of  justice 
for  the  county,  and  the  public  could  look  for  better  accommodations  than 
at  the  last  named  point.  But  dissatisfaction  with  the  locatipn  grew  apace, 
and  it  was  soon  a  fixed  fact  that  a  contest  for  the  removal  and  a  re-loca- 
tion of  the  county  seat  was  unavoidable.  In  fact  it  began  as  soon  as  the 
decision  of  the  Commissioners  was  known.  As  Geneseo  was  the -only 
point  that  competed  with  Morristown  for  the  honor  conferred,  it  is 
natural  to  suppose  that  that  was  the  point  at  which  the  great  body  of  the 
disaffected  would  endeavor  to  establish  their  county  town.  But  it  was 
soon  ascertained  that  there  were  several  candidates  for  that  honor.  General 
dissatisfaction  prevailed  on  account  of  the  location  as  it  then  stood  ;  four 
men  out  of  five  probably  being  anxious  to  remove  it  on  account  of  the 
great  distance  to  which  they  had  to  travel  to  attend  courts.  The  site 
itself  was  delightful,  and  those  principally  interested  in  its  property  were 
enterprising,  intelligent  and  popular.  Other  sites,  however,  equally  as 
eligible  for  beauty  and  salubrity,  and  much  more  central,  could  be  picked 
out  of  every  third  section  in  any  of  the  more  central  townships ;  and  to 
one  of  these  points  the  people  determined  to  take  it. 

The  county  courts  were  held  at  Geneseo  till  the  Summer  or  Fall  of 
1841.  The  first  circuit  court  held  in  Morristown  was  in  May,  1842,  the 
last  in  May,  1844.  As  stated  before,  the  legislature  authorized  the  hold- 
ing of  courts  in  Geneseo  till  suitable  accommodations  could  be  prepared  at 
the  county  seat.  The  public  house  at  Morristown  was  conveyed  to  the 
county,  and  a  contract  for  "  improving  "  it  was  made  with  David  Gove 
and  Nathaniel  Walters,  an  order  for  seventy  dollars  being  issued  for  their 
benefit  December  9,  1840.  On  June  28,  1841,  a  contract  was  made  with 
Thos.  W.  Corey  and  George  Brandenburg,  for  the  erection  of  the  COM- 
MODIOUS court-house,  18  by  24  feet,  one  and  a  half  stories  high,  and  also 
for  the  building  of  a  jail,  according  to  specifications  and  contract  made 
with  another  party  for  building  one  at  Richmond.  The  public  house, 
now  (then)  the  county  house, was  rented  to  Corey  and  Brandenburg  for  two 
years  for  the  sum  of  one  hundred  dollars,  they  to  furnish  a  suitable  court- 
room for  the  use  of  all  courts  of  the  county  during  the  two  years,  in 
which  time  they  were  to  complete  the  public  buildings.  The  court- 
house was  built.  The  jail  was  a  mere  structure  on  paper ;  the  uncer- 
tainty of  there  being  any  use  for  it  in  that  place  causing  the  court  to 
postpone  its  erection. 

The  dissatisfaction  with  Morristown  as  the  county  town  was  so 
extreme  that  some  of  those  who  had  been  most  determined  to  honor 
Geneseo  with  it,  expressed  a  willingness  to  have  it  located  at  some  other 
point  than  that  of  their  choice,  even  at  Sugar  Tree  Grove,  rather  than 
have  it  remain  at  Morristown.  Commissioners  had  twice  been  appointed 
by  the  Legislature  to  locate  a  seat  of  justice  for  the  county,  and  were 
sworn  to  study  the  interests,  immediate  and  prospective,  of  the  population 
in  determining  the  site.  The  first  selection  it  seems  was  a  judicious  one. 
But  the  people  were  dissatisfied  with  it,  and  a  change  was  effected.  The 
second  was  judicious  or  not,  just  as  the  parties  might  think.  We  can 
imagine  no  good  reason  for  the  choice  save  the  liberal  donation  for  the 
county.  That  it  was  liberal  is  certainly  true,  but  the  loss  to  which  the 


132  HISTORY   OF    HENKY  COUNTY. 

citizens  of  the  county  would  have  been  yearly  subjected  on  account  of 
the  remoteness  of  the  site  from  the  center  would  have  counterbalanced, 
four  times  over,  the  extra  liberality  of  the  enterprising  proprietors  of 
Morristown.  This  the  people  knew,  and  while  determined  to  effect  the 
removal  of  the  county  capital,  they  were  very  generally  determined  to 
designate  the  point  at  which  it  should  be  located.  It  is  believed  that  this 
feeling  of  distrust  in  Commissioners  possessed  nearly  every  citizen  of  the 
county,  and  during  the  greater  part  of  the  agitation  of  the  question  no  one 
proposed  a  resort  to  the  old  process  ;  the  reasonableness  of  the  demand 
for  a  removal  was  acquiesced  in  by  the  citizens  of  Morristown  themselves. 
Indeed,  Joshua  Harper,  one  of  the  donors  of  the  county,  and  principally 
interested  in  the  prosperity  of  Morristown,  was,  in  1842,  a  candidate  for 
the  legislature,  and  if  he  had  shown  the  least  disposition  to  oppose  the 
wishes  of  the  people  he  could  have  got  no  support.  He  distinctly  stated 
that  if  elected  representative,  and  a  majority  of  the  voters  of  the  county 
sent  a  petition  for  the  county  seat  to  be  removed  into  the  Winnebago 
swamps,  into  the  swamps  it  should  go.  At  least  his  influence  should  not 
prevent  it.  He  was  elected,  and  no  man  was  ever  more  faithful  to  the 
interests  of  his  constituents. 

Geneseo  was  the  point  to  which  the  majority  in  the  northern  part  of 
the  county  wished  the  seat  of  justice  removed.  A  point  near  Sugar  Tree 
Grove  was  selected  by  the  southern.  Some  maneuvering  was  resorted  to 
to  get  an  admission  from  opponents  that  a  site  on  Section  7,  15,  3,  was 
an  eligible  point  for  the  location.  All  that  was  done,  however,  in  the 
way  of  manosuver  was  to  get  the  admission  before  the  name  of  the  owner 
of  the  property  should  be  known.  The  owner  was  Rev.  Ithamar  Pills- 
bury,  of  Andover.  He  was  active  in  his  efforts  to  secure  the  first  location 
at  Andover,  but  the  position  of  J.  M.  Allan  was  too  strong  for  him  up  to 
that  time,  and  after  there  was  feud  between  the  two  points  Andover  and 
Geneseo,  and  it  was  thought  best  by  the  Pillsbury  party  that  he  should 
not  be  known  in  the  transaction  till  suitable  admissions  had  been  made 
by  the  other  party.  We  have  said  the  "  Pillsbury  party,"  but  the  prime 
mover,  the  great  laborer  in  behalf  of  the  point  near  Sugar  Tree  Grove 
was  Joseph  Tillson,  Esq.  The  "Judge,"  as  he  is  usually  called,  was  an 
early  settler,  and  an  active  man  in  some  important  matters  of  the  county. 
Canvassing  for  signatures  to  a  petition  locating  the  town  near  Sugar  Tree 
Grove — at  what  is  now  Cambridge — progressed  steadily,  though  with 
very  variable  results,  as  different  localities  were  entered.  The  petition 
was  drawn  up  in  Wethersfield,  by  Col.  Wells  it  is  believed.  John  Kil- 
vington  circulated  it  at  Wethersfield,  about  Barren  Grove,  on  Spring 
Creek,  and  obtained  a  few  signatures  in  Geneseo,  after  which  the  Judge 
took  charge  of  it.  When  it  was  ascertained  that  a  majority  of  the  voters 
of  the  county  had  signed  the  petition  to  have  the  county  seat  located  on 
'Section  7, 15,  8,  a  remonstrance  was  got  up  at  Geneseo  against  the  location, 
with  a  petition  added  that  Commissioners  be  again  appointed  to  locate  a 
county  seat.  It  is  believed  J.  M.  Allan,  whose  home  was  then  at  Geneseo, 
was  the  most  active  man  in  behalf  of  his  locality.  The  contest  was 
warm.  The  Judge  sent  the  petition  north  of  Green  River  for  signatures, 
and  it  was  returned  with  a  single  additional  name  affixed.  He  took  it 
himself,  went  over  the  same  ground,  and  obtained  forty  signatures, 
Brandenburg  leading  off.  He  also  re-canvassed  the  settlement  at  Andover. 


JOSEPH  A.  SAWYER, 

Geneseo. 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  185 

The  petition  was  sent  to  Oxford,  where  a  friend  promised  to  circulate  and 
return  it.  The  time  for  its  reception  arrived,  but  no  petition  came  ;  the 
Judge  was  in  a  flurry  ;  time  was  getting  precious ;  Wm.  A.  Ayers  volun- 
teered to  look  up  the  missing  paper,  and  get  such  signatures  as  had  not 
been  appended  ;  he  found  it  shut  up  in  a  chest,  where  it  had  been  placed 
for  safe  keeping,  with  a  very  few  additional  names  on  it.  Mr.  A.  pushed 
the  matter  along,  and  without  difficulty  obtained  the  signature  of  every 
man  he  met  in  that  locality.  It  was  extensively  signed  throughout  the 
southern  part  of  the  county.  A  few  residents  on  Spring  Creek  who 
signed  the  petition  to  locate  at  Cambridge,  it  is  known,  afterwards  signed 
the  remonstrance. 

The  petition  to  have  Cambridge  the  new  seat  of  government  of  the 
county  was  forwarded  to  Colonel  John  Buford,  of  Rock  Island,  who  then 
represented  this  district  in  the  Senate.  A  bill  was  brought  before  the 
Senate  re-locating  the  county  seat  of  Henry  County.  It  passed  both 
houses  on  petition  of  a  majority  of  the  citizens  of  the  county. 

The  bill  locating  the  county  seat  of  Henry  County  was  approved  by 
the  Governor  February  21,  1843.  It  provided  that  the  courts  should  be 
held  at  Morristown  till  accommodations  should  be  provided  at  the  new 
location.  It  also  required  the  re-conveyance  of  all  property  that  had  been 
deeded  to  the  county  at  Morristown,  and  the  refunding  of  money  donated. 

The  difficulty  of  pleasing  the  citizens  of  Henry  County  in  the 
location  of  their  county  town  was  a  matter  well  known  outside.  The 
truth  is,  there  was  very  little  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  location 
except  a  fine  grove  of  timber  to  demonstrate  the  wisdom  of  fixing  the 
seat  of  justice  at  that  point.  There  was  no  house  north  of  Sugar  Tree 
Grove  nearer  than  those  immediately  about  Geneseo.  West  there  were 
but  two  or  three  until  within  a  mile  of  Andover.  In  the  grove,  and  at. 
the  "  East  End,"  a-settlement  had  fairly  commenced.  South  of  what  is 
now  the  Town  of  Cambridge,  Red  Oak,  nearly  six  miles  distant,  was  the 
nearest  settlement.  There  was  no  Bishop  Hill  Colony,  no  Galva,  and  no 
one  in  that  township  but  James  Bonham,  at  Hickory  Grove,  and  two  or 
three  in  the  northeast  corner  of  the  town.  A  good  settlement  existed 
at  Wethersfield  and  along  Barren  Grove  in  the  southeast  corner  of  the 
county  ;  but  at  Wethersfield  an  anti-Cambridge  feeling  existed  to  a  small 
extent,  which  grew  out  of  a  desire  of  those  malcontents,  or  the  most  of 
them,  to  be  annexed  to  the  County  of  Stark.  At  Oxford,  in  the  south- 
east corner  of  the  county,  and  about  Richland  Grove,  west  of  Andover, 
a  few  families  had  collected.  The  settlement  at  Andover  was  one  of  the 
most  flourishing  in  the  county.  Ten  miles  northwest  was  a  cluster  of 
three  or  four  houses,  and  a  respectable  settlement  a  few  miles  further,  on 
Rock  River.  All  the  settlements  in  the  southern  part  of  the  county 
(except  the  slightest  opposition  at  Wethersfield),  favored  the  location, 
but  how  was  a  town  to  be  built  ?  Men  and  money  were  required.  There 
was  but  little  immigration  to  the  county  or  state,  and  where  were 
numbers  and  dollars  to  be  obtained,  was  the  question  of  the  hour. 

MORRISTOWN   COLONY. 

In  the  Winter  of  183;V6,  a  notice  was  inserted  in  several  of  the 
New  York  city  daily  papers,  calling  a  meeting  of  persons  interested  in  West- 
ern colonization.  This  was  held  in  Congress  Hall,  and  at  a  subsequent 


136  HISTORY    OF    TTENRT   COTTXTY. 

meeting  to  further  consider  this  matter,  a  colony  was  formed  and  organ- 
ized under  the  name  of  the  New  York  Colony.     At  these  meetings  some 
forty  or  fifty  persons  became   members  of  the  colony.     Charles  Oakley, 
Esq.  (now  deceased),  once  Fund  Commissioner  of  the  State  of  Illinois, 
took  a  leading  part  in  all  these  transactions.     He  had  been  prospecting 
out  West,  and  gave  a  glowing  description  of  the  wonderful  "  prairie  coun- 
try."    At  the  close  of  these  meetings  an  agreement  was  drawn  up  and 
signed  by  the  colonists,  authorizing  Charles   Oakley  and  C.  C.  Wilcox 
(now  of  Chicago)   as  trustees,  to  proceed  to  Illinois  and  locate  about  a 
township  of  land  in  such  part  of  the  state  as  they  might  think  for  the 
best    interest  of    the  members  of   the  colony ;  the  intention  being  to 
enter  land  somewhere  near  the  Illinois  River.     But  other  parties  having 
preceded  them  to  the  designed  location,  which  was  probably  in  Bureau 
County,  near  or  upon  the  ground  now  occupied  by  the  Pro.vidence  Colony, 
they  proceeded  into  Henry  County,  and  selected  their  land  in  Townships 
16  and  17 — some  30  sections,  nearly  20,000  acres.     Every  individual  of 
the  colony  bound  himself  to  erect  within  two  years  a  house  or  building  to 
cost  some  specified  sum,  about  $200,  on  his  land,  and  in  case  of  neglect 
the  land   was  to  revert  to  the  colonists,  with,  however,  this  unfortunate 
condition  attached :     That  the  colonists,  through  their  trustees,  had  the 
privilege  of  taking  the  land  from  those  parties  failing  to  fulfill  their  part 
of  the  contract,  and  paying  three  dollars  per  acre  for  the  same,  or  double 
the  cost  of  their  land.     The  result  proved  that  four-fifths  of  the  members 
preferred  the  hundred  per  cent,  advance  to  the  hardships  of  Western  life, 
and  did  not  build ;  and  ere  two  years  passed  the  panic  of  1837-'8  rendered 
the  other  parties  unwilling  or  unable  to  fulfill  their  part.     Oakley  and 
Wilcox  were  to  receive  for  their  services  twent}"-five  cents  per  acre  for 
locating  these  lands,  and  for  surveys  and  incidental  expenses.     When 
surveyed  and  the  town  laid  out  on  some  eligible  spot  near  the  center  of 
the  location,  the  lands  and  lots  were  to  be  put  up  at  auction,  and  the 
colonists  were  to  select  their  property — eight  lots  in  town  being  distributed 
with  each  quarter  sefction.     The  colonists  were  to  bid  for  the  preference 
or  choice  of  lands  and  lots.     At  this  distribution,  which  was  in  the  Sum- 
mer or  Autumn  of  1836  (the  lands  were  entered  in  June  of  that  year),  only 
a  few  persons  were  present.     The  majority  of  the  colonists  acted  through 
their  agents.     There  was  paid  as  "  preference  money,"  for  the  choice  of 
these  lands,  some  §6,000  or  $7,000,  some  paying  as  high  as  $400  for  the 
choice  of  a  quarter  section.     After  the  selection,  the  balance  were  dis- 
tributed by  the  trustees  at  their  discretion,  each  member  getting  the  num- 
ber of  acres  for  which  he  had  paid.     This  preference  money  was  to  be 
held  as  trust,  and  appropriated  for  the  benefit  of  the  colonists  as  follows: 
First,  to  have  a  colony  house  built,  in  which  the  colonists  could  live  until 
their  residences  could  be  erected  ;  this  was  to  cost  some  $3,000.     Second, 
to  build  a  mill  and  school-house,  or  to  be  appropriated  as  the  colonists 
might  desire,  or  distributed  among  members. 

Few  came  that  season.  Messrs.  Oakley  anclC.  C.  Williams  remained 
but  a  short  time.  The  colony  lands  were  surve}ed  by  Arba  M.  Seymour, 
the  County  Surveyor.  A  log  house  was  erected  in  Morristown,  and  a 
colony  house  contracted  for,  and  afterwards  built.  This  was  a  fine  large 
building  two  stories  high,  and  well  finished,  the  latter  being  done  by  R. 
R.  Stewart,  Esq.,  of  Geneseo.  This  building  was  erected  upon  a  lot 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  137 

owned  by  Chas.  Oakley,  Esq.  It  was  afterwards  sold  by  Col.  Oakley  to 
Joel  Wells,  whose  widow  now  occupies  it.  A  mill  was  also  built  upon 
Green  River  upon  land  owned  by  Charles  Oakley.  In  the  Fall  of  the  year 
1536  speculation  was  still  high.  Pre-emptions  on  farms  on  Rock  River 
with  small  improvements  were  valued  at  $15  to  $25  per  acre.  These 
prices  were  for  lands  in  the  vicinity  of  the  timber,  as  prairie  land  was  con- 
sidered worthless  by  western  men. 

Joshua  Harper,  N.  W.  Washburne,  Luke  C.  Sheldon,  Chas.  W.  Dav- 
enport, Jr.  and Tompkins  were  all  of  the  original  colonists  that  were 

here  in  1836.  In  1837,  John  Appleton  and  Chas.  W.  Davenport,  Sr.  and 
family  came,  and  with  them  the  venerable  father  of  Mrs.  Davenport  and 
Tlios.  Fitch,  who  died  at  Morristown  a  few  years  after  at  the  advanced 
age  of  80  years.  These  people,  with  a  few  others,  comprising  in  all  about 
ten  families,  scattered  over  some  ten  miles  of  prairie,  which  constituted 
the  settlement  for  some  twelve  or  fourteen  years.  After  that  time,  a  new 
exodus  from  the  East  again  sent  an  army  westward  of  good,  substantial 
citizens — a  considerable  number  of  whom  settled  on  Morristown  prairie, 
and  made  it  what  it  now  is — one  of  the  best  settlements  in  Henry  County. 

THE    WETHERSFIELD   COLONY. 

The  direct  settlement  of  Henry  County  is  largely  attributed  to  the 
location  of  colonies.  These  were  mainly  from  New  England,  and  brought 
with  them  all  their  New  England  foresight,  energy,  and  frugal  thrift ; 
and  to  the  Wethersfield  colony,  possessing  all  these  attributes,  the 
present  prosperity  of  this  portion  of  the  county  may  be  traced. 

As. has  been  noticed  in  these  pages,  Mr.  Pillsbury,  and  his  associates, 
Slaughter  and  Pike,  were  commissioned  by  the  New  York  Association,  in 
1835,  to  select  a  location  for  the  "  Andover  Colony."  Upon  the  return 
of  Mr.  Pillsbury  in  the  Fall  of  that  year,  he  was  written  to  by  the  Rev. 
Dr.  Caleb  J.  Tenney,  of  Wethersfield,  Connecticut,  concerning  the  loca- 
tion of  another  colony  in  the  region  of  country  in  which  the  lands  of  the 
Andover  Colony  were  situated,  and  an  interview  requested.  The  result 
of  this  interview  led  the  Doctor  to  project  another  colony,  to  be  styled 
the  "  Wethersfield  Colony,"  and  to  be  located  near  the  former.  Dr. 
Tenney  was  an  eminent  divine,  and  well  acquainted  with  the  prominent 
men  of  that  day  who  would  be  .likely  to  favor  an  enterprise  by  which 
religion  and  free  education  might  be  successfully  planted  in  the  great. 
Mississippi  Valley,  and  he  addressed  many  of  them  in  relation  to  this 
matter.  These  efforts  led  to  a  meeting  in  the  Congregational  Church  at 
Wethersfield.  some  time  in  the  Autumn  of  1835,  the  exact  date  of  which 
can  not  now  be  obtained.  Here  the  enterprise  assumed  a  tangible  shape, 
and  at  a  subsequent  meeting  an  organization  was  effected.  As  the  names 
of  the  projectors  of  this  enterprise  will  be  of  interest  to  many  of  the  citi- 
zens of  the  county,  and  valuable  as  an  item  of  history,  they  are  here 
given.  They  were  :  Dr.  Caleb  J.  Tenney,  Selden  Miner,  Roger  Wells, 
Martin  Kellogg,  John  Francis,  Chancey  Coleman,  Weltha  Willard,  Rev. 
John  Marsh,  Joshua  Goodrich,  George  Wells,  Horace  Blaine,  Henry  Rob- 
bins,  Col.  Sylvester  Blish,  Rev.  Samuel  Redel,  William  Butler,  Rev.  Ith- 
amar  Pillsbury,  Miles  Adams,  Elizur  Goodrich,  Samuel  Galpiu,  E.  Porter, 
Rev.  Horace  Hooker,  William  Tenney,  George  P,  Shipman,  Russell  H. 


138  HISTOKY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 

Nevins,  Timothy  Stillman,  Allen  Talcott,  Rev.  Geo.  A.  Calhoun,  Francis 
Loomis,  Edward  Payson,  D.D.,  Rev.  Geo.  Stebbins,  Rev.  John  Wood- 
bridge,  Gersham  Buckley,  Geo.  Buckley,  Gardner  Spring,  D.D.,  Merritt 
Butler,  Osmond  Harrison,  Rev.  Harvey  Tolcott,  Jeduthan  and  Jonathan 
Hubbard,  Sullivan  Howard,  Geo.  Richards,  Jasper  Gilbert,  Rev.  Alpha 
Miller,  Nathan  DeWolf,  J.  L.  Belden,  Nathan  Kelley,  Stephen  Topliff, 
Dr.  A.  Welch,  Geo.  B.  Holley,  Rev.  Chancey  Booth,  Richard  T.  Haines, 
Rev.  Ralph  Emerson,  Robert  Gipson,  and  a  few  others  whose  names  can- 
not now  be  obtained. 

This  Company  was  styled  the  "  Connecticut  Association."  The 
stockholders  resided  at  different  points  from  Maine  to  New  York,  some 
of  whom  were  quite  wealthy,  and  others  were  very  prominent  in  the 
religious  world.  The  great  temperance  agent  will  be  recognized  in  Rev. 
John  Marsh.  Dr.  Payson  was  a  distinguished  Christian  minister,  and  Rev. 
Gardner  Spring  was  an  eminent  divine  at  the  head  of  one  of  the  most 
aristocratic  Presbyterian  churches  in  the  nation. 

The  stock  of  the  company  was  fixed  at  $250  per  share,  and  entitled 
each  shareholder  to  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  prairie  land,  twenty 
acres  of  timber,  and  a  town  lot.  During  the  winter  of  1835-'6  one  hun- 
dred shares  were  taken,  and  $25,000  paid  into  the  treasury.  In  Febru- 
ary, 18;>6,  a  "committee  of  purchase"  was  appointed,  consisting  of  Rev. 
Ithamar  Pillsbury,  Col.  Sylvester  Blish  and  Elizur  Goodrich.  The  first 
of  these  was  selected  on  account  of  his  having  some  experience  in  matters 
of  this  kind;  the  second,  on  account  of  his  energy  and  prompt  business 
habits,  and  the  third  because  he  was  a  competent  surveyor. 

The  route  of  this  committee  was  through  Baltimore  ;  over  the  moun- 
tains to  Wheeling ;  down  the  Ohio  River  by  steamboat  to  its  junction 
with  the  Mississippi ;  thence  up  that  stream  to  the  Illinois  River  ;  up 
that  to  Peoria,  and  thence  to  Knoxville,  Henderson  Grove  and  Andover, 
at  which  latter  place  was  a  house  or  two,  but  no  inhabitants,  nor  did  any 
arrive  until  July  following.  Arriving  here,  neither  feed  nor  horses  could 
be  obtained,  and  they  were  compelled  to  walk  some  twenty  miles,  over 
to  "  Barren  Grove  " — with  only  a  deserted  cabin  on  the  way,  in  Sugar 
Tree  Grove — along  the  south  side  of  which  they  commenced  to  select  the 
Company's  land.  Rev.  Pillsbury  and  Col.  Blish  were  sanguine  of  the 
future  of  Illinois,  and,  owing  to  the  previous  knowledge  of  the  former, 
were  not  long  in  finding  the  "desired  haven."  The  surveyor  did  not 
partake  of  their  unbounded  confidence,  and  trudged  around  locating  the 
selections  they  made,  until  they  had,  at  different  times,  succeeded  in 
selecting  and  entering  ninety-nine  quarter  sections  of  land,  in  Townships 
14,  R.  5  and  15,  R.  5 — the  first  entry  being  made  May  7,  183G. 

The  purchase  was  made  from  the  Government  in  the  name  of  Good- 
rich and  Blish,  who  deeded  the  land  in  trust,  for  the  purposes  of  the  asso- 
ciation, to  Chester  Bulkley,  secretary  and  treasurer,  who  afterwards 
deeded  to  individual  members,  or  to  those  who  purchased  of  the  company. 

The  following  Spring,  March,  1837,  an  additional  quarter  section 
was  added,  making  the  entries  a  round  hundred.  This  committee  return- 
ing, another,  consisting  of  Rev.  Joseph  Goodrich,  John  F.  Willard  ;tnd 
Henry  G.  Little,  was  appointed  to  survey  and  lay  out  a  town  plat,  and 
to  divide  the  timber  laud  into  twenty-acre  lots.  On  November  11,  1836, 
.Mr.  Willard  and  Mr.  Little  reached  the  lands  purchased  by  the  company, 


HISTORY   OF   HENBY   COUNTY.  139 

with  the  intention  to  at  once  layout  the  town  and  the  timber  lots.  They 
found  in  the  grove,  one  and  one-half  miles  northeast  of  the  purchase,  a 
cabin,  and  the  family  of  Mr.  John  Kilvington,  of  whom  mention  is  made 
in  the  early  history  of  Kewanee.  This  afforded  a  home  for  the  party. 
An  effort  was  at  once  made  to  obtain  the  services  of  the  county  surveyor, 
who  lived  thirty  miles  distant,  to  perform  the  task,  but  the  attempt 
proved  fruitless,  as  he  could  not  accomplish  it  until  the  following  Spring. 
They  returned  to  French  Grove,  in  Peoria  County,  where  Mr.  Little  had 
taken  a  cabin,  and  secured  the  services  of  Surveyor  Nelson  Simons,  well 
known  to  many  citizens  of  this  county.  The  returning  party  consisted 
of  John  F.  Willard,  H.  G.  Little,  Nelson  Simons,  William  Wheeler,  W. 
T.  Little,  Sullivan  Howard  and  Simeon  B.  Stoddard,  who  reached,  on 
foot,  the  purchase,  on  the  evening  of  November  16,  1836.  The  two  fol- 
lowing days  were  spent  in  surveying  and  locating  the  tracts.  Toward 
the  close  of  the  second  day  the  party,  with  the  exception  of  Willard,  who 
remained  to  build  a  cabin,  started  for  "Fraker's  Grove,"  twelve  miles 
distant.  As  it  was  very  misty  the  night  was  intensely  dark,  and  they  lost 
their  way.  By  removing  the  glass  from  the  face  of  their  compass,  so 
they  could  feel  the  hands  on  the  face,  they  with  great  difficulty  regained 
their  course,  and  readied  their  destination  about  midnight.  Awakening 
"  Old  Man  Dunbar,"  as  he  was  called,  from  his  slumbers,  they  were  given 
food  and  shelter  in  the  only  cabin  in  this  vicinity. 

Willard  worked  two  weeks  at  his  cabin,  boarding  at  Mr.  Kilvington's, 
some  two  miles  distant.  When  he  had  complete*  it,  in  company  with 
N.  Butler  and  Joseph  Goodrich,  he  "bached"  it  through  the  Winter. 
He  hauled  his  hay  from  where  Sheffield  now  stands,  and  obtained  the 
greater  portion  of  his  corn  in  Peoria  County. 

During  the  Spring  of  1837,  the  services  of  the  County  Surveyor 
were  obtained,  the  timber  divided  into  twenty-acre  lots,  and  the  town  of 
Wethersfield  laid  out.  "  In  the  month  of  April,"  as  now  appears  on  the 
county  records,  the  streets  were  laid  out  at  right  angles,  and  were  six 
rods — ninety-nine  feet — in  width.  The  blocks  contained  four  lots  of  two 
and  one-half  acres  each,  except  those  immediately  on  the  public  square 
designed  for  business  lots,  and  containing  one-fourth  acre  each.  One 
block  was  set  apart  for  a  public  square,  and  one  for  Academy  and  College 
purposes,  but  the  former  of  these  only  appears  on  the  town  plat.  Two 
lots,  one  on  the  east  and  one  on  the  west,  were  set  apart  for  cemetery 
purposes.  It  will  be  noticed  this  village  was  a  counterpart  of  that  of 
Andover.  Counting  from  north  to  south  the  streets  bore  the  names  of 
North,  Mill,  Church,  North  Main,  South  Main.  College  and  South  streets. 
Running  east  and  west  they  were  named  East,  Edwards,  Dwight,  Wil- 
lard, Tenney,  Hollis,  Payson  and  West  streets.  It  will  also  be  observed 
the  names  of  divines  entered  largely  into  this  list,  Edwards  and  Dwight 
being  in  their  day  presidents  of  Yale  College,  and  Tenney  and  Payson  hav- 
ing  a  national  reputation. 

John  F.  Willard,  as  has  been  stated,  erected  the  first  cabin  on  the 
colony  purchase.  Sullivan  Howard  built  a  cottonwood  board  "shanty" 
in  February,  1S37.  He  wintered  in  French  Grove,  Peoria  County,  and 
hauled  his  lumber  from  Ellisville  on  Spoon  river,  seventy  miles  distant. 
Henry  G.  Little,  now  living  in  Iowa,  "  raised  "  a  cabin  in  March.  Wil- 
liam T.  Little  built  another  soon  after.  This  latter  was  just  eighteen  by 


140  HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

twenty  feet  in  dimensions,  and,  for  some  time,  accommodated  the  family 
of  his  father,  Abner  B.  Little,  the  two  families  comprising  nine  members. 
In  June,  the  first  birth  in  this  colony  occurred  in  this  cabin,  a  daugh- 
ter being  born  to  William  T.  She  lived  to  maturity,  married,  and  removed 
to  Vermont. 

Elisha  R.  Wolcott,  and  Caleb  J.  T.  Little  arrived  hi  April,  Evan 
Wheaton  came  in  June,  and  C.  B.  Miner  in  July.  In  August,  Colonel 
Sylvester  Blish  and  his  son  William  arrived  with  their  families.  They 
were  better  prepared  than  most  settlers,  and  were  the  first  to  come 
through  from  Connecticut  with  teams.  They  stopped  with  H.  G.  Little 
on  their  arrival,  and  with  his  family  rather  filled  his  cabin.  Shortly  after 
this  the  first  election  was  held  in  this  precinct  after  its  organization,  the 
place  of  voting  being  Mr.  Little's  house.  Selden  Miner  came  in  August. 
Luther  C.  Sleight  some  time  that  season.  In  the  Summer  of  1838  Francis 
Loomis  came.  John  H.  Wells  and  David  Potter,  whose  family  became 
somewhat  prominent  in  the  colony,  came  in  October.  This  latter  gentle- 
man planted  the  first  orchard  in  the  settlement,  and  raised  the  first  fruit 
crop.  Champlin  Lester  moved  in  the  Spring  of  1839,  Deacon  Zenas 
Hotchkiss  iu  the  Summer.  William  T.  Little,  before  mentioned,  turned 
the  first  furrow  on  these  prairies  where  now  C.  C.  Blish  resides.  He  was 
soon  followed  by  others,  and  that  season — 1837 — quite  a  "  sod  crop"  was 
raised. — and  mostly  eaten  by  cattle.  The  project  of  building  a  steam 
grist  and  saw  mill  was  agitated  the  first  year  of  the  settlement,  and  in 
1837  decisive  steps  w^re  taken  toward  the  accomplishment  of  this  most 
necessary  of  conveniences. 

Abner  B.  Little,  father  of  H.  G.  and  C.  J.  T.,  came  to  Wethersfield 
in  April,  1837.  He  was  born  at  New  Salem,  N.  H.,  in  1774,  and  married 
Nancy  Tenney,  of  Hollis,  N.  H.,  Jan.  20,  1802.  Thirteen  children  were 
born  to  them,  ten  of  whom  came  to  this  county*,  and  whose  names  appear 
elsewhere.  Mrs  Little  died  July  7,  1847,  aged  66  years.  Mr.  Little, 
Sept.  8, 1863,  aged  89  years. 

The  food  of  the  colonists  was  exceedingly  coarse  and  rather  scanty. 
Coffee,  cornbread  and  pork — pork,  cornbread  and  coffee,  constituted  the 
chief  variety ;  but  what  was  lacking  in  quality  was  made  up  most 
abundantly  in  the  amount  consumed.  The  appetite  of  the  frontiersman 
is  not  generally  so  dainty  as  voracious."  Excellent  air  and  abundant  exer- 
cise atoned  for  all  tastes.  The  mill  proved  disastrous  financially  to  the 
colony,  involving  it  some  $4,000  in  debt,  besides  the  amount  paid  on  its 
completion.  — $-3,000.  No  one  could  be  found  to  purchase  suchanincum- 
brance,  and  after  various  changes,  it  was  sold  to  Jeduthan  Hubbard  for 
$2,000,  thereby  making  a  clear  lo.-s  of  $7,000.  It  had  been  most  bene- 
ficial, however,  in  supplying  a  dire  necessity  to  all  this  country.  A 
most  interesting  incident  occurred  in  its  erection  and  continuance,  which 
the  reader  will  find  recorded  in  these  pages  in  the  chapter  headed  "In- 
teresting Events.'' 

As  the  indebtedness  of  the  colony  had  to  be  met,  but  little  more  than 
eighty  acres  of  prairie  land  was  given  to  each  stockholder  in  addition  to 
the  town  lot  and  timber  land. 

Out  of  the  nearly  sixty  members  of  the  association  only  four  came 
personally  to  aid  in  the  organization.  These  were  Col.  Blish,  Francis 
Loomis,  Sullivan  Howard,  and  Charles  Richards.  Selden  Miner  was 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  141 

represented  by  two  sons,  and  Gardner  Spring,  D.D.,  by  one  son.  Rev. 
Ithamar  Pillsbury  was  already  at  the  head  of  the  Andover  colony,  where 
for  many  years  he  was  the  most  prominent  man  in  it.  He  was  married  here, 
Dec.  18,  18-37,  to  Miss  Caroline  Miller.  On  August  22  previous  he  per- 
formed the  first  marriage  ceremony  in  the  colony  (also  the  first  in  the 
county),  being  the  nuptials  of  Lewis  Hurd  and  Caroline  W.  Little,  a 
sisler  of  Henry  G.  and  W.  T.  Little.  They  are  still  residents  of  Weth- 
ersfield.  James  E.  Carson  opened  a  temporary  store  in  the  Winter  of 
1839-'40.  but  suspended  operations  in  less  than  one  year.  In  the  Spring 
of  1845,  Garey  E.  Smith  opened  the  first  store  proper.  He  was  followed 
by  Daniel  McClure,  who  established  his  trade  in  1849.  The  following 
year  William  Blish  opened  a  stock  of  goods,  and  was  followed  by  others 
in  quick  succession,  when  the  advent  of  the  railroad  and  the  consequent 
opening  of  Kewanee,  caused  a  general  removal  of  all  such  commodities 
to  that  locality. 

The  earliest  school  was  taught  by  Parmelia  Stewart,  daughter  of  R. 
R.  Stewart,  of  Geneseo.  She  is  now  Mrs.  Dr.  Hume  of  that  city.  She 
taught  in  what  is  properly  known  as  the  "  Old  Log  Church."  After- 
wards a  school-house  was  built  a  little  south  of  this  latter  building,  and 
school  was  held  there  for  a  few  years.  The  next  move  in  this  direction 
was  the  purchase  of  the  old  Baptist  Church,  which  is  still  used.  About 
ten  or  twelve  years  ago,  a  new  edifice  was  constructed,  and  is  now  used 
in  connection  with  the  former,  for  educational  purposes. 

THE   CHURCHES. 

The  Congregational  Church.  Although  a  number  of  the  colonists 
were  members  of  this  religious  faith  in  their  former  homes,  it  was  not  till 
October,  19, 1839,  that  they  organized  the  church  here.  Previous  to  this 
time,  however,  Rev.  Ithamar  Pillsbury,  of  Andover,  was  employed  to 
preach  to  them  one  fourth  of  his  time,  through  a  part  of  1837,  and  to 
about  November,  1838.  He  often  walked  from  one  charge  to  the  other, 
and  when  the  reader  will  recollect  the  entire  absence  of  bridges,  compel- 
ling him  to  wade  or  swim  the  streams,  he  will  properly  judge  the  labors 
of  this  man,  and  of  his  indefatigable  industry.  Rev.  W.  F.  Vaill  was 
sent  here  by  the  Connecticut  Home  Missionary  Society,  arriving  at 
Wethersfield  November  21,  1838.  The  following  year,  at  the  date  men- 
tioned, the  church  was  organized  at  the  house  of  Col.  John  H.  Wells, 
with  fifteen  members.  They  were :  Rev.  Joseph  and  Mrs.  Goodrich, 
Rev.  William  Vaill,  Nancy  T.  Little,  Mrs.  Rhoda  Blish,  John  H.  Wells, 
Mrs.  Julia  Wells,  L.  C.  Sleight,  Hosea  and  Mrs.  Buckley,  Deacon  Zenas 
Hotchkiss  and  wife,  Norman  Butler  and  wife,  and  Francis  Loomis.  Rev. 
Vaill  remained  pastor  some  eight  years.  As  has  been  stated,  the  meetings 
were  held  for  some  time  in  private  residences;  Col.  Blish's  being  the 
largest,  was  often  used  for  this  purpose.  Mrs.  Blish  is  now  the  only  one 
of  the  original  fifteen  who  comprised  the  first  members,  now  living  in 
this  vicinity.  In  the  Summer  of  1838,  a  log  church  was  elected,  and 
used  until  the  year  1849,  when  a  frame  structure  was  built,  which  is  yet 
standing.  In  1851,  a  good  parsonage  was  erected.  On  the  organization 
of  the  Congregational  Church  in  Kewanee,  many  of  the  members  from 
Wethersfield  united  there,  it  being  a  more  convenient  location.  Gradu- 


142  HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

ally  almost  all  went  there,  until  now  but  a  small  number  remain,  and  no 
regular  service  is  maintained.  Following  the  Rev.  Vaill  was  Rev.  Samuel 
Ordway,  who  remained  about  three  years.  He  was  succeeded  by  Rev. 
Darius  Gore,  who  was  pastor  about  the  same  length  of  time,  when  R.  S. 
Thrall  came,  who  preached  one  and  a  half  years.  Rev.  W.  T.  Bartle 
was  the  next  pastor,  and  preached  for  two  years.  After  him  was  Rev. 
Thomas  Snell,  who  remained  one  arid  a  half  years,  and  was  succeeded  by 
Rev.  Robert  Rudd,  who  filled  the  pulpit  one  year.  The  next  was  Rev. 
B.  B.  Parsons,  who  was  installed  pastor  August  17,  1859,  and  remained 
in  charge  some  time.  He  was  followed  by  Rev.  L.  D.  Pomeroy,  whose 
pastorate  extended  over  four  years,  and  was  succeeded  by  Rev.  Rider, 
who  preached  some  two  years.  Rev.  AY.  T.  Bartle  was  again  called,  and 
preached  for  them  one  year.  From  that  time  the  church  began  to  decline, 
owing  to  the  members  uniting  at  Kewanee,  and  has  sustained  no  regular 
ministry  since. 

The  Methodist  Episcopal  Church  was  organized  in  1841.  The 
meetings  were  held  for  some  time  in  residences,  and  at  other  times  in 
the  school-house,  until  the  year  1853.  In  1851,  a  commodious  house 
of  worship  was  commenced,  but  not  completed  and  occupied  until 
1853.  ,  The  formation  of  the  society  in  Kewanee,  with  which  many  of 
this  church  united,  caused  a  decline  in  the  church  here,  and  it  was 
finally  abandoned. 

The  Baptist  Church  was  organized  at  a  council  held  September  23, 
1843,  by  eight  persons,  viz:  Elder  Edward  Otis,  Charles  B.  Miner,  Mary 
G.  Miner,  Edward  Otis,  Merrill  Otis,  Hileman  Otis,  and  Hannah  and 
Sarah  Otis,  united.  The  first  three  of  these  were  from  Connecticut,  the 
remainder  from  Ohio.  It  was  not  until  two  years  afterward  that  preach- 
ing was  secured.  During  this  time,  Elders  Otis,  Jonathan  Miner  and 
others  officiated.  During  the  Summer  of  1845,  Elder  Charles  E.  Tinker 
was  secured  to  preach  one  Sunday  in  each  month,  and  so  continued  for 
five  years.  The  meetings  were  sometimes  held  on  the  north  side  of  Barren 
Grove,  and  at  other  times  at  the  west  end,  in  school-houses,  and  often  in 
the  open  air.  For  the  last  two  years  of  this  man's  labors  the  meetings 
were  not  held  at  Wethersfield,  and  this  church  ultimately  became  the 
Baptist  Church  at  Annawan.  Another  church  was  established  at 
Wethersfield,  May  17,  1851,  with  eleven  members.  They  were  :  Ezekiel 
Cole,  Mrs.  Maria  Cole,  John  Ewing,  Mrs.  Keziah  Ewing,  Mrs.  Jane  White, 
Mrs.  Susan  Ellenwood,  Mrs.  Caroline  Purviance,  Mrs.  Maria  F.  Miner, 
Charles  B.  Miner,  Mrs.  Mary  A.  Miner,  and  Austin  Sykes.  Of  these, 
the  last  three  named  are  members. 

In  July,  1852,  Elder  J.  M.  Stickney  commenced  to  preach  for  this 
charge,  remaining  but  a  short  time.  He  was  succeeded  by  J.  S.  Mahan, 
from  Galesburg.  They  now  numbered  only  nine  members,  but  in  1854 
were  greatly  increased,  over  fifty  uniting.  Elder  Mahan  resigned  in  1855, 
and  was  followed  by  Dr.  J.  M.  Winn,  who  was  succeeded  the  same  year 
by  Elder  S.  P.  Ives.  The  following  Summer,  the  members,  by  a  majority 
vote,  decided  to  remove  their  place  of  worship  to  Kewanee,  and  sold 
their  unfinished  brick  church  to  the  School  Trustees  of  Wethersfield. 
From  that  time  the  congregation  assumed  the  name  of  the  First  Baptist 
Church  of  Kewanee.  Other  churches  were  established  in  this  colony, 
but  they  are  now  extinct,  or  the  members  are  so  few  that  no  regular 


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HISTORY    OF    HENRY    OOTTNTY.  145 

organization  is  sustained.  As  the  colony  is  the  source  from  which  all 
the  affluence,  position  and  wealth  of  Kewanee  were  obtained,  this  ex- 
tended sketch  is  given  it.  Many  pages  could  be  filled  with  incidents 
connected  with  the  early  life  of  these  people,  but  space  forbids  their 
insertion,  save  a  few,  which  the  reader  will  find  in  a  chapter  already 
referred  to. 

BISHOP   HILL  COLONY. 

The  founder  of  the  colony  at  Bishop  Hill  was  Mr.  Eric  Jansen,  a 
man  about  thirty-five  or  forty  years  of  age,  and  a  native  of  Sweden.  He 
was  possessed  of  strong  religious  convictions,  large  social  affections,  and 
au  active  vigorous  mind.  He  abjured  the  Lutheran  faith,  the  almost  uni- 
versal religion  of  his  native  country,  and  one  which  bore  much  the  same 
relation  to  Sweden  that  the  Established  Church  of  England  does  to  that 
kingdom.  By  precept  and  preaching  he  gathered  about  him  some  eleven 
hundred  adherents  to  his  belief. 

These  met  with  great  opposition  from  the  Lutheran  House  of 
Bishops,  and  Mr.  Jansen  and  some  of  his  more  prominent  followers  were 
at  times  imprisoned.  During  one  of  his  confinements  in  that  place  he 
was  visited  by  two  physicians,  who  would  have  adjudged  him  insane,  had 
not  an  influential  merchant  been  present  and  threatened  them  with  full 
process  of  the  law  for  this  most  unjust  act.  This  merchant  was  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Lutheran  Church,  but  a  man  of  large,  liberal  views,  and  pos- 
sessed with  a  strong  love  of  liberty. 

Mr.  Jansen  persisted  in  his  work  for  some  three  years  or  longer, 
when,  the  opposition  becoming  too  strong,  it  was  decided  to  emigrate  to 
that  land  of  liberty,  America ;  there  to  establish  a  colony  and  worship 
their  God  in  their  own  way,  and  in  their  own  belief.  One  of  the  prin- 
cipal tenets  of  their  religion  was  that  all  things  should  be  in  common, 
so  that  no  poor  would  go  unprovided,  or  none  suffer  for  lack  of  means. 
Among  the  first  converts  to  this  belief  were  a  Mr.  Hedine  and  a  Mr. 
Olson,  men  of  property,  who  gave  freely  of  their  wealth  to  aid  those  who 
were  needy. 

A  delegation  of  them  visited  King  Oscar  I,  to  obtain  passports,  hav- 
ing been  refused  these  necessary  papers  by  the  proper  authorities.  The 
King  told  them  he  could  not  conflict  with  the  authority  of  the  House  of 
Bishops,  save  to  grant  them  the  privilege  of  leaving  the  country  should 
they  desire.  He  gave  the  orders,  and  procuring  the  passports,  the  colony, 
numbering  some  eleven  hundred  persons,  set  sail  in  the  Summer  of  1846. 
They  arrived  in  New  York  in  October  of  that  year,  and  the  same  month 
about  seven  hundred  of  them  reached  Bishop  Hill,  Henry  County,  Illi- 
nois, the  remaining  four  hundred  having  gone  to  other  localities.  Many 
of  this  latter  number  were  deceivers  and  impostors,  having  joined  the 
colony  for  no  other  purpose  than  to  get  their  passage  paid  ;  the  fund  for 
this  object  having  been  a  common  one,  and  some  had  had  their  debts  paid 
before  leaving  Fatherland. 

In  order  that  Mr.  Jansen  could  come  to  America  (he  had  preceded 
the  colonists),  he  was  compelled  to  escape  into  Norway,  where,  obtain- 
ing a  passport  under  an  assumed  name,  he  succeeded  in  embarking  on  a 
vessel  whose  destination  was  New  York. 

The  year  previous  to  the  landing  of  the  colony,  a  few  persons  had 

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146  HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY. 

been  sent  to  America  for  the  purpose  of  finding  them  a  home.  These 
had  selected  the  present  site  of  Bishop  Hill,  and  when  the  emigrants 
arrived  in  New  York  they  were  met  by  Mr.  Jansen.  their  acknowledged 
leader,  and  at  once  came  to  their  new  home. 

A  brother  of  the  Mr.  Olson — Olef  Olson — had  been  one  of  the  party 
sent  out  the  year  previous,  and  had  made  a  pretty  thorough  prospecting 
tour  throughout  the  West,  in  the  Spring  of  1846,  including  the  states  of 
Illinois,  Iowa  and  Wisconsin.  He  had  written  to  many  of  his  friends  in 
Sweden  advising  them  of  the  feasibility  of  the  coining  of  the  colon}',  and 
of  the  ease  with  which  a  home  could  be  secured  in  the  then  western 
wilds.  He  purchased  of  the  elder  Piatt  a  farm  at  the  east  end  of  Red 
Oak  Grove ;  this  being  the  first  of  any  connected  with  the  colony. 

After  Mr.  Jansen  reached  the  United  States,  he  sent  word  to  the 
friends  in  Sweden  to  print,  or  get  printed,  some  hymn  books  and  other 
religious  works  for  the  use  of  the  colony.  This  printing  was  very  diffi- 
cult to  obtain,  as  no  printer  would  risk  the  fine  attendant  on  such  publi- 
cations. To  obviate  this  difficult)'  a  press  was  purchased,  and  with  the 
aid  of  a  practical  printer,  the}7  did  their  o.vn  printing. 

Of  the  eleven  hundred  colonists  who  came  in  1846,  many  sold  their 
estates  at  a  sacrifice,  and  were  compelled  to  send  an  agent  in  after  years 
to  collect  even  this. 

The  colonists  settled  at  first  along  the  south  bank  of  the  South  Ed- 
ward Creek,  a  small,  sluggish  stream.  The  site  was  a  most  beautiful  one, 
being  sparsely  covered  with  a  small  growth  of  oaks.  Having  neither 
material  for  building  nor  money  with  which  to  purchase  it,  they  erected 
tents  for  their  immediate  protection.  These  proving  inadequate,  caves 
were  excavated  in  the  hillside,  and  in  these  rude  habitations  many  of  the 
colonists  passed  their  first  Winter  in  America.  These  were  damp  and 
unwholesome,  and  much  of  the  mortality  prevailing  was  due  to  them. 
While  erecting  tents  for  their  own  immediate  accommodation,  they  were 
not  forgetful  of  the  worship  of  Almighty  God,  and  erected  a  very  large 
tent  in  which  their  meetings  and  Sabbath-schools  were  held.  The  hard- 
ships that  followed  the  immediate  settlement  were  more  than  many 
of  the  members  had  resolution  to  endure,  and  they  left  singly  and 
in  squads  as  their  lack  of  -faith  and  pressing  wants  seemed  to  require. 
On  reaching  their  new  home  the  funds  of  the  society  were  nearly  ex- 
hausted, and  they  had  no  credit.  Notwithstanding  this,  provisions  must 
be  had  for  the  year's  consumption.  Not  a  man,  save  a  sailor,  who  had 
picked  up  a  little  English,  could  speak  a  word  of  that  language.  John 
Olson,  who  was  gifted  with  the  faculty  of  making  intelligible  sigits,  under- 
took to  provide  food,  and  succeeded  tolerably  well  while  the  money 
lasted.  They  were  expecting  funds  in  the  Spring  in  sufficient  amounts 
to  relieve  all  pressing  and  immediate  wants.  Mud  caves  soon  gave  place 
to  houses  constructed  of  unbaked  brick  and  an  occasional  frame,  but  these 
residences  were  very  inferior  till  1849,  when  a  four-story  brick  was 
erected,  about  100  feet  in  length  and  4a  in  breadth.  The  basement  was 
intended  for  a  dining-room  and  the  upper  part  divided  into  rooms  for 
families:  In  1851  the  building  was  extended  100  feet  in  length.  It  is 
still  occupied  by  families  of  new  comers,  or  by  those  unable  to  provide 
their  own  homes. 

A  large   frame  building,  the   upper  part   designed  for  a  church  and 


HISTOKY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  147 

the  basement  for  families,  was  erected  as  early  as  1849,  the  religious  zeal 
of  the  colonists  causing  them  to  look  after  a  house  of  worship  before 
securing  their  personal  comfort.  This  edifice  is  still  occupied  for  the 
purposes  for  which  it  was  erected. 

To  the  credit  of  the  people  it  must  be  stated  that  they  established 
an  English  school  as  early  as  January,  1847.  A  Presbyterian  clergyman, 
Rev.  Talbot,  taught  some  thirty-five  scholors  in  a  mud  cave,  from  Janu- 
ary to  July.  At  times  he  was  assisted  by  his  daughter,  Mrs.  Pollock, 
afterwards  the  wife  of  Eric  Jansen,  and  now  his  widow.  Talbot  taught 
the  second  school,  and  Nelson  Simons,  M.  D.,  was  employed  about  one 
year  as  their  third  schoolmaster. 

While  the  improvements  in  general  were  going  on  the  colonists  were 
not  neglectful  of  orchards  and  the  planting  of  the  smaller  fruits ;  but  it 
cannot  be  said  that  the  yield  of  fruits  so  far  has  equaled  their  expecta- 
tions. Among  the  earlier  branches  of  industry  a  brewery,  for  the  manu- 
facture of  small  beer,  was  erected.  This  beverage  is  a  common  drink 
among  the  Swedes,  and  the  manufacture  commenced  at  an  early  day. 
About  the  j'ear  1851  they  erected  a  commodious  brick  brewery  from 
which  they  manufactured  some  ten  barrels  of  beer  a  day  while  in  opera- 
tion. 

The  progress  of  improvement  was  steady,  and  a  grist-mill  on  a  small 
scale  was  soon  in  operation  on  the  Edwards  Creek,  at  the  Hill.  Two 
saw-mills  were  also  soon  under  way  on  the  same  stream.  One  of  them 
they  purchased.  The  construction  of  a  steam  grist-mill  was  commenced 
in  1849,  under  the  direction  of  Eric  Jansen,  but  not  completed  till  after 
his  death. 

The  correct  conduct  of  these  people  soon  convinced  those  living  near- 
est them  that  nothing  was  to  be  apprehended  from  them,  as  their  creed 
was  essentially  harmless  to  all  outsiders.  And  in  the  hoiir  of  need,  the 
colonists  found  fast  friends  in  the  majority  of  those  near  them.  By  the 
year  1851  they  had  grown  and  strengthened,  and  had  built  a  first-class 
steam  flouring-mill,  which  turned  out  a  large  surplus  of  flour  beyond  the 
wants  of  the  colon}*. 

They  had  opportunities  of  securing  large  quantities  of  wheat,  receiv- 
ing sometimes  one-third  and  at  others  one-half  the  crop  for  taking  care  of 
the  balance.  Flax  was  a  staple  with  them  for  several  j'ears.  From  the 
crop  of  1847  they  manufactured  12,000  yards  of  linen  or  thereabouts,  and 
sold  the  entire  amount,  as  they  had  two  or  three  years'  supply  of 
clothing  on  hand.  In  1849  they  sold  12,454  yards  of  linen  and  4,129 
yards  of  carpeting.  In  1850  they  sold  the  crop  of  1849:  linen,  9,328 
yards;  'carpeting,  8,618  yards.  In  1851  crop  of  1850 :  linen,  28,822 
yards;  carpeting,  8,287  yards.  This  was  the  largest  product  in  any  one 
year,  and  the  amount  gradually  grew  less  till  the  year  1857,  when  they 
manufactured  but  little  for  sale.  The  aggregate  amount  of  linen  sold  to 
1857  was  130,809  yards ;  of  carpeting,  22,569  yards.  The  carpeting 
was  all  coarse,  being  known  as  "  rag  "  carpeting.  The  linen  was  much 
of  it  quite  fine  ;  but  the  coarser  kinds  were  the  most  in  demand,  and  after 
the  first  year  or  two  but  little  fine  linen,  except  in  the  shape  of  table- 
cloths, was  manufactured.  These  goods  were  sold  for  cash,  or  traded  for 
other  goods  in  demand  at  the  Hill,  as  opportunity  offered  ;  large  quantities 
being  peddled  out  over  the  country. 


148  HISTORY    OF    HENRY   COUNTY. 

The  spinning  and  weaving  is  done  almost  exclusively  by  the  women, 
children  of  both  sexes  assisting  at  spooling,  etc.  In  the  early  years,  as 
looms  and  rooms  in  which  to  place  them  were  scarce,  the  weavers  were 
divided  into  squads  or  gangs,  and  the  looms  kept  running  night  and  day. 
Not  a  little  of  the  prosperity  of  the  colony  is  due  to  the  bone  and  muscle 
of  the  women  who  labored  through  the  summer  in  the  fields  as  industri- 
ously as  the  men,  and  in  the  winter  at  the  wheels — looms  and  other  work 
carried  on  in  doors. 

From  living  in  such  poor  habitations  at  first,  and  from  being  unac- 
customed to  the  climate,  great  numbers  sickened  and  died.  Especially 
among  the  children  was  the  mortality  fearful.  During  the  great  cholera 
scourge  of  the  years  1849,  '50,  '51  and  '52,  men  would  go  to  their  work 
in  the  morning  in  good  health,  and  die  before  the  going  down  of  the  sun. 

From  this  cause,  and  the  leaving  of  those  in  fear  of  the  disease,  the 
colony  was  at  one  time  reduced  to  414  souls.  These  survived  the  plague, 
and  had  the  hardihood  to  remain.  At  the  time  Mr.  Jansen  was  mur- 
dered, in  May,  1850  (an  account  of  which  is  given  elsewhere),  they  were 
suffering  from  sickness,  desertion,  and  death,  and  the  fact  that  these  had 
the  fortitude  to  remain  amid  such  a  multplicity  of  discouragements,  was 
proof  conclusive  of  the  earnestness  of  their  conviction  that  they  were 
called  to  suffer,  and,  if  need  be,  to  die  in  demonstrating  the  true  method 
of  Christian  fellowship.  In  erecting  the  large  buildings  for  dwellings  ; 
in  the  manufacture  of  cloth ;  in  the  erection  of  large  mills  ;  in  their  fru- 
gal industry,  and  in  their  honest  endeavors  to  promote  their  welfare  spirit- 
ually and  temporally,  during  all  these  trials  of  poverty,  sickness,  death, 
desertion,  and  strangers  in  a  strange  land,  a  lesson  of  commendable  zeal 
may  be  learned,  and  an  example  of  fortitude  which  has  few  equals  in  the 
history  of  Henry  County. 

By  the  year  1853  or  '54  affairs  were  brightening,  and  prospects  grew 
better.  Other  emigrants  came,  other  buildings  were  erected,  and  the 
hopes  of  the  early  colonists  began  to  be  realized. 

Brick  buildings,  capable  of  accommodating  from  eight  to  double  that 
number  of  families,  were  at  times  erected.  In  these  each  family  had  one 
or  more  rooms.  All  worked  together,  and  at  meal  time  repaired  to  the 
large  dining-rooms  and  partook  of  food  provided  for  all.  Each  one  was 
required  to  labor,  and  after  receiving  sufficient  clothing  and  food  from 
the  products,  the  remainder  were  used  to  purchase  more  land  or  build 
additional  buildings.  Human  nature  is  the  same  in  all  ages  and  among 
all  people,  and  here,  as  well  as  elsewhere,  were  those  who  would  not  per- 
form their  share  of  the  labor,  or  provide  for  the  common  good.  By  the 
year  1860,  it  was  found  that  the  theories  of  Mr.  Jansen  would  not  prevail 
in  practical  life,  and  a  division  occurred. 

By  this  year  all  the  large  brick  buildings  spoken  of  were  erected. 
At  this  time  they  were  divided  into  two  parties,  known  as  the  Johnson 
(Jansen)  and  Olson  parties.  The  former,  being  more  numerous,  obtained 
about  two-thirds  of  the  property  ;  the  latter,  the  remainder.  No  serious 
difficulties  arose  from  this  division,  and  the  individual  affairs  were  con- 
ducted on  the  same  plan  heretofore  pursued. 

The  following  year,  the  Olson  party  were  divided  into  three  divi- 
sions or  parts,  and  the  Johnson  party  made  an  individual  distribution  of 
their  lands  and  town  property. 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  149 

By  this  time  it  had  been  clearly  demonstrated  that  it  was  better  by 
far  for  all  to  be  thrown  upon  an  individual  responsibility,  and  a  distribu- 
tion on  the  following  plan  was  made  of  all  property  belonging  to  this 
party : 

To  every  person,  male  or  female,  that  had  attained  the  age  of  35 
years  a  full  share  of  all  lands,  timber  and  town  lots,  and  personal  property 
was  given.  A  full  share  consisted  of  22  acres  of  land,  one  timber  lot — 
nearly  two  acres — one  town  lot,  and  an  equal  part  in  all  barns,  horses, 
cattle,  hogs,  sheep  or  other  domestic  animals,  and  all  farming  implements 
and  household  utensils.  All  under  this  age  received  a  share  correspond- 
ing in  amount  and  value  to  the  age  of  the  individual,  no  discrimination 
being  shown  to  either  sex.  The  smallest  share  was  about  eight  acres  of 
land,  a  correspondingly  small  town  and  timber  lot,  and  part  of  the  per- 
sonal property.  Thus  a  man  over  35  years  of  age,  having  a  wife  that  age 
or  over,  and  several  children,  would  receive  many  acres  of  land  and  con- 
siderable property  to  manage.  He  held  that  of  the  wife  and  children 
simply  in  trust,  the  deeds  to  all  the  property  being  made  in  the  name  of 
the  head  of  the  family. 

This  division  is  still  maintained,  and  as  a  result  of  this,  and  thereby 
each  being  thrown  upon  his  own  resources,  active  industry  at  once  pre- 
vailed, the  result  of  which  may  now  be  seen  in  well-tilled  farms  and  com- 
modious dwellings. 

This  same  year,  in  April,  the  town  was  laid  out  by  the  trustees,  Olef 
Johnson,  Jonas  Erickson,  Swan  Swanson,  Jonas  Olson.  Jonas  Kronberg, 
Olef  Stenberg,  and  Jacob  Jacobson.  In  1861,  the  Olson  party,  being 
divided  into  three  factions,  continued  to  prosecute  their  labors  under  the 
colony  system.  One  year's  trial,  however,  convinced  them  of  the  results. 
These  factions  were  known  as  Olson,  Stonberg,  and  (Martin)  Johnson 
divisions,  which,  at  the  close  of  the  year  1861,  divided  their  property  to 
the  individuals  comprising  each  faction  on  the  basis  adopted  by  the  John- 
son party  in  1860.  The  shares  were,  however,  not  quite  so  large.  The 
large  brick  buildings  are  now  principally  owned  by  the  old  settlers. 

After  the  establishment  of  the  colony  the  school-room  was  removed 
from  the  cave  to  any  vacant  room  which  could  be  utilized  for  that  pur- 
pose. The  school-room  was  therefore  constantly  changing  until  the  erec- 
tion of  the  large  frame  building  spoken  of,  when  the  upper  room  in  it 
was  occupied  for  a  number  of  years.  In  the  year  1858  or  '59  the  present 
school-house  was  erected.  It  contains  four  rooms  for  school  purposes, 
and  a  library.  Two  teachers  are  now  employed,  who  have  been  raised  in 
the  colony,  and  all  exercises  have  always  been  conducted  in  the  English 
language,  showing  the  colony  came  to  America  to  become  her  citizens. 

In  the  Fall  of  1848,  an  adventurer  named  Root,  the  son  of  a  wealthy 
Swede,  of  Stockholm,  made  his  appearance  at  Bishop  Hill,  having  been, 
as  he  asserted,  just  discharged  from  the  army  that  had  been  operating  in 
Mexico.  Subsequent  developments  however  indicated  his  having  been 
a  fugitive  from  justice.  Upon  his  arrival  at  Bishop  Hill  he  expressed  a 
desire  to  become  one  of  the  fraternity,  and  as  there  seemed  to  be  no 
reasonable  objection,  he  was  duly  admitted. 

He  soon  after  made  a  marriage  contract  with  a  cousin  of  Eric  Jansen, 
the  consummation  of  which  was  under  special  contract,  to  wit:  that  if 
Root  should  afterwards  decide  to  leave  the  colony,  he  should  go  alone, 


150  HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY. 

leaving  the  wife  to  enjoy  in  the  colony  all   the  rights   and  immunities  of 
the  establishment. 

He  soon  earned  the  reputation  of  being  constitutionally  opposed  to 
labor  of  any  kind,  spending  most  of  his  time  with  a  gun  on  his  shoulder 
in  the  woods,  and  even  this  soon  getting  tiresome,  he  shortly  left  for  parts 
unknown.  His  tyrannical  treatment  of  his  wife  had,  however,  pretty 
thoroughly  destroyed  her  affection  for  him,  and  she  bore  the  separation 
with  feelings  more  of  joy  than  sorrow. 

After  an  absence  of  several  months,  during  which  time  his  wife  gave 
birth  to  a  son,  he  returned  to  the  colony.  It  was  some  time  before  he 
called  to  see  his  wife,  notwithstanding  he  was  informed  a  son  was  waiting 
to  greet  him.  Soon  after  taking  up  quarters  with  his  wife,  he  proposed 
to  have  her  leave  the  colony  with  him,  to  which  she  strongly  objected, 
while  he  as  persistently  insisted  upon  hei  going.  Jansen  sustained  the 
objections,  which  exasperated  Root  to  such  an  extent  he  exhibited  to  his 
wife  a  revolver  and  bowie  knife,  swearing  vengeance  on  Jansen,  and  at 
other  times  threatening  to  use  them  on  her  or  the  babe. 

Matters  proceeded  in  this  manner  some  time.  when,  being  unable  to 
persuade  her  to  accompany  him  peaceably,  lie  determined  on  carrying  off 
his  wife  by  force,  which  he  endeavored  with  the  assistance  of  outside 
friends  to  accomplish  in  the  following  manner:  Obtaining  the  services 
of  a  young  man  named  Stanley,  who  belonged  in  Cambridge,  he  stationed 
him  with  a  horse  and  buggy  at  a  convenient  distance  from  Mrs.  Root's 
room,  and  while  the  community  were  at  dinner.  Root  compelled  her  to 
enter  the  buggv.  and  the  trio  drove  rapidly  away  from  the  Hill,  Mrs.  Root 
being  seated  in  the  bottom  of  the  buggy  and  covered  up.  Their  proceed- 
ings being  observed,  they  were  soon  hotly  pursued  and  overtaken  within 
two  miles  of  their  starting  point,  by  a  dozen  of  the  brethren,  who  ordered 
them  to  stop.  They  were  told  distinctly  if  the  woman  wanted  to  leave, 
she  could  do  so  unmolested  ;  but  if  she  wished  to  stay,  they  proposed  to 
take  her  buck. 

Root  and  Stanley,  both  being  armed,  kept  their  pursuers  at  bay,  the 
woman  meantime  making  manifest  her  desire  to  return  by  an  effort  to 
release  herself  from  the  coverings  thrown  over  her.  Root  laid  his  pistol 
on  the  seat  behind  him,  and  endeavored  to  hold  her  down  ;  meanwhile 
one  of  the  attacking  party  rushed  up,  and,  seizing  the  weapon,  carried  it 
off.  Stanley,  seeing  the  six-shooter  in  the  wrong  hands,  and  his  own 
being  only  a  single-barrel,  concluded  it  best  to  surrender,  and  the  woman 
was  allowed  to  leave  the  buggy  and  go  witli  her  friends.  At  this  point 
Stanley  disappears  from  public  notice,  except  in  a  "single  instance  some 
time  after,  when  he  distinguished  himself  by  figuring  as  one  of  two  parties 
(the  other  being  the  lady  with  whom  he  boarded)  of  whom  a  choice  bit 
of  scandal  arose,  which  was  finally  settled  by  the  infuriated  husband  of 
the  aforesaid  lady.  Thwarted  in  his  purpose,  Root  had  Jansen  and  oth- 
ers arrested  for  restraining  the  liberty  of  his  wife.  She  was  subpoenaed 
as  a  witness,  and  the  officer  insisting  on  her  accompanying  him  at  once, 
she  assented  with  the  belief  she  would  soon  have  justice  done  her  in  the 
courts.  The  officer,  however,  had  no  legal  authority  to  take  this  step  ; 
but  was  carrying  out  a  deeply-laid  scheme  of  Root's  to  get  possession  of 
the  woman,  and  succeeded  in  taking  her  to  Cambridge,  where  she  was 
confined  in  a  room  and  denied  all  communication  with  her  friends.  Mr. 


HISTORY    OF    HICNIIY    COfNTY.  1")1 

S.  P.  Brainard,  the  Clerk  of  the  Circuit  and  County  Courts',  took  a  most 
active  part  in  excluding  the  friends,  and  much  to  their  disgust,  as  to  them 
\vas  hi'  indebted  for  his  election  to  office. 

A  day  later  Root  succeeded  in  abducting  his  wife  the  «mwd  time, 
and.  taking  her  in  a- buggy,  despite  her  screams,  drove  to  the  Rock  River 
settlement,  and  put  up  at  the  house  of  P.  K.  Hanna. 

From  here  Root  took  her  to  Davenport,  thence  to  Chicago,  where 
she  had  a  sister  living,  who,  knowing  of  Root's  brutal  treatment  of  his 
wife,  soon  communicated  with  the  colonists,  and  they,  in  turn,  offered 
the  woman  safe  transit  to  her  home  in  the  colony  if  she  desired  it.  Mrs. 
Root  signifying  her  wish  to  return,  was  sent  for  by  a  party,  who.  with  a 
team,  took  her  back  to  Bishop  Hill,  which  place  she  reached  in  safety  ; 
thence  she  wont  to  St.  Louis,  where  she  remained  until  all  danger  was 
past, when  she  returned  to  the  colony,  where  she  still  lives. 

At  the  May  term  of  court  in  1850,  Root,  being  greatly  exasperated 
at  Jansen  for  his  repeated  efforts  to  induce  his  (Root's)  wife  to  remain  in 
the  colony,  shot  Jansen  in  the  court-house,  just  at  the  hour  of  adjourn- 
ment for  dinner.  Mr.  Jansen  expired  in  a  few  hours.  Root  was  at  once 
taken  into  custody,  tried  for  murder,  receiving  a  sentence  of  two  or  three 
years  in  the  State  Prison.  He  died  shortly  after  its  expiration. 

COUNTY  COURTS. 

The  county  seat  was  located  at  Richmond,  Oct.  6,  1837.  The.  first 
term  of  Circuit  Court  was  held  here  by  Hon.  Thomas  Ford,  afterwards 
Governor  of  the  state,  on  April  2,  18o9.  In  the  month  of  June  follow- 
ing the  small  frame  court-house  was  burned,  also  a  two-story  house  erect- 
ed by Harris.  Steps  were  at  once  taken  to  remove  the  seat  of  justice 

to  a  more  convenient  locality,  the  citizens  of  Geneseo  being  most  active 
in  this  move  wishing  to  secure  the  prize  for  their  own  town.  In  this  they 
were  defeated,  as  the  site  selected  was  the  Morristown  Colony  purchase. 
One  term  of  court  was,  however,  held  at  Geneseo  on  April  6,  1840,  and 
two  the  following  year.  Court  was  removed  to  Morristown,  and  the  first 
session  held  there  on  May  16,  1842  ;  afterwards,  on  Sept.  26  ;  on  May  15, 
1843  ;  on  Sept.  25  ;  and  lastly,  on  May  24,  1844. 

The  county  seat  was  located  at  Cambridge  in  the  early  part  of  184;! ; 
but  no  provision  being  made  for  holding  courts  there,  they  continued  to 
meet  at  Morristown,  where  the  court-house,  a  small  unfinished  frame 
building,  was  located.  The  citizens  of  Cambridge,  desiring  to  make  cer- 
tain of  the  seat  of  justice  within  their  own  limits,  obtained  permission 
from  the  county  officers  to  remove  this  building  to  their  town.  It  was 
granted,  and  the  building  removed  in  the  Summer  or  Fall  of  1843. 
Yet  court  did  not  come  ;  still  continuing  the  county  business  at  Morris- 
town  two  sessions  in  September  and  in  May  following.  The  court-house 
referred  to  was  brought  to  Cambridge  with  ox  teams,  and  placed  on  the 
southeast  corner  of  what  is  now  the  College  Square.  Here  courts  were 
held  until  the  erection  of  the  present  structure,  which  was  completed 
and  accepted  July  8,  1845.  It  was  erected  by  Sullivan  Howard,  one  of 
the  early  settlers  of  Wethersfield,  and  cost  about  $3,000.  The  old  wooden 
jail  was  begun  in  1853,  and  completed  the  following  year. 

The  present  court-house,  a  very  commodious  and  comfortable  build- 
ing in  all  its  parts,  was  finished  in  1866.  In  1858  a  small  fire-proof 


152  HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

building  was  erected  immediately  west  of  the  court-house,  costing  about 
$10,000.  It  is  used  as  the  receptacle  for  all  the  county  records,  and  as 
the  offices  of  the  county  and  circuit  clerks,  and  that  of  the  county  treas- 
urer. It  is  intended  to  erect,  as  soon  as  practicable,  probably  during  the 
coming  year,  a  court-house  suitable  to  the  needs  of  the  county,  and  one 
which  will  be  an  ornament  to  the  energy  and  taste  of  the  citizens. 

The  first  case  tried  in  the  Henry  County  Court  before  a  jury,  was  an 
appeal  case  wherein  Hiram  Pearce  was  tried  for  "  disturbing  the  peace 
and  good  order  of  a  congregation  assembled  for  divine  worship,  by  pro- 
fane language  and  disorderly  and  immoral  conduct."  He  was  found 
guilty  and  fined  twenty  dollars. 

In  the  old  court-house,  accommodation  could  hardly  be  had  for  the 
officers  of  the  court,  when  they  had  to  find  room  for  the  jury.  This  body 
often  retired  to  the  shadow  of  a  near  tree,  or  hay-stack,  and  carried  on 
their  deliberations  in  commodious  but  rather  undesirable  quarters. 

To  find  lodging  at  first  in  Cambridge  was  almost  an  impossibility,  and 
tended  greatly  to  lessen  the  growth  of  that  place.  The  members  of  the 
bar  would  have  to  go  to  Andover,  and  to  neighboring  cabins  for  shelter 
and  food.  Pages  could  be  filled  witli  incidents  illustrating  the  mode  of 
administering  justice  which,  though  generally  unhindered  by  legal  forms, 
was  sure.  The  first  case  in  the  present  court-house  was  conducted  by 
Judge  Jos.  Tillson,  now  a  resident  of  Cambridge,  and  who  has  been  closely 
identified  with  all  her  interests. 

November,  1849,  under  the  new  constitution,  a  county  judge  (who 
was  also  probate)  and  two  associates,  styled  county  justices,  were  elected, 
to-wit:  J.  M.  Allan,  judge;  Wm.  Miller  and  John  Piatt,  associates.  In 
1850,  Allan  was  elected  Representative  to  the  General  Assembly,  and  a 
special  election  for  judge  to  fill  the  vacancy  occasioned  by  his  resigna- 
tion, resulted  in  the  election  of  Joseph  Tillson.  In  1853,  Stephen 
Palmer  was  elected  judge,  and  Robert  Getty  and  John  Piatt,  associates. 
In  1857,  the  township  organization  was  effected,  and  the  board  of  super- 
visors discharged  the  duties  of  the  former  court. 

SHABBONA. 

This  celebrated  Indian  chief  lived  two  years  at  Shabbona  Grove,  in 
this  county.  He  was  born  at  an  Indian  village  on  Kankakee  River,  about 
1775.  While  young,  he  was  made  chief  of  the  band  and  went  to  Shab- 
bona Grove,  now  DeKalb  Co.,  where  they  were  found  in  the  early  settle- 
ment of  this  part  of  the  state.  During  the  War  of  1812,  Shabbona,  with 
his  warriors,  joined  Tecmuseh  ;  was  by  his  side  when  he  fell,  at  the  battle 
of  the  Thames.  Sliabbona,  in  1827,  by  visiting  every  lodge  of  the  Potta- 
wattamies,  prevented  them  from  participating  in  the  Winnebago  War. 
Shabbona  was  styled  "  the  white  man's  friend"  (through  reproach)  on 
account  of  his  always  being  so  friendly  to  the  whites.  In  all  the  Indian 
wars  of  his  day  Shabbona  exerted  such  influence  that  he  prevented  his 
own  tribe  and  many  other  tribes  from  making  or  participating  in  wars 
against  the  whites,  and  often  in  times  of  war  notified  the  settlers,  and 
thereby  saved  their  lives.  The  citizens  of  Ottawa  bought  him  a  tract  of 
land  above  Seneca,  Grundy  Co.,  on  Illinois  River,  on  which  they  built 
a  house  and  supplied  him  with  means  on  which  to  live.  He  died  July 
17,  1859,  in  his  84th  year,  and  was  buried  at  Morris.  His  squaw, 
Pokanoka,  was  drowned  Nov.  30,  1864,  and  was  buried  by  his  side. 


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KEWANEE. 

The  traveler  in  1853,  had  he  passed  from  Dixon  to  Wethersfield, 
would  have  found  where  now  stands  Kewanee,  a  modest  and  well-tilled 
farm,  the  property  of  M.  B.  and  J.  P.  Potter,  on  the  west,  and  a  broad, 
undulating  prairie  on  the  east,  the  division  line  being  then  a  township 
road,  and  now  known  as  Main  Street.  The  unpretentious  farm-house, 
now  the  residence  of  Harry  Thompson,  ma}'  still  be  seen  by  the  curious, 
standing  directly  north  of  the  building  known  as  "  Phillips  Block."  The 
first  settlers  of  the  land  comprised  in  the  township  were  John  Kilvington, 
Robert  Coultis  and  Cornelius  Bryan,  who  came  in  the  Fall  of  1836.  In 

the  month  of  February,  previous,  John  King  and Pierce  made  the 

first  entries.  They  were  followed  by  Goodrich  and  Blish,  whose  entries 
bear  date  May  7,  1836,  and  in  July  by  Henry  Kemerling.  This  same 
year  twenty-one  sections — 13,440  acres — were  taken  up  by  the  Connecti- 
cut Association,  and  before  1850  almost  every  acre  was  entered. 

The  advent  of  the  C.  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  in  1853  (then  called  the  Military 
Tract  R.  R.)  decided  the  location  of  the  village.  Strenuous  efforts  were 
made  by  the  citizens  of  Wethersfield,  one  mile  south,  to  secure  the  pas- 
sage of  the  railroad  through  their  town.  Owing  to  heavy  grades  and  the 
crossing  of  a  stream,  involving  a  large  extra  expense,  this  was  not  acceded 
to  by  the  company,  and  grading  was  commenced  on  the  proposed  route. 
Enterprising  citizens  of  that  day  saw  the  result,  and  quickly  took  advan- 
tage of  the  location  to  secure  a  town  on  the  railroad. 

Nothing  particularly  noteworthy  took  place  until  the  railroad  depot 
was  fixed  on  the  northwest  quarter  of  section  33.  The  company  had  at 
first  decided  to  place  it  on  the  northeast  quarter  of  section  82,  but  a  de- 
fective title  compelled  a  re  -  location.  Matthew  B.  and  J.  P.  Potter 
and  Col.  Blish  owned  the  site.  The  former,  after  selling  five  acres  of  their 
quarter  section  to  Geo.  A.  Morse  and  Silas  Willard,  traded  the  bal- 
ance to  D  wight  Need  ham  for  his  beautiful  farm  a  little  farther  south.  Mr. 
Needham  at  once  sold  to  Capt.  Sullivan  Howard,  Ralph  A.  Tenney— - 
better  known  as  "  Ralph''-  -  and  Henry  G.  Little  ;  and  these  gentlemen 
sold  a  quarter  interest  to  Nelson  Lay.  Willard  and  Morse's  tract  lay  oh 
either  side  of  the  railroad,  on  Main  street,  and  here  they  built  a  store  and 
warehouse  in  1853.  This  was  known  as  the  "Pioneer"  store,  and  did  a 
lucrative  business  for  nearly  twelve  months  without  opposition.  The 
building  stood  on  the  lot  now  occupied  by  the  residence  of  Mr.  Joseph 
O'Brien,  and  was,  in  1863,  destroyed  by  fire. 

On  May  1,  1854,  the  town  was  laid  out  by  the  following  named  gen- 
tlemen :  Sullivan  Howard,  Nelson  Lay,  H.  G.. Little,  R.  A.  Tenney,  Geo. 
A.  Morse,  and  Sylvester  Blish,  all  of  whom,  excepting  Col.  Blish,  are  still 
living.  At  that  time  all  was  life  and  activity.  Wethersfield,  which  was 
then  quite  a  thriving  village,  suffered  in  a  very  short  time  a  loss  of  nearly 
all  of  her  business  houses,  which  were  one  by  one  put  on  wheels  and 
moved  to  Kewanee. 

The  survey  was  made  by  C.  C.  Blish,  now  President  of  the  First 
National  Bank.  The  streets  were  at  .right  angles.  The  lots  contained 
from  one-quarter  of  an  acre  to  four  acres  of  land,  according  as  they 
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156  HISTORY  OF  HENRY  COTHSTTY. 

were  move  or  less  central.  The  streets  were  generally  four  rods  wide, 
though  Main  street  is  one  hundred  feet  in  width.  The  first  house  erected 
on  the  town  site  was  the  Kewanee  Hotel.  It  was  kept  for  some  time  by 
Tenney  &  Hutchina.  In  February,  1856,  the  present  proprietor,  Mr.  E. 
V.  Uronson,  whose  portrait  appears  elsewhere,  purchased  the  property 
of  R.  A.  Tenney,  and  for  twenty-two  years  has  successfully  supplied 
the  ^astronomical  needs  of  the  public. 

It  was  probably  the  intention  of  the  founders  of  the  town,  that  Main 
street  should  be  the  street,  and  in  fact  it  was  for  some  time.  "  Phillips 
Block,"  the  first  store  in  the  town  proper  was  built  thereon  by  Nelson 
Lay  ;  J.  D.  Schriver  erected  the  old  "  Philadelphia  Store"  there  ;  Daven- 
port &  Robinson  their  grocery  (now  Miles  &  Minnick's);  Dr.  Pinney  had 
his  drug  store  where  now  stands  the  Freewill  Baptist  Church,  and  on  the 
corner  next  south  was  the  dry-goods  establishment  of  Aaron  Cooper.  A 
few  buildings  only  were  built  on  Tremont  street,  which  was  in  wet  weather 
very  little  short  of  a  canal  as  far  as  navigation  was  concerned.  Yet  the 
hotel  and  the  depot  slowly  and  surely  drew  the  trade  center  westward. 
C.  N.  Cutter  erected,  very  early,  the  building  now  occupied  by  Bennison 
Bros.,  and  which  for  many  years  was  known  as  "  Cutter's  Hall,"  and  con- 
sidered quite  palatial  in  those  days.  Residences  sprang  up  rapidly  in  all 
parts  of  the  town,  grain  warehouses  were  built,  and  in  eighteen  months 
the  town  boasted  of  a  population  of  1,500,  including  Wethersfield. 

Some  of  the  early  merchants  were  Fitch  &  Skinner,  whose  drug 
store  occupied  the  site  of  the  present  T.  H.  Phillips'  brick  block  ;  Joseph 
Montgomery,  whose  stock  consisted  of  boots,  shoes  and  clothing,  and  whose 
store  occupied  the  site  of  that  now  used  by  James  Barker;  Mr.  James 
S.  Howard  who  erected  the  house  now  known  as  the  McConnell  House, 
and  therein  kept  the  first  furniture  store  of  Kewanee;  and  a  hardware  store 
which  was  built  by  Fred.  Wild,  the  building  now  doing  service  as  the  shop 
of  Mr.  McConnell.  All  these  were  erected  during  the  Summer  and  Autumn 
of  1854,  or  s:,on  after.  Contemporary  with  them  was  the  residence  of 
Mr.  Dwight  Needham,  which  is  now  the  property  of  Mrs.  Martha  Pratt. 
It  was  the  first  building  of  that  character  erected  on  the  town  plat.  This 
same  Autumn  a  warehouse  was  constructed  by  the  Pratt  Brothers.  Two 
years  after,  in  1857,  it  was  set  on  fire  by  one  William  Whitef'ord,  and 
totally  destroyed.  He  received  a  term  of  nine  years  in  the  penitentiary 
for  his  nefuriousness.  An  elevator  was  also  built  by  the  railroad  com- 
pany which  is  still  used.  When  the  town  was  laid  out,  the  proprietors  gave 
it  the  name  of  Berien,  in  compliment  of  Col.  Berien,  chief  engineer  of 
the  railroad.  He  rather  objected  to  this,  however,  and  being  asked  to 
name  the  town,  suggested  "  Kewanee,"  an  Indian  name,  supposed  to 
signify  Prairie  hen.  This  cognomen  was  readily  accepted  by  the  proprie- 
tors, and  on  Feb.  14,  1855,  was  legalized  by  a  special  act  of  the  Legisla- 
ture. The  post-office  was  established  in  1854,  and  given  the  name  of 
Kewanee.  Col.  Blish  was  appointed  as  incumbent  of  the  office,  who  occu- 
pied a  portion  of  the  store  of  Otis  &  Pinney  for  the  discharge  of  his 
duties.  It  will  be  remembered  this  building  occupied  the  site  of  the  Free- 
will Baptist  Church.  In  the  Fall  of  1855,  Col.  Blish  died,  and  Mr.  R.  A. 
Tenney,  who,  among  other  enterprising  acts,  erected  the  first  brick  resi- 
dence in  town,  now  occupied  by  Dr.  G.  W.  Fellows,  succeeded  him. 
Deficient  adinimstiations  caused  many  changes  to  occur  in  this  office.  It 


HISTORY   OF    HEXRY   COUNTY.  157 

is  now  held  by  Capt.  N.  H.  Pratt,  one  of  Kewanee's  most  estimable  citi- 
zens, and  the  office  ranks  as  third-class. 

The  business  interests  of  town  have  grown  remarkably  well.  It  is 
almost  twenty-three  years  since  the  Phillips  Block  was  erected,  and  now 
there  are  a  large  number  of  stores  of  all  kinds  ;  shops  of  every  descrip- 
tion, and  artisans  of  all  trades,  whose  different  articles  of  commerce  find 
ready  sale  in  the-  town  and  surrounding  country,  and  in  some  cases  to 
other  localities. 

The  First  National  Bank  was  organized  October  28,  1870,  with  a 
capital  of  $75,000.  The  surplus  is  now  $18,000,  and  the  average  daily 
deposits  are  over  $100,000.  The  officers  are  :  Chas.  C.  Blish,  President ; 
S.  W.  Warner,  Vice-President ;  and  C.  S.  Wentworth,  Cashier.  Messrs. 
D.  L.  and  W.  F.  Wiley,  President  and  Cashier  of  the  First  National 
Bank,  at  Galva,  on  January  1st,  1876,  established  the  People's  Bank.  It 
is  a  private  affair,  well  managed,  and  abundantly  supplied  with  capital. 
Mr.  H.  L.  Kellogg  is  Cashier. 

The, success  of  any  town  depends  largely  on  the  manufacturing  inter- 
ests therein  and  the  ability  to  keep  employed  its  citizens,  thereby  causing 
money  to  freely  circulate  within  its  own  borders.  Kewauee  is  very  well 
supplied  in  this  respect,  having  within  her  limits  the  O'Brien  Manufac- 
tory, the  Haxton  Steam  Heater  Company,  the  Kewanee  Manufacturing 
Establishment,  and  that  of  H.  H.  Perkins.  The  first  mentioned  of  these 
was  established  in  1858,  in  Princeville,  Peoria  County,  for  the  manufac- 
ture of  carriages  and  wagons.  They  remained  here  until  1865,  when 
they  removed  to  Kewanee  and  continued  their  manufacturing.  January 
1,  1874,  a  stock  company,  with  a  capital  of  $75,000,  was  formed,  and  the 
facilities  greatly  increased.  The  O'Brien  brothers  are  largely  interested 
here,  and  hold  the  offices  of  president,  secretary  and  treasurer.  Mr.  Jas. 
O'Brien  is  the  first  named  officer,  W.  F.  O'Brien  the  second,  and  Joseph 
T.  the  third.  They  employ  about  fifty  men,  and  make,  on  an  average, 
per  day,  two  wagons,  two  carriages,  and  100  harrows.  These  latter  find 
ready  sale  throughout  the  entire  Northwest. 

The  second  manufactory  mentioned  was  organized  in  April,  1875, 
with  a  capital  stock  of  $50,000.  They  make  steam  heaters,  castings,  and 
all  classes  of  steam  material.  Their  sales  will  aggregate  $60,000  annually. 
About  forty  men  are  employed.  W.  E.  Haxton  is  President,  E.  R.  Kerr 
Secretary,  and  J.  H.  Pierce  Treasurer. 

The  Kewauee  Manufacturing  Company  was  organized  January  12, 
1876,  with  a  capital  of  $iO,000.  They  are  in  good  condition,  capable  of 
doing  excellent  work,  and  at  reasonable  prices.  They  employ  constantly 
twenty-five  hands,  with  a  probable  increase.  Their  specialties  are:  "  Ke- 
wanee "  windmills,  "Orr's"  sulky  plow,  and  the  "Centennial"  harrow. 
In  addition  to  these  they  do  a  large  amount  of  extra  job  work.  The  officers 
are  :  C.  C.  Wilson,  President,  and  Josiali  Keeler,  Secretary.  Their  im- 
plements find  large  sales  through  the  West,  and  through  some  portions  of 
Pennsylvania. 

Mr.  H.  H.  Perkins  is  at  present  making  a  new-formed  riding  culti- 
vator. It  has  the  quality  of  being  capable  of  raising  and  lowering  the 
shovels,  of  giving  them  a  greater  depth,  and  of  a  different  slant,  aho  of 
placing  them  nearly  to,  or  far  from  the  row  of  corn — all  without  stopping 
the  team  or  leaving  the  seat. 


158  HISTORY   OP    HENRY   COUNTY. 

Mr.  H.  H.  Bryan,  who  opened  the  first  wagon  shop  in  Kewanee,  is 
still  in  business.  He  commenced  his  trade  in  Wethersfield,  in  1850,  and 
when  Kewanee  was  incorporated  he  removed  his  shop  to  its  present  loca- 
tion, where  he  has  since  carried  on  a  successful  business,  employing  now 
from  ten  to  fifteen  men,  and  enjoying  a  trade  aggregating  -$15,000  an- 
nually. 

Aside  from  these  manufactories  mentioned,  the  town  supports  a 
goodly  number  of  shops  of  various  kinds,  whose  products  find  a  ready 
market  in  the  immediate  vicinity. 

There  are  thirteen  churches  and  five  public  school  buildings,  includ- 
ing the  high  school.  In  1874  the  citizens  of  the  town  erected  the  building 
known  as  Library  Hall.  The  upper  story  is  used  for  a  public  hall,  in 
which  concerts,  readings  and  lectures  are  given.  The  lower  story  is 
occupied  by  the  office  of  ihe  Lathrop  Coal  and  Mining  Company  (a  notice 
of  which  is  given  in  the  geological  description  of  the  county),  by  the  First 
National  Bank,  the  office  of  the  Express  Company,  and  the  office  and 
rooms  of  the  Library  Association.  This  latter  lias  a  library  of  1,300  vol- 
umes. It  was  opened  to  the  public  in  the  Spring  of  1875.  It  is  managed 
by  a  board  of  six  directors,  and  is  open  to  the  public  every  evening,  and 
on  the  afternoon  of  each  Sunday. 

THE   COAL    INTERESTS. 

At  Kewanee  much  capital  is  employed  in  the  coal  trade.  The 
Lathrop  Coal  and  Mining  Company,  whose  principal  banks  are  one  and  a 
half  miles  east  of  town,  employ  over  200  men,  and  ship  annually  large 
quantities  of  this  mineral.  The  coal,  which  is  of  a  superior  quality,  is 
reached  at  a  depth  of  some  100  feet,  and,  by  an  ingenious  contrivance,  is 
easily  loaded  on  the  cars  when  brought  to  the  surface. 

This  company  was  organized  in  1869,  and  they  now  represent  a  capi- 
tal of  nearly  $400,000.  The  president  of  the  company  is  Hon.  Sidney 
Bartlett,  of  Boston,  Mass.  In  addition  to  the  shafts  operated  by  this 
company,  there  are  many  others  owned  by  private  parties. 

Coal  is  found  in  paying  quantities  at  almost  any  point  between  Galva 
and  Kewanee,  and  is  mined  by  many  persons  on  their  own  property.  The 
Geological  Report  of  Henry  County,  made  in  1873,  by  direction  of  the 
State  Geologist,  by  Mr.  James  Shaw,  contains  many  items  of  interest, 
and  is  well  worth  a  careful  perusal. 

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THE   CHURCHES. 

In  Kewanee  there  are  thirteen  regularly  organized  churches.  The 
oldest  of  these  is  the  Congregational,  whose  organization. was  effected 
August  7,  1855,  in  a  school  house,  now  a  grocery  store.  During  the 
Winter  previous,  meetings  were  held  in  the  Kewanee  House  and  at  a  few 
private  residences.  The  organizing  council  was  presided  over  by  Flavel 
Bascom,  D.D.  Forty-four  persons  united,  many  of  whom  had  been 
members  of  the  same  religious  body  at  Wethersfield.  Their  names  were : 
Clarissa  Bassett,  Jane  Botterill.  Hosea  Bulkley,  Robert  Cook,  Martha  R. 
Cook,  Martha  A.  Cook,  Mary  A.  Cook,  Isabella  Fell,  Thomas  D.  Fitch, 
Harriet  W.  Fitch,  J.  Francis  Goodrich,  Sarah  H.  Goodrich,  Elizabeth  A. 
Hawks,  Sullivan  Howard,  Elizabeth  B.  Howard,  Horace  M.  Howard, 


HISTOKY   OP   HENRY   COUNTY.  159 

Mary  E.  Howard,  Harriet  L.  Howard,  James  S.  Howard,  Martha  How- 
ard, Martha  A.  Hooker,  Nelson  Lay,  Mariette  Lay,  Frances  Lay,  Hiram 
T.  Lay,  Mary  Jane  Lay,  Lemuel  B.  Leonard,  Sarah  Patrick,  Olive  Lin- 
coln, Harvey  W.  Lincoln,  Nancy  E.  Lincoln,  Henry  G.  Little,  Fidelia  M. 
Little,  Louisa  S.  Little,  Mary  M.  Little,  Francis  Loomis,  Fanny  M. 
Loomis,  Joseph  R.  Loomis,  Ruth  C.  Pinney,  Harriet  N.  Tenney,  Joseph 

A.  Talcott,  Mary  L.  Talcott,  Charlotte  M.  Talcott.  Lucina  Sykes.     Of 
these  persons,  Sullivan  Howard,  Elizabeth  Howard,  Hiram  T.  Lay,  Olive 
Lincoln,  Niincy  E   Lincoln  (now  Mrs.  Dr.  Day),  Ruth  C.  Pinney,  Joseph 
A.,  Mary  L.  and  Charlotte  M.  Talcott  (now  Mrs.  T.  P.  Pierce),  and  Lu- 
cina Sykes  are  still  members  here.     The  rest  have  removed  or  gone  to 
their  reward. 

The  church  edifice  was  completed  and  dedicated  March  11,  1858, 
having  been  built  the  year  previous.  It  was  very  much  enlarged  and 
beautified  in  the  year  1871.  The  Rev.  Charles  H.  Pierce  was  preaching 
to  the  congregation  at  the  time  of  organization,  and  remained  until  Jan- 
uary, 1858.  He  was  succeeded,  as  the  next  pastor,  by  Mr.  Charles  C. 
Salter,  who  was  ordained  and  installed  April  20,  1859,  and  was  regularly 
dismissed  March  11,  1861.  Rev.  James  M.  Van  Wagner  was  called  to 
the  pastorate  of  the  church  in  February,  1864,  installed  June  6.  He 
remained  until  April  6,  1868.  Rev.  James  Tompkins  was  called  June  1, 
1872,  installed  September  10,  and  is  still  filling  the  pulpit  as  pastor.  Dur- 
ing the  intervals  between  any  of  these  pastorates  the  pulpit  was  filled  by 
supplies.  The  congregation  is  now  in  a  good  condition.  The  member- 
ship is  239.  The  Sunday-school  (Mr.  6.  H.  Loomis,  Superintendent,) 
has  an  attendance  of  341. 

The  Free  Will  Baptist  Church  was  organized  April  29,  1865,  in  the 
Protestant  Methodist  Church,  with  eleven  members.  The  organization 
council  consisted  of  Rev.  S.  Bartlett,  Rev.  H.  J.  Browne,  and  Rev.  R. 
G.  Broadfoot.  The  following  is  a  list  of  the  original  membership  :  Rev. 
William  Bonar,  Mrs.  Mary  Ann  Bonar,  A.  B.  Palmer,  Mrs.  Mary  Ann 
Palmer,  D.  W.  Payne,  Henry  Malone,  Mary  Malone,  S.  W.  Warner,  A. 

B.  Gurney,   Caroline   E.  Gurney,  and   C.    H.  Gurney — eleven  persons. 
Prior  to  the  organization,  services  were  held  in  the   Swedish  Methodist 
Church,  in  the  southwest   part  of  town,    and   next  in  the   Protestant 
Methodist  —  now  Free  Methodist  Church.     They  worshiped  in  this  latter 
place  until  November,  1865,  when  they  removed  to  Cutter's  Hall,  where 
they  remained  until  January,  1866,  when  they  again  removed,  this  time  to 
the  Christian  Church.    This  building  is  now  a  dwelling.     Here  they  met 
for  religious  exercises  until  January  16, 1870,  when  they  worshiped  a  few 
months  again  in  Cutter's  Hall.     About  May,  1869,  they  commenced  the 
erection  of  their  present   church  building.     It  was   completed  June  1, 
1870,  when  they  immediately  occupied  it.     It  is  a  very  comfortable  struc- 
ture, and  cost,  including  the  lot,  $6,800. 

The  pastors  of  this  congregation  have  been  the  following  named 
persons :  Rev.  William  Bonar,  from  August  12,  1865,  to  March  7,  1867; 
Rev.  O.  D.  Patch,  from  April  1,  1867,  to  March  1, 1874;  Rev.  J.  J.  Weage, 
from  May  1,  1874,  to  May  1, 1875.  At  that  time  the  present  pastor,  Rev. 
H.  J.  Browne,  was  called  to  the  pastorate.  The  number  of  members  is 
one  hundred  and  two  ;  the  Sunday-school  has  an  attendance  of  about 


160  HISTORY   OF   HENKY   COGTSTY. 

sixty.  The  superintendent  is  Mr.  H.  Blanchard.  Mr.  A.  B.  Gnrney, 
one  of  the  original  members,  is  clerk  of  the  church. 

The  Free  Methodist  Church  \vas  organized  in  a  private  residence  in 
Wethersfield  about  the  year  I860  or  1867.  Meetings  had  been  held  for 
sometime  previous  in  the  residences  of  different  persons,  and  in  the  Swedish 
Methodist  house  of  worship.  Also  in  a  store-room  in  Wethersfield. 
About  the  year  1870,  they  purchased  their  present  church  edifice  of  the 
Protestant  Methodists,  and  have  since  occupied  it.  At  the  organization, 
some  five  or  six  persons  were  admitted  as  members.  They  have,  at 
different  times,  enjoyed  good  seasons  of  revival,  and  now  number  some 
twenty-four  or  five  members.  The  first  minister  was  Rev.  Jonathan 
Dick;  next,  Rev.  William  Cooley, t\vhose  wife  occasionally  officiated  at 
divine  service.  He  was  followed  by  J.  G.  Terrell,  during  whose  ministry 
the  church  was  purchased,  at  a  cost  of  $1,000.  Next,  Rev.  George 
Coffee,  followed  by  Rev.  W.  W.  Kelley ;  he  by  Rev.  John  Whiting;  he 
by  Rev.  James  Thaxter,  when  the  present  pastor.  Rev.  James  Kelso,  took 
charge.  The  Sunday-school,  under  the  superintendence  of  Mrs.  Robinson, 
numbers  about  twenty  pupils. 

The  Presbyterian  Church  was  organized  in  the  Baptist  Church  by 
the  Rock  Island  Presbytery,  March  26,  1872.  A  preliminary  meeting 
had  been  held  to  invite  the  Presbytery  to  this  action  in  the  house  of  S. 
M.  Hard,  on  February  21st  previous. 

At  the  organization  the  following  persons  were  received  as  members: 
Daniel  and  Mrs.  Eunice  Baldwin,  William  E.  and  Mrs.  Sarah  A.  Haxton, 
R.  A.  and  Mrs.  L.  Little,  Jacob  W.  and  Mrs.  Hannah  Jones,  S.  M.  and 
Mrs.  Emily  Kurd,  N.  H.  and  Mrs.  Lura  Blakely,  Effie  Blakely,  Mrs.  C. 
H.  Graves,  George  H.  Lincoln,  George  Kliner.  Mrs.  J.  Powers,  Mrs.  P. 
Wright,  Mrs.  John  Whiffen,  Clark  Bradish,  William  W.  Winter,  and 
Mrs.  Virginia  L.  Winter,  and Shanahan. 

During  the  Summer  the  church  was  erected.  Including  the  lot  it 
cost  $5,000.  The  Rev.  N.  D.  Graves  was  pastor  of  the  church  about 
three  years.  Rev.  Josiah  Milligan,  of  Princeton,  preached  for  them  for 
some  time,  when  the  present  pastor,  Rev.  J.  D.  Howey,  was  called.  He 
has  occupied  the  pulpit  over  one  year.  There  sire  now  eighty-six  mem- 
bers, and  a  Sunday-school  of  one  hundred  scholars. 

The  Baptist  Church.  On  the  9th  of  May,  1853,  it  was  decided  by  a 
vote  of  the  members  of  the  Baptist  Church,  at  Wethersfield,  to  remove 
their  place  of  holding  services  to  Kewanee,  a  more  desirable  location. 
There  were  at  that  time  over  one  hundred  members.  They  worshiped 
for  some  time  in  different  halls,  and  in  some  of  the  other  churches.  On 
December  21,  186.~>,  a  building  committee  was  appointed,  and  steps  taken 
towards  the  erection  of  a  suitable  church-ed'fice.  This  was  completed 
and  occupied  July  7,  1867,  and  cost,  including  the  site,  over  $8,000. 
There  are  now  about  two  hundred  and  thirty-five  members,  and  a  Sunday- 
school  of  one  hundred  and  fifteen  scholars.  The  pastor  is  Rev.  P.  P. 
Shirley. 

The  following  is  a  list  of  the  pastors  of  this  church  and  their  terms 
of  service:  At  the  removal  Rev.  S.  P.  Ives  was  pastor;  Rev.  H.  B. 
Foskett,  from  December,  1857,  to  August,  1802  ;  Rev.  J.  La  Grange,  from 
October,  1862,  to  September,  1863 ;  Rev.  A.  D.  Freeman,  from  March, 
1864,  to  July  same  year  ;  Rev.  William  Storrs,  from  November,  1864,  to 


HISTORY   OF   HTCNRT   COTTNTT.  161 

May,  1865;  Rev.  A.  Jones,  from  December  1,  1865,  to  March,  1867; 
Rev.  K.  W.  Uenton,  from  July,  1867,  to  July,  1872;  Rev.  Carlos  Swift, 
from  November,  1872,  to  June,  1874 ;  Rev.  R.  L.  Colwell,  from  Septem- 
ber, 1874.  to  February,  1876,  when  the  present  pastor,  Rev.  P.  P.  Shirley, 
was  called.  The  church  is  now  in  a  flourishing  condition,  and  enjoying 
evident  signs  of  prosperity.  » 

The  Methodist  Episcopal  Church  at  first  met  for  some  time  in  a 
school-house,  about  one  mile  east  of  Kewanee,  in  a  hall  over  the  store  of 
J.  D.  Schriver,  and  in  private  houses.  Some  of  the  members  had  been 
connected  with  the  same  religious  body  in  Wethersfield,  but  desirous  of 
building  up  a  church  in  Kewanee,  came  here  -to  worship.  They  organ- 
ized a  class  of  thirty  persons  December  15,  1855,  in  the  school-house 
referred  to ;  being  then  under  the  pastoral  care  of  Rev.  J.  O.  Gilbert. 
The  principal  members  were:  A.  Thornton,  William  King,  J.  Shipley, 
Erastus  Johnson,  W.  S.  Oliver,  William  Bowen,  W.  C.  Kent,  and  John 
Schriver. 

The  corner  stone  of  their  church  was  laid  October  23,  1856.  The 
day  was  made  "  one  of  gladness  "  by  the  members.  In  the  stone  the  fol- 
lowing articles  were  deposited :  A  bible,  hymn  book,  and  description 
of  the  church  ;  a  paper  on  which  the  following  was  written  :  "  John 
Morley,  Presiding  Elder  of  Kewanee  District,  Peoria  Conference,  Illinois; 
Joseph  O.  Gilbert,  pastor  of  Kewanee ;  Arthur  Thornton,  William  C. 
Kent,  Erastus  Johnson,  Joshua  Shipley,  William  S.  Oliver,  William 
Bowen  and  William  King,  Trustees.  The  first  Methodist  Church  built 
in  Kewanee,  October  23,  1856.  Number  of  inhabitants  in  town,  1,500." 
There  were  also  placed  in  this  stone  two  copies  of  the  Kewanee  Advertiser^ 
one  number  of  the  Fourth  of  July  preceding,  which  gave  an  account  of 
a  great  celebration  of  that  day  ;  one  number  of  the  Henry  County  Dial ; 
one  number  of  the  N.  W.  C.  Advocate  ;  a  copy  of  the  Missionary  Advocate  ; 
a  map  of  Kewanee,  given  by  R.  A.  Tenney  ;  one  fifty  cent  piece  iu  silver; 
one  ten  cent  piece;  one  three  cent  piece,  and  one  five  cent  piece. 

This  building  has  become  old  and  inadequate  to  the  growing  demands 
of  the  congregation,  and  during  the  coming  Summer  a  new  one  will  be 
constructed  which  will  cost  $10,000.  The  parsonage  was  purchased  in 
1856.  June  following  the  organization  of  the  church  a  Sunday-school 
was  organized.  There  were  sixty  pupils  in  attendance. 

The  pastors  of  this  church  have  been  Rev.  J.  O.  Gilbert,  from  organ- 
ization until  1858;  Rev.  John  Chandler,  one  year;  Rev.  E.  Ransom,  one 
year;  Rev.  J.  S.  Cummings,  two  years;  Rev.  W.  P.  Graves,  one  year. 
During  his  ministry  the  congregation  became  self-supporting.  Rev.  U. 
J.  Giddings  was  next,  remaining  two  years  ;  Rev.  W.  J.  Beck,  two  years  ; 
Rev.  Ben  j.  Applebee,  two  years  ;  Rev.  John  P.  Brooks,  one  year  ;  Rev.  M. 
P.  Armstrong,  one  year ;  Rev.  G.  W.  Arnold,  two  years ;  Rev.  B.  C. 
Dennis,  two  years;  and  Rev.  G.  W.  Arnold,  again  two  years,  when  the 
preserit  pastor,  Rev.  M.  Spurlock,  was  assigned  to  the  pulpit,  and  is  now 
.serving  his  first  year.  There  are  now  three  hundred  and  twenty  mem- 
bers, and  a  Sunday-school  of  two  hundred  and  fifty  scholars.  Dining 
the  month  of  January,  1877,  over  eighty  persons  united  with  this  church. 

The  Protestant  Episcopal — St.  John's — Church.  On  Sunday,  May 
13,  1855,  a  Protestant  Episcopal  Sunday-school  was  organized  in  the  Ke- 
waiiee  House.  This  was  the  first  religious  organization  in  Kewanee,  and 


162  HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 

the  school  met  the  following  Sunday  for  the  first  time  at  Odd  Fellows 
Hall.  There  were  twenty  scholars,  and  R.  P.  Parrish  was  Superintend- 
ent. The  first  full  Episcopal  service,  with  sermon,  was  in  the  Summer 
following,  by  Rev.  Porter,  of  Jubilee  College.  In  October,  Bishop  White- 
house  made  a  visitation,  and  held  two  services  in  the  unfinished  Methodist 
Protestant  Church.  During  the  Summer  and  Autumn  of  1856,  Rev. 
Philander  Chase  officiated  occasionally  in  the  same  church.  On  the  13th 
of  July,  1856,  the  church  was  organized,  with  the  name  of  St.  John's. 
The  officers  were  R.  P.  Parrish,  Senior  Warden ;  George  A.  Morse,  Jun- 
ior Warden  ;  James  B.  Morse,  J.  H.  Howe,  H.  L.  Sloan,  Geo.  W.  Foote, 
and  E.  V.  Brouson,  Vestrymen ;  and  L.  D.  Bishop,  Clerk.  The  first 
rector  was  Rev.  George  E.  Peters,  who  commenced  his  labors  in  1857, 
and  remained  two  years.  A  church  edifice  of  the  early  English  Gothic 
style  of  architecture  was  constructed  in  the  Summer  of  1857,  finished  in 
the  Fall,  and  consecrated  by  Bishop  Whitehou.se,  November  15,  of  the 
same  year.  It  is  quite  a  neat  church,  and  cost  about  $5,000.  The  first 
church-bell  of  the  town  was  rung  from  the  belfry  of  St.  John's. 

The  Primitive  Methodist.  The  persons  adhering  to  this  faith  met 
for  some  time,  prior  to  their  organization  into  a  church,  in  Cutter's  Hall 
and  in  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church.  The  organization  was  made  in 
the  Spring  of  1865,  and  two  years  later,  in  the  Autumn  of  1867,  the  first 
board  of  trustees  was  chosen.  The  principal  members  then  were  Joseph 
Garland,  John  Bennison,  John  Bradbury,  John  Bamford,  Moses  Jones, 
William  Bennison,  and  J.  Breckon.  The  church  edifice  was  erected  in 
1873,  at  a  cost  of  $2,000.  The  pastors  of  this  church  and  their  terms  of 
service  are  as  follows  r  Rev.  J.  Hewitt,  May,  1865  to  May,  1867;  Rev. 
Chas.  Dawson,  1867  to  1871 ;  Rev.  Thos.  Butterwick,  1871  to  1873  ;  Rev. 
William  Jacks,  Jr.,  1873  to  1876,  when  the  present  pastor,  Rev.  Chas. 
Dawson,  again  assumed  charge.  TThere  are  now  eight}-  members  and  a 
Sunday-school  of  eighty-seven  scholars. 

The  United  Evangelical — St.  Paul's — German  Church.  About  ten 
years  since,  some  of  the  German  people  living  in  this  vicinity  and  pro- 
fessing belief  in  the  doctrines  of  this  religious  body,  organized  a  church. 
For  a  short  time  they  met  in  a  school-house,  but  at  once  commenced  the 
erection  of  their  present  edifice.  Nineteen  persons  united  at  the  organ- 
ization— the  pastor  being  Rev.  Hilmer,  who  remained  about  one  year. 
Their  church  cost  some  $2,500.  They  also  own  a  very  comfortable  par- 
sonage. Rev.  Hilmer  was  succeeded  by  Rev.  Rein,  who  remained  five 
years,  when  the  present  pastor,  Rev.  G.  W.  Reiger,  was  installed.  The 
majority  of  the  members — now  about  fifty — live  in  the  country.  The 
Sunday-school  numbers  some  fort}'  scholars.  About  one  year  ago  another 
church  was  organized  in  the  country,  three  miles  northeast  of  Kewanee. 
It  is  for  the  accommodation  of  those  living  in  that  locality,  has  about  thir- 
ty-five members,  fifty  Sunday-school  scholars,  and  is  under  the  pastorate 
of  Rev.  Reiger,  who  preaches  there  each  alternate  Sunday. 

The  Church  of  the  Latter  Day  Saints.  The  first  meetings  of  this 
church  were  held  at  Am  boy  in  1859.  An  organization  was  effected  here 
of  probably  one  hundred  members.  From  this  place  they  were  sent  out 
to  preach,  and  in  1862  effected  the  establishment  of  the  church  here.  In 
1868,  they  erected  their  present  church  edifice,  locating  it  nearly  one  mile 
north  of  town.  Regular  services  are  maintained  here,  the  membership 


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being  one  hundred  and  eighteen,  with  an  average  attendance  of  sixty  at 
the  Sunday-school.  They  are  in  no  way  connected  with  the  Mormon 
doctrine,  and  do  not  believe  in  or  practice  its  teachings.  The  presiding 
elder  of  this  branch  is  Thomas  Charles. 

The  Swedish  Lutheran  Church.  Before  their  organization  in  1869, 
the  members  composing  this  church  met  in  private  residences  and  in  the 
Methodist  Episcopal  Church.  The  organization  was  made  in  September 
of  that  year,  with  about  sixteen  persons.  In  the  Autumn  of  the  follow- 
ing year  they  erected  their  present  church-edifice,  at  a  cost  of  nearly 
$o,000.  There  are  now  fifty-five  members.  The  Sunday-school  contains 
about  twenty-five  scholars.  The  first  minister  to  this  church  was  Rev. 
Lendholm,  who  remained  but  a  short  time.  He  was  followed  by  Rev. 
N.  Nenrgren,  who  was  pastor  two  years.  The  Rev.  John  Wingstrom,  of 
Princeton,  is  the  present  pastor,  having  succeeded  Rev.  Neurgren. 

The  Swedish  Methodist  Church  was  organized  at  an  early  day  in  the 
history  of  Kewanee.  It  is  now,  however,  quite  small,  and  does  not  sus- 
tain regular  preaching. 

The  Catholic — St.  Mary's — Church  was  organized  at  the  hou&e  of 
Matthew  Joyce,  then  occupying  the  site  of  the  present  church-building, 
in  the  early  part  of  1854.  About  thirty-five  heads  of  families  were  ad- 
mitted to  membership  at  this  time.  Some  of  the  more  prominent  ones 
were  Lawrence  Hunt,  Patrick  Cavanaugh,  Matthew  Joyce,  James  Hunt 
(now  deceased),  James  Gallagher,  Thomas  Caton,  and  Edward  Hunt 
(now  deceased).  The  following  year  a  church,  eighteen  by  twenty-four 
feet  in  dimensions,  was  erected.  It  has  since  been  remodeled  and  en- 
larged. The  pastors  of  this  church  have  been  as  follows :  Fathers  Lynch, 
O'Gara,  Powers,  Dulhunty,  Duggan.  Hannigan,  Kilkernny,  J.  M.  Ryan, 
and  the  present  priest,  Rev.  John  Ryan.  The  membership  is  now  nearly 
eight  hundred,  but  the  reader  will  bear  in  mind  that  all  members  of  a 
family  in  this  church  are  counted  as  members  of  the  church  from  their 
earliest  infancy. 

THE   SCHOOLS. 

The  first  school  in  Kewanee  was  taught  in  a  small  frame  building, 
built  by  George  A.  Morse,  and  donated  by  him  for  educational  purposes. 
It  stood  north  of  the  railroad  tracks,  on  Main  Street.  School  was  held 
here  for  a  year  or  two,  when  this  structure  was  removed  farther  into 
town,  and  placed  on  the  lot  now  occupied  by  the  east  school-house,  and 
afterwards  removed  to  that  now  occupied  by  Parker  &  Merritt's  store.  The 
growth  of  the  town  demanding  more  room,  the  trustees  rented  a  building 
of  Mr.  Austin  Sykes,  and  a  room  in  the  upper  story  of  Mr.  Schriver's 
store.  These  were  occupied  till  about  1858,  when  the  building  known 
as  the  East  School-house  was  erected.  This  was  occupied  during  the  Win- 
ter of  1858.  It  contained  two  commodious  rooms,  and  was  ample  for  the 
demands  at  that  time.  The  pioneer  school-room  was  sold,  and  for  some 
time  was  used  as  the  office  of  the  Henry  County  Dial ;  afterwards 
removed,  and  occupied  as  a  Christian  Church,  and  is  now  a  dwelling.  In 
the  year  1865,  the  East  School-house  having  become  entirely  inadequate, 
steps  were  taken  for  the  enlargement  of  this  building  and  the  erection  of 
two  others.  During  the  vacation  of  1866,  the  east  building  was  enlarged 
to  double  its  former  capacity,  and  the  two  brick  structures,  known  as 
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166  HISTORY   OF   HENRT    OOTJNTY. 

the  North  .and  West  Schools,  were  determined  upon.  They  were  erected 
in  1SG7,  and  occupied  January  1,  1868.  Each  contains  two  rooms.  The 
schools  were  thoroughly  re-graded  in  1866  by  the  superintendent,  S.  M. 
Etter,  now  State  Superintendent  of  Public  Instruction.  Mr.  Etter  was 
principal  here  about  three  years,  and  laid  the  foundations  of  the  grading 
of  the  schools  now  so  successfully  carried  out  by  Mr.  W.  H.  Russell,  pres- 
ent superintendent. 

The  brick  buildings  were  erected  by  William  C.  Loonu's,  and  cost 
the  city  about  $6,000.  In  addition  to  these,  the  High  School  building, 
erected  in  1856,  and  a  one-room  building,  are  occupied.  This  latter  is 
called  the  Northville  School. 

There  are  now  six  hundred  and  eighty  pupils  enrolled.  The  average 
daily  attendance  for  January,  1877,  was  six  hundred  and  twenty-one. 
They  require  the  services  of  fourteen  teachers,  including  the  superintend- 
ent. Their  names  and  positions  are  as  follows  : 

Mr.  W.  H.  Russell,  Superintendent. 

High  School  —  Mr.  E.  S.  Martin,  Principal ;  Miss  Lillian  D.  Riley, 
Assistant. 

Grammar  School — 1st  room,  Miss  Anna  Kellar  ;  2d,  Miss  L.  A. 
Searle. 

East  Building  —  Intermediate,  Miss  A.  A.  Johnson,  Miss  Alice  Bar- 
ker ;  2d  Primary,  Miss  Esther  Loomis  ;  1st  Primary,  Florence  Gamble. 

West  Building  —  2d  Primary,  Miss  Lizzie  Lewis;  1st  Primary,  Miss 
Frank  Rockwell. 

North  Building  —  2d  Primary,  Miss  S.  Folsom  ;  1st  Primary,  Miss 
Jennie  Halline. 

Northville  —  Miss  Mary  Bradbury. 

The  Board  of  Education  consists  of  the  following  named  gentlemen  : 
S.  T.  Miles,  President;  Adolph  Maul,  Secretary;  V.  H.  Day,  W.  W. 
Stevens,  M.  H.  Hinsdale,  Jas.  C.  Blish. 

The  annual  aggregate  expense  of  the  schools  amounts  to  $10,000, 
which  is  abundantly  repaid  in  the  elevated  tone  of' society,  and  the  good 
morals  attendant  upon  such  an  outlay  of  money.  The  appended  sketch 
of  the  High  School  is  from  the  pen  of  one  of  the  pupils  now  connected 
therewith  : 

"  The  High  School  was  established  in  1856.  It  grew  out  of  a  desire 
for  a  higher  grade  of  education  than  the  village  schools  afforded  at  that 
day.  After  some  exertion  on  behalf  of  each  of  the  villages  of  Kewanee 
and  Wethersfield,  in  the  endeavor  to  secure  its  location  in  their  midst. 
the  matter  was  settled  by  locating  the  building  on  the  dividing  line 
between  them.  Mr.  James  Elliott  donated  two  and  a  half  acres  for  that 
purpose,  and  on  this  site  the  present  building  was  erected.  Only  the 
upper  story  was  completed  ready  for  school  purposes,  the  lower  being 
used  for  lectures,  lyceums,  and  a  public  hall.  Among  the  prominent  per- 
sons who  lectured  here  were  John  B.  Gough  and  Horace  Greeley.  School 
was  opened  under  the  principalship  of  Rev.  Mr.  Waldo,  who  was  assisted 
by  Miss  Atwood.  At  that  time  the  school  was  furnished  with  rude  pine 
desks  and  benches,  reaching  half  across  the  room,  making  but  three  aisles. 
The  oldest  pupils  occupied  the  rear  row.  Among  the  young  ladies  were : 
Lain  a  Pratt,  now  Mis.  Norllnop;  Lillie  Bums,  now  Mis.  Rajnimicl  ; 
Nellie  Little,  now  Mrs.  Geoige  Perkins;  Libbie  Cutter,  Helen  and  Lucy 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  167 

Lyle,  Fannie  Lay,  Ella  Way,  Addie  Cheany,  Lottie  Talcott  —  the  latter 
now  -Mrs.  T.  P.  Pierce. 

"  Tliere  being  no  sidewalks  in  earlier  years,  it  was  almost  impossible 
in  the  winter  to  get  to  the  school-house,  and  a  large  wagon  was  the  gen- 
eral conveyance  for  the  scholars. 

"  At  the  close  of  the  second  year  Mr.  Waldo  resigned.  His  succes- 
sor was  Mr.  Blodgett,  who  was  assisted  by  Miss  Stocking.  During  his 
administration  an  exhibition  was  held,  and  from  the  fund  raised  the 
school-room  was  properly  furnished. 

"  Mr.  Blodgett  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  McPheran,  who  was  succeeded 
by  Mr.  Bradford.  Greek  and  Latin  were  among  tlie  higher  studies  of 
the  school  at  this  time,  and  pupils  were  fitted  for  college.  Mr.  James  K. 
Blisli.  a  lawyer  of  the  town,  went  from  this  school  to  Ann  Arbor.  Mr. 
E.  B.  Wight,  the  Washington  correspondent  for  a  Chicago  paper,  went 
from  the  academy  to  Chicago  University. 

"  Mr.  Bradford  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  Tabor,  who  first  graded  the 
school,  and  arranged  a  course  of  study  which  he  had  printed.  He  was 
followed  by  Mr.  Beckington,  and  he  by  Mr.  Etter,  present  State  Superin- 
tendent of  Public  Instruction.  Mr.  Etter  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  Russell, 
the  present  superintendent.  During  Mr.  Etter's  administration  eighty- 
three  dollars  had  been  raised 'at  a  school  entertainment,  with  which  to 
purchase  books  for  a  library.  This  fund  was  increased  during  Mr.  Rus- 
sell's time  in  a  similar  manner.  With  this  fund  a  library  has  been  pur- 
chased. In  September,  1870,  the  town  of  Kewance  purchased  the  inter- 
est of  Wethersfield  in  the  academy,  and  has  since  had  entire  control. 
Mr.  Russell  served  a  year  or  two  as  principal  of  the  schools  at  Moliue. 
During  this  interval  Mr.  Gray  and  a  Mr.  Carver  acted  as  principals. 
Upon  the  latter's  resignation  Mr.  Russell  was  again  called,  and  is  now 
superintendent  of  the  Kewanee  schools.  Mr.  E.  S.  Martin,  in  1875,  was 
appointed  principal  of  the  Higli  School,  which  position  he  still  retains. 
He  is  assisted  by  Miss  Lillian  D.  Riley." 

THE   PRESS. 

The  first  paper  issued  in  Kewanee  was  the  Henry  County  Dial.  The 
citizens  saw  the  necessity  of  a  paper  in  their  midst,  and  through  the  influ- 
ence of  some  of  the  more  prominent  ones,  among  whom  were  R.  A.  Ten- 
ney,  H.  G.  Little,  Nelson  La}',  Geo.  A.  Morse  and  others,  a  subscription 
was  raised,  and  the  above  mentioned  paper  purchased. 

It  was  brought  to  the  town  Friday,  August  15, 1855,  its  advent  being 
signaled  by  the  firing  of  guns  and  the  cheers  of  the  populace.  Mr.  J.  H. 
Howe  had  been  secured  as  editor  for  one  year. 

The  buildings  occupied  for  some  time  were  the  Phillips  Block  and 
the  old  school-house,  the  latter  now  a  residence.  It  was  continued  until 
September  13,  when  Mr.  C.  Bassett,  present  editor  of  the  Kewanee,  Inde- 
pendent, who  had  come*  hither  at  the  solicitation  of  some  of  his  friends, 
purchased  the  entire  stock  and  fixtures.  He  was  a  practical  printer,  and 
assumed  the  business  control,  Mr.  Howe  remaining  editor  for  the  balance 
of  the  year.  It  was  conducted  in  this  way  until  June  12,  1856,  when 
Mr.  Bassett  sold  the  office  to  Mr  Howe  and  Mr.  H.  M.  Patrick.  These 
gentlemen  conducted  the  paper  until  November  13,  when  Mr.  Howe  sold 
his  interest  to  his  partner,  who  associated  Mr.  O.  White  with  himself  as 


168  HISTORY    OP   HENRY   COUNTY. 

editor,  arid  under  this  management  the  paper  was  printed  till  January  8 
following,  when  Mr.  White  retired.  Mr.  Patrick  carried  on  the  paper 
about  one  year,  when  he  sold  the  office  to  L.  D.  Bishop,  who  published 
the  paper  two  or  three  years.  J.  E.  Wheeler,  one  of  the  original  found- 
ers of  the  Chicago  Tribune,  had  charge  of  the  Dial  from  1858  or  1859  till 
December  8,  1866  —  the  longest  term  of  any  one  editor.  He  was  a  most 
estimable  man,  and  one  highly  respected  by  the  citizens  of  Kewanee.  He 
was  considered  one  of  the  ablest  editors  connected  with  the  Dial,  and 
died  at  his  post.  He  purchased  it,  and  leased  the  office  to  Mr.  O.  White, 
who  again  became  editor.  He  also  published  a  paper  at  Toulon,  Stark 
County.  He  was  succeeded  in  the  editorial  chair  by  Hiram  Wyatt,  who 
associated  with  himself  Mr.  Shurtleff  during  the  campaign  of  1868.  Mr. 
Shurtleff  was  succeeded  in  a  few  months  by  Geo.  W.  Wilson,  who  pur- 
chased the  office,  thereby  becoming  editor  and  proprietor.  He  almost 
immediately  sold  to  N.  W.  Fuller,  who  changed  the  name  to  the  Kewanee 
Radical.  He  continued  until  May  or  June,  1870,  when  he  failed,  and 
the  paper  was  discontinued.  On  July  1  following,  the  entire  office  and 
outfits  were  purchased  by  Mr.  C.  Bassett,  who  again  entered  the  sanctum. 
He  started  a  weekly  paper,  calling  it  the  Kewanee  Advertiser.  After  six 
months  he  changed  the  latter  name  to  Independent,  and  as  such  still  issues 
an  excellent  county  paper.  He  is  the  oldest  editor  in  Kewanee,  and  has 
been  a  printer  forty-four  years. 

On  January  1,  1856,  Tenney,  Hardy  &  Co.  issued  a  monthly,  called 
Tenney,  Hardy  $•  Co.'s  Advertiser, — published  it  one  year  and  sold  it  to 
Mr.  C.  Bassett,  who  issued  it  as  a  monthly  until  December  18,  1863. 
The  first  copy  of  this  paper  is  in  possession  of  Mr.  R.  A. 'Tenney,  now  a 
resident  of  Chicago. 

July  4,  previous  to  his  discontinuing  the  Advertiser,  Mr.  Bassett 
commenced  the  publication  of  a  weekly  paper,  called  the  Union  Democrat. 
This  he  continued  to  publish  until  November  24,  1864,  when  he  discon- 
tinued it.  April  26, 1866,  he  issued  the  first  number  of  his  weekly,  called 
the  Kewanee  Advertiser,  which  he  published  until  November  23,  1867. 

The  Public  School  Messenger,  a  small,  sprightly  paper,  was  com- 
menced in  January,  1870,  under  the  immediate  control  of  the  Superin- 
tendent of  Schools,  Mr.  ,W.  H.  Russell,  as  editor.  This  was  issued  about 
two  years,  being  published  by  Mr.  Fuller  one  year,  and  C.  Bassett  the 
remainder  of  the  time. 

The  Kewanee  Courier  was  established  March  22,  1876,  by  Mr.  C.  N. 
Whitney,  who  brought  the  material  for  the  office  from  Princeton,  Bureau 
County,  where  he  had  published  the  Herald  for  nearly  five  years  preced- 
ing. Although  established  less  than  a  year,  the  Courier  has  grown  into 
a  wide  circulation,  and  is  filled  with  advertising  patronage.  The  Courier 
office  is  the  only  steam  printing  establishment  in  the  county,  and  is  well 
equipped  with  machinery  and  material.  It  is  an  eight-column  quarto, 
and  takes  a  leading  position  in  local  journalism  ii>  this  part  of  the  State. 

GALVA. 

The  idea  of  building  a  town  upon  this  site  was  first  entertained  in 
the  year  185o.  While  Messrs.  J.  M.  and  Wm.  L.  Wiley  were  traveling 
from  Peoria  Comity  to  Rock  Island  in  the  Spring  of  that  year,  they  were 
attracted  by  the  beauty  of  the  surrounding  country,  and  halted  their 


HISTORY   OF    HENKY   COUNTY.  169 

team  on  the  ground  that  now  forms  College  Park,  across  which  the  old 
trail  led.  Standing  in  their  buggy  and  looking  out  upon  the  scene,  one 
of  them  remarked  to  the  other :  •'  Let  us  buy  the  land  and  lay  out  a 
town."  At  this  time  there  were  only  two  or  three  buildings  to  be  seen 
from  that  point,  and  the  country  around  was  one  vast  sea  of  prairie,  over 
which  the  deer  were  still  roaming  at  will.  The  land  was  shortly  pur- 
chased by  them,  and,  after  negotiating  with  the  C.  B.  &  Q.  Railroad 
Company  a  full  year,  they  finally  secured  the  location  of  a  depot  upon 
their  purchase  by  donating  the  land  now  owned  and  occupied  by  the 
company  in  the  center  of  the  town.  In  the  Fall  of  the  year  succeeding 
its  purchase  (1854),  and  about  the  time  that  the  arrangement  with  the 
railroad  company  was  effected,  the  town  was  laid  out,  in  its  present  shape, 
by  the  gentlemen  mentioned.  The  cars  commenced  running  in  December 
of  the  same  year. 

After  the  depot  was  located  the  Messrs.  Wiley  purchased  about  fifty 
acres  of  land,  on  the  south  side  of  the  town,  from  George  Farr,  and  sub- 
sequently sold  an  undivided  interest  in  a  certain  number  of  lots  to  the 
Bishop  Hill  Swedish  Colony,  then  in  their  most  prosperous  days,  and 
afterwards  a  large  number  of  lots  to  Jacob  Emery.  Both  of  these 
parties  gave  their  money  and  influence  to  forward  the  interests  of  the 
new  town. 

Owing  to  the  large  purchases  of  the  Swedish  Colony  in  the  new 
town,  they  were  granted  the  privilege  of  being  its  sponsors  in  baptism 
and  bestowing  upon  it  the  name  which  it  was  to  bear.  Olof  Johnson, 
one  of  the  earliest  settlers,  accordingly  christened  it  G-efle,  the  name  of 
a  populous  town  in  Sweden.  This  name  was  afterward  corrupted  or 
anglicised  to  Galva,  a  name  new  and  unheard  of  but  corresponding  as 
nearly  as  possible  to  the  Swedish  name  in  pronunciation. 

The  first  house  of  the  new  town  was  built  in  the  Fall  of  1854,  and  is 
a  part  of  the  one  formerly  belonging  to  John  I.  Bennett,  and  which  is 
now  owned  by  A.  J.  Rockafellow  and  occupied  by  Mr.  E.  A.  Lynd  :  it 
was  built  by  the  Bishop  Hill  Colony  and  was  used  as  a  boarding  house 
or  hotel.  The  first  store  was  built  during  the  first  Fall,  and  is  the  one 
now  occupied  by  C.  F.  Bodinson  as  a  grocery,  between  the  two  railroads 
and  just  south  of  and  adjoining  Smith  &  Smalley's  Agricultural  Ware- 
house. It  was  then  occupied  by  George  Farr,  the  Bishop  Hill  Colony 
and  the  Post-office. 

Col.  E.  Fuller  was  the  first  station  agent  appointed  by  the  railroad 
company,  and  he  continued  to  hold  that  position  up  to  the  time  of  his 
death,  or  very  nearly. 

The  Winter  of  1854—5,  following  the  completion  of  the  railroad,  was 
unusually  mild  and  open,  allowing  out-of-door  work  to  go  on  without 
interruption  until  21st  of  January,  when  there  occurred  the  severest  snow 
storm  ever  known  in  this  region,  accompanied  by  a  terrific  wind.  This 
resulted  in  blocking  up  .the  railroad  and  preventing  the  running  of  any 
trains  for  over  two  weeks.  It  was  during  this  time,  when  the  inhabitants 
of  the  new  town  were  shut  off  from  communication  with  the  outside 
world,  that  the  first  child  was  born.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  David  Emery  were 
the  happy  parents,  and  they  exclaimed  :  "  Unto  us  a  child  is  born,  a  girl 
is  given,  whose  name  shall  be  called  Galva." 

The  town  having  been  laid  out  and  a  depot  established  in  1854,  the 


170  HISTORY    OF    HENTCY    COUNTY. 

following  season  witnessed  a  rapid  growth  and  quite  an  influx  of  popu- 
lation, no  less  than  seventy-five  men  having  settled  here  before  the  great 
fire  which  occurred  in  November,  1855.  Although  the  settlement  of  the 
town  took  place  only  about  a  score  of  years  ago,  the  larger  part  of  this 
number  are  gone — not  dead,  but,  moved  by  the  same  restless  spirit  which 
impelled  them  to  take  up  their  abode  here  when  the  place  was  new,  they 
have  emigrated  to  other  and  newer  towns.  Only  twenty-six  of  the  original 
seventy-five  still  remain  here  —  about  one-third  —  while  thirty-seven,  or 
nearly  one-half  of  them,  are  living  in  other  localities.  The  list  of  dead 
numbers  twelve,  or  about  one-sixth  of  the  pioneers  of  Galva.  A  part  of 
these,  however,  removed  before  their  death,  so  that  but  a  small  fraction 
of  the  original  settlers  have  found  their  long  home  in  the  quiet  cemetery 
to  the  south  of  the  town. 

When  Dr.  A.  D.  Babcock  arrived  here  on  the  5th  of  May,  1855, 
there  were  already  sixteen  buildings  in  the  place,  twelve  of  which  were 
dwelling-houses ;  when  Mr.  Seeley  arrived,  on  the  26th  of  September, 
the  number  of  buildings  had  increased  to  thirty,  and  carpenters  were  in 
great  demand  and  all  busily  employed. 

It  was  during  this  season  that  the  old  brick  warehouse,  on  Exchange 
Street,  so  recently  devoted  to  the  purpose  of  a  new  manufacturing  com- 
pany, was  built  by  the  Bishop  Hill  Colony,  and  used  for  the  storage  of 
grain,  pork,  and  broom-corn.  The  first  hotel  was  also  built  then,  by  Mr. 
J.  E.  Wolever,  occupying  a  portion  of  the  lot  where  Mr.  A.  W.  Albro 
now  resides,  on  the  corner  of  Main  and  Locust  Streets.  It  was  known 
as  the  "  Galva  House." 

The  first  surgical  operation  which  Dr.  Babcock  was  called  upon  to 
perform  was  for  Augustus  C.  Bergman  who  was  injured  while  working 
on  the  railroad;  the  first  death  was  that  of  Mr.  O,  P.  Bigelow,  who  died 
on  the  12th  of  September,  1855.  The  first  male  child  born  in  the  place 
was  a  son  of  Absalom  Wood.  The  first  fire  occurred  on  or  about  the  8th 
of  November,  1855,  and  originated  in  Dr.  Bubcock's  drug  store.  It  was 
caused  by  carrying  a  lighted  lamp  too  near  a  barrel  from  which  varnish 
had  been  drawn  and  which  had  been  spilled  upon  the  floor. 

The  whole  business  portion  of  the  new  town  was  laid  in  ashes  by 
this  disaster,  no  less  than  six  business  firms  being  burned  out.  They 
were,  first :  Dr.  A.  D.  Babcock,  whose  stock  consisted  of  drugs,  groceries, 
paints,  oils,  liquors  and  cigars  ;  second :  A.  M.  Black,  shoe  shop  and  its 
contents;  third:  Hamlin,  Beecher  &  Davis,  dealers  in  hardware ;  fourth: 
A.  J.  Curtis,  dealer  in  furniture  ;  fifth :  Babcock  &  Clark,  who  do  not 
appear  to  have  had  any  stock  of  goods  in  the  building  at  the  time  ;  and 
sixth:  Hurd  &  Driscoll,  whose  stock  of  dry  goods  were  still  in  the  boxes 
as  received,  not  yet  unpacked,  and  therefore  easily  saved  by  rolling  them 
into  the  street.  With  this  exception  the  building  and  its  contents  were 
a  total  loss,  as  there  was  no  insurance  upon  either. 

At  the  time  that  the  fire  broke  out,  most  of  the  citizens  were  in 
attendance  at  a  railroad  meeting  then  in  progress  at  the  school-house. 

Mr.  D  E.  Jacobs  was  then  living  in  the  house  now  occupied  by  Mr. 
H.  L.  Dickenson,  and  which  was  the  third  dwelling-house  built  in  Galva. 
His  mother  perceived  the  fire  by  the  glow  of  light  which  shone  in  at  the 
window,  from  the  burning  building,  when  her  candle  was  accidentally  put 
out,  and  sent  hirn  to  apprise  the  citzens  at  the  school-house.  He  rushed 


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to  the  door  and  informed  them  that  the  Wiley  House  was  on  fire,  and  in 
two  minutes'  time  the  speaker  was  left  to  talk  to  empty  benches. 

On  the  night  of  the  i!0th  of  November,  1875,  occurred  the  great  fire 
which  devastated  the  town,  and  laid  almost  all  the  business  places,  as  well 
as  many  private  residences,  in  ashes,  inflicting  almost  as  great  a  compar- 
itive  injury  upon  Galva  as  the  great  fire  in  Chicago.  More  than  forty 
places  of  business,  with  their  contents,  were  swept  away,  and  many 
citizens  turned  homeless  and  houseless  out  into  the  night.  The  morning 
following  was  the  gloomiest  that  had  ever  dawned  upon  the  town,  and 
men  might  well  have  been  disheartened  by  seeing  the  fruits  of  years  of 
toil  blotted  out  of  existeiice  in  a  few  hours.  The  fire  was  discovered  a 
little  after  midnight,  having  originated  in  the  Post-office,  which  was  then 
kept  in  a  wooden  building  just  north  of  S.  P.  Johnson's  store,  on  the  site 
of  his  present  tailor  shop,  or  between  the  two  buildings,  which  is  a  dis- 
puted question.  If,  as  some  allege,  it  was  the  work  of  an  incendiary,  he 
must  have  had  the  spirit  of  a  fiend  of  the  pit  to  have  looked  with  satis- 
faction upon  the  work  he  did  that  night.  A  strong  southerly  wind  pre- 
vailed at  the  time,  and  the  flames  soon  caught  upon  the  Mansard  roof  of 
Beck's  block,  upon  the  opposite  side  of  Exchange  Street,  and  then  leaped 
across  to  the  north  side  of  Main  Street,  leaving  only  charred  ruins  in  its 
track.  The  three -story  building  of  Mr.  Beck's  had  just  been  newly 
roofed,  and  Music  Hall,  which  occupied  its  upper  story,  furnished  the 
finest  assembly  rooms  between  Galesburg  and  Chicago. 

THE   BUSINESS   AND   SOCIAL  INTERESTS. 

Gcilva  is  situated  at  the  crossing  of  the  Peoria,  Rock  Island  and  C.B. 
&  Q.R.R.,  and  contains  a  population  of  about  thirty-five  hundred.  The 
business  of  the  town  is  chiefly  trade  with  the  surrounding  people,  there 
being  but  two  manufacturing  establishments  in  the  place.  The  older  of 
these  was  established  about  the  jrear  1848  by  Thomas  S.  Guthrie,  and  is 
now  carried  on  by  his  sons,  William  and  Thomas.  They  are  founders,  and 
deal  especially  in  engine  and  boiler  material.  A  manufacturing  company 
now  occupy  the  brick  building  erected  in  the  early  life  of  Galva,  and  are 
engaged  principally  in  making  windmills  and  farm  machinery. 

The  town  supports  a  large  number  of  stores,  all  well  fitted  up,  and 
bearing  a  very  neat  appearance. 

The  first  bank  was  started  by  Claudius  Jones  about  1858  or  '59.  In 
1862  he  sold  to  L.  W.  Beck,  a  merchant  who  carried  on  an  exchange 
business  until  the  First  National  Bank  was  organized  in  1865.  He  was 
Cashier  of  this  bank  about  nine  months.  Two  or  three  years  later  he 
started  another  bank — a  private  institution.  This  he  owned  until  the 
Spring  of  1876,  when  he  sold  to  the  present  proprietors,  E.  A.  Lynd  and 
L.  M.  Yocum,  who  are  now  engaged  in  a  most  successful  business.  The 
First  National  Bank  was  organized  in  1865,  the  Wiley  family,  so  early 
identified  with  the  history  of  Galva,  being  the  principal  projectors.  It 
has  a  capital  of  $50.000,  and  a  surplus  of'  $30,000.  Mr,  D.  L.  Wiley  is 
President,  and  W.  F.  Wiley,  Cashier.  • 

The  town  is  now  entirely  temperate,  no  license  for  the  sale  of  spirit- 
uous liquors  being  given,  and  saloons  are  not  allowed. 


172  HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 


THE   SCHOOLS. 

The- schools  are  in  an  excellent  condition,  are  held  in  two  buildings 
known  as  the  North  and  South  buildings,  and  are  under  the  able  superin- 
tendence of  Mr.  E.  E.  Fitch. 

The  first  school-house  was  built  by  the  founders  of  the  town,  Messrs. 
J.  M.  and  Win.  L.  Wiley,  near  where  Dr.  A.  C.  Babcock  now  resides,  and 
was  12x20  feet  in  size.  This  building  was  also  used  as  a  church,  and  it 
was  here  that  the  first  Baptist  Church  of  Galva  was  formed,  consisting 
of  seven  members.  Mrs.  Thomas  Getty  and  Mr.  Wm.  L.  Wiley  being  con- 
stituent members.  The  Congregational  and  Methodist  Churches  were 
also  organized  during  the  same  year,  185.5,  and  met  in  the  same  building. 
The  Congregational  Church  was  organized  on  the  fifteenth  of  September, 
with  thirteen  members. 

The  original  school  building  on  the  north  side  of  the  railroad,  known 
as  the  North  School,  was  commenced  during  the  Autumn  of  1855,  and 
was  soon  completed,  the  money  being  borrowed  for  that  purpose,  all  in 
gold,  J.  M.  Wiley,  William  L.  Wiley  and  Geo.  Farr  giving  a  joint  note 
therefor  until  a  tax  was  levied  and  collected  for  the  amount  required. 
The  building  contained  two  rooms.  These  were  afterwards  divided  into 
two  rooms  each,  and  in  this  manner  the  building  was  used  until  187G. 
That  year  it  was  enlarged  and  remodeled,  three  rooms  being  added  mak- 
ing a  very  commodious  seven-room  building. 

The  South  School  building  Wcis  erected  in  1865.  It  originally  con- 
sisted of  one  room,  but  that  soon  proving  inadequate,  in  1867  it  was 
enlarged  and  remodeled  and  made  a  building  of  four  rooms,  and  as  such 
is  still  used. 

In  the  Galva  schools  there  are  now  employed,  including  the  Super- 
intendent, thirteen  teachers,  whose  names  and  stations  are  as  follows  : 
E.  E.  Fitch,  Superintendent;  North  School :  Mrs.  E.  B.  Humphreys, 
Principal ;  Niss  Lucy  Magu,  Grammar ;  Miss  Rebecca  Watson,  Inter- 
mediate;  Miss  Frankie  Smith,  First  Prim.;  Miss  Mary  Maddox,  Miss 
Anna  Gladding,  Primary.  South  School :  Miss  S.  B.  Littlefield,  Princi- 
pal;  Miss  Matilda  Watson,  Intermediate;  Miss  Anna  E.  Ayres,  First 
Primary ;  Mrs.  Emma  J.  Day,  Miss  Jennie  Dyson,  Primary.  There  are 
about  260  pupils  in  the  North  School,  and  nearly  200  in  the  South,  and  a 
regular  attendance  of  over  400.  The  annual  outlay  for  educational  pur- 
poses in  the  city  is  about  §10,000. 

THE    CHURCHES. 

There  are  six  congregations  of  religious  worshipers.  These  occupy 
neat,  commodious  churches,  and  are  in  a  very  prosperous  condition. 

The  oldest  religious  organization  in  Galva  is  that  of  the  Methodist 
Episcopal.  It  was  organized  June  26,  1855,  in  the  school-house.  Meet- 
ings had  been  held  here  to  complete  the  organization,  and  for  some  time 
after.  At  this  time  the  first  Board  of  Trustees  were  elected.  This  Board 
consisted  of  the  following  persons :  I?aac  M.  Witter,  John  T.  Carran, 
Isaac  E.  Dennis,  Amos  Dennis,  William  Pierce,  John  B.  Nixon,  and  Nor- 
man E.  Pomeroy.  They  were  the  most  active  members  then  in  the  church, 
which  in  addition  to  these  men,  possessed  but  few  members.  In  1857 


Capt.  OLOF  JOHNSON  (deceased), 
Galva. 


HISTORY    OP    HENRY   COUNTY.  175 

they  erected  their  present  house  of  worship,  costing  f 3,000.  Among  the 
prominent  ministers  of  the  church  have  been  the  following  divines :  Rev. 
John  Morey,  who  called  the  meeting  held  to  organize  ;  Rev.  W.  P. 
Graves,  Rev.  A.  D.  McCool,  Rev.  A.  H.  Hepperley,  Rev.  G.  W.  Arnold  and 
others.  The  present  pastor,  Rev.  B.  C.  Dennis,  is  now  serving  his  third 
year.  The  church  is  in  a  prosperous  condition.  The  membership  is  over 
200,  and  an  attendance  of  more  than  100  scholars  is  regularly  maintained 
in  the  Sunday-school. 

The  Congregational  Church  was  organized  in  the  school-house,  Sept. 
15,  1855.  The  constituent  members  were  the  following  persons :  George 
Farr,  Rebecca  Farr,  Charlotte  M.  Cholette,  George  Fairlamb,  William  H. 
Fairlamb,  Henry  H.  Parker,  Mary  Fairlamb,  Hannah  Carrigan,  Thomas 
Harrison,  M.  E.  Harrison,  Elizabeth  J.  Hill,  and  George  Hill,  Jr. 

Rev.  S.  G.  Wright  was  soon  called  to  the  pastorate  of  this  congrega- 
tion, serving  one-half  his  time.  He  remained  until  April,  1864,  when  he 
resigned.  In  November  following  Rev.  R.  B.  Guild,  the  present  pastor, 
was  installed.  From  a  membership  of  twelve,  the  church  has  grown  to 
one  hundred  and  fifty,  and  sustains  a  Sunday-school  of  nearly  the  same 
number  of  scholars.  The  congregation  erected  a  church-edifice  in  the 
Autumn  of  1856.  In  1866  this  was  sold  to  the  Free  Methodist  Church, 
and  the  present  commodious  building  erected.  This  latter  was  dedicated 
May  29,  1869,  and  cost  about  $12,000. 

The  Swedish  Methodist  Episcopal  Church  was  organized  on  the  fifth 
of  January,  1866,  with  fifteen  members.  Two  years  afterwards,  they 
erected  their  present  house  of  worship,  costing  $3,000. 

Their  pastors  have  been  as  follows :  Rev.  A.  J.  Anderson,  three 
years  ;  O.  C.  Simpson,  one  year  ;  A.  P.  Wigren,  one  year  ;  H.  W.  Eklund, 
one  year  ;  C.  A.  Wireu,  two  years ;  and  A.  T.  Westergren,  two  years. 
Charles  A.  Stenholm  is  the  present  pastor.  There  are  now  87  members, 
47  probationers,  and  100  Sunday-school  children. 

The  Free  Methodist  Church.  In  the  Autumn  of  1866,  seventeen 
persons,  principally  from  the  M.  .E.  Church,  formed  themselves  into  a 
separate  body,  under  the  care  of  this  church.  For  some  time  they  met 
for  worship  at  Mr.  D.  P.  Reed's,  one  of  the  main  members,  and  often  at 
the  residences  of  other  members  desirous  of  promoting  the  welfare  of  the 
church.  In  1866,  they  purchased  the  Congregational  Church,  and  have 
since  occupied  it.  The  membership  is  now  about  20,  sustaining  a  Sunday- 
school  of  80  scholais. 

The  first  pastor  of  this  church  was  Rev.  D.  W.  Drake,  who  remained 
two  vears.  He  has  been  succeeded  by  Rev.  William  Cooley,  Rev.  J.  T. 
Terry,  Rev.  G.  C.  Coffee,  Rev.  W.  W.  Kelley,  Rev.  J.  Whitney,  Rev. 
James  Thaxter,  and  the  present  pastor,  Rev.  James  Kelso,  who  is  also 
pastor  at  Kewanee. 

The  Swedish  Lutheran  Church.  The  people  professing  this  faith  held 
meetings  several  years  before  effecting  a  regular  church  organization. 
This  was  accomplished  in  December,  1869,  with  forty-four  members.  In 
1873  they  erected  their  present  house  of  worship,  a  comfortable  brick 
building,  costing  about  $3,000.  At  present  there  are  over  90  members, 
and  a  Sunday-school  of  about  40  scholars. 

Thet  Rev.  P.  M.  Sandquist  was  the  first  pastor  here.    He  was  followed 
by  Rev.  N.  Nordgren,  who  remained  about  one  year,  and  he  by  Rev.  A. 
14  Yz 


176  HISTORY   OP   HENRY   COTTNTY. 

Lindholm,  the  present  pastor.  This  latter  lives  at  Altona,  and  is  not 
often  in  Galva,  the  pulpit  being  generally  supplied  by  students  from  the 
College  at  Rock  Island. 

The  First  Baptist  Church  of  Galva.  The  earliest  meetings  were 
held  in  the  school-house.  The  first  meeting  for  the  transaction  of  busi- 
ness was  held  in  the  school-house  June  28,  1855,  at  which  time  the  pre- 
liminary steps  were  taken  to  organize  a  Baptist  church.  The  church  was 
organized  Aug.  14, 1855,  the  meeting  being  held  in  the  school-house.  The 
original  members  were  :  Wm.  L.  Wiley,  and  Mrs.  Louise  Wiley,  from 
the  Baptist  Church,  Saxton's  River,  Vt. ;  H.  D.  Ward  and  Mrs  Angelina 
Ward,  from  Canton,  111. ;  J.  M.  Corson  and  Mrs.  Ann  D.  Corson,  from 
Brimfield,  111. ;  Mrs.  Margarett  Bushnell,  from  LaFayette,  111. ;  Mrs.  Dor- 
athy  Getty,  from  Brimfield,  111. ;  Henry  H.  Clark,  from  Alden,  N.  Y. ;  O. 
P.  Bigelow,  from  Boston,  Mass. 

The  first  church  building  was  erected  in  1856.  It  was  located  near 
the  business  center  of  the  town,  and  cost  about  $2,000.  The  second 
building,  and  the  one  which  the  church  now  occupy,  was  built  1867  and 
1868.  It  is  located  on  the  east  side  of,  and  fronting,  College  Park,  and 
cost,  carpets  and  bell  included,  about  $25,000.  The  bell  in  the  tower 
of  the  present  church  building  was  also  used  in  the  old  church,  and  rung 
for  public  service  the  first  time  January  24,  1864. 

First  pastor  was  Rev.  M.  H.  Negus,  from  organization  until  Decem- 
ber, 1856  ;  second,  Rev.  A.  Gross,  between  two  and  three  years;  third. 
Rev.  J.  T.  Westover,  between  two  and  three  years  ;  fourth,  Rev.  J.  D. 
Cole,  D.D.,  about  three  years  ;  fifth,  Rev.  L.  D.  Gowan,  five  years  ;  sixth, 
Rev.  C.  W.  Clark,  three  years  ;  seventh,  Rev.  J.  M.  Coon,  now  in  his 
third  year. 

The  present  membership  is  a  little  over  two  hundred. 

Sabbath-school  was  organized  in  1856  ;  the  number  of  scholars  is 
about  one  hundred  and  fifty. 

The  church  is  now  free  from  debt,  and  expects  to  remain  so,  and  is 
in  a  flourishing  condition. 

The  Church  of  the  Holy  Communion  (Episcopal).  The  first  relig- 
ious meetings  held  in  Galva  were  in  a  room  in  Union  Block,  1866.  About 
that  time  the  Ladies'  Church  Aid  Society  was  formed,  and  through  their 
efforts  a  small  church  was  built,  called  the  "  Holy  Communion  "  (Episco- 
pal). The  building  and  lot  cost  a  little  over  $800,  and  was  erected  on 
the  northeast  corner  of  Railroad  Square,  in  the  year  1868.  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Moore,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Whipple,  S.  M.  Etter  and  wife,  Mrs.  Somers,  Mrs. 
Trowbridge,  Mrs.  McKane,  C.  J.  Whipple,  Mrs.  Rednell,  Mrs.  Hoyt,  L. 
P.  Edson,  were  among  the  original  members.  Its  pastors  were  Rev.  Mr. 
Tifford,  Rev.  Dr.  Floyd,  Rev.  Dr.  S.  Chase;  also  Rev.  Mr.  Russell,  who 
officiated  over  two  years ;  C.  J.  Whipple,  now  rector  at  Manville,  R.  I. ; 
and  S.  M.  Etter,  superintendent  of  the  State  Schools,  were  both  prominent 
in  the  religious  affairs  and  doings  of  the  church.  The  present  member- 
ship is  fourteen  ;  Sabbath-school  scholars,  twenty. 

THE   PRESS. 

In  1857  a  paper  called  the  Galva  Watchman  was  started.  This  was 
published  but  a  year  or  two,  and  probably  discontinued.  The  Galva 
Union  was  started  Dec.  5,  18(  2  bv  B.  W.  Seaton.  Some  time  afterwards 


HISTORY    OF    IlKNRY    COUNTY.  177 

it  was  controlled  by  Capt,  Erick  Johnson,  and  after  that  by  John  I.  Ben- 
nett, proprietor,  and  J.  M.  Edson,  editor.  It  was  changed  to  the  Galva 
Republican,  the  first  number  of  which  was  issued  about 'October  1,  1867. 
At  the  same  time  the  Illinois  Swede  was  in  circulation,  being  printed  by 
the  proprietors  of  the  Republican,  and  suspended  about  the  same  time. 
On  the  9th  of  February,  1872,  the  present  paper,  the  Journal,  was  started 
by  W.  J.  Ward,  editor  and  proprietor.  In  April  of  1873,  he  sold  to  his 
brother,  F.  P.  Ward,  who  conducted  the  paper  until  March  20, 1874,  when 
he  sold  the  one  half  interest  to  J.  J.  Balch.  In  September,  the  latter's 
interest  was  purchased  by  the  present  editor,  H.  W.  Young,  who  on  the 
20th  of  February,  187G,  purchased  the  share  of  F.  P.  Ward,  and  thus 
became  sole  owner.  Mr.  Young  is  now  conducting  a  paper  which  is  a 
credit  to  any  town,  having  enlarged  the  Journal,  and  added  many  import- 
ant features. 

Present  officials  : — Pres.,  G.W.  Butters;  Sec.,  T.  Atwood;  Treas.,  L. 
M.  Young.  Councilmen,  Peter  Herdien  and  Charles  Williams.  Police 
Marshal,  E.  F.  Short, 

CAMBRIDGE. 

The  land  on  which  the  town  of  Cambridge  now  stands  was,  prior  to 
the  year  1843,  the  property  of  Rev.  Ithamar  Pillsbury,  so  well  known  in 
the  early  history  of  the  New  York  and  New  England 'Colonies'  finding 
homes  in  Henry  County.  As  soon  as  the  site  received  legislative  sanc- 
tion— the  act  having  passed  that  body  February  -1,  1843, — he  deeded  to 
the  Board  of  County  Commissioners,  at  a  special  meeting  held  on  April 
19,  1843,  the  fractional  parts  of  two  forty-acre  lots.  These  were  at  once 
accepted,  and  steps  taken  to  lay  out  a  town.  A  contract  had  been  made 
between  the  county  and  Geo.  Brandenburg  and Corey  for  construct- 
ing a  jail  and  court-house  at  Morristown.  A  small  frame  court-house  was 
already  built,  but  at  this  time  was  still  unfinished,  and  but  little  work 
had  been  done  on  the  jail.  By  consent  of  these  parties  this  contract  was 
annulled,  the  settlement  being  left  to  Marcus  B.  Osborn,  N.  W.  Wash- 
burn  and  Luke  C.  Sheldon,  as  referees.  They  gave  their  decision  at  the 
regular  term  of  the  court,  held  on  the  6th  of  June  following.  This  was 
to  pay  the  contractors  fl27.2(>,  and  keep  the  building.  A  day  or  two 
after  the  court  met  again,  at  the  cabin  commenced  by  J.  Tillson  and  fin- 
ished by  A.  H.  Showers,  in  Sugar  Tree  Grove,  for  the  transaction  of  any 
business  relating  to  the  new  town. 

On  June  9th  the  Court  proceeded  to  lay  out  the  town  of  Cambridge — 
a  name  suggested  by  Judge  Tillson — and  ordered  a  sale  of  lots  to  take  place 
on  the  26th  of  tin-  same  month  ;  to  which  date  it  was  adjourned.  The 
town  is  laid  out  on  two  fractional  quarters,  N.  W.  and  S.  W.  7,  15,  3, 
some  3G  acres  on  each.  It  has  two  public  squares,  which,  including  the 
streets,  extend  the  breadth  of  the  town  from  east  to  west.  They  were 
recorded  as  Court  Square  (west)  _(>  by  40  rods,  and  College  Square  (east) 
20  rods  square.  The  lots  facing  the  squares  were  10  by  20  rods,  the 
others  were  20  rods  square,  save  two  on  the  north  end  of  town,  which 
are  20  by  :!6.  and  tin-  cemetery,  which  is  ll!  by  20  rods. 

On  the  28th  of  June  the  Court  met  and  "appropriated  fourteen  dol- 
lars to  Charles  C.  Blisli  for  surveying  town  of  Cambridge!  one  dollar  and 


178  HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

fifty  cents  for  services  rendered  at  same  time,  and  two  dollars  to  Sullivan 
Howard  for  specifications  and  plan  of  a  court-house." 

It  was  ordered  that  the  Court  proceed  forthwith  to  the  sale  of  lots  in 
Cambridge,  on  the  following  terms :  One-third  to  be  paid  in  six  months 
after  date  of  sale  ;  one-third  in  twelve  months,  and  the  remainder  in 
eighteen  months ;  and  that  purchasers  have  the  privilege  of  paying  in 
building  materials,  on  or  before  the  1st  day  of  the  September  following. 
George  McHenry,  being  in  his  place  as  auctioneer,  a  full  board,  and  a 
good  attendance  of  citizens,  the  sale  proceeded.  Twenty  lots  were  sold 
on  that  occasion,  aggregating  the  sum  of  $558.  For  the  benefit  of  those 
interested,  the  list  of  purchasers  and  number  of  lot,  and  amount  of  sale, 
in  the  order  in  which  they  appear  on  record,  are  given:  Joseph  Tillson, 

I,  $20  ;  John  Russell,  4,  $23  ;  Joseph  L.  Perry,  7,  $21 ;  Jas.  Roe,  12,  $25  ; 
Albert  Jagger,  3,  $26 ;  Wm.  H.  Lockwood,  14,  $40 ;  Lennau  Thurston, 
13,  $39;  Thos.  K.  Thompson,  10,  $26;  Wm.   A.  Ayers,  18,  $23;  Jos. 
Tillson,  9,  $15  ;  Wm.  H.  Lockwood,  16,  $39 ;  Alex.  Qua,  17,  $33 ;  Wm. 
H.  Lockwood,  16,  $31  ;  Jas.  Montgomery,  15,  $35 ;  Thos.  K.  Thompson, 
21,  $15;  Wm.  Dawson,  5,  $30;  James  M.  Allan,  20,  $40;  John  Jones, 

II,  $30  ;  Alexander  Qua,   8,  $21.     There  were  thirteen  purchasers,  and 
out  of  that  number  but  few  are  known  to  be  living  in  the  county  or  in 
the  state.      Qua  lost  his  life  in  a  stone  quarry,  one-half  mile  northeast  of 
Cambridge,  where  he  was  crushed  by  a  bank  he  had  undermined. 

The 'growth  of  the  town  was  not  at  all  in  proportion  to  the  necessi- 
ties of  some  of  the  purchasers,  and  instead  of  paying  for  their  lots,  either 
in  materials  or  money,  as  the  payments  became  due,  several  of  them 
begged  off,  and  their  lots  went  back  to  the  county. 

To  effect  a  healthy  growth  in  the  new  town,  roads  must  be  opened, 
post  routes  established  through  it.  and  a  post-office  in  it,  and  public  build- 
ings had  to  be  erected  and  population  invited.  The  sequel  will  show 
that  many  opposed  to  the  growth  of  the  place  scarcely  ceased  to  under- 
rate the  locality  and  its  facilities  for  a  healthy  growth,  and  the  idea  of 
settling  in  it  or  about  it  was  often  derided.  A  mail  route  leading  from 
Wethersfield  to  Geneseo  was  established  through  the  place,  and  for  a 
while  the  few  inhabitants  enjoyed  the  luxury  of  a  semi-weekly  mail  from 
Peoria.  By  some  means  the  route  was  altered  so  as  to  leave  Cambridge 
out.  Previous  to  the  change  of  route  by  the  department,  the  carrier 
refused  to  go  to  Cambridge,  but  would  throw  out  a  bag  of  mail  matter 
put  up  at  Wethersfield  expressly  for  Cambridge,  at  the  "  Corners,"  ten 
miles  east  of  town.  No  office  being  there,  a  boy  employed  for  the  pur- 
pose would  proceed  at  his  leisure,  pick  up  the  bag  and  take  it  to  its  des- 
tination. More  than  once  mail  matter  has  been  sent  from  Cambridge  for 
the  east  and  returned  at  the  end  of  the  weeTc  with  other  mutter  designed 
for  Cambridge.  Those  who  had  important  business  to  transact  were 
afraid  to  mail  their  letters  at  the  county  town,  because  of  the  delays  to 
which  its  mail  was  subjected.  Many  and  unsuccessful  were  the  efforts 
to  have  that  route  re-established  through  the  village,  nor  till  1856  had 
the  tardy  justice  of  a  tri-weekly  mail  from  Geneseo  to  Kewanee  been 
accorded  to  the  county  town.  A  weekly  mail  from  Princeton,  in  Bureau 
County,  to  Millersburg  or  New  Boston,  on  the  Mississippi  River,  was  the 
only  one  from  which,  for  several  years,  news  from  the  east  could  be 
obcained.  A  weekly  mail  running  from  Rouk  Island  to  Cambridge  was 


HISTORY:  OF  HENRY  COUNTY.  179 

also  established  for  the  particular  benefit  of  the  settlements  between  the 
two  places.  For  a  short  time,  about  the  year  1853,  a  route  was  estab- 
lished from  a  point  on  the  Illinois  River,  known  as  Lancaster,  to  Cam- 
bridge ;  but  it  afforded  no  conveniences  for  any  office  on  the  route,  and 
was  soon  discontinued.  The  mail  to  Rock  Island  was  carried  for  many 
years  by  a  Mr.  Robinson,  familiarly  known  as  "  Uncle  Bobby."  He  was 
a  very  honest,  trusty  man,  and  made  more  money  by  attending  to  errands 
at  Rock  Island  for  his  neighbors  than  by  carrying  the  mail. 

The  growth  of  the  town  was  remarkable  only  for  its  slowness.  The 
impression  that  the  county  seat  would  certainly  and  speedily  be  removed 
gave  way  with  great  difficulty.  People  were  afraid  to  venture  in,  and 
but  little  improvement  was  made  for  several  years.  The  county  had  a 
court-house,  but  it  was  unfinished  and  in  Morristown.  At  that  place 
courts  were  to  be  held  till  suitable  arrangements  could  be  made  for  their 
accommodation  in  Cambridge.  They  were  then  being  held  in  the  dwell- 
ing-house made  over  to  the  county  by  the  proprietors  of  Morristown.  It 
was  argued  by  many  citizens  about  Cambridge,  among  whom  are  found 
the  names  of  Stackhouse,  Hanan,  Mascall,  Cady,  Osborn,  Malcolm,  and 
others,  that  the  unfinished  house  might  be  moved  to  where  it  was 
wanted.  These  gentlemen  made  a  proposition  to  the  Court  to  the  effect 
that  if  it  would  give  them  the  house  outright  they  would  move  it  to 
Cambridge,  finish  it  off,  and  furnish  room  in  it  for  the  use  of  the  courts 
till  the  new  court-house  should  be  built. 

On  the  5th  of  September,  1843,  the  Court  contracted  with  them  to 
move  the  house  to  Cambridge,  and  'to  finish  it,  giving  them  ten  dollars 
and  the  use  of  the  house  for  schools  and  other  public  purposes  when  not 
wanted  for  courts,  for  the  term  of  three  years.  The  building  was  placed 
upon  runners,  and  in  two  days  hauled  or  moved,  by  ox  teams,  to  Cam- 
bridge, a  distance  of  more  than  twelve  miles,  and  placed  on  southeast 
corner  of  College  Square.  Several  terms  of  the  county  court  and  two 
terms  of  the  circuit  court  were  held  in  it  —  the  first  term  of  the  latter 
in  September,  1844.  It  was  afterwards  sold  to  the  Messrs.  Gaines,  who 
put  a  small  addition  to  it,  and  placing  their  families  and  a  stock  of  dry 
goods  and  groceries  in  it,  did  a  good  business  on  a  small  scale  for  several 
years. 

On  June  18,  1844,  notice  was  given  that  a  contract  for  building  a 
court-house,  according  to  a  plan  and  specifications,  drawn  by  John  G. 
Wilcox  (for  which  the  Court  paid  him  §22),  would  be  let  on  the  29th  of 
July  following.  A  contract  was  made  with  Sullivan  Howard,  September 
3,  1844,  and  the  building  was  completed  and  accepted  July  28,  1845. 
From  that  time,  at  least  for  several  years,  the  court-house  was  open  for 
schools,  lectures,  debating  societies,  stump  speeches,  three-penny  shows, 
class  meetings,  prayer  meetings,  Masonic  meetings,  singing  and  dancing 
schools  (the  benches  were  movable)  and  preaching.  Presbyterians,  Con- 
gregationalists,  Methodists,  Baptists  and  Universalists  all  worshiped 
there,  often  three  of  them  in  one  day,  at  different  hours. 

The  first  building  erected  in  the  new  county  seat  was  a  small  un- 
hewn log  house,  put  up  by  John  Russell — commonly  known  as  "  Lord 
John  ': — and  was  used  by  him  for  a  blacksmith  shop.  For  a  short  time 
after  its  completion,  he  occupied  it  as  a  dwelling,  until  he  could  erect  a 
cabin  for  his  family.  This  small  structure  was  covered  with  "shakes  " — 


180  HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

clap-boards — held  down  b3'  weight  poles,  and  stood  on  the  site  now  occu- 
pied by  Medbury's  grocery ;  his  dwelling  occupied  the  site  of  Mr.  S.  D. 
Alfred's  present  residence. 

Judge  Tillson  erected  the  second  house  in  the  town.  It  was  a  hewn 
log  building,  and  many  additions  were  made  to  it,  as  liis  wants  required 
and  means  allowed. 

A  log  cabin  was  erected  almost  opposite  the  stable  connected  with 
the  Cambridge  House,  by  W.  Augustus  Ayres,  the  following  Summer— 
1844.  Here  the  Indian,  known  as  John,  was  confined  for  the  murder  of 
a  half-breed  by  name  of  Jim.  "  John  "  escaped  from  this  insecure  "jail" 
and  joined  his  tribe,  the  Pottawattomies  at  Shabbona  Grove.  He  was 
immediately  followed  by  the  officers,  who,  on  coming  to  the  camp,  and 
addressing  the  chief,  who  was  none  other  than  the  noted  personage  Shab- 
bona, inquired  for  "John"  who  killed  "Jim."  He  was  at  once  pointed 
out  by  Shabbona  (this  name  was  pronounced  Sliah-pan-nee,  or  Sha-pa- 
nee,  by  the  Pottawattomies),  and  again  taken  into  custody.  At  the  pre- 
liminary examination  before  Justice  Tillson,  he  was  committed  for  trial 
before  the  circuit  court ;  but  the  grand  jury,  failing  to  find  a  bill  (they 
stood  eleven  for  and  (?)  against),  he  was  set  at  liberty. 

The  first  hotel  built  in  town  was  erected  by  A.  H.  Showers,  about 
the  year  1848.  He  kept  it  for  some  time,  and  rented  to  others  until 
it  was  finally  converted  into  a  residence,  and  as  such  is  now  the  property 
of  Michael  McFadden.  Mr.  Showers,  several  years  after,  erected  the 
present  Cambridge  House,  which  in  1856  he  sold  to  A.  and  N.  B.  Gould, 
who  added  the  third  story.  They  kept  it  five  years,  and  sold  to  James 
M.  Wier,  who  in  turn  sold  to  Joshua  Bushnell,  about  February,  1864. 
He  enlarged  it  to  its  present  capacity,  and  in  February,  1876,  sold  to  the 
present  proprietor,  J.  W.  Hartzell.  Mr.  M.  W.  Thatcher  was  connected 
with  this  house  about  eight  years  as  landlord.  The  Central  House  was 
built  about  1857,  by  A.  M.  Randall. 

No  manufactures  exist  in  town,  and  not  until  the  completion  of  the 
railway  in  1871,  did  the  town  grow  in  a  thriving  manner.  From  that 
time  good  stores  were  erected,  and  a  fine  trade  with  the  surrounding 
farmers  at  once  sprang  into  life. 

The  project  of  having  railroad  connection  with  the  eastern  and  west- 
ern markets  was  agitated  by  the  more  prominent  citizens  as  early  as  1863. 
The  object  was  again  discussed  in  1866,  and  more  definite  steps  were 
taken.  The  Rock  Island  Railroad  was  opened  in  1856  to  the  coal  fields, 
and  the  citizens  of  Cambridge  began  an  earnest  effort  to  secure  the  con- 
tinuance of  the  road  through  their  town.  In  1867,  Mr.  Orin  E.  Page 
was  sent  by  the  citizens  to  procure  a  charter  for  the  road,  under  the  name 
of  the  Peoria  and  Rock  Island  Railway.  This  was  accomplished,  and 
subscription-books  were  immediately  opened  in  the  city  of  Peoria,  in 
Galva,  Cambridge,  and  at  Osco  and  Weston.  The  city  of  Peoria  sub- 
scribed 8100,000,  and  the  county  the  same  amount.  The  township  of 
Galva,  .$50,000;  Galva,  125,000;  Cambridge.  *50.0UO  :  and  Osco  and 
Weston,  $30,000  each.  By  these  figures,  aggregating $385,000,  it  will  be 
observed  that  the  road  was  built  mainly  by  municipal  subscriptions.  For 
all  this  outlay,  the  corporations  were  abundantly  repaid  in  the  increase  of 
wealth  and  rapid  development  of  the  towns.  Cambridge,  from  a  popu- 
lation of  between  four  and  five  hundred  in  1871,  has  grown  to  four  times 


HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 


181 


that  number,  and,  as  a  showing  of  the  increase  in  trade,  the  following 
exhibit  of  the  number  of  car  loads  of  produce  shipped  from  this  station 
during  each  month  in  1876  is  given  : 


1 

•^ 

1 

\, 

JS 

•s 

1 

f 

1 

! 

^" 

3 

f 
% 

Horses. 

1 

Broom- 
corn. 

•«e 
\ 

pi 

S 

*i 

si 

5^5 
^ 

-^T 

^ 

g 

14. 

i 

i 

42 

I 

59 

25 

4 

2 

17 

5 

2 

2 

i 

58 

March 

12 

a 

e 

I 

i 

22 

24 

3 

4 

I 

I 

2 

35 

74 

15 

r 

c 

j. 

2 

2 

103 

05 

TS 

- 

3 

2 

I 

2 

I 

127 

julv 

C7 

7 

i 

4 

69 

fir 

27 

2 

i 

2 

2 

Q^ 

43 

28 

4 

i 

3 

12 

4 

I 

I 

97 

•37 

18 

i 

i 

I1? 

I 

i 

74 

36 

5 

13 

I 

5 

60 

Sj 

2 

2 

28 

c 

8 

129 

Total.,. 

562 

III 

17 

6 

6 

144 

17 

I 

I 

2 

20 

Q 

7 

« 

028 

These  tables  only  include  shipments  in  carload  lots.  The  shipments 
in  smaller  lots,  if  footed  up,  would  swell  the  amounts  of  some  sorts  of 
produce  considerably.  A  good  man}'  barrels  of  apples  and  bales  of 
broom-corn  have  been  shipped  in  lots  less  than  car-loads,  and  some  small 
lots  of  other  items.  The  shipments  of  poultry  by  freight,  in  boxes  and 
barrels,  during  the  month  of  December,  amount  to  15,866  pounds  ;  while 
large  quantities  have  also  been  sent  by  express.  Butter  and  eggs  are 
also  shipped  by  both  freight  and  express,  and  butter  especially  is  sent  off 
in  large  quantities  by  express. 

Comparing  the  shipments  of  the  past  year  with  those  of  previous 
years,  reducing  all  to  a  uniform  basis — the  first  three  years  ending  Nov. 
80,  and  the  last  two  ending  Dec.  31,  1876 — the  following  is  given  : 


1876. 

22O.42Q 

1875- 

I7O  280 

1874. 

IOO  057 

1873. 

leg  QQE 

1872. 
231  187 

Oats.  . 

90  062 

62,500 

98,327 

94.277 

46,801 

Rye 

6,67S 

6426 

5,312 

7  267 

II  857 

Wheat 

2,2OO 

11,655 

9-554 

11,728 

3,255 

Rarlev 

2,7=10 

2  578 

A  CCC 

Total.. 

T?2.IIQ 

2*0.870 

2Id."i3Q 

274,70"; 

vn.foz, 

LIVE   STOCK    AND   OTHER    PRODUCE. 


1876. 

1875- 

187-1. 

1873. 

1872. 

Hogs,  No 

7  200 

7,2^0 

6  84"; 

-  8>o 

C    SIC 

Cattle   \o 

272 

1  12 

•518 

i8c 

I  fj. 

Horses,  cars 

I 

2 

Sheep,  cars  .,    - 

I 

Broomcorn,  tons. 

2OO 

IQO 

1  66 

. 

27 

Hay  and  Straw 

I  2O 

61 

386 

^6 

Potatoes,  bu 

2  OOO 

2,4.^0 

I     7^O 

Apples,  bu.. 

666 

078 

Prior  to  the  completion  of  the  railroad,  Cambridge  was  considered  a 
small  inland  town,  with  but  little  trade  and  few  advantages.     The  sud- 


182  HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

den  increase  of  population,  and  the  increase  in  wealth  and  in  tmde  has 
dispelled  that  idea,  and  to-day  Cambridge  bids  fair  to  rival  any  town  in 
the  county.  There  are  a  number  of  fine  brick  business  houses,  one  bank 
— a  private  institution,  organized  in  November  1871  ;  two  or  three  good 
hotels,  two  weekly  newspapers,  excellent  graded  schools  and  six  regular- 
ly organized  churches,  all  of  which  have  good  houses  of  worship. 

CAMBRIDGE   OFFICTALS. 

Pres.,  A.  Gould  ;  Clerk,  W.  B.  Dean  ;  Treas.,  P.  B.  Welton.  Trus- 
tees, James  Mascell,  S.  H.  Patten,  Sylvester  Rockwell,  T.  G.  Ayers,  J.  W. 
Stewart,  A.  Gould. 

THE    PRESS. 

The  first  paper  started  in  Cambridge,  and  the  first  in  Henry  County, 
issued  its  first  number  on  Feb.  13,  1853.  It  was  called  the  Henry  County 
Gazette,  and  was  edited  by  J.  W.  Eystra.  This  paper  and  all  the  material 
connected  with  the  office  were  afterwards  sold  to  the  citizens  of  Kewanee, 
and  removed  to  that  place,  where  the  name  was  changed  to  the  Henry 
County  Dial.  The  editor,.  Mr.  Hyatt,  soon  after  went  to  Geneseo,  where 
he  established  the  Qenesec  Republic.  About  November,  1857,  the  press 
and  materials  in  the  Galva  Watchman  office  were  purchased  and  remov- 
ed to  Cambridge  by  Judge  Tillson,  Dr.  A.  A.  Dunn,  V.  M.  Ayres,  and 
H.  W.  Wells.  Dr.  Dunn  was  established  as  editor,  and  the  name  changed 
to  the  Chronicle.  He  remained  until  1860  in  this  place.  That  year. 
Patten  and  Denison  leased  the  office  and  fixtures  from  the  company,  and 
continued  Dr.  Dunn  as  editor  for  one  year,  when  Mr.  Patten  purchased 
Mr.  Denison's  interest,  and  (Dr.  Dunn  going  to  the  army)*  assumed  entire 
editorial  control.  He  kept  charge  until  1866,  when  he  was  succeeded  by 
Everett  &  Casson,  who,  on  May  16,  1^67,  sold  to  the  present'  editor  and 
proprietor,  Mr.  George  C.  Smithe.  He  has  now  entire  control,  having 
purchased  the  office  and  all  the  material,  and  issues  a  paper  which  fully 
merits  its  name. 

The  Prairie  Chief  was  started  in  Galva  in  April,  1868,  and  for  a  time 
printed  in  the  office  of  the  G-alva  Union.  In  September  of  that  year, 
Mr.  F.  B.  Seaton  purchased  the  office  of  the  Stark  County  Democrat  at 
Toulon,  and  removed  to  that  place.  He  changed  the  name  to  Prairie 
Chief,  and  remained  there  till  December,  1871,  when  he  rented  the  office 
of  the  Cambridge  Democrat,  and  removed  to  that  place.  This  paper  had 
been  started  and  conducted  by  one  Rock,  who  proved  a  most  disreputable 
character.  Immediately  on  Mr.  Seaton  taking  chaTge,  a  change  was  made, 
and  an  excellent  weekly  paper. started.  He  changed  the  name  to  Prairie 
Chief,  and  although  in  a  county  largely  Republican  in  politics,  the  paper 
has  a  large  circulation. 

CAMBRIDGE     DEMOCRAT. 

In  the  Spring  of  1869,  feeling  the  need  of  a  Democratic  paper  cen- 
trally located  in  the  county,  S.  P.  Cady  and  I.  G.  Aj'ers  commenced  a 
correspondence  with  Mr.  J.  L.  Rock  of  Chicago,  commercial  editor  of  the 
Chicago  Times,  with  a  view  of  establishing  a  Democratic  paper  in  Cam- 
bridge, which  resulted  in  receiving  a  proposition  from  Mr.  Rock  that  if 


, 


I 


0       E.     PAGE, 
Cambridge. 


HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY.  185 

$1,500  was  raised  to  purchase  presses  and  material  he  would  furnish  an 
equal  amount,  and  would  come  and  take  charge  of  the  paper,  with  the 
understanding  that  at  the  expiration  of  the  year  he  was  to  have  the  mate- 
rial by  refunding  the  $1,500  and  10  per  cent.  A  meeting  was  called  at 
the  court-house,  which  was  largely  attended  by  the  Democrats  of  this 
vicinity,  and  the  proposition  met  with  general  favor.  At  this  meeting 
$800  was  subscribed,  and  a  committee  appointed  to  raise  the  balance, 
which  they  succeeded  in  doing  very  soon.  A  committee  was  then  sent 
to  Chicago  to  superintend  the  purchase  and  shipment  of  presses,  type, 
etc.  In  due  time  the  material  arrived,  and  was  set  up  in  the  room  over 
the  harness  shop  of  H.  P.  Hart,  and  July  28,  1869,  the  first  issue  of  the 
Cambridge  Democrat  made  its  appearance,  greatly  to  the  satisfaction  of 
its  god-parents.  The  paper  remained  under  the  management  of  Mr. 
Rock  but  a  short  time.  The  20th  of  November  of  the  same  year  found 
him  in  such  straitened  circumstances  that  he  was  forced  to  dispose  of 
the  paper  to  Morrison  Francis  and  R.  Heber  Hinman,  who  employed  Mr. 
I.  G.  Ayers,  then  a  law  student  with  Mr.  W.  H.  Shepard,  to  take  charge 
of  the  editorial  and  financial  management.  Mr.  Ayers  continued  the 
editor  until  Nov.  29,  1871,  at  which  time  Messrs.  Francis  &  Hinman 
rented  the  office  to  Mr.  B.  W.  Seaton,  who  removed  the  Prairie  Chief 
from  Toulon,  Stark  County,  to  this  place,  commenced  and  continues  its 
issue  here. 

THE   CHURCHES. 

The  Baptist  Church  was  organized  July  8,  1854,  in  the  court-house. 
Prior  to  the  organization,  they  met  in  this  house  for  some  time  for  religious 
exercises,  and  for  a  short  time  after.  At  the  organization  thirteen  persons 
united,  whose  names  are  as  follows  :  William  Talbott,  Mary  Talbott,  Aaron 
Talbott,  Phebe  Talbott,  James  M.  Woodmansee,  Clarrissa  M.  Woodman- 
see,  John  McFarland,  Hanna  McFarland,  Emma  Blackman,  Laura  Bishop, 
Harriett  Daggett,  Electa  Davenport,  and  Eliza  Ayers.  This  congregation 
purchased  the  old  school-house,  which  they  used  for  a  house  of  worship 
until  the  erection  of  their  present  commodious  church.  It  cost  about 
$10,000.  They  have  in  addition  to  this  just  completed  a  very  comfortable 
parsonage,  worth  $2,100. 

The  earliest  pastor  was  Rev.  F.  Ketchman,  who  remained  about  one 
year.  He  was  followed  by  Rev.  W.  W.  Smith,  who  was  pastor  fourteen 
months.  Then  followed  Rev.  R.  Edwards,  one  year;  Rev.  G.  D.  Sim- 
mons, eighteen  months;  Rev.  A.  Edison,  two  years  and  four  months;  Rev. 
J.  Shephard,  six  years ;  Rev.  W.  A.  Velsher,  two  and  one-half  years, 
when  the  present  pastor,  Rev.  J.  Cairns,  was  installed.  The  membership 
is  now  107,  and  the  attendance  at  Sunday-school  130.  The  superinten- 
dent is  William  Talbott. 

The  Disciples  of  Christ  held  meetings  for  some  time  in  the  court- 
house, in  the  Baptist  Church,  and  in  the  school-house.  About  December 
18,  1859,  they  met  at  the  court-house  and  effected  an  organization.  At 
this  meeting  the  following  persons  united :  Samuel  and  Mrs.  Ellen 
Horn,  Mrs.  A.  E.  Matthews,  Ada  B.  Lobingier,  Geo.  Lobingier,  G.  W. 
Sroupe,  William  and  Mrs.  Martha  McFarland,  and  William  Kirkland. 

On  the  23d  of  January  following,  a  permanent  organization  was 
made,  with  William  Kirkland  and  G.  W.  Sroupe  as  elders,  William  Mc- 

15  For  continuation  of  this  History,  see  page  505. 


BIOGRAPHICAL    DIRECTORY. 


ABBREVIATIONS. 


Ind.  Rep... .   Independent  Republican. 

Lib.  Rep Liberal  Republican. 

Rep Republican. 

Dem Democrat. 

Ind '. Independent. 

Bapt _ Baptist. 

Cong Congrcgat'onalist. 

Epis t Episcopalian. 

Evang Evangelist. 

Adv Adventist. 


Meth Methodist. 

Cath Roman  Catbolic. 

Pres Presbyterian. 

Prest President. 

P.O Post  Office. 

Prop Proprietor. 

Co County. 

Sec Section  or  Secretary. 

Vol Volunteer. 

Unit - Unitarian. 


GENESEO  TOWNSHIP. 


A   BRAMS  NATHAN  G.  Genesco;  showman;  Dem;  from  Ind. 

'**     ADAMS  J.  Q.  Rev.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Canada. 

ADAMS  M.  A.  Geneseo. 

ALBER  F.  Mrs.  Geneseo;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

ALBORG  PETER,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

ALBRECHT  Mrs.  widow,  Geneseo;  German  Luth;  from  Germany. 

ALBERTSON  CHARLES  L.  Geneseo. 

ALDEEN  P.  A.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

ALLAN  M.  JAMES,  Geneseo;  Retired  Farmer;  born  in  Sumner  Co.  Tenn.  Nov.  23,  1814! 
came  to  Henry  Co.  1836;  wife  was  Susanna  Stewart,  born  Jan.  28,  1819;  married  March  6. 
1839;  nas  f°ur  children;  Mr.  Allan  spent  the  Winter  of  1836-7  at  Vandalia,  where  the 
Legislature  then  met,  and  succeeded  in  getting  Henry  Co.  set  apart  from  Knox;  he  was  also 
the  first  County  and  Circuit  Clerk  of  Henry  Co;  has  filled  the  office  of  County  Judge;  in  1850 
he  was  elected  to  State  Legislature  to  assist  in  getting  a  charter  for  C.  R.  I.  &  P.  Railroad, 
and  strange  as  it  may  seem,  Mr.  Allan  informs  us  that  it  was  a  difficult  matter  to  obtain,  as 
the  Governor  and  many  of  the  leading  men  of  the  state  were  much  afraid  that  a  railroad  con- 
structed in  the  vicinity  of  the  canal  would  prove  detrimental  to  the  interests  of  the  state.  Mr. 
Allan  also  held  the  office  of  Provost  Marshal  in  this  district  during  a  part  of  the  war.  Mrs. 
Allan  had  the  honor  of  teaching  the  first  school  in  the  county. 

ALLAN  WM.  T.  Geneseo;  justice  of  peace;  Ind;  from  Tenn. 

ALLEN  ARTHUR,  lives  with  father,  Aug.  Allen;  Rep;  Unit;  from  Mass. 

ALLEN  AUG.  Geneseo;  restaurant;  Rep;  Unit;  from  R.  Island. 

ALLEN  C.  Mrs.  (widow),  Geneseo;  Spiritualist;  from  N.  Y. 

ALLEN  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  R.  R.  baggageman;  Rep;  Unit;  from  Mass. 

ALLEN  M.  M.  resides  with  mother,  Mrs.  C.  Allen;  Rep;  Lib;  born  in  this  town. 

ALLEN  ROBERT,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  J.  F.  Smith;  Dem;  from  N.  Y. 

AMOS  JOHN,  Geneseo;  mason;  Rep;  from  England. 

ANDERSON  A.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  A.  F.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  CHAS.  Geneseo;  cabinet  maker;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  wagon  maker;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 


HENRY  COUNTY  :    GENESEO  TOWNSHIP.  187 

ANDERSON  ERICK,  Geneseo;  cabinet  maker;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  JAMES,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

ANDERSON  JOHN,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

ANDERSON  J.  P.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  L.  D.  Geneseo;  dealer  in  pumps;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

ANDERSON  PETER,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  80  acres. 

ANDERSON  PETER,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  120  acres. 

ANDERSON  PETER,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  H.  Mrs.  Geneseo;  from  Sweden. 

ANDREE  HERMAN,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Prussia. 

ANDREWS  JAMES,  Farmer.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Trumbull  Co.  Ohio,  April 
3,  1830;  came  toTazewell  Co.  in  1843,  and  to  this  county  in  1854;  Dem;  owns  600  acres  of 
land,  valued  at  $24,000;  wife  was  Marietta  Campbell,  born  in  St.  Lawrence  Co.  N.  Y.,  Jan. 
IO,  1841;  married  March  26,  1862;  has  seven  children. 

ANTES  H.  T.  Geneseo;  physician  and  surgeon;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.  Y. 

ANTES  R.  H.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.  Y. 

APPLEBEE  THOMAS,  Geneseo;  Livery;  born  in  LaSalle  Co.  111.  Dec.  2,  1853;  came 
to  county,  1872;  Rep;  married  Miss  Ida  Bawlman;  she  was  born  in  New  York,  June  17, 
1853,  and  married  Feb.  14,  1872;  two  children;  Mr.  Applebee  is  one  of  the  proprietors  of  the 
temperance  billiard  room. 

ARNETT  JACOB,  Geneseo;  agricultural  implements;  Ind;  Prot;  from  France. 

ARNETT  S.  J.  Geneseo;  merchant;  Rep;  Prot;  from  111. 

ARNOLD  G.  W.  Geneseo;  minister  M.  E.  church;  Rep;  West  Virginia. 

ARNOLD  JOHN,  Geneseo. 

ASH  MICHAEL,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

ASH  LEWIS,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Mich. 

ASH  WM.  farm  hand  with  C.  B.  Smith;  Ind;  from  N.  Y. 

ATKIN  D.  II.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Ct. 

ATKINSON  J.  T.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Ind;  Cong;  from  Mass. 

AYERS  B.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  from  Mass. 

"D  ACK  WM.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

BAILEY  CHRIS.  C.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  lives  with  John  Churchill;  Dem;  from  N.  H. 

BAILEY  JAS.  M.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  lives  with  John  Churchill;  Dem;  from  N.  H. 

BAILEY  Z.  C.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Vt. 

BAIRD  WM.  Geneseo;  watchman;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

BAKER  E.   Mrs.  widow;  Geneseo;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

BAKER  FREDERICK,  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  Meth;  from  England. 

BAKER  JOS.  Geneseo;  tinner;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  Conn. 

BAKER  NICOLAS,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

BAKER  T.  Geneseo;  baker;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

BAKER  THOS.  E.  Geneseo;  miller;  Rep;  Pres;  from  N.  Y. 

BAKER  FRED.  Geneseo;  painter;  Meth;  Rep;  from  Eng. 

BALL  C.  A.  Geneseo;  policeman;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Mass. 

BALL  FRANK   M.  Geneseo;  brakeman;  Rep;  Meth. 

BALL  C.  A.  Jr.  Geneseo;  brakeman;  Rep;  Meth. 

BALL  GEO.  Geneseo;  brakeman;  Rep;  Meth. 

BARKER  JOHN,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep. 

BARBER  EMORY,  Geneseo;  wagon  maker;  Rep;  Unit. 

BARGE  BEN  J.  F.  Supt.  of  Geneseo  City  Schools  and  County  Supt.  of  Schools;  born  in 
Concord,  Middlesex  Co.  Mass.  Feb.  2,  1834;  came  to  this  county,  1861;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns 
house  and  lot;  educated  in  public  schools  of  Concord,  Haverhill  and  Lowell;  two  years  in 
Yale  College;  did  not  return  after  his  father's  death  in  1852;  taught  in  Mississippi  and  Louisi- 
ana from  1852  to  1861;  spent  one  and  a'half  years  in  military  service  in  Department  of  North- 
west, under  Gen.  Pope;  farmed  two  years;  taught  six  years  in  Cambridge,  and  now  five  years 
at  Geneseo;  married  June,  1863  to  Carrie  W.  Showers,  of  Cambridge,  111;  she  was  born  in 
Cambridge,  June  2,  1841;  has  four  children,  Hattie,  Cora,  Jennie  and  Allie. 


188  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

BARLTZ  JOHN,  Geneseo;  brick  maker;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

BARNES  EDGAR  L.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;   from  N.  Y. 

BARNES  JOHN  D.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Md. 

BARNHART  CATHERINE  Mrs.  widow;  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

BARTON  ALBERT  C.  Geneseo;  printer  in  News  office,  Ind;  Prot;  from  N.  Y. 

BARTON  ANDREW,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  H.  C.  Barton;  Rep;  born  in  N.  Y. 

BARTON  H.  C.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  Vt;  121  acres. 

BARTON  WM.  C.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  H.  C.  Barton;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  N.Y. 

BARTZ  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer  for  Kendall  &  Kidder;  Rep;  Lulh;  from  Germany. 

BARGSTROM  JOHN,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  G.  W.  West;  from  Sweden. 

BATES  J.  W.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep. 

BATES  JOHN  L.  Geneseo;  laborer. 

BAUER  JACOB,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  German. 

BAUERMEISTER  AUGUST,  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

BAUMGAERTNER  JOSEPH,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Germany. 

BAXTER  JOHN,  Geneseo:  retired;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Mass. 

BAYE  GEORGE,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Mich;  103  acres. 

BECK  ANTHON,  Geneseo;  tailor  with  P.  Schabelle;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

BECK  WM.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

BECKER  NICHOLAS,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  maltster  for  G.  Geiser;  born  in  France. 

BECKSTINE  JOHN,  Geneseo;  molder;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

BECKER  FRED.  Geneseo;  baker;  German. 

BEHMAN  JOSEPH,  Geneseo;  laborer. 

BEINGENHEIMER  ADAM,  Geneseo;  saloonkeeper;  Dem. 

BELKNAP  W.  L.  Geneseo;  laborer. 

BELLENGER  J.  H.  Geneseo;  feed  stable;  Dem;  from  N.  Y. 

BELLINGER  JOHN  H.  Geneseo;  livery  and  feed  stable;  Dem;  born  in  Henry  Co. 

BENDER  CHRISTIAN,  Geneseo;  cabinet  maker;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Germany. 

BENDER  OTTO,  Geneseo;  laborer;  German. 

BENEDICT  THOS.  N.  Rev.  Geneseo;  Epis;  from  N.  Y. 

BENNETT  WM.  G.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  McBroom  &  Wilson;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Maine. 

BENNETT  J.  M.  Geneseo;  drayman;  Rep;  Meth. 

BENSINGER  JOHN,  P.O.  Geneseo;  with  Moses  Bensinger;  from  Ohio. 

BENSINGER  MOSES,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Evang;  from  Pa. 

BENSON  NILS,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  40  acres. 

BERNER  FERDINAND,  Geneseo;  boot  and  shoe  merch't;  Luth;  German. 

BERGLAND  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer. 

BEVERIDGE  ANN  Mrs.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  Scotland. 

BILLINGS  HENRY,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  E.  A.  Hunn;  Dem;  born  in  III. 

BILLS  L.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Vt. 

BILLS  K.  J.  Geneseo;  sewing  mach.  ag't;  Dem;  Meth. 

BITNER  JAMES,  Geneseo;  laborer. 

BLACKISTONE  WM.  P.  Geneseo;  stockbreeder;  Rep;  Quaker;  from  Ohio. 

BLISS  H.  F.  Farmer,  Sec  31,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  New  York,  Oct.  13,  1809;  came  to 
this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $4,800;  was  Justice  of 
Peace  for  two  years;  wife  was  Amy  C.  Briggs,  born  in  Oneida  Co.  N.  Y.,  March  5,  1810; 
married  Nov.  18,  1830;  four  children,  three  boys  and  one  girl,  all  now  living. 

BLISS  L.  Geneseo;  molder;  Rep;  born  in  111. 

BLISS  THOS.  G.  Geneseo;  bridge  builder;  Rep;  from  Mass. 

BODA  JOHN,   Geneseo;  teamster;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

BO  ICE  R.  D.  Geneseo;  hardware;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

BOIS  JOHN,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

BOILE  THOS.  H.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ireland.    |, 

BOLEEN  JOHN,  Geneseo;  tailor;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BOLEEN  YOUNG,  Geneseo,  tailor;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 


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BOLLEN  F.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Henry  Co. 

BOONE  Miss,  Geneseo;  Epis;  from  Pa. 

BOWERS  JACOB,  Geneseo;  cook;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Germany. 

BOYCE  JOHN  H.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

BOYLE  THOMAS  H.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  145  ac.  $8,700. 

BRACKEN  JAMES,  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

BRADLEY  JAMES,  Geneseo;  clerk;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

BRADLEY  M.  Geneseo;  groceries;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

BRAWLEY  \V.  H.  retired  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

BRAY  JAS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

BRAY  THOS.  Geneseo;  salesman;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Ky. 

BRAY  STEPHEN,  Geneseo;  laborer. 

BRADY  SAMUEL,  Geneseo;  boarding-house;  Rep;  Bapt. 

BRAINARD  W.  G.  Geneseo;  windmill  dealer;  Rep;  Unit. 

BREED  GEORGE  H.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  N.  H.;  60  acres. 

BRENIZER  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  laborer  Kendall  &  Kidder;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  111. 

BRENIZER  D.  E.  Geneseo;  harness-maker;  Rep;  Prot;  born  111. 

BRENIZER  SAM'L.  Geneseo;  miller;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

BRITTON  OSCAR,  Geneseo;  teamster;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

BRIX  D.   Geneseo;  bot.  physician;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Italy. 

BROGLE  THEODORE,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  G.  Geiser;  born  in  Germany. 

BROPHY  THOMAS,  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

BROUGHAMER  JACOB,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  G.  Geiser;  born  in  Germany. 

BROUGHTON  WILBER  F.  Geneseo;  agriculture  dealer;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

BROWN  BELA,  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Vermont. 

BROWN  FREDERICK  P.  Retired  Farmer,  Geneseo;  born  in  Onondaga  Co.  N.Y. 
Aug.  14,  1821;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Ind.  Dem;  owns  250  acres  of  land  and  house 
and  lot,  valued  at  $17,000;  has  been  Mayor  of  the  city  two  years;  was  Supervisor  one  year; 
was  President  for  four  years  of  the  first  Agricultural  Society  formed  in  the  county;  wife  was 
Harriet  M.  Bennett,  born  in  Onondaga  Co.  N.Y.  Jan.  26,  1821;  married  Jan.  23,  1844;  has 
six  children. 

BROWN  GEORGE  A.  Geneseo;  hardware;  Rep;  from  N.Y.;  came  to  county  1854. 

BROWN  R.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y. 

BROWN  S.  M.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  from  N.Y.;  160  acres,  $10,000. 

BROWN  W.  C.  Geneseo;  physician  and  surgeon;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Michigan. 

BROWN  DAOTEL,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Unit. 

BRUSH  J.  B.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  born  in  N.Y. 

BRYAN  JOHN  M.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem. 

BUBECK  WM.  L.  Geneseo;  boot  and  shoe  store;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

BUCHANAN  J.  M.  Geneseo. 

BUCHY  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  butcher;  Dem;  born  in  Germany. 

BUCKLES  A.  M.  Mrs.  Geneseo;  widow  of  late  J.  S.  Buckles;  from  N.Y. 

BUELL  CHRISTIAN,  Geneseo;  manufacturer  of  cigars;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

BURGEMAN  JONAS,  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

BURGERT  P.  Geneseo;  tailor;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

BURGESON  ANNA  M.  Mrs.  Sec.  11;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  40  acres. 

BURGSTON  JOSEPH,  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BURKE  ADOLPH,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  for  E.  Farwell;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BURKLUND  OTTO,  Geneseo;  clerk;  Rep;  born  111. 

BURLINGAME  THOMAS  J.  Geneseo;  veterinary  surgeon;  Dem;  from  R.  I. 

BURNETT  ISAAC,  Geneseo;  roadmaster  C.  R.  I.  &.  P.  R.R.;  Dem;  val.  prop.  $2,000. 

BUSHNELL  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  laborer. 

BUTTERBROD  JOHN,  Geneseo;  baker;  Rep;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

/"'AHILL  DENNIS,  Geneseo;  railroad  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 
^-'     CANN  JOHN,  Geneseo;  butcher;  Dem;  from  England. 


190  VOTERS   AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

CANN  THOMAS,  Geneseo;  butcher;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

CAJDY  A.  B.  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Henry  Co.  111.  July  8,  1845;  Rep; 
Cong;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $4.500;  wife  was  Ella  J.  French,  born  in  Michigan, 
Oct.  14,  1851;  married  Oct.  30,  1871;  two  children,  Guy  M.,  born  April  24,  1873;  Walter  F. 
born  Jan.  9,  1875. 

CADY  HIRAM  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Genesee  Co.  N.Y.  Nov.  15, 
1814;  came  to  this  county  in  1837;  Kep;  Cong;  owns  246  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $20,000; 
wife  was  Mary  E.  Bartlett,  born  in  Genesee  Co.  N.Y.  March  8,  1824;  married  Oct.  19,  1841; 
has  three  children,  Allen  B.,  Carl  M.  and  Nellie  C. 

CAMERON  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  railroad  agent;  Epis;  from  Scotland. 

CAMPBELL  L.  O.  Geneseo;  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  Notary  Public;  born  Malone,  N.Y. 
Oct.  16,  1816;  came  to  county  1860;  Rep;  married  Sarah  L.  Wright,  June  20,  1841;  she  was 
born  in  Ogdensburgh,  N.Y.  1819;  has  two  sons,  Leonard  W.,  who  is  general  agent  of  Chi- 
cago, Michigan  &  Lake  Shore  R.R.  and  James  C.;  one  daughter,  Fannie  P.;  has  been  Justice 
of  the  Peace  ten  years;  Police  Magistrate  four  years. 

CANFIELE)  H.  B.  Geneseo;  Dry  Good?,  Boots,  Shoes  and  Carpets;  born  in  Jackson  Cr. 
Iowa,  Jan.  26,  1847;  came  to  county  1875;  Rep;  Meth;  wife  was  Mary  Day,  of  same  county, 
born  Aug.  II,  1853;  married  July  23,  1873;  has  one  child,  May  Ire/.;  is  a  member  of  the 
firm  of  Chamberlain  &  Canfield,  the  largest  dry  goods  store  in  the  city;  has  a  branch  store 
at  Tiskilwa,  111. 

CARL  II.  M.  Geneseo;  harness-maker;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

CARLSON  CHAS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

CARLSON  OLAF,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

CARMAN  JEREMIAH,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  on  R.Garnett's  farm;  Rep;  from  N.Y 

CARPENTER  L.  N.  B.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  born  Vt. 

CARSE  ADAM,  Geneseo;  teamster;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

CASH  G.  W.  Geneseo;  salesman;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Indiana. 

CASS  LEWIS  J.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

CASTKLO  MICHAEL,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  80  acres. 

CEDERLOF  FRANZ,  Geneseo;  tailor;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

CHAMBERLIN  B.   H.  Geneseo;  dry  goods  merchant;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  111. 

CHAMBERLIN  H.  C.  Mrs.  Geneseo;  born  in  Vt. 

CHAMBERLAIN  NATHAN  V.  Marble  Finisher,  Geneseo;  born  in  Middletown, 
Logan  Co.  111.  Dec.  9,  1851;  came  to  this  county  in  1866;  Dem;  Prot;  wife  was  Miss  Jennie 
Marlett;  married  Sept.  3,  1874;  she  was  born  Jan.  27,  1849;  has  one  child,  Allen  D. 

CHAMBERLAIN  SAMUEL,  Stock  Dealer,  Geneseo;  born  in  Worcester  Co.  Mass. 
April  16,  1820;  came  to  Co.  in  1855;  Rep;  wife  was  Delliza  Reynolds,  born  in  same  county, 
March  13,  1824;  married  Nov.  7,  1843;  has  one  child,  Dulcenia.  Mr.  Chamberlain  is  owner 
of  the  celebrated  stallions  Bashaw  Drury,  Estraba,  and  Scotch  Giant.  Bashaw  Drury  has 
made  one-half  mile  in  1:12. 

CHAMBERLIN  FRANKLIN,  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep. 

CHERRY  ANDREW,  Geneseo;  laborer;  l5em;  from  Ohio. 

CHERRY  JAS.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  W.  C.  Rout;  Rep;  born  in  Pa. 

CHERRY  SARAH  Mrs.  Geneseo;  from  Ohio;  owns  house  and  lot. 

CHERRY  FRANK,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep. 

CHERRY  JOHN,  Geneseo. 

CHURCHILL  JOHN,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep,  Prot;  from  Maine;  80  ac.  $6,0001 

CLARK  FRANK,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  J.  Johnson;  Bapt;  born  Pa. 

CLARK  N.  T.  Geneseo;  stonecutter;  from  N.Y. 

CLARY  GARRETT,  Geneseo;  railroad  watchman;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

CLASPILL  JOHN  W.  Geneseo;  porter  to  Geneseo  House;  Rep;  from  Ind. 

CLAYPOOL  R.  A.  Geneseo;  cooper;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Ind. 

CLEMENT  JAS.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Rep;  from  N.H. 

CLIFFTON  JOS.  Geneseo;  railroad  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  111. 

CLOUSE  GEO.  N.  Geneseo;  clerk  with  J.  Moderwell;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

CLOUSE  ESLEY  H.  Geneseo;  clerk  with  P.  Taylor;  Rep;  born  Bureau  Co. 

CLOUSE  SARAH  Mrs.  widow,  Geneseo;  Evang;  from  Pa. 

CLOUGH  VICTOR  W.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  with  H.  V.  Clough;  Rep;  born  in  Vt. 


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OLOUGH  HARVEY  V.  Farmer,  Sec.  19.  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Bangor,  N.  Y.  March 
20,  1832;  came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Rep;  owns  320  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $24,000;  wife 
was  Sophia  L.  Hines,  born  in  Brattleboro,  Vt.  July  20,  1839;  married  Jan.  26,  1855;  seven 
boys,  four  now  living  :  Victor  W.,  born  Jan.  20,  1856;  Henry  C.  born  May  23,  1858;  Frank, 
born  Aug.  19,  1861;  Llewellyn,  born  Feb.  22,  1874. 

COE  A.  T.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  G.  L.  Coe;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

COE  G.  L.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;  Cong;  born  N.Y.;  80  acres. 

COLE  CLINTON  R.  Geneseo;  laborer  with  J.  Goss;  Rep;  Unit;  from  Mass. 

COLE  SETH,  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Mass. 

COLE  W.  W.  Geneseo;  lawyer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  111.  , 

COLLINS  JOHN,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  80  ac.  $4,000. 

COLLINS  J.  S.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  iGoac.  val.  $8,000. 

COLLINS  M.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

COLSON  C.  J.  Geneseo;  carpenter;   Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

COMBS  JOHN  L.Sec.  29,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Bap';  born  in  N.H.;  20  ac.  val.  $1,500. 

COOK  J.  T.  Geneseo;  homoeopathic  physician;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Ohio. 

COOK  W.  P.  Geneseo;  express  agent,  also  bookstore;  Rep;  N.Y. 

COOPER  J.  H.  Geneseo;  book  store;  Rep;  from  Vt. 

COOPER  ARTHUR,  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep. 

COOPER  GEO.  M.  Geneseo;  bookstore;  Rep. 

COUGHLIN  PAT.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

COUGHLIN  PAT.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem. 

COX  JOHN,  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

CRAGIN  E.  Geneseo;  crockery,  glass  and  silverware;  Rep;  from  N.H. 

CRAGIN  E.  A.  Geneseo;  dealer  in  crockery  and  glassware;  Rep;  from  Mass. 

GRAIN  GEO.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  H.  H.  Grain;  Dem;  born  in  Conn. 

CRANE  HARVEY,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  Conn. 

CRAWFORD  HUGH,  Geneseo;  clerk;  Rep;  from  Scotland. 

CRAWFORD  JAS.  Geneseo;  engineer  for  Ott  Bros.;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Scotland. 

CRAWFORD  CYRUS,  Geneseo;  hostler;  Dem. 

CRONK  EDGAR,  Geneseo;  harness-maker;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

CRONIN  HUGH,  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  T.  H.  Boyle;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Pa. 

CROSS  Mrs.  Geneseo;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

CROUCH  ROYAL  G.  Gen.-seo;  mason;  Rep;  from  Vt. 

CROGIN  LEONARD,  Geneseo;  clerk;  Rep. 

CRUM  WAIT,' Sec.  6;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

CURLEY  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

CUSHLER  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  German. 

T~VULY  CHAS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Vt. 

•*-'     DAILY  WILLIAM,  Geneseo;  coal  miner;  Dem;  born  111. 

DAILY  CHARLES,  Geneseo. 

DAINELSO  GUSTOFF,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep. 

DAHLQUIST  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Swede. 

DANFORD  WILLIAM,  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Pies;  born  Ireland. 

DANNENFELSER   F.  Geneseo;  teamster;  Rep;  Prot;  born  111. 

DANIELSON  AUGUSTUS,  Geneseo;  laborer. 

DANNEFELSER  FRED.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  German. 

DASHEM  JOHN,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa;  130  acres. 

DAVIS  CHARLES  E.  farm  hand,  with  C.  B.  Smith;  Dem;  from  Md. 

DAVIS  HELEN  M.  wid;  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Cong;  born  Ohio;  127  acres. 

DAVIS  H.  H.   Farmer  and  Soap  Manufacturer;   Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Winuham 

Co.  Vt.  Out  5,  1822;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1853;  Ind;  owns  So  acres,  valued  at  $6,500. 
DAVIS  H.  M.  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  born  111. 
DAVIS  JOHN,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  40  acres. 


192  VOTERS   AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

DAVIS  IRA  M.  Farmer;  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Fairfield,  Me.  June  3,  1804;  came 
to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Christian;  owns  40  acres,  valued  at  $2,000;  wife  was  Anna 
Allen,  born  in  Fairfield,  Me.  July  21,  1804;  five  children,  only  one  now  living. 

DAVIS  N.  D.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  New  York;  50  acres. 

DAVIS  NOAH  D.  Geneseo;  Photographer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  N.  Y. 

DAVIS  PAUL,  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Spiritualist;  from  Vt. 

DAVIS  WARD,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Mass. 

DAVIS  &  HAYWOOD,  Geneseo;  soap  manufacturers. 

DAVIS  A.  L.  Geneseo. 

DAVISON  HORATIO,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  N.Y.;  40  acres. 

DAVISON  LARENZO,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Cong;  born  Vt;  80  acres. 

DAVISON  THEODORE,  Sec  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Iowa. 

DAYS  JAMES,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

DEATS  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer  in  Powell's  lumber  yard;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Germany. 

DEBREY  JOHN  A.  Geneseo;  butcher;  Ind;  Cath;  from  N.  Y. 

DEDRICK  JOHN,  Geneseo;  Merchant;  born  in  Sweden,  Dec.  4,  1837;  came  to  Co.  1858; 
Rep;  Unitarian;  wife  was  F.  M.  Wilse,  born  in  N.  Y.,  Otsego  Co.  June  6,  1847;  married 
June  13.  1870;  has  two  boys  and  one  girl;  was  in  army  three  years;  is  a  member  of  the  firm 
of  Dedrick  &  Lawrence. 

DEGRAFF  H.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Pres.  pref;  from  N.  Y. 

DEGRAFF  HENRY  M.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

DEITZ  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Germany. 

DELANDER  JOHN,  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  5  acres. 

DEMARANVILLE  DANIEL,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  J.  Anderson;  Rep. 

DEMING  C.  R.  Geneseo;  retired  merchant;  Ind;  from  Mass. 

DEMING  HOWARD  A.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  1 60  acres. 

DEMING  RICHARD  M.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  40  acres. 

DENNIS  JOHN,  Geneseo. 

DENSMORE  CHAS.  W.  Geneseo;  engineer  for  Kendall  &  Kidder;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Me. 

DERUE  ED.  Geneseo;  saloon;  Dem;  Belgian. 

DEWEY  HENRY  F.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Mass;  120  acres. 

DICKENS  W.  T.  Geneseo;  agricultural  implements;  Dem;  from  England. 

DIEDRICH  FREDERICK,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  lab.  for  G.  Stilz;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

DOBBS  ISAAC,  Geneseo;  engineer  for  H.  Lawbaugh;  Rep;  Prot;  from  England. 

DOBBS  JOSEPH,  Geneseo;  jeweler;  Rep;  Prot;  from  England. 

DODGE  ALBERT,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  from  Mass. 

DODGE  A.  H.,  Geneseo;  butcher;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Mass. 

DODGE  CHAS,  Geneseo;  farmer;  Meth;  from  Germany. 

DODGE  HENRY  A.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  farm  of  L.  Stimson;  Ind;  born   Henry  Co. 

DOHRER  JOHN,  Geneseo;  barber;  Rep;  born  111. 

DOLAN  ANNA  Mrs.  Geneseo;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

DOLLBURY  SWAN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

DONEFELTS  FRED.  Geneseo;  retired;  Evang;  Germany. 

DORMAN  FRED.  Geneseo;  butcher;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

DOXEY  NATHAN,  Geneseo;  retired  saloon  keeper;  Dem;  born  N.  Y. 

DRAIN  G.  W.  Geneseo;  Saloon;  born  McDonough  Co.  111.  May  6,  1840;  came  to  county 
lS6o;  Dem;  wife  was  Jessie  F.  Nye,  born  Bangor.  Me.  1853;  married  Dec.  25,  1871;  has  two 
children;  Mr.  Drain  is  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Seibel  &  Co.;  who  are  proprietors  of  the 
most  elegantly  furnished  and  costly  rooms  in  the  county. 

DRESSER  J.  F.,  Geneseo;  book-keeper  in  First  National  Bank;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

DRUMM  PETER  J.  Farmer.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Milwaukee,  Wis.  Dec.  3, 
1850;  lived  in  South  Bend,  Ind.  six  years;  in  Plymouth,  Ind.  three  years;  in  Story  Co.  Iowa, 
one  year,  and  came  to  this  county  in  1868;  Dem;  wife  was  Nancy  Smith,  born  in  Alleghany 
Co.  Md.  Feb.  2,  1852;  married  March  21,  1872;  has  three  children. 

DUNCAN  JAMES,  Geneseo;  soap  maker;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

DUNHAM  CHAS.  Sr.,  Geneseo;  retired;  Dem;  born  Mass. 


Geneseo. 


HENRY  COUNTY:    GENESEO  TOWNSHIP.  195 

DUNHAM  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  Attorney  at  Law;  born  Berkshire  Co.  Mass.  Jan.  24, 
1840;  came  to  county  in  1853;  Dem;  wife  was  Carrie  L.  Loring,  born  in  Me.  1840;  married 
April  9.  1862;  has  one  child,  Edith;  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  1862;  read  law  and  was  ad- 
mitted to  bar  in  this  county. 

DUNHAM  JOSEPH  L.  Geneseo;  lawyer;  Dem. 

DUNGEE  FRANCIS,  Geneseo. 

DUPUE  HENRY  F.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  German. 


MORTIMER,  Geneseo;  auctioneer;  Dem;  from  N.  Y. 
-*     EARNEST  GEORGE,  Sec  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  born  in  Germany;  80  acres. 

EARL  FRANK,  Geneseo;  clerk;  Dem. 

EASTMAN  SAMUEL  W.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep; 

ECHART  THOS.,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem. 

ECKART  TEIOMAS,  Geneseo;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

ECKERT  \VM.  S.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

ECKERT   HENRY,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  German. 

EDBERG  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

EDGCOMB  FRANK  D.  Sec   33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Unitarian;  Maine;  160  acres. 

EDIEN   HENRY,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  J.  H.  Smith;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

EDWARDS  BENJAMIN,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Rep;  from  Mass. 

EICKHOM  AUGUST,  Geneseo;  tinsmith;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

EMERY   ARTEMUS,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  from  Maine. 

EMERY  F.  D.  Mrs.  &  CO.  Geneseo;  milliners. 

ENGDAHL  JOHN,  Geneseo;  Merchant  Tailor;  born  in  Sweden,  Nov.  27,  1834;  came  to 
county  1864;  Rep;  Luth;  wife  Anna  Anderson,  born  in  Sweden,  Oct.  20,  1844;  married 
Aug.  24,  1864;  has  four  children  living:  Emma  H.,  Allmena,  Martin  N.,  Victoria  E. 

ENTRIKIN  J.   C.   Geneseo;  stock  dealer;   Dem;  from  Pa. 

ERDMANN   EMIL,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  farm  of  M.  Stewart;   Meth;  from  Germany 

ERDMAN   FREDERICK,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;   farmer;  Ind;   Luth;  from  Germany. 

ERICKSON  JOHN,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from  Sweden;  40  acres. 

ERICKSON  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Swede. 

ERICKSON  AUGUST  C.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Swede. 

ERNST  GEORGE,  Geneseo;  blacksmith;   Dem;  from  Germany. 

ERNKE   GUS.   Geneseo;   teamster;   Luth;  from  Germany. 

ERTMAN  FRED,  Geneseo;  bakery;  Dem;  born  Germany. 

ERTZ  JACOB,   Geneseo;   blacksmith;   Dem;  born  Germany. 

ESBECK  J.  N.  Geneseo. 

EWING  R.  S.  Geneseo;  portrait  artist;  Lib.  Rep;   from  Ohio. 

T7ARBER   PAUL,   Geneseo;  liveryman;  Rep;  from  N.  J. 
FARBER   \VM.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Geneseo;   farmer;   Rep. 

FARMERS'  NATIONAL,  BANK,  of  Geneseo;  organized  in  1876;  cash  capital 
$50.000;  surplus  $2,000;  Levi  Waterman,  President;  E.  C.  Gilbert,  Vice  President;  Jno.  P. 
Stewart,  Cashier;  Directors:  L.  Waterman,  E.  C.  Gilbert,  Chas.  Dunham,  R.  F.  Steele,  N. 
C.  Howard,  E.  P.  Van  Valkengburg,  R.  Harrington,  P.  S.  Schnabele,  Thomas  Nowers,  Jr. 

FARRELL   FRANK,    Geneseo;  painter;   Dem;   from  Ohio. 

FARRELL   RALPH,    Geneseo;    painter;    Dem;   born  111. 

FARRELL    RALF    D.    Geneseo;  painter;    Dem;    from  Ohio. 

FARWELL    EDWIN,    Geneseo;   farmer;   Rep;    Bapt;   from  Mich. 

FAY    OSMER    W.,   Geneseo;  pastor  Congregational  Church;  Rep;  born  in  N.  H. 

FAY  MOSES.  Geneseo. 

FAY  A.  G.  Geneseo;  druggist;  Dem. 

FEHLMAN  GEO.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;  German. 

FELGER    I.   S.   Geneseo;  dry  goods,  etc;   Neutral;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

FELSKI   WM.   Geneseo;    laborer;    T.uth;    from  Germany. 

FERRIS  CHARLES,  Geneseo. 
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196  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

FIELD   JAMES,     Geneseo;   engineer  Kendall  &  Kidder;  Rep;  Prot. 

FIRST  NATIONAL,  BANK,  of  Geneseo;  James  McBroom,  President;  S.  T.  Hume: 
Vice-President;  Hiram  Wilson,  Cashier;  C.  M.  Morton,  Assistant  Cashier;  Directors, 
George  Wells,  W.  Sanford,  George  Wilson,  Hiram  Wilson,  S.  T.  Hume,  James  McBroom, 
Henry  Xourse;  bank  was  organized  in  1864;  cash  capital  $100,000;  present  surplus  $50,000. 

FISCHER    AUGUST,    Geneseo;    blacksmith;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

FISCHER  JOHN,  Geneseo;  school  teacher;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

FISCHER  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  furniture;  Rep;  German. 

FISHER    CHARLES    K.    Geneseo;    druggist;    Rep;    Bapt;   from  Mass. 

FISHER  H.  V.  Hardware;  Geneseo;  born  at  Wilkesbarre,  Pa;  came  to  this  county  in 
1869;  Rep;  Prot;  established  the  Henry  County  Nncs  at  Geneseo,  in  1874;  member  of 
the  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  Geneseo  during  1875  aIMl  1876. 

FISHER  S.  A.  Geneseo;  hardware,  with  brother,  H.  V.  Fisher;  Ind;  Prot;  Wilkesbarre,  Pa. 

FISHER  \V.  O.  Farmer,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Pa;  came  to  this  county  in  1859; 
Ind;  owns  So  acres;  wife  was  Pallas  Chambers,  born  in  Indiana. 

FISHER   WM.   L.  Geneseo;  hardware;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

FISK  ORSON,  Sec.  3;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  N.  V. 

FOGG  C.  W.  Geneseo;  coal  dealer;  Dem;  from  Maine. 

FONES  DEWEY,  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.  Y. 

FONES  EDWARD,   Geneseo;  teamster;  Dem;  from  N.  Y. 

FONES  JAMES,  Geneseo;  teamster;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.  Y. 

FONES  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.  Y. 

FONES  M.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.  Y. 

FONES  FRANK,  Geneseo;  street  commissioner;  Rep. 

FORD  HORACE  C.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  with  J.  D.  Ford;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Vt. 

FORD  H.  S.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Vt. 

FORD  JULIUS  D.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong:  from  Vt;  half  of  260  acres. 

FORD  J.  D.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep. 

FRANK  JACOB,  Geneseo;  harness-maker;  Ind;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

FREDERICK  A.  A.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep. 

FREEMAN  J.  A.  P.O.  Geneseo;  stock  raiser;  Dem. 

FREEMAN  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem; 

FREEMAN  DWIGHT,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Mass;  40  acres. 

FREEMAN  PLINY,  Geneseo;  retired:  Rep;  Epis;  born  Mass. 

FRENCH  GEORGE  O.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Mich;  112  acres. 

FRENCH   LYDIA  J.  Mrs.  widow;  Geneseo;  Quaker;  from  Pa;  owns  house  and  lot. 

FRENCH  O.  B.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  27  and  36;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Cong; 
born  in  Coventry,  Tolland  Co.  Conn.  April  27,  1811;  came  here  in  1853;  owns  90  acres, 
valued  at  $6,000;  Wife  was  Jane  K.  French,  born  in  Meredith,  Delaware  Co.  X.  Y.,  Aug.  12, 
1816;  married  Oct.  30,  18^3;  have  had  four  children;  those  living  are  Sarah  E.,  Geo.  O.  and 
Ella  J.;  John  died. 

FREY  JACOB  P.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Evang;  from  Germany;  10  acres. 

FREY  LOUIS,  Geneseo;  restaurant;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

FRICK  A.  C.  Geneseo;  minister;  Rep;   Meth:  born  in  111. 

FRITZ  AUG.  Geneseo;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

FRY   PETER,  Geneseo;  saloon;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Germany. 

FULLERTON  JOHN,  Geneseo;  Pres;  from  Ireland. 

FULTON   FRANK,  Geneseo;  physician;   Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

FUNK  C.  Geneseo. 

/~*AINES  NELSON,  Geneseo;  retired  merchant;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Mass. 
^-*     GALLIGAN  J.  Col.  Geneseo;  supt.  of  stock  yards;  Rep;  from  N.  Y, 
GARNETT  ROBT.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from   Pa. 
GARVEY  M.  Geneseo;  laborer  stock  yards;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 
GASTENER  DAVID,  Geneseo;  laborer  R.  R.;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
GEE  P.  E.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     GENESEO    TOWNSHIP.  197 

GEE  BENJ.  Geneseo;  retired  fanner;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.  Y. 

GEISEK  GEORGE,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  brewer;  Dem;  born  in  Germany;  10  acres. 

GEORGE  V.   K.  Geneseo;  plow  mnfg;  Rep;   Meth;  from  Pa. 

GERSTNER  F.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

GERSTNER   MICHAEL.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Meth;  from^Germany. 

GETTY  A.  M.  Mrs.  Geneseo;  Cong;  from  Pa. 

GIBBS   HENRY   R.  Geneseo;  horse  trainer;  Rep. 

GIBBS  Mrs.  Geneseo;  born  N.  Y. 

GIBSON  JOSEPH,  Geneseo;  lightning  rods;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.  Y. 

GIBSON  HOWARD,  Geneseo;  conductor  R.R.;  Rep. 

GIERHART  ALLEN,  Geneseo. 

GIFFIN  C.  E.  Geneseo;  harness  workman;  Ind;  from  N.  Y. 

GILBERT   E.    C.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Ontario  Cc« 

N.  Y.,  Jan.  27,  1836,  came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Rep;  Christian;  owns  240  acres  of  land; 

wife  was  Florinda  H.  Beach,  born  in  Ontario  Co.  N.Y.  July  22,  1838;  married  Feb.  23,  1857; 

four  children,  all  now  living. 

GILMAN  DANIEL  B.  Geneseo;  Rep;  from  Mass. 
GILROY  PAT.  Geneseo;  laborer  Dem. 

GLADMAN  JOHN,  Sec.  16;  P.O.   Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany. 
GLADMAN  JOSEPH,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  -Prot;  from  Ohio. 
GLAWE  JOHN,  Geneseo;  R.  R.  laborer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
GLAWE  WM.  Geneseo;  R.  R.  laborer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
GLEASON  J.  Geneseo;  teamster;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 
GLOVE  WILLIAM,  Geneseo. 
GODFREY   GEO.   F.  Mason,  Geneseo;  born  in  Amherst,  Mass.  Oct.  25,  1829;  came  to 

this  town  and  county  in  1854;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  residence,  value  $1,500;  married  Miss  Emily 

Squires,  at  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  May  14,  1854;  she  was  born  in  Belchertown,  Mass.  Nov.  9,  1832; 

have  one  son,  Eddie  F..  born  in  this  town  Oct.  6,  1858. 
GODFREY  WM.  Geneseo;  butcher;  born  Kent,  England,  Feb.  n.  1842;  came  to  county 

1854;  Rep;  wife  was  Mira  I.  Goodman,  born  Pr..,  Feb.  8,  1847;  married  Sept.  10,  1868;  has 

three  children  living;   Mr.  Godfrey  was  Lieut.  65th  Reg.  of  I.  V.  I.;  was  transferred  from  the 

I I2th. 

GODFREY   WM.  B.  Geneseo;  retired;   Rep;  Pres;  from  Mass. 

GOEMBEL  JACOB,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

GOEMBEL  HENRY,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Hep;  from  Germany;  40  acres. 

GOEMBEL  PETER  O.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  111. 

GOEMBEL  W.  S.  Geneseo;  merchant;  Rep;  Prot;  from  111. 

GOODELL  LESTER,  Geneseo;  mason;  Rep;  Prot;  from  X.  Y. 

GOODMAN  J.  S.  Sec.  ir,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa;  40  acres. 

GOODMAN  DANIEL,  Geneseo. 

(ioRETII   SEHASTIAN.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmhand. 

GOSHORN  G.  W.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;   Pres;  from  Pa. 

GOSS  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  Rep:  from  Mass. 

GOSS  JOHN,  Geneseo;  lumber  dealer;  Rep;  Unit;  from  Mass. 

GOSS  JOHN"  W.  Geneseo;  clerk  with  J.  Goss:  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Ky. 

GRANT    J.   1).  Geneseo;  Agricultural   Implements;    born   Jefferson   Co.   N.  Y.   March   18, 

1827;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1857;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  wife  was  A.  A.  Carpenter,  of  same  county, 

born    May  31,    1833;  married  Jan.  29.  1851;  has  two  children,  J.  DeLoss,   Lisbia  A.;    Mr. 

Grant   spent   ten   years  farming  in   Eilford;  was  their  Collector  for  three  years;  was  elected 

Mayor  of  Geneseo  in  1870,  and  served  one  year. 

GRANT  J.   D.  Jr.  Geneseo;  agriculture  warehouse;   Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y. 
GRAVES  C.  S.  Geneseo;  druggist;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

('.RAVES  EMERY  C.  Geneseo;  attorney  at  law;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  N.Y. 
GRAY  JOHN,  Geneseo;  Harness,  Saddle  and   Trunk    Store;  born   in  Danville,  Pa.  June 

4,  1837;    came  to   county  1857;    Dem;    wile   was  Allie  C.  D.rake,  born  Ohio,  Tan.  25,  1852; 

married  Oct.  26,  1875. 

GRAY  SAMUEL  P,  Geneseo;  night  qlerk  hotel:  Dem, 


198  VOTEKS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

GRAY  WILLIAM  B.  Geneseo. 

GREENE  A.  H.  Geneseo;  furniture;  Rep;  bapt;  from  N.Y. 

GREEN  DANIEL  B.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Dem;  from  Conn. 

GREEN  E.  D.  Geneseo;  saloon;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

GREEN  GEO.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  J.  Anderson;  Ind. 

GREEN  THOS.  Geneseo;  street  commissioner;  Rep;  Cong,  pref;  from  N.Y. 

GREEN  WM.  Geneseo;  cooper;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Indiana. 

GREEN  DANIEL  B.  Sen.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep. 

GREEN  JAMES  H.  Geneseo. 

GREENE  JOSEPH  N.   Geneseo;  Photographer;  born  Jefferson  Co.  Pa.  March  6,  1826; 

came  to  county  1864;    Dem;  Cath;    owns  residence;    wife  was  Susan  E.  Brown,  of  Scott  Co. 

Iowa;  married  Nov.  23,  1862;  has  five  children  living. 
^GREENE  M.  A.  Geneseo;  furniture  dealer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  in  111. 
GREENE  JOHN  T.  Geneseo. 

GRESSER   F.  E.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;   Rep;  Prot;  from  Germany. 
GRESSER  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  born  in  Germany. 
GRIFFIN  G.  W.  Geneseo. 

GRITEMANN  JOHN,  Geneseo;  railroad  shops;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
GROSS  FRANK,  Geneseo;  butcher. 
GRUBB  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  German. 
GUILD   HENRY,   Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep:  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

T  T  ALL  E.  Geneseo;  clerk;  Dem;  from  Mo. 

HALL  J.  G.  Geneseo;  hardware  merchant;  Rep;  from  S.  C. 

HALL  W.  H.  Geneseo;  hardware  merchant;  Rep;  born  in  111. 

HALLSTEN  JOHN,   Geneseo;  carpenter;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

HAMILTON  T.  F.  Geneseo;  foundry;  Dem;  Epis;  born  N.Y. 

HAMILTON  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  student;  Rep. 

HAMMOND  JOSEPH,  Geneseo;  gunsmith;  Rep;  Unitarian;  born  Vt. 

HAMMOND  FRANK,  Geneseo. 

HAMMONL)  PETER,  Geneseo;  retired;  born  in  Newton,  Mass.  April  9,  1776;  Rep; 
Meth;  he  voted  for  Adams;  he  is  the  oldest  Mason  in  the  United  States.  Centennarian. 

HAND-1PIKE   PETER,  Geneseo;  cooper;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

HANNA  PETER,  Geneseo;  horse  dealer;  Dem. 

HANNA  J.  L.  Geneseo;  wool  carder;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Ohio. 

HANNA  JOHN  R.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

HANNAN   MATTHEW,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner;  Dem;  from  Ireland. 
.HANNAN  PATRICK,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Dem;  born  in  Ireland;  160  acres. 

HANNAN  THOMAS,  Sec. "25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ireland;  160  acres. 

HANSON  A.  E.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

HANSON  E.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

HARBAUGH   FRANK,  Geneseo;  tinner:  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  111. 

HARBAUGH  JOHN  R.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa;  240  acres. 

HARBAUGH   WM.  Geneseo;  merchant;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

HARDING  F.  Geneseo;  molder. 

HARKER  JOHN  E.  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

HARKER  THOS.  R.  Geneseo;  book  store;  Rep;  Unit;  from  N.  J. 

HARMAN  T.  T.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem. 

HARMS  HENRY,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany;  80  acres. 

HARPER   DAVID,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from  England;  240  acres. 

HARPER  JOSHUA,  Geneseo;  Farmer;  born  in  Fairfax  Co.  Va.  April  24,  1796;  came  to 
this  county  1836;  Dem;  Cong;  wife  was  Sarah  M.  Thomas,  of  Maine,  born  Aug.  9,  1807; 
married  Oct.  15,  1838;  Mr.  Harper  was  the  first  Recorder  and  Probate  Judge  of  Henry  Co; 
was  the  first  Representative  of  the  county,  served  two  terms;  was  a  member  of  the  Constitu- 
tional Convention  in  1848, 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     GENESEO   TOWNSHIP.  199 

HARPER  O.   M.  Geneseo;  Rep; 

HARRINGTON  E.  W.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Prot;  from  Canada  East. 

HARRINGTON  F.   R.  Geneseo;  billiard-hall;   Rep;  born  N.Y. 

HARRINGTON  GEO.  W.  Geneseo;  retired;  from  Mass. 

HARRINGTON  J.  L.  Mrs.  widow,  Geneseo;  Pres;  born  in  111. 

HARRINGTON   M.  T.  P.O.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Metli. 

HARBINGTOX  B.  Capt.  was  born  in  Hogansburg.  Franklin  Co.  N.Y.  Feb.  18,  1822;  Rep; 
Lib.  Mr.  Harrington  is  a  self-made  man.  having  to  care  for  himself  at  the  early  age  of  12, 
besides  doing  much  for  the  support  of  his  parents.  At  the  age  of  16  he  entered  the  regular 
army,  in  1837,  and  served  five  years  under  the  command  of  Gen.  Worth  in  the  8th  Regular 
Infantry;  was  three  years  in  the  Florida  war  in  Co.  K,  8th  U.S.I.  He  moved  permanently 
to  Geneseo  in  1856;  he  served  as  captain  of  Co.  B,  gth  I.V.  Cavalry  in  the  rebellion;  he  mar- 
ried Feb.  22,  1845,  at  Massena,  N.Y.,  Miss  Martha  Campbell,  of  Windsor  Co.  Vt. ;  she  was 
born  March  7,  1827;  he  has  buried  two  children,  an  only  daughter,  Clara  P.,  Jan.  8,  1865, 
and  oldest  son  Wm.  H.,  Oct.  31,  1868,  who  was,  at  the  time  of  his  death,  the  proprietor  of 
the  Harrington  House,  Geneseo;  has  three  living  children  :  Henry  G.,  Frank  R.,  and  Fred 
A.;  he  is  at  present  o.ie  of  the  Directors  of  the  Farmers'  National  I!ank;  is  also  President  of 
the  Geneseo  Temperance  Reform  Club.  By  judicious  management  of  himself  and  wife,  he 
has  a  handsome  competency  for  the  remainder  of  life.  His  present  business  is  real  estate 
dealing  and  money  loaning.  The  Capt.  has  one  of  the  finest  residences  in  Henry  Co. 

HARRIS  JAS.  M.  Geneseo;  engineer  railroad  grain  elevator;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

HART  WARREN,  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Canada. 

HARTLEY  J.  S.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

HARTING  WILLIAM,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep. 

HARTSTONE  FRED.  Geneseo;  barber;  Dem;  Prot;  from  England. 

HAUSBERGER  PETER,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  German. 

HAUCK  JACOB,  Geneseo;  clerk;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

HAWKINS  WM.  G.  Geneseo;  agricultural  implements;  Rep;  from  R.I. 

HAYWARD  J.  L.  Geneseo;  soap  factory;  Rep;  from  Mass. 

HAYES  ANDREW,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep. 

HEATH  EDWARD  D.  Geneseo. 

HEFFLEFINGER  MICHAEL,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;    Rep;  from  Ohio;  120  acres. 

HEGY  F.  A.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 

HELLYER  IZRI,  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Chris;  from  Pa;  80  acres. 

HENANDER  ANDREW,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

HENNEY  DANIEL,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Ohio;  406  acres. 

HENNEY  JOS.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;   U.  Breth;  from  Ohio. 

HENRY  JOSEPH,  Geneseo. 

HENSHAW  SAML.  Geneseo;  butcher;   Dem;  from  N.  Y. 

HENSHAW  WM.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Epis;  from  N.Y. 

HENSHAW  WM.  Dr.  Geneseo;  physician;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 

HERMES  JOHN,  Geneseo; cooper;  Rep;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

HERMAN  H.  Geneseo;  clothier  and  brewer;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

HERMAN  &  WATEBMAX,  Clothiers  and  Brewers,  Geneseo;  came  to  Co.  in  1857; 
born  in  Germany. 

HICKOX  WILLIAM,  Geneseo;  clerk;  Rep;  Bapt. 

HICKOX  J.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Conn. 

HIGG1NS  NEWMAN  L.  Geneseo;  plasterer;  Rep;  from  Vt. 

HILL  E.   B.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Ind;  born  in  Pa. 

HILLMER  LOUIS,  Geneseo;  teamster;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

HTLLIER   EZRA,  Geneseo. 

HINMAN  WILLIS,  P.O.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Epis. 

HINES  WM.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Geneseo;  millwright;  Rep. 

HIPPLER  CHAS.  Geneseo;  merchant;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

HIRSCHFELGER  ERNST,  Geneseo. 

HITCHCOCK  L.  Geneseo;  hardware;  Rep;   Meth;  from  N.Y. 

HOBBS  THOMAS,  Geneseo;  connected  with  the  Geneseo  Republic;  Rep. 


200  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

HOBBS  GrEO.  H.  Journalist,  Geneseo;  born  in  Maine,  May  25,  1824;  came  to  this  Co. 
in  1857;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  house  and  lot.  value  $2.500;  married  to  Miss  Emeline  W.  Lewis, 
Feb.  26,  1852;  one  child;  been  editor  of  the  Genesto  Republic  continuously  since  Dec.  1858; 
is  Postmaster,  and  has  held  the  office  over  nine  years. 

HODGKINS  I.INDLY,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Geneseo;  soap-maker;  from  N.Y. 

HOEG  CHARLFS,  Geneseo;  laborer. 

HOEFT  AUGUST,  Geneseo;  harness  maker;   Dem;  German. 

HOEFT   HENRY,  Geneseo;  harness-maker;  born  in  Germany. 

HOFFMAN  GEO.  Geneseo;  saloon;  Rep;  Cath;  from  Mo. 

HOFFMAN  LYDIA  Mrs.  widow,  Geneseo;   Evang;    born  in  111. 

HOFSTETTER  MICHAEL,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  H.  V.  Clough;  born  Germany. 

HOKINSON  JOHN,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Geneseo;  from  Sweden. 

HOLBROOK  J.  S.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  born  in  Maine. 

HOLDEN  J.  W.  Geneseo. 

HOLLIET  JOS.  Sec.  28.  P.O.  Geneseo;  gardener;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Germany. 

HOLMES  N.  N.  Geneseo;   R  R.  bridge  supt;   Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

HOLMES  P.  Geneseo;  county  surveyor;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Conn. 

HOLTON  S.  S.  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  Pres;  from  N.Y. 

HOLTON  FRANK,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep. 

HOOD  JAS.  O.  Geneseo;  laborer  Kendall  &  Kidder;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Mass. 

HOOVER  JOHN  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Blair  Co.  Penn.  June  I, 
1831;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  owns  182  acres  o  land,  valued  at  $15,000; 
wife  was  Rebecca  Bellinger,  born  in  Stark  Co.  Ohio,  May  26,  1835;  married  July  10,  1861: 
has  one  child,  Matilda. 

HOPPIXS  H.  I.  Homoeopathic  Physician  and  Surgeon.  Geneseo;  born  in  Livingston  Co. 
N.Y.  Sept.  21,  1841;  came  to  Co.  1874;  Rep;  wife  was  Annie  M.  Smith,  of  Poughkeepsie, 
N.Y.,  born  Oct.  3,  1839;  married  Oct.  3,  1865;  has  one  child.  Delia  B.  Dr.  Hoppins  and 
wife  are  both  graduated  physicians  of  the  Homoeopathic  School  at  St.  Louis;  office  at  resi- 
dence; both  have  an  extensive  practice  in  Geneseo  and  vicinity.  Mrs.  Hoppins  makes  a 
specialty  of  diseases  of  women  and  children. 

HORTON  FRANCIS  L.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  J.  Rockwell;  Rep;  born  in  Vt. 

HOSFORD  JAS.  M.  Geneseo;  state  agent  of  Home  Ins.  Co.  of  N.Y;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Mass. 

HOWELL  A.  Mrs.  Geneseo;  Cong;  from  N.Y. 

HOYT  DANIEL,  Sej.  5,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Iml;  from  N.H.;  80  acres. 

HOYT  SYDNEY  B.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmhand  with  his  father,  D.  Hoyt;  Ind.  Rep;  Henry  Co. 

HOYT  W.  T.  Geneseo;  machinist;   Rep;  from  Mass. 

HJELM  CHAS.  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

HUBER  FRANK,  Geneseo;  saloon  keeper;  Dem;  German. 

HUESTIS  J.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  born  in  Nova  Scotia. 

HUGHES  J.  Geneseo;  engineer;  Dem;  Calh;  from  Ireland. 

HUME  S.  T.  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Geneseo;  born  Monroe  Co.  N'.Y.  May  3,  1818;  came 
to  Co.  1845;  Rep;  wife  was  Permelia  T.  Stewart,  born  June  7,  iS22,  in  same  county;  married 
March  19, 1846;  has  one  daughter,  a  Mrs.  Taylor.  Dr.  Hume  graduated  at  Berkshire  Medi- 
cal College,  Pittsfield,  Mass,  in  1846.  He  practiced  nine  years  in  Moline,  111. 

HUNN  E.  A.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  for  C.  Smith;  Dem;  born  in   Mass. 

HUNN  ROYAL,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  J.  Anderson;  Dem;  from  Indiana. 

HUNT  C.  Mrs.  widow,  Geneseo;  German  Meth;  born  in  Germany. 

HUNT  GARDNER.  Geneseo;  teamster;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Yt. 

HUNTINGTON  ELISHA,  Geneseo;  foundry;  Rep;  born  111. 

HUNTINGTON   N.  B.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep; 'Cong;  from  Conn. 

HYDE  A.  K.  Geneseo;  molder;  Dem;  Adv;  from  Yt. 

TNGLIS  JAMES,  Geneseo;  railroad  stoker;  Rep;  from  X.  H. 

•^      IN'GLIS  JOHN,  Geneseo;  foreman  bridges  on  C.  R.  I.  &  P.  R.R.;  Rep;  from  Scotland. 

INGRAM  WILLIAM,  Sec.  29;   P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  E.  A.  Richmond. 

INGRAM  HENRY,  Geneseo. 

INGRAM  ORRIS,  Geneseo. 


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IDE  O.  Mrs.  Geneseo. 

IRVING  N.  S.  Geneseo;  hosiery  manufacturer;  Rep;  from  Mass. 

JACKSON  JAMES,  I'.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  for  Bliss;  born  in  England. 
JAQUES  W.  C.  Geneseo;  cooper;  Ind;  Univ;  from  Pa. 

JAQUES ,  Geneseo;  student;   Rep;  Unit. 

JAQUES  WILLIAM   F.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer. 

TARSON  JOHN,  Geneseo. 

JENKINS  POLLY  A.   Mrs.  P.O.  Geneseo;   Meth;  from  Va;  farm  of  82  ac.  val.  $4,900. 

JENNINGS  GEO.  Geneseo. 

JOHNSON  ALFRED,  Geneseo;  teamster;   Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  ALFRED,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  ANDREW,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden, 

JOHNSON  ANDREW  L.  Sec.  n;-  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  20  ac. 

JOHNSON  AUGUST,  Geneseo;  tailor;  Rep;   Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  CHAS.  Geneseo;  cabinet  maker;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  D.  A.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JOHN,  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;   12  acres. 

JOHNSON  JOHN  P.  Sec.  11;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  I.uth;  from  Sweden;  2O  acres. 

JOHNSON  JONAS,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  143  acres. 

JOHNSON  LARS,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON   LOUIS,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON   NELS,  Geneseo;  R.  R.  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON   N.  P.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  PETER  G.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  PETER,  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep:  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  P.  J.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  BRYANT  D.  Geneseo. 

JOHNSON  ERASTUS,  Geneseo. 

JOHNSON  O.  J.  Geneseo. 

JOHNSON  EDWARD  F.  Geneseo. 

JOHNSON  CARL,  Geneseo. 

JORDAN  JOHN  H.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

T7"  AISER   ALBERT,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Ohio. 

KARI-  MARTIN,  Geneseo;  laborer  for  Kendall  &  Kidder;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

KAPISCHKE   LUDWIG,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem. 

KELLY  JAMES  S.  Geneseo;  stock  dealer;  Dem;  Pres;  from  Pa. 

KELLY  PATRICK,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;,Cath;  from  Ireland. 

KENAMAN  CHAS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  from  Germany. 

KENDALL  S.  Geneseo;  miller  and  grain  dealer;  Rep;  Unit;  from  Mass. 

KIDDER  W.  L.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  and  miller;  Rep;  Unit;  born  in  Vt;   140  acres. 

KIDNY  E.  Geneseo;  railroad  carpenter.  Dem;  Catli;  from  Ireland. 

KILBY  S.  J.  Mrs.  widow;  Geneseo;  Trot;  from  Vt. 

KIMBEL  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  wagon-maker;  from  Sweden. 

KIXER  HEXRY  L.  Editor  Henry  County  News,  Geneseo;  born  in  Shafer's  Valley,  Perry 
Co.  Pa.  Feb.  I,  1851;  came  to  111.  in  early  life;  educated  at  Farm  Ridge  Seminary,  LaSalle  Co.; 
commenced  profession  of  journalist  at  the  age  of  seventeen  as  a  contributor  to  the  Northwest- 
ern Advocate,  of  Chicago,  afterwards  to  various  Eastern  literary  periodicals;  rilled  position 
of  reporter  on  Chicago  city  papers  some  time;  commenced  the  editorship  of  the  News  at  the 
age  of  twenty-three,  which  paper  he  still  controls;  Mr.  Kiner  has  contributed  various  articles 
poetical  and  prose  to  prominent  Eastern  journals,  some  of  which  have  received  very  favorable 
criticism  from  eminent  literary  writers,  one  a  personal  letter  from  the  poet,  Henry  \V.  Long- 
fellow. 
KINEY  J.  O.  Geneseo;  city  marshal;  Rep;  from  Vt. 


202  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

KING  MAYNARD,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Geneseo;  with  W.  J.  Rider;  Ind;  born  in  Mass. 

KINNEY  H.  MAYNARD,  Geneseo. 

KINSEY  CYRUS,  Geneseo;  plow  manufacturer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Pa. 

KINSEY  DANIEL  S.  Geneseo;  book  agent;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Pa. 

KINSEY  CHESTER,  Geneseo;  book  agent;  Rep;  Meth. 

KINSEY  J.   F.   Geneseo;  Dry  Goods  Merchant;  born  Rock  Island,  111.  Sept.  22,  1847;  Rep; 

Cong;  wife  was  C.  Eliza  Stewart,  bom  Sept.  26,  1853;  married   Dec.  2,  1875;   has  lived  in 

Geneseo  twenty-one  years. 

KINSEY  N.  C.  Geneseo;  merchant;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  111. 
KINTLER  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  German. 
KINZIE   K.    A.   Geneseo;   Music  Dealer;  born  Wayne  Co.  Ohio,  June  3,  1842;  came  to  this 

county  1846;  Rep;  Meth;   wife  was  Flora  L.  Williamson,  born  April  14,  1855;   married  Oct. 

22,  1872;  buried  one  child;   Mr.  Kinzie  will  sell  music  and  musical  instruments  to  suit  the 

times;  office  in  Freeman's  Block;  he  is  also  a  composer  and  teacher  of  music. 
KIPPING  CHRISTIAN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  from  Germany. 
KIRKPATRICK,  WILLIAM  L.  Geneseo;  photographer;  Rep;  Unit. 
KLAVEAN  DANL.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

KLEPSER  JACOB,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Germany;  80  acres. 
KNOBLAUCH  JOHN  N.  Geneseo;  veterinary  surgeon;  Rep;  from  Germany. 
KNOBLOUGH  J.  N.  Geneseo;  veterinary  surgeon;  Rep;  Meth. 
KOCH  SIMON,  Geneseo;  R.  R.  clerk;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 
KOENIG  D.  JOHN,  Geneseo;  hotel-keeper;  Dem;  from  Germany. 
KOENIG  JOHN,  Geneseo;  hotel;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

KOPISKE  LUDWIG,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany;  40  acres. 
KOPP  CHRISTOPHER,  Geneseo;  superannuated  minister;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 
KRANTZ  JOHN  Jr.  Geneseo;  hostler;  Rep. 
KRANTZ  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 
KRAUSE  PETER,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
KUEBLER  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 
KUNZ  LEWIS,  Rev.  Geneseo;  German  Meth;  born  in  Germany. 

T    ACER  G.  Geneseo;  tailor;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

*-•     LAMBERT  J.  H.  Geneseo;  gunsmith;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  England. 

LAMBERT  EPHRAIM,  Geneseo;  mason;  Rep;  from  England. 

LAMBERT  PHILLIP,  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Iowa. 

LAMBERT  WILLIAM  B.  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  Meth;  Eng. 

LAMBERT  EDWARD,  Geneseo;  brick  maker;  Rep;  Conn. 

LAMBERT  PHIL.  T.  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  Bapt. 

LAMBERT  HENRY,  Geneseo;  cooper;  Rep;  Bapt. 

LAMBERT  WILLIAM,  Geneseo;  brick  maker;  Rep;  Meth. 

LANGRIDGE  R.  J.  Rev.  Geneseo;  Bapt;  from  England. 

LARSON  L.  G,  Geneseo;  cabinet  maker;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LASALLE  GODFREY,  Geneseo;  deputy  sheriff;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  Canada. 

LASCH  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

LATSON  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  Swede. 

LATSON  FRED.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  ProV,  Swede. 

LATSON  A.  R.  Mrs.  widow,  Geneseo;  Prot;  from  N.  Y. 

LAWBAUGH  GEORGE,  Geneseo:  in  warehouse;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

LAWBAUGH  G.  W.  Geneseo;  feather  renovator;  Ind;  born  Ohio. 

L.AWBAUGH  HENRY,  Grain  Dealer;  Geneseo;  born  in  Tuscarawas  Co.  Ohio,  Feb.  26, 
1836;  came  to  this  county  March  23,  1854;  Rep;  Prot;  married  Miss  Lizzie  M.  Machesney  at 
New  Alexander,  Westmoreland  Co.  Pa.  May  16,  1867,  where  she  was  born,  March  4,  1836; 
has  one  son,  Howard  S.,  born  in  this  town  Dec.  20,  1870. 

LAWBAUGH  JOSIAH,  Geneseo;  retired  grocer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

LAWBAUGH  J.  R.  Geneseo;  grocer;  Ind.  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Ohio. 

LAWBAUGH  WM.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Ohio. 


LEWIS     SHEARER, 
Cornwall  Township. 


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LAWBAUGH  ALBERT,   Geneseo;   Rep;  Meth. 

LAWRENCE   H.  F.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  German. 

LAWRENCE  Gr.  W.  Geneseo;  Grocer;  member  of  the  firm  of  Dedrick  &  Lawrence;  born 
in  city  of  N.Y.,  Aug.  25,  '28;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  residence;  wife 
was  Catharine  Munson,  of  New  York  City,  born  1828;  married  April  5,  1855;  has  one  child, 
E.  Kate;  served  three  years  in  the  late  war  as  Lieut,  of  Company  I,  H2th  I.  V.  I. 

LAWLESS  L.  M.  engineer  at  foundry;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Mass. 

LAWSON  OUST.  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  farm  of  N.  Wetherhall;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LAWSON  L.  G.  Geneseo;  cabinet  maker;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LEDIG  MICHEL,  Geneseo;  wagon  maker;  Ind;  from  Germany. 

LEE  JAMES,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

LENSER   FRED.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  W.  L.  Kidder;  Evang;  born  in  Germany. 

LEVEN  CHAS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LEWIS  G.  Mrs.  Geneseo. 

LICTHSTIEN   HENRY,  Geneseo;  butcher;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

LiIEBERKNECHT  A.  Printer,  Geneseo;  born  in  Germany  on  gth  of  May,  1836;  came  to 
this  county  in  1857;  Rep;  Evang;  owns  house  and  lot,  value  $3,000;  partner  and  business 
manager  of  the  Republic  since  Nov.  1863. 

LIEBERKNECHT  GEORGE,  Geneseo;  music  dealer. 

LIEDKE  AUGUST,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  G.  Geiser;  born  in  Germany. 

LIKE  D.  C.  Geneseo;  carpenter  and  painter;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

LIKE   JOHN,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

LIMLE  C.  J.  Geneseo;  bakery;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

LINBERGE  CHAS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JjINNELL  CHARLES  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Jefferson  Co.  N.  Y., 
Sept.  8,  1829;  came  to  this  county  in  1844;  Ind;  owns  100  acres  of  land,  valued  $4,000;  first 
wife  was  Nancy  A.  Allen;  second  wife  was  Mary  D.  Lenhart,  born  in  Muskingum  Co.  Ohio, 
Nov.  16,  1845;  married  Feb.  22,  1866;  has  four  children;  has  two  children  of  first  wife. 

LINNELL  CHAS.  R.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  from  N.  Y. 

LISCH  JOHN,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot. 

LITTLE  DANIEL,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  N.  H.;  120  ac.  $9,000. 

LITTLE  J.  A.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  111. 

LIVERMORE  H.  J.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo,  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Vermont;  80  acres. 

LIVER  MORE  I.  W.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Mass. 

LODGE  G.  M.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep. 

LOFSTEDT   L.  F.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  J.  Allen;  Rep;  born  in  Sweden. 

LOGEMANN  GEO.  R.  Geneseo;  merchant;  Dem;  Freethinker;  from  Germany. 

LOHMAN  FRANK,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Meth:  born  in  Germany;  80  acres. 

LONG  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  works  on  R.  R.;  Dem;  Pres;  from  Ohio. 

LONG  MICHAEL,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  F.  Bolen;  Dem;  Meth;  born  in  N.  Y. 

LONG  JOHN.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;   Meth;  German. 

LOOMIS  GEORGE   H.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  Maine;  116%  acres. 

LOOMIS  HENRY,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  with  G.  H.  Loomis;  born  in  Maine. 

LOOMIS  MARSHALL,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem. 

LOOMIS  NATHAN  A.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Maine. 

LORENZ  CONRAD,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  rents  80  acres. 

LUTHER  ABRAM,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep. 

LUTHER  GEO.  Geneseo;  drayman;  Prot;  from  Germany. 

LUTHER  DANIEL,  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Germany. 

LYON  LYMAN,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner;  Rep;  from  Conn. 

l\/r  cARTHUR   F.  H.  Justice  of  Peace  and  Notary  Public;  Dem;  from  Michigan. 
"T      McAVOY  RICHARD,  Geneseo;  R.  R.  employee;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 
McBROOM  JAMES,  Geneseo;  grain  dlr.  &  prest.  1st  Natl.  Bk;  Rep;  Unit;  Welch. 
MCCARTY  DANL.  R.  R.  section  foreman;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 
McCLELLAN  J.  WESLEY,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ind;  84  acres. 
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VOTERS    AND   TAXPAYERS    OF 

McCOLLAM   ARCHIBALD,  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Pa. 

McCONAUGHY  WILLIAM,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath. 

McCOWAN  JNO.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath. 
McCOY  DANIEL,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath. 
McCRACKEN  ALEXANDER,  Rep;  Disciple;  from  Ohio. 
McDADE  CHARLES  W.  Geneseo;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

McELHENNY  D.  L.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath. 

McELHENNY  M.   H.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;'  2  acres,  $800. 

McELROY  RICHARD,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath. 

McFARLANE  ANDREW,  Geneseo;  retired  merchant;  Ind;  Spiritualist;  from  Ohio. 

McGOWAN  WM.  H.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Knox  Co.  111. 

MCGREGOR  ARTHUR,  Geneseo:  blacksmith:   Dem;  Prot;  from  Iowa. 

McGREGOR  LARES,  Geneseo;  sewg.  mach.  seller;  Dem. 

McHOSE  SAML.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Pa;  97  acres,  $7,500. 

McILVAIN  JAS.  B.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  J.  G.  Mcllvain;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Pa. 

McILVAIN  JAS.  G.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Pa;  107  acres. 

MCLAUGHLIN  ,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath. 

McLEAN  EDWARD,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot. 

McMORROW  ANDREW,  Geneseo;  'bus  driver;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

McNULTY  PETER,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  N.Y. 

McNULTY  THOS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  N.Y. 

McOWEN  JOHN,  Geneseo:  laborer;  Dem;  Cath. 

McSHAN  HUGH  O'GARA,  Geneseo,  Catholic  priest;  from  Ireland. 

McWAIN  GEO.  A.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Ind;  N.Y. 

MACHESNEY  DAVID  L.  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Geneseo;  born  in  Greensburg, 
Westmoreland  Co.  Pa.  Jan.  10,  1827;  came  lo  this  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Prot;  owns  125  acres 
of  land,  value  $10,000;  married  Miss  Martha  E.  Taylor  in  this  town,  May  28,  1862;  she  was 
born  in  Wardsboro,  Vt.  March  23,  lS4r;  has  one  son  living  and  one  dead,  A.  Grant,  born 
Feb.  7,  1864;  Elmer  D.,  born  Aug.  26,  1868;  died  Jan.  24,  1872. 

MANINGTON  JOHN,  Geneseo;  dentist,  Rep;  Cong;  from  Eng. 

MANVILLE  HARRY,  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.Y. 

MANVILLE  RICHARD  H.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Prot. 

MARON  CHRISTIE,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

MARTIN  C.  H.  Geneseo;  soap  manufacturer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

MARTIN  J.  S.  Geneseo;  bridge  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ind. 

MARTIN  S.  W.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y. 

MARTIN   W.  A.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot. 

MATHER   A.  G.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Ohio;  So  ac.  val.  $4,800. 

MATHER   POMEROY,  lives  with  father,  A.  G.  Mather;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  Geneseo. 

MATSON   A.  JULIUS,  Geneseo;  stage  driver;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  Henry  Co. 

MATTES  THEO.  Geneseo;  saloon;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

MATZOLD  AUGUST,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany:  So  acres. 

MAXWELL  M.  Mrs.  widow,  Geneseo;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

MERTZ  A.  H.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  E.  Mertz;  Rep;  born  111. 

MERTZ  EDWARD,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Pa;  80  acres. 

MEYER  A.  Geneseo;  wagon-maker;  Rep;  Evang;  born  in  France. 

MILLER  ABKAM,  Geneseo;  prop,  of  Geneseo  House;   Rep;  born  Long  Island. 

MILLER  J.  ADAM.  Sec.  to,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Germany:  140  acres. 

MILLER   B.  C.  Geneseo;   lives  with  his  father,  Abram  Miller;  Rep;  born  111. 

MILLER  GEO.  H.  with  J.  A.  Miller;  Dem;  born  Henry  Co. 

MILLER  IRA  C.  Geneseo;  lives  with  his  father,  Abram  Miller;  Rep;  born  in  111. 

MILLER  M.  J.  Rev.  Geneseo;  Unitarian  clergyman:  Rep;  from  Ohio.  t 

MILLER  WM.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

MITCHELL  HORACE,  Geneseo;  works  on  railroad. 

MITCHELL  J.   H.  Gene.'eo;  druggist;  Dem;  Coth;  from  Ireland. 


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MODERWELL  E.  C.  Hon.  Attorney  at  Law,  Geaeseo;  born  in  Crawford  Co.  Ohio, 
March  6  1838;  came  to  Co.  1866;  Rep;  wife  was  Fannie  R.  Watson,  married  at  Fairmont, 
West  Virginia,  March,  1866;  has  four  children.  Mr.  Moderwell  graduated  at  Jefferson  Col- 
lege, Peciu.,  class  of  1859;  at  Cincinnati  Lxw  School,  1860;  was  Major  of  I2th  Ohio  Cavalry; 
is  also  member  of  the  State  Senate  at  the  present  time. 

MODERWELL  J.  B.  Geneseo;  druggist;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Ohio. 

MODERWELL  JOHN,  Geneseo;  retired  merchant;  Rep;  Pres;  born  in  Pa. 

MOHR  W.  H.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 

MONGER   S.  F.  Geneseo;  teamster;  Rep:  U.  Brethren;  from  Vt. 

MONAHAN  A.  Geneseo;  section  man;  Dem;  Cath. 

MONESMITH   HENRY,  Geneseo;  family  grocery;  Dem;  Unit. 

MOORE  C.  L.  Geneseo;  cooper;  Ind;  Pro);  from  Ky. 

MORGAN  A.  Geneseo;  formerlv  a  farmer  in  Munson;  born  in  Jefferson  Co.  N.Y.  March  31, 
1824;  came  to  Co.  1853;  Rep;  wife  was  Martha  P.  Tuttle,  of  Oneida  Co.  N.  Y.,  born  April 
29,  1820;  married  Aug.  4,  1844;  has  three  children  living. 

MORGAN  PLINY  W.  Retired,  Geneseo;  born  in  Oneida  Co.  N.Y.  June  30,  1802;  came 
10  Co.  1854;  Rep;  Pres;  first  wife  was  Hannah  Porter,  of  Conn;  married  Oct.  1822;  had  four 
children,  one  living;  she  died  Feb.  26,  1828;  second  wife,  Ruey  Hamilton,  of  N.  Y.;  married 
Aug.  4,  1835;  two  children  living. 

MORGAN   HERBERT,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot. 

MORTON  JAS.  Geneseo;  merchant;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

MORTON  S.  W.  Geneseo;  merchant;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

MORTON  WM.  Geneseo;  merchant;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

MORTON  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  asst.  cashr.  First  Natl.  Bank;  Rep;  Pres. 

MORRISY  JNO.  W.   Geneseo;  tinner;  Dem;  Cath;  N.Y. 

MOSES  H.  W.  Geneseo;  manufacturer  of  woodenware;   Rep;  Unit;  from  Maine. 

MOSHER  CHAS.  E.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Vt. 

MOSHER  NAPOLEON,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot. 

MOWRY  GEO.  G.  Geneseo;  agricultural  implements  and  live  stock;  Rep;  Cong;   from  R.I. 

MUGNARD  WILLIAM,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot. 

MULLIGAN  ALBERT,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem. 

MUNSON  ALBERT  S.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Dem;  born  N.  Y. 

MUNSON   H.  J.  Mrs.  Geneseo,   born  N.Y. 

MUNSON  MERRITT,  Retired,  Geneseo;  born  Greene  Co.  N.  Y.  Oct.  7,  1805;  came  to 
Co.  1852;  Democratic  in  politics; -maintains  thedoctrine  of  individual  and  state  sovereignty; 
Humanitarian  and  Freethinker  in  religion;  his  wife  was  Harriet  Rice,  of  N.Y. ;  she  died  Jan. 
14;  1862;  second  wife  was  Mrs.  Maria  S.  Mathews,  of  Oawego  Co.  N.Y.,  married  March  2, 
1871.  Mr.  Munson  was  the  original  proprietor  of  the  present  business  part  of  the  town.  The 
township  of  Munson,  Henry  Co.  was  named  after  him.  He  formerly  edited  the  Geneseo 
Republic;  it  was  then  neutral  in  politics.  He  was  the  first  President  of  Town  Council;  was 
Justice  of  the  Peace  many  years. 

MUNSON  SYLVINA  Mrs.  widow;  Geneseo;  Pres;  Vt;  house  and  lot. 

MUNSON  L.  N.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Meth;   N.Y. 

MURTEN  N.  W.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath. 

MURPHY  JOSEPH  J.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  F.  Bapt;  from  Pa. 

MYERS  FRED.  Geneseo;  tailor;  Cath;  from  Denmark. 

MYHILL  EMILY  A.   Mrs,  Geneseo;  Christian;  from  Vt;  owns  house  and  lot. 

TEARING   M.   Geneseo;  farmer;  Meth;  from  Germany. 

NAYLOR   ROBERT,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Ireland. 

NEGUS  ADELIA,  Mrs.  Geneseo;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

NEHLIG  HENRY,  Geneseo;  railroad  baggageman;  Dem;  Cath. 

NEHLIG  M.  Mrs.  widow,  Geneseo;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

NEIS  WENDER  WESLEY,  City  Marble  Works.  Geneseo;  born  in  West  Salem,  Wayne 
Co.  Ohio,  March  30,  1841;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  Prot;  owns  residence,  value 
$1,500;  wife  was  Miss  Minerva  Merriman,  born  in  Henry  Co.  Ill,  Feb.  24,  1841;  her  parents 
came  to  this  county  in  1835;  married  Aug.  22,  1862;  has'five  children,  William  A.,  Solon  A., 
Ellen.  Kittie  F.  and  Chas.  G.;  was  member  of  Co.  I,  112  111.  V.  L;  was  prisoner  eighteen 
months,  in  Libby,  Andersonville,  Charleston,  and  Florence,  S.  C. 


208  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

NELSON  A.   Mrs,  widow,  Geneseo;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

NELSON  CHAS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

NELSON  A.  G.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot. 

NETH  JNO.  P.  Geneseo;  formerly  grocer;  Rep;  Prot;  German. 

NETSER  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

NEWTON  F.  Geneseo;  canvassing;  Rep;  from  Wis. 

NISWENDER   FRANK,  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  farm  of  S.  Stough;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

NISWENDER   L.  Mrs.  widow;  Geneseo;  Meth;  born  111. 

NISWENDER  WM.  Sec.l;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Pa;  160  acres. 

NOURSE  HENRY,  Geneseo;  retired  mercht;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Me. 

NORRIS  H.  N.  Geneseo;  laborer:  Rep;  Prot. 

/^VBRIAN  JOHN,  Geneseo;  teamster;  Dem;  Catli;  from  Ireland. 

^^     O'BRYAN  A.   P.  Geneseo;  foreman  of  water-works  on  railroad;  Rep. 

O'BRYAN  N.  Geneseo;  cooper;  Dem;  Cath ;  from  Conn. 

O'CONNELL  PAT.  Geneseo;  railroad  section  foreman;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland, 

O'DAY   PATRICK.,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

ODWELDER   PHILLIP,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  German. 

O'MARA  M.  Geneseo;  railroad  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

OBER  C.  P.  Geneseo;  printer;  Rep;  born  Pa. 

OBERG  WILLIAM  R.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from  Sweden. 

OFFERLE  ABNER,  resides  with  father,  L.  Offerle;  clerk;  Rep;  German  Evang;  born  111. 

OFFERLE  A.  F.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

OFFERLE  G.  J.  Geneseo;  boot  and  shoemaker;  Dem;  Prot;  from  France. 

OFFERLE  L.  Geneseo;  merchant;  Rep;  German  Evang;  from  France. 

OFFER  LEE  JNO.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Evang;  German. 

OLE  HENRY,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  German. 

OLFSON  OLBER   G.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

OLMSTEAD  HENRY,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep. 

OLMSTEAD  DANIEL,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot. 

OLMSTEAD  HENRY,  Geneseo;  merchant;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

OLSON  GUS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

OLSON  JOHN,  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

OLSON   PETER,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Sweden. 

ORMISTON  J.  C.  Geneseo;  wind  mill  manufacturer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

OTT  ADOLPH,  Geneseo;  harness-maker;  Rep;  Evang;  born  in  111. 

OTT  A.  H.  Geneseo;  retired  merchant;  Rep;  Evang;  born  in  111. 

OTT  CHRISTIAN,  P.O.  Peoria,  111;  minister  German  Evang;  from  France. 

OTT  EDWARD  P.  Geneseo;  miller;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

OTT  JOHN,  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Rep;  German  Evang;  from  Germany. 

OTT   L.  Mrs.  widow;  Geneseo;  German  Evang;  born  in  this  county. 

OTT  M.   U.  Mrs.  Geneseo;  German  Evang;  from  France;  owns  house  and  lot,  val.  $600. 

OTT  PHILLIP,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  France. 

OTT  S.  S.  Geneseo;  miller;  Rep;  Evang;  born  in  111. 

OTT  SAM'L.  Geneseo;  dry  goods;  Rep;  German  Evang;  born  111. 

OWEN  RICHARD  B.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Wales. 

OWEN  W.  H.  Geneseo;  retired;  from  N.Y. 

OWENS  CLAUDUS,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Irish. 

"DAESSLER   E.  Geneseo;  saloon;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

PALMER  J.  W.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.  H. 
PALMER  EDWARD.  Geneseo;  clerk;  Rep;  Unit;  from  111. 
PARKER  GEO.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer. 
PARKER  M.  P.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.  H. 


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PATTERSON  WM.  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

PATTERSON  JNO.  W.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Prot. 

PATZER  L.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

PAUL  MARVIN   K.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Conn. 

PENCE  H.  H.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

PERHAM  I.  W.  Geneseo;  drayman;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Vt. 

PERRY  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  propr.  of  coal  mines;  Rep;  Cong;  Mass. 

PERRY  ALFRED,  Geneseo;  retired;  from  Mass;  came  to  state  1836. 

PEKRIN   H.  A.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Univ;  from  Mass;  75  acres. 

PERSONS  NATHANIEL,  Geneseo;  Rep;  from  Mass.  1820. 

PETERSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  64  acres. 

PETERSEN  AUGUST,   farmer,  for  Weston;  born  in  Sweden. 

PETERSON  GUST.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

PETERSON  INGLEBAR  Mrs.  widow,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  18  aces. 

PETERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  farm  of  his  brother;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

PETERSON  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

PETERSON  JOHN   R.  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  8  acres. 

PETERSON  JONAS,  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

PETERSON  NELS,  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

PETERSON  WILLIAM,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep; 'from  Sweden. 

PETHERBRIDGE  GEO.  Geneseo;  teamster;  Rep;  Prot;  from  England. 

PETTIS  IRVING  S.  Geneseo;  school  teacher;  Rep;  Pres;  from  N.  Y. 

PH1LBROOK  CHAS.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Maine;  62  ac.  $1,430. 

PHILBROOK  FRANCIS  T.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Mich. 

PHILLIPPO  GEO.  W.  Geneseo;  printer;  Dem;  born  England. 

PHILLIPS  J.  T.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot. 

PIEL  GUS.  Geneseo;  cigar  maker;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

PIERCE  J.  T.  Rev.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Mass. 

PLATT  JOS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Prot. 

PLUM  NATHANIEL,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep. 

POMEROY  ENOS,  Geneseo;  physician;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.  Y. 

POMEROY  STEPHEN  C.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  83  acres. 

POMEROY  JNO.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong. 

POMEROY  FRED.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong. 

POPE  L.  C.  Geneseo;  wagon  maker;  Rep;  Meth. 

PORTEL  HENRY,  Geneseo;  barber;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

PORTER  GILES,  Geneseo;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

PORTER  H.  D.  Geneseo;  printer  in  Republic  office;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  111. 

PORTER   IRA,  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

PORTER   H.  Geneseo;  barber;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Germany. 

POSTEL  HENRY,  Geneseo;  barber;  Dem;  German. 

POWELL  FRANCIS  M.  Geneseo;  lumber  dealer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  111. 

POWERS  E.  P.  Geneseo;  painter;  Rep;  Prot. 

PRATT  WILLIAM,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand. 

PRIEBE  WM.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

QUINN  JAMES,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.  Y. 
QUICK   T.  H.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  New  Jersey;  24  ac. 
QUINN  MICHAEL,  Geneseo;  dry  goods  mercht;  Dem;  Cath;  Iowa. 

ID  AADER  L.  Geneseo;  shoemaker:  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

RADER   DEDLIF,  Geneseo;  laborer;  born  in  Germany. 
RADER  J.  T.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer. 
RAHN  GUST.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 


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RAHN   DAVID,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

RAMSEY  ALLEN  J.  Geneseo;  grocer;  Rep;  born  N.  H. 

RAMSEY  JAMES,  Geneseo;  grocer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  X.  H. 

RAPP  A.  J.  Geneseo;  trader;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  this  Co. 

RAPP  J.  D.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  this  Co. 

RAPP  JOHN,  Sen.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;   Rep;  Ger.  Evang;  from  Germany. 

RAPP  JOHN,  Jr.  Geneseo;  retired  merchant;  Kep;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

RAPP  JACOB,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  France. 

RAPP  PHILLIP,  Geneseo;  trader;  Rep;  Meth. 

RASER  ADAM  H.  City  Marble  Works,  Geneseo;  born  in  West  Salem,  Wayne  Co.  Ohio. 
Aug.  7,  1839;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  Prot;  owns  house  and  two  acre  lot,  value 
$2,500;  was  in  the  army  in  Co.  K,  H2th  Reg.  I.  V.  I.;  served  three  years;  wife  was  Miss 
Catherine  A.  Fries,  born  Jan.  4,  1843,  in  Wayne  Co.  Ohio;  married  March  22,  1864;  has  five 
children  living,  one  dead;  Bertie  A.,  Florance  A.,  Lula,  Ada  and  Jasin. 

RASER   GEO.  Geneseo;  retired  merchant;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

RASER  GEO.  W.  Geneseo;  clerk;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

RASER  J.  S.  Geneseo;  clevk;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

RASER  JOHN,  Geneseo;  railroad  conductor;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

RASER  W.  W.  Geneseo;  merchant;  Kep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

RATHMANN  MARTIN,  Geneseo;  teamster;  Dem;  Prot;  from'Germany. 

REBUNG  JNO.   Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  German. 

REDFELDT  AUG.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

REED  NEWTON,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  Conn. 

REHBEIN  FRED.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

REHER  GEO.  Geneseo;  R.  R.  laborer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

REHERD  J.   K..,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  from  Va;  160  acres,  value  $9,600. 

REHARD  JNO.   Geneseo;  laborer. 

REINOEHL  THEODORE  K..  Geneseo;  tinner;  Kep;  born  Pa. 

REMMELL  GEORGE,  Geneseo;  retired;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

REMMINGTON  W.  A.  Geneseo;  bookkeeper  at  Stock  Yards;  Rep;  Epis. 

RENSHAW  JAS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  born  111. 

RESSER  J.  Q.  Geneseo;  river  pilot;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Pa. 

RESSER   M.  W.  Geneseo;  hotel;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa 

RESSER   PHILLIP  T.,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  with  J.  Dashem;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

RICE  DANIEL,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot. 

RICHARDS  GEORGE,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  from  Vt;  160  acres,  $9,000. 

RICHARDSON  LOUISA  Mrs.  Geneseo;  born  in  N.  Y. 

RICHMOND  JOS.  Geneseo;  nurseryman;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Mass. 

RICHMOND   EDWIN   A.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  nurseryman;  Rep;  born  in  Mass. 

RICHMOND  FRANCIS  C.  Geneseo;  lives  with  father.  I.  Richmond;  Rep;  born  in  111. 

RICHMOND  ISAIAH,  Geneseo;  nursery;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Ma<s. 

RICH  DEXTER,  Geneseo;  lumberman;  Dem;  Epis;  from  Pa. 

RICKEL  JEREMIAH   H.  Geneseo;  drayman;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

RIDER   WILSON  J.  Sec.  27;  Geneseo:  farmer;   Ind;  born  in  New  York;  So  acres,  $4,800. 

RIEG  CAROLINE   Mrs.  widow;  Evang;  from  Germany;  owns  house  and  lot. 

RIEGER   FRED..  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Germany. 

RILEY  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  Teacher;  born  Knox  Co.  111.  Feb.  10,  1848;  came  to  county 
1873;  Dem;  owns  residence;  wife  was  Hattie  Dickinson,  born  Utica,  N.Y.,  Nov.  i,  1851; 
married  April  6,  1873;  has  one  child,  Helen  A. 

RISTAU   I.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

RITTINGER  WM.  J.  Geneseo;  grocer;  Ind;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

ROBERTS  DANIEL,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

ROBERTS  JOHN,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa;   owns  house  and  lot. 

ROBERTS  J.  S.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Rep;  from  Wales. 

ROBERTS   H.   E.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot. 


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ROCKWELL  J.  C.  Ganeseo;  hardware  merchant;  Rep;  from  N.  H. 

ROCKWELL  JOHN,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Ind;  born  in  Vermont;  172  acres,  $70  per  acre. 

KOEDER   LOUIS  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  German. 

ROHWEDER   TIMM.  Geneseo;  cooper;  Ind;  Prot;  from  Germany. 

ROLAND  JOHN,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  J.  F.  Smith;  Rep;  from  Will  Co. 

ROLL  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

ROONEY  THOS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

ROOT  A.  M.  Geneseo;  grain  dealer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

ROSENFIELD  M.  Geneseo;  clerk;  Ind;  born  Germany. 

ROSENSTONE  N.  P.  Geneseo;  mnfr.  boots  and  shoes;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

ROUT   W.  C.  Sec.  34;  P.  O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Epis;  born  in  Eng;  160  acres. 

ROWEHDEN  TIM.  Geneseo;  cooper;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

RUBECK  AUGUST,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

RUBECK  P.  A.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Prot;  Swede. 

RUGGLES  I.  D.  Geneseo;  foundry;  Rep;  born  in  Mass. 

RUGGLES  EDWIN  A.  Geneseo;  clerk;  Rep;  Cong. 

RUMMELL  M'.  Geneseo;  music  dealer;  Ind;  from  Ohio. 

RUMMEL  GEO.   P.O.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  Prot. 

RUSSELL  S.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  from  Maine. 

RUXTON  JAMES  R.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  with  W.  Ruxton;  Dem;  Pres;  Scotland. 

RUXTON  ROBERT  S.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  with  W.   Ruxton;  Dem;  Pres;  Scotland. 

RUXTON  WM.  Sr.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  Mrs.  Spencer;  Pres;  born  in  Scotland. 

KUXTON  WM.  Jr.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  with  W.  Ruxton;  Dem;  Pres;  Scotland. 

RYAN  DANIEL,  Geneseo;  harness-maker;  Dem;  Cath;  from  111. 

C  AFFORD  W.  H.  Sec.  30;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  in  N.Y.;  56  acres. 

"^     SAGE  JOHN,  Geneseo:  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

SAFSTROM  ADOLPH,  Geneseo;  Dem. 

SALEM  CATHARINE,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Cath;   148  acres,  $5,000. 

SALTO  HENRY,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  German. 

SALTO  JNO.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  German. 

SANBORN  A.  Geheseo;  laborer;  Rep. 

SANDGRER  CHARLES,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand. 

SANFORD  C.  W.  Geneseo;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Cong. 

SANFORD  WHITFIELD,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  banker;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.Y;  80  acres. 

SANTEE  THOS.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

SARGENT  A.  F.  Geneseo;  Carriage  Maker;  born  in   N.    H.   1850;  wife  was  Vienna  T. 

Huson,  born  in  Ohio,  March  2,  1855;  married  Jan.  28,  1862;  has  one  child,  Edna  B. 
SARG-ENT  D.  F.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  born  Merrimac  Co.  N.  H.  May  23,  1825;  came  to 

county  in  1853;  Rep;  Meth;  wife  was  A.  E.    Dunning,   born   Addison   Co.  Vt.  June,   1842; 

has  seven  children,  three  by  first  wife. 

SAUNDERS  E.  A.  Geneseo;  brickmaker;  Rep;  from  Mass. 
SAWYER  JOSEPH  A.  Geneseo;  born  in  New  Hampshire,  April   10,  1812;  emigrated 

to  Illinois  in  1834  as  a  member  of  the  Tremont  Colony;  has  followed  the  mercantile  business 

nearly  all  his  life;  moved   to   Hampton.    Rock   Island  Co.  in    1839,  to  Dayton,  Henry  Co. 

March,  1850.  and  to  Geneseo  in  1861;  married  Martha  Richmond  in  1835.  wno  died  m  I&3')- 

second   wife,  Lucy  A.  Wells,  in    1850,  who   was  among  the   earliest   settlers  in   Henry  Co. 

having  removed  from  St.  Lawrence  Co.  N.  Y.  in  1836;  has  had   four  children  by   first  wife, 

all  living;  five  by  second  wife,  three  living. 

SCHINDLER  ,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  G.  Geiser;  born  Germany. 

SCHILENT  WM.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

SCHILKY  GOTLEIR,  Geneseo;  laborer;   Rep;  Prot;  German. 

SCHLINSON  EARNEST,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  B.  Ward;  born  Germany. 

SCHMIDT  HENRY,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

SCHMIDT  EQUITY,  Geneseo;  laborer;  German. 

SCHMIEDT  R.  Mrs.  widow,  Geneseo;  Prot;  from  Pa. 


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SCHMITZ  JNO.  H.   P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand;  Rep. 

SCHMOLL  CHAS.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  G.  Geiser;  Dem;  born  Germany. 
SCHNABELE  LAWRENCE,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from  Germany. 
SCHNABELE  P.  S.  Geneseo;  Merchant  Tailor  and  Clothier;  born  in  Germany,  Dec.  24, 

1835;  come  to  state  1841;  came  to  county   1860;  Rep;  belongs  to   Evangelical  Association; 

wife  was  Amelia  Willman,  born   in  Prussia,  Oct.  22,  1843;  married  Oct.  II,    1862;  has  six 

children,  Jennie  A.  Ada  M.  Carrie  M.Jerome  P.  Lenora  F.  and  Presilla  L.;  has  been  Notary 

Public. 

SCHNABELE  PHILLIP,  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Prot;  Germany. 
SCHRADTLING  WILLIAM,  Geneseo;  gardener;  Dem. 
SCHUCK  I.  J.  Geneseo;  grocer;  Ind;  Prot;  born  111. 
SCHULENDORF  JOHN,  Geneseo;  Rep;  from  Germany. 
SCHULKE  G.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
SCHUH  MICHAEL,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot. 
SCHUREMAN  J.  F.  Geneseo;  peddler;  Repr  Prot. 
SCHUMAKER  JACOB,  Geneseo;  laborer. 

SCHWARCK  CHAS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Bapt;  from  Germany. 
SEARL  AMBROSE,  Geneseo;    dealer  in  pumps;  Rep;  born  in  111. 
SEARLS  MARY  Mrs.  Geneseo;  Meth. 
SEDGLEY  LiEVI,  Geneseo;  retired  from  business;  i  orn   in  York  Co.  Me.  Oct.  18,  1812; 

came  to  this  county  1855;   Rep;  wife  was  Martha  Johnson,  born   April   14,  1812;  died  Feb. 

20,  1872;  second  wife  was   Serena   B.    Foss,  born  April   I,  1828,  in  York  Co.  Me.;  married 

Nov.  3,  1874;  has  three  children  by  first  marriage. 
SEDGLEY  A.  A.  Geneseo;  conductor  R.  R.;  Rep;  Unit. 
SEDGLEY  BEN.  L.  Geneseo;  clerk  R.R.  depot;  Rep;  Unit. 

SEFSTROM    ADOLPH,  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  20  acres. 
SEIBEL  WM.  Geneseo;  saloon;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Germany. 
SEIBEL  WM.  Geneseo;  bakery;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

SELNER  DANIEL,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  United  Breth;  born  Pa;  80  acres. 
SENGEWALD  FRED.  Geneseo;  tailor;   Rep;  from  Germany. 
SHAFER  GEO.  Geneseo;  cooper;  Rep;  Prot. 
SHALE  G.  L.  Geneseo;  druggist;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio, 

SHAUP  SOLOMON,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;  80  acres. 
SHAW  BARTON,  Geneseo;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Vt. 
SHAW  GEO.   W.  Geneseo;  Attorney  at  Law;  born  in   Providence,  Rhode  Island,  Dec.  6, 

1831;  came  to  county  1857;  Rep;  wife  was   Lucy  Andrews,  born  Aug.  3,  1832,  in  Hartford, 

Conn  ;  married  May  I,  1855;  has  five  children. 
SHAW  J.  L.  Geneseo;  physician;  Rep;  Unit;  from  R.  I. 

SHELLHAMMER  DANIEL,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  stage-driver;   Rep;  from  Pa. 
SHEPARD  R.  L.  Geneseo;  stock  dealer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
SHEPPARD  WM.  M.  Geneseo;  mason;  Rep;  Epis;  from  Eng. 
SHERIFF  SAML.  Geneseo;  carpenter;   Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa. 
SHNISTZ  HENRY,  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
SHOEMAKER  JACOB,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Trot;  from  Germany. 
SHOUP  SOLOMON,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Germany. 
SHUCK  JACOB,  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Evang;  Germany. 
SHULTZ  ADOLPH,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from  Germany;  80  acres. 
SICKLER  ALBERT,  Geneseo;  butcher;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Germany. 
SIMKINS  J.AS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

SIMMONS  BENJ.  Geneseo;  engineer  for  McBroom  &  Wilson;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 
SIMMONS  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep. 

SINGLEMAN  GEORGE  E.  Geneseo;  retired  manf;  Ind;  from  Germany. 
SKOLD  C.  N.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem: 

SMALL  HENRY,  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
SMALL  WM.  F.  Geneseo;  mason;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Pa. 
SMITH  A.  M.  laborer  for  W.  J.  Smith;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  III. 


Capt.   R.    HARRINGTON, 
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SMITH  CHAUNCEY,  Geneseo;    retired;  Rep;   from  Vt. 

SMITH  CHARLES  B.  Farmer  and  Stock  Feeder,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Prussia, 
May  22,  1833;  came  to  Allegany  Co.  Md.  in  i8co,  and  to  this  county  in  1866;  Ind;  Rep; 
owns  640  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40,000;  wife  was  Martha  E.  Warfield,  horn  in  Carrol  Co. 
Md.  Aug.  28,  1833;  married  Oct.  20.  1853;  has  six  children. 

SMITH   D.  L.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Canada. 

SMITH  FREDERICK,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  the  M.  F.  Stimson  farm;  Dem;  Luth. 

SMITH   HENRY,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  England. 

SMITH  JOHN  F.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Kane  Co.  Ill;  192  acres. 

SMITH  JOHN  H.  Farmer  and  Stock  Feeder,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Prussia, 
Nov.  17,  1820;  came  to  Somerset  Co.  Pa.  in  1841,  and  to  this  county  in  1852;  Ind.  Dem; 
Kvang;  owns  640  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $40,000;  wife  was  Anna  Meais,  born  in  Alleghany 
Co.  Pa.  Nov.  5,  1826;  married  Nov.  24,  1849;  has  four  children,  Anna  Elizabeth,  Nancy, 
Mary  Ellen,  and  John  H.,  Jr. 

SMITH  J.  S.  Geneseo;  Painter  and  Broom  Maker;  born  Franklin  Co.  Vt.  Dec.  13,  1842; 
came  to  Co.  1856;  Rep;  Bapt;  wife  was  Sophia  E.  Hawley,  born  in  Ohio,  1842;  married  Feb. 
20,  1861;  has  three  children. 

SMITH  JOHN  T.  Geneseo;  finisher;  Ind;  Cath;  from  Canada. 

SMITH  NATHANIEL,  Rev.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Vt. 

SMITH  NATHAN  S.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Ohio;  60  ac.  $5,000. 

SMITH  RODNEY  R.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  15  acres. 

SMITH   W.  A.  Geneseo;  student  of  law  and  stenographer;  Rep;  born  111. 

SMITH  WILLIAM,  Geneseo;  attorney  at  law;  Rep;  born  in  Palmer,  Mass. 

SMITH  WM.  <T.  Veterinary  Surgeon,  Geneseo;  born  in  Jefferson  Co.  Tenn.  May  31,  1820; 
moved  to  Joliet,  111.  in  1835,  and  to  this  county  in  1866;  Rep;  Meth;  studied  and  practiced 
Veterinary  Surgery  in  Joliet  about  twelve  years;  in  1848  joined  R.  R.  Conference  of  the  M.  E. 
Church;  was  in  active  work  eighteen  years;  in  1866  ook  a  superannuated  relation  and  settled 
in  Galva;  removed  to  Kansas  in  1871;  returned  to  this  town  in  1875;  married  Miss  Lydia 
Harrington  at  Joliet,  111.  June  19,  1845;  has  three  sons  and  three  daughters. 

SMOLL  HENRY,  Geneseo;  laborer  on  R.R.;  Dem. 

SMOLL  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  laborer  on  R.R.;   Dem, 

SNIFF   P.   H.  Geneseo;  miller;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

SNOW  LYMAN,  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Mass;  came  to  Co.  1840. 

SOMMERS  F.  Geneseo;  teamster;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

SPAFFORD  SAMUEL,  Geneseo;  cattle  dealer;  Rep;  born  X.Y. 

SPENCER  Mrs.  widow;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Meth;  from  Vt. 

SPRECKER  JOHN,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

SPRAKEN  JNO.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem. 

STAFFORD  I.  A.  Geneseo;  engineer;  Prot;  from  N.Y 

STAFFORD  JOS.  F.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

STAFFORD  ISAAC,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot. 

STAFFORD  W.  H.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot. 

STAFFORD  F.  B.  Geneseo;  R.R.  employe;  Dem;  Prot. 

STAHL  CHAS.   F.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  Luth;  from  Germany;   170  ac.  $8,500. 

STAHL  HENRY  J.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  lives  with  father,  C.  F.  Stahl;  Ind;  Luth;  born  Geneseo  Tp. 

STALEEN  P.  A.  Geneseo;  dealer  in  boots  and  shoes;  Rep;  Unit;  from  Sweden. 

STAMBERGER  GEO.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

STAMM  MARTIN,  Geneseo;  minister  Evang.  Assoc;  Rep;  from  Switzerland. 

STAMM  GEO.  J.  Geneseo;  Dem;  German. 

STATES  T.  K.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  N.Y.;  80  acres,  $7,000. 

STEAD  A.  J.  Rev.  Geneseo;  Rep;   Pres;  from  Pa. 

STEADMAN  L.  M.  Mrs.  widow;  Geneseo;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

STEELE  R.  F,  Geneseo;  Real  Estate  Dealer  and  Insurance  Agent;  born  in  Hillsborough 
Co.  N.  H.,  Jan.  10,  1831;  came  to  county  1857;  ReP!  wife  was  Anna  E.  Hardy,  born  in  same 
county,  May,  1833;  has  one  child,  Abbie  F.;  Mr.  Steele  is  serving  his  third  term  as  Mayor  of 
the  City  of  Geneseo;  was  Commissary  Sergeant  in  H2th  I.V.  I.;  has  been  Justice  of  the  Peace 
eight  years;  was  Postmaster  two  years. 

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STEERE  JOB,  Geneseo;  building  mover;  Dem;  Prot;  from  R.  I. 

STEERK  W.  S.  P.O.  Geneseo;  tinner;  Rep;  Prot;  from  R.  T. 

STEFFEN   HENRY,  Geneseo;  laborer;  from  Germany. 

STEIN  FRED.  Geneseo;  Watchmaker  and  Jeweler,  also  Dealer  in  Sewing  Machines;  born 
in  Germany,  June  20,  1841;  came  to  county  1860;  Ind;  wife  was  Mary  Zimmerman,  born  in 
Germany  1845;  married  Sept.  5,  1867;  has  four  children;  was  in  army  four  years. 

STEIN  SAMUEL,  Geneseo;  saloon;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

STEBZER  CHARLES,  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  farm  of  S.  Stough;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

STEPHENSON  STEPH.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

STEWART  E.  M.  Geneseo;  lumber  dealer;  Ind.  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.Y. 

STEWART  I.  N.  Geneseo;  grocer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.Y. 

STEWART  J.  P.  Geneseo;  cashier  of  Farmers' National  Bank;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

STEWART  MARGARET   Mrs.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  from  Pa;  160  acres. 

STEWART  RICHARD,  Geneseo;  stonecutter;  Rep;  Meth;  from  England. 

STEWART  WM.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Penn. 

STEWART  W.  J.  lives  with  father,  E.  M.  Stewart;  Rep;  Cong;  born  111. 

STIEBEL  HENRY,  Clothing  Merchant,  Geneseo;  born  in  Germany,  Sept.  II,  1838; 
came  to  this  country  in  1854,  and  to  this  county  in  1865;  Dem;  Israelite  ;  owns  house  and 
lot,  value  $2,500;  married  Miss  Jennie  May  at  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  March  16,  1870;  she  was 
born  in  Germany,  Sept.  15,  1851;  has  two  children,  Julia,  born  Jan.  n,  1871,  and  David, 
born  Feb.  27,  1873,  both  in  this  town. 

STILES  JAMES,  Geneseo;   Rep;  born  in  New  Jersey. 

STILZ  GOTTLIEB,  Sec.  28;  P.O  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany;  81  acres. 

STILES  SAML.  Geneseo;  peddler;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.  J. 

STILES  RUFUS  H.  Geneseo;  canvasser;  Rep;  Prot. 

STIMSON  LIBERTY,  Farmer,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Middlesex  Co.  Mass. 
Feb.  9,  1807;  came  to  Bureau  Co.  in  1836,  and  to  this  county  in  1837;  Dem;  owns  181  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  $1 1,000;  first  wife  was  Leah  Clark,  of  Bureau  Co;  second  wife  was 
Remembrance  Evans;  third  wife  was  Hannah  E.  Evans,  born  in  Washington  Co.  July  4, 
1826;  married  Feb.  12,  1869. 

STOKES  C.  W.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Minn, 

STOKES  JNO.  W.  P.O.  Geoeseo;  farm  hand;  Dem. 

STOUGH  JONAS,  Geneseo;  gardener;  Rep;  Christian;  born  in  Penn. 

STROM  B.  S.  Mrs.  widow,  Geneseo;  carpet  weaver;  Meth,  from  Sweden. 

STROUSE  SAML.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

STUKEE  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  brickmaker;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

STUKEE  HENRY,  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

STURMAN  LEWIS  C.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

SWANSEN  ANDREW,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

SWEENEY  J.  M.  Geneseo;  furniture  dealer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Vt. 

SWENEY  C.  E.  Geneseo;  livery  stable;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

SWENEY  PAUL  A.  Geneseo;  livery  stable;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

SWANK  JNO.  Geneseo;  laborer. 

'"TAYLOR  J.  W.  Mrs.  owns  residence;  Cong. 

TAMME  L.  Geneseo;  tailor;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
TAMME  FRED.  Geneseo;  cigar-maker;  Ind;  Luth;  from  Pa. 
TAYLOR  A.  Geneseo;  retired;  Dem;  from  Vt. 
TAYLOR  P.  H.  Geneseo;  grocer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  Vt. 
TAYLOR  E.  Geneseo. 

TAYLOR  THOMAS,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot. 
TEE  ALBERT,  Geneseo;  clerk;   Rep;  Prot;  born  in  111. 
TELL  WM.  Geneseo;  trapper;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
TETTER  PHILIP,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  born  Illinois. 
THAYER  C.  L.  Geneseo;  telegraph  operator;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 
THAYER  WARREN,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Mass. 


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THOMAS  JAMES,  Geneseo;  hostler;  Dem. 

THOMAS  H.  Geneseo;  butter  and  eggs  dealer;  Rep;  Cong;  from   Me. 

THOMAS  JOEL  A.  Geneseo;  Painter;  born  in  Henry  Co.  Ill,  Jan.  12,  1844;  Rep;  Meth; 

wife  was  A^jnes  Harrington,  born  June  26,  1853;  married    Sept.  I,  1870;  has  two   children; 

was  in  army;  Mr.  Thomas  does  all  kinds  of  house,  sign  and  carriage  painting. 
THOMAS  WALTER,  Geneseo;  toy  store;   from  N.Y. 
THOMPSON  H.  L.  Geneseo;  carpenter;   Rep;  Cong;  from  N.Y. 

THOMPSON  WM.  H.  Sec.  12;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ireland;   160  acres. 
THOMPSON   PHILANDER,  Geneseo;  warehouse  laborer;  Rep;  Meth. 
THOMPSON  W.   H.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot. 
THORN  WM.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep. 
TIFT  FRANK  R.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;.  Rep;  from  Ohio. 
TILLEMANN  E.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 
TILTON  J.  C.  Geneseo;  mnfr.  of  jewelry;   Rep;  from  N.  H, 
TILTON  N.  G.  Geneseo;  picture  frame  dealer;  Rep;  from  N.  H. 
TILTON  S.  A.  Mrs.  Geneseo;  from  N.  H. 

TIMMERMAN  FRANKLIN  P.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  W.  Young;  Ind;  from  N.Y. 
TITUS  JOHN,  Geneseo;  blacksmith;   Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 
TOLINE  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Swede. 
TOPPING  WM.  J.  Geneseo;  farmer;  born  Canada. 
TORNOW  J.  G.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem. 
TORANCE  A.   M.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath. 
TOWERS  J.  F.  Geneseo;  works  on  railroad;  Dem;  from  Canada. 
TOWNLEY  ROBERT  F.  Wagon  and  Carriage  Manufacturer,  Geneseo;  born  in  Wayne 

Co.  Mich.  July  12,  1838;  came  to  this  county  in  1838;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  residence  and  other 

real  estate,  value  $3,000;  was  private  in  Co.  H,  igth   Regiment   I.  V.  I.  (Chicago  Zouaves); 

married   Miss    Mary   Santee  in  this   county.  April  6,  i87C;  she  is   a  native  of  Pa;  has  one 

son,  Arthur  A.  born  in  this  town  April  27,  1874. 
TOWSLEE  S.  C.  Geneseo;  salesman;  Rep;  born  in  Ohio. 
TUFTS  JOHN,  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Me. 
TUFTS  J.  C.  Geneseo;  clerk;   Rep;  Cong. 
TURNER  GEO.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep. 
TUTTLE  O.  A.  Geneseo;  clerk;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
TUTTLE  DANIEL,  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Meth. 
TWIGG  ROBERT,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  80  acres. 


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NBIN  JACOB,  laborer;  Dem;   I.uth;  from  Germany. 


WAN  ORSDALL  JOHN,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  U.  Breth;  from  Ohio;  60  acres. 
VERECKE  JOHN,  Geneseo;  R.R.  shop;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Holland. 

VANSICKLE  ED.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  Prot. 

VAN"  VALKENBURG  E.  P.  Geneseo;  Merchant;  born  in  Herkimer  Co.  N.  Y.  July 
3,  1832;  Rep;  Cong;  wife  was  Lucy  A.  Smith,  born  Herkimer  Co.  N.Y.  Feb.  13,  1834;  mar- 
ried March  18,  1856;  has  six  children,  Minnie  A.  Edward  P.  William  S.  Fannie  H.,  J. 
Weber,  Louisa  M. 

VAN  WINKLE  ADRIAN,  Shipper  of  Hay  and  Straw,  Geneseo;  born  in  Essex  Co.  N. 
Y.  July  17,  1809;  came  to  Franklin  Co.  111.  in  1821.  and  to  this  county  in  1837;  Rep;  owns 
town  property  valued  at  $6,000;  wife  was  Margery  Taylor,  born  in  Champaign  Co.  Ohio,  July 
31,  1816;  married  Nov.  i,  1837;  has  four  children. 

VOSS  PATRICK,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

VOGLE  JNO.  A.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  German. 

VX7AEIS  ANDREW,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

WAGGONER  HENRY,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  J.  Waggoner;  from  Germany. 
WAGGONER  JOHN,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany;  80  acres. 
WAHL  FRED,  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Luth;  from  Germany. 


218  VOTERS  AKD  TAXPAYERS  OF 

WAIT  GEORGE  E.  Judge,  Geneseo;  Attorney-at-Law;  born  in  Windham  Co.  Vt.; 
came  to  this  county  1855;  Rep;  married  Hattie  N.  Wells,  of  Conn.  May  9,  1859;  has  three 
daughters,  Hattie  M.  Laura  N.  and  Ruth;  Judge  Wait  graduated  at  Wesleyan  University, 
Conn.  Class  of  '54;  was  elected  first  Mayor  of  Geneseo,  was  re-elected;  held  the  office  of 
County  Judge  for  six  years;  he  also  was  commissioned  Collector  by  Governor  Yates  early  in 
1864;  he  was  a  member  of  the  Constitutional  Convention  that  framed  the  Constitution  of 
1870;  has  been  member  State  Central  Committee;  went  to  Springfield  and  procured  the 
charter  of  Geneseo. 

WAITE  O.  C.  Mrs.  Geneseo;  Cong;  from  N.  Y. 

WALDO  S.   H.  Geneseo;  teacher  ol  Geneseo  select  school;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Conn. 

WALKER  GEO.  miller  for  Ott  Bros;  Rep;  Prot;  from  England. 

WALIN   Mrs.  Geneseo;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

WALSTON  CHARLES,  Geneseo;   Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

WALTZ   MAT.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Ind;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

WARD  M.  M.  Mrs.  Geneseo;  Cong;  from  Ohio. 

WARD  P.   S.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Conn. 

WARD  THOS    Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  J.  Harper;  from  Eng. 

WARE  JOEL.  P.O.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.  H.;  owns  20  ac;  val.  $2,000. 

WARNER  JOHN,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Evang;  from  Canada. 

WARRANT  MICHAEL,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Cath;  Ireland. 

WARREN  JAMES,  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

WARREN  WM.  P.O.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Pres;  from  Eng;  3  acres,  $1,300. 

WATERMAN   LEVI,  Geneseo;  clothier  and  brewer;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

WAUBEIN  ROBERT,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  laborer. 

WAY  E.  M.  Geneseo;  soap  factory;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Conn. 

WEBB  SAMUEL,  Geneseo;  coml.  trav;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Me. 

WEDIN  S.  A.  Geneseo;   shoemaker;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

WEEKS  JOS.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Cath;  German. 

WEGREEN  JOHN,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;   Luth;  from  Sweden. 

WEGREN  JOHN,  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  from  Sweden. 

WEIGANT  GEO.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  in  Germany;  So  acres, 

WEIMER   ISRAEL,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer:  with  Wm.  Weimer;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

WEIMER  SAMUEL,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem. 

WEIMER  WILLIAM,  Farmer;  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Westmoreland  Co.  Pa. 
May  29,  1837;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Dem;  U.  Breth;  owns  510  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $16,000;  wife  was  Susanna  Heller,  born  in  Loraine  Tp.  Henry  Co.  April  24,  1844;  mar- 
ried Oct.  30,  1862;  has  seven  children. 

WEINREICH  B.  Mrs.  widow;  Geneseo;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

WEINRICH  WILLIAM,  Farmer;  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Germany  March  7, 
1828;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  160  acres  of  land;  married  Gustina 
Kipping  in  1852;  she  was  born  in  Germany  Dec.  19,  1830;  ten  children;  nine  living,  viz.: 
Emma,  born  Nov.  23,  1852;  Clara,  March  7,  1858;  Christina,  March  10,  1860;  Frederick, 
June  15,  1862;  William,  Nov.  4,  1864;  Matilda,  July  3,  1867;  Edward,  May  20,  1869;  Char- 
ley, Nov.  14,  1871;  and  Herman,  Sept.  II,  1875,  all  barn  in  Illinois  except  Emma,  who  was 
born  in  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

WEISE  PETER,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Cath;  German. 

WEITZ  CONRAD,  Geneseo,  carpenter;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

WELCH  FRANK,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand;  Rep. 

WELLS  GEO.  S.  Geneseo;  Retired  Farmer;  born  in  Windham  Co.  Vt.  Oct.  27,  1834; 
came  to  this  county  1855;  Rep;  married  Ellen  P.  Stewart,  of  Livingston  Co.  N.  Y.  Oct.  4, 
1859;  she  was  born  Feb.  29,  1840;  has  one  child,  Fred  Bertie,  born  Nov.  22,  1872.  Mr. 
Wells  is  son  of  Governor  John  S.  Wells,  of  N.  H.  who  was  U.  S.  Senator  during  Pierce's 
administration. 

WELLS  GEO.  V.  Geneseo;  photographer;  Dem;  from  Mo. 

AVELLS  I.  R.  Gsneseo;  Physician  and  Surgeon;  born  in  GallatinCo.  111.  Feb.  18,  1820;  came 
to  this  county  in  1850;  Dem;  wife  was  Jane  Graham,  of  N.  Y.;  married  July,  1858;  has  four 
children  by  first  wife.  Dr.  Wells  was  supervisor  in  1857  and  1858-  has  also  been  president  of 
School  Board  for  four  years;  he  was  presid;nt  of  Iowa  .ind  Northern  111.  Medical  Associa- 
tion in  1872.  The  Ur,  i§  a  graduate  of  the  University  of  N.  Y 


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WELL   EDWARD,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

WELLS  GEO.  Geneseo;  retired  merchant;  Rep;  born  in  Mass. 

WELLS  J.  E.  Geneseo;  druggist;  Dem;  born  111. 

WELLS  R.  J.  Geneseo;  insurance  agent;  Rep;  Cong;  born  111. 

WELTON  M.  Geneseo;  fireman;  Rep;  Epis. 

WELTON   MARVIN,  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer. 

WEST  GEO.  W.  Geneseo;  farmer  and  stock  dealer;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

WESTERBLO  ANDREW,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

WESTERBLO  AUGUST,  P.O.  Geneseo;  with  Andrew  Westerblo;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

\VESTERGREN  CHARLES,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

WESTON  A.  A.  Geneseo;  born  Me. 

WESTON  FRANK,  Geneseo;  Rep;  from  111. 

WESTON  THOMAS,  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Pa. 

WHEATON  GEO.  M.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

WHEELER  E.  P.  Geneseo;  jeweler;  Ind;  from  N.  Y. 

WHITCOMB  WILLIAM,  Geneseo;  Rep;  from  Vt. 

WHITE  ALBERT  H.  Geneseo;  tinner;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.  Y. 

WHITE  15.  Geneseo;  mason;  Rep;  from  Conn. 

WHITE  HENRY,  Geneseo;  hunter;  Rep;  Epis;  born  Eng. 

WHITE  HENRY,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem. 

WHITNEY  JACKSON,  Geneseo;  constable;  Dem;  born  N,  Y. 

WICKS  JOSEPH,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Geneseo;  lab.  for  G.  Grain;  Rep;  born  N.  Y.  city. 

WIDDERQUIST  LUDWIG,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer. 

WIDENHIFT   HERMAN,  P.O.  Geneseo,  farm  hand  with  J.  H.  Smith;  Evang;  from  Germany 

WIDENHOEFT  JULIUS.  Geneseo;  tailor;  from  Germany. 

WIDEN  HOFT  MATES,  Geneseo;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

WIDNER  ABEL,  P.O.  Geneseo;  works  farm  for  R.  A.  Jenkins;  Dem.  Meth;  from  Iowa. 

WIEDENHOEFT  G.  M.  Geneseo;  from  Germany. 

WIENEKE  CHRIST,  Geneseo;  laborer;  German. 

W1GAN  GEO.  P.O.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

WIGAND  A.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  laborer. 

WIGREAN  ANDREW  J.  Geneseo;  laborer;  from  Sweden. 

WILCOX  GEO.  A.  Geneseo;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Cong. 

WILCOX  ROYAL  M.   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong. 

WILDMAN  FRANK,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  born  in  Ohio. 

WILL  FRANK,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Pres;  born  in  Virginia. 

WILL  EDWARD,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep. 

WILLS  JNO.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot. 

WILLS  T.  J.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot. 

WILLIAMS  F.   M.,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong. 

WILLIAMS  H.  C.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep. 

WILSON  ABNER,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.J.;  240  acres. 

WILSON  GEORGE,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  with  W.  Wilson;  Rep;  born  in  N.J. 

WILSON  GEORGE,  Geneseo;  banker;  Rep;  N.Y. 

WILSON   HIRAM,  Geneseo;  banker;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

WILSON  I.  N.  Geneseo;  grain  dealer,  firm  of  McB.  &  W.;  Rep;  Pres;  from  N.Y. 

WILSOX  JOSEPH  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  New  Jersey,  July  10, 
1846;  came  to  this  county  in  1861;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $4,800; 
wife  was  Georgie  L.  Wood,  born  in  Vermont.  July  8,  1848;  married  Sept.  9,  1867;  two  chil- 
dren, Cora  and  Minnie  both  living. 

WILSON  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  New  Jersey,  July  5,  1816; 
came  to  this  county  in  1861;  Rep;  Pre.s;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $6,000;  wife  was 
Charlocte  Martmdale,  born  in  New  Jersey,  Feb.  16,  1817;  married  June  II,  1842;  four  chil- 
dren, all  now  living. 

WINDISCH   WM.  Geneseo;  shoemaker;  Dem;   Luth;  from  Germany. 


220  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

WINTISCH   HENRY,  Geneseo;  saloon;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Germany. 

WITHROW  AMARIAH,  P.O.-Geneseo;  with  Wm.  Winthrow;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

WITHROW  JOHN  M.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  with  Wm.  Withrow;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

WITHROW  SOLON  J.  Geneseo;  clerk;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Henry  Co. 

WITHROW  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in   White  Co.  111.  Nov. 

2,  1823;  came  to  this  county  in  1846;  Rep;  Meth ;  owns  five  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $1,500; 

served  two  years  in  the  army,  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion;  wife  was  S.  Caroline  May,  born 

in  White  Co.  111.  July  5,  1817;  married  March  21,  1847;  has  five  children. 
WITTICH  JNO.  H.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  laborer;   Dem;  German. 
WOLCOTT  M.  F.  Geneseo;  mercht.  at  Briar  Bluff;  Rep;  Cong. 
WOLCOTT   HOMER,  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  born  Mass. 
WOLF  JACOB,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 
WOOD  A.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  E.  Farwell;  Rep;  born  in  N.Y. 
WOOD  ALBERT,  P.O.  Geneseo;  with  R.  M.  Deming;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 
WOOD  E.  A.  Geneseo;  stock  dealer;  born  in  Windsor  Co.  Vt.  Sept.  24,  1823;  came   to  this 

county  in  1858;  wife  was    Eliza  A.  Davis,  born  in  Windsor  Co.  Vt.  Feb.  2,  1830;  married  in 

November,  1850;  has  two  children,  Flora  M.  and  Harry  E. 
WOOD  F.  L.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Prot. 
WOOD  HENRY,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Prot. 
WOODRUFF  Mrs.  Geneseo;  Cong;  from  Ohio. 
WOODRUFF  G.  C.  Rev.  Geneseo;  pastor  of  Meth.  Church  at  Annawan;  born  in  Essex 

Co.  N.Y.  Dec.  16,  1807;  came  to  county  in  1855;  Rep;  wife  was   Pauline   Danforth,  born  in 

Franklin    Co.  N.Y.    March   7,    1813;  married    in  August,    1832;  has  three  children   living; 

buried  two;  has  been  Presiding  Elder  eight  years;  has  preached  forty-eight  years. 
WOODRUFF  HARVEY,  Geneseo;  carpenter;   Dem;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

WOODRUFF   HARVEY,  Jr.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  Kendall  &  Kidder;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Wis. 
WOODRUFF  LEROY  E.  Geneseo;  ice  dealer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y. 
WOODRUFF   PLEASANT,  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Dem;  Prot;  born  in  Illinois. 
WOODRUFF   L.  B.  Geneseo;  restaurant;  Dem;  Bapt. 
WOODRUFF  SIMON,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem. 
WORRALL    PETER,  Geneseo;  RaHroad  Contractor;  born  in   Cheshire,   Eng.  Jan.   28, 

1826;  came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Ind;  Epis;  wife  was   Maria  Clark,   of  same  place,  born 

May  II,  1828;  married  Dec.  II,  1850;  has  three  children,  Anne  M.,  Telia,  and  James  C. 
WORTHINGTON  DAVID,  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 
WORTHINGTON   HENRY  C.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  Pa;   100  ac. 
WYATT  THOMAS,  Geneseo;  coal  digger;  Rep;  Epis. 
WYCKOFF  CLINTON,  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  New  York  City;  came 

to  this  county  in  1845;  Rep;  his  father,   R.   T.  Wyckoff,  left   N.Y.   in    1844,  an^  arrived  in 

this  county  in  the  Spring  of  1845;  was  p:>st-master  in  1846;  died  in   Geneseo,  in  September 

of  1846. 

WYNES  G.  L.  Geneseo;  clerk  for  Rosenstone;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ohio. 
WYNES  G.  S.  Geneseo;  foreman  in  shoe  store;   Dem;  Cath;  from  Ohio. 

V^OUELLS  AMOS,  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Rep;  born   Pa. 
*       YOUNG  ADAM,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  F.  Bolen;  Dem;  from  Indiana. 

YOUNG  R.  T.  Geneseo;  grain  and  lumber  dealer;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 

YOUNGS  CHAS.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;  Epis;  from  X.Y. 

YOUNG   WALTER,  Sec.  22;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y.;  81  acres. 

YOUNGS  HENRY,  Geneseo;  Capitalist;  born  in  N.Y.  City,  Aug.  I,  1839,  and  resided 
there  till  he  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1859;  Rep;  Cong;  wife  was  Marion  A.  Hart,  born  in 
Jefferson  Co.  N.Y.  Jan.  2,  1847;  married  March  I,  1869;  has  three  children — Agnes  May, 
born  Feb.  26,  1870;  Henry,  born  Dec.  26,  1871;  Jessie  Blanch,  born  Oct.  16,  1873;  served 
four  years  in  I.V.I. 

YOUNGS  OLIVER,   Retired  Farmer;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Goshen,   Orange  Co.  X.  Y. 

Nov.  16,  1842;  came  to  county  1856;  Rep;    Epis;    owns  4>4    acres  in   town,   value   $5,000; 

wife  was  Allie  F.  Kidder;  married  Sept.  21,  1869;  three  children  living. 
YOUNKER  JOEL  B.  Geneseo;  retired;  Dem;  from  Pa. 
YOUNKER  PLINKNEY  L.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer. 


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"7  ABEL  HERMANN,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  C.  B.  Smith;  from  Germany. 
•^      ZIMMERMAN  DAN'L  F.  furniture  dealer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Germany. 
ZIMMERMAN  GOTTLOB,  Geneseo;  wagon-maker;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
ZIMMERS  ELIAS,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  farm  of  Hellyer;  Rep;  from  Whiteside  Co. 


BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 

GENESEO. 

Applebee  Thomas,  Livery  Stable. 

Campbell  L.  C.  Justice  of  the  Peace,  and  Notary  Public. 

Chamberlin  &  Catlfield,  (Successors  to  J.  F.  Corle,)  Dry  Goods,  Carpets, 
Notions,  Hats,  Caps,  Boots,  Shoes,  Dressmaking  and  Millinery. 

Chamberlain  Sam.  Owner  of  the  imported  Norman  French  Stallions  "  Estraba" 
and  "Bashaw  Drury,"  and  the  Canadian  Stallion  "Scotch  Giant."  Horses 
bought  and  sold  for  cash  or  on  commission. 

Christian  &  Kiner,  Publishers  and  Proprietors  Henry  County  News. 

Davis  &  Hayward,  Soap  Manufacturers. 

Dedrick  &  Lawrence    Dealers  in  Staple  and  Fancy  Groceries. 

Drain  G.  W.  &  Co.  Saloon  and  Billiard  Hall. 

Dunham  Charles,  Attorney  at  Law. 

Engdahl  Jno.  Merchant  Tailor. 

Farmers'  National  Bank,  Organized  in  1876.  Cash  Capital  $50,000,  Surplus 
$2,000.  Levi  Waterman,  Prest,  E.  C.  Gilbert,  Vice  Prest,  Jno.  P.  Stew- 
art, Cashier ;  Directors,  Levi  Waterman,  E.  C.  Gilbert,  Chas.  Dunham,  R. 
F.  Steele,  N.  C.  Howard,  E.  P.  Van  Valkenburg,  R.  Harrington,  P.  S. 
Schnabele,  Thos.  Nowers,  Jr. 

First  National  Bank,  Jas.  McBroom,  Prest.;  S.  T.  Hume,  Vice  Prest.;  Hiram 
Wilson,  Cashier;  C.  M.  Morton,  Asst.  Cashier;  Directors.  Geo  Wells,  W. 
Sanford,  Geo.  Wilson,  Hiram  Wilson,  S.  T.  Hume,  Jas.  McBroom,  Henry 
Nourse.  Bank  was  organized  1864.  Cash  Capital,  $100,000 ;  present 
Surplus,  $50,000. 

Fisher  Bros.   Hardware. 

GeJSSer  G.  &  Co.  Props.  National  Brewery. 

Godfrey  Geo.  F.  Mason. 

Godfrey  Wm.  &  Co.  City  Meat  Market. 

Grant  J.  D.  &  Son,  Agricultural  Warehouse  and  Seed  Store.       Agents   for  the 

most  approved  Farm  Machinery  manufactured. 
Gray  Jno.    Manfr.    and    Dealer  in   Harness,  Saddles,    Collars,    Bridles,   Curry 

Combs,  Brushes,  Whips,  Blankets,  Nets,  Trunks,  Valises,  etc. 
Greene  Jas.  Photographer,  Negatives  retained  for  future  use. 
Herman  &  Waterman,  Clothiers  and  Brewers 
HobbS  &  Liberknecht,  Publishers  Geneseo  Republic. 
Hoppins  Henry  I.  M.  D.,  Physician  and  Surgeon.     Acute  and  Chronic  Diseases, 

both  sexes,  successfully  treated. 


222  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OP 

HoppinS  Annie  M.  Mrs.  M.  D.,  Special  attention  to  Diseases  of  Women  and  Chil- 
dren, Medical  and  Surgical.  City  or  Country  calls  promptly  answered. 

HumeS.  T.  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

Kinzie  R.  A.  Music  Dealer.  Keeps  Pianos  and  Organs  of  the  best  and  most 
celebrated  makes  continually  on  hand.  A  full  line  of  Guitars,  Violins, 
Accordeons,  Strings,  Sheet  Music,  Music  Books,  sold  for  cash  and  on  easy 
time.  Pianos  tuned,  Organs  repaired,  and  satisfaction  guaranteed.  Piano 
and  Organ  repairs  furnished  to  order.  All  orders  promptly  attended  to. 
Address,  R.  A.  Kinzie,  P.  O.  Box,  37  Geneseo,  111. 

Lawbaugh  Henry,  Grain  Dealer. 

Machesney  David  L.  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

Moderwell  E.  C.  Attorney  and  Counselor  at  Law. 

Baser  &  Neiswender,  City  Marble  Works. 

Sargent  D.  F.  &  Son,  Manufacturers  of  fine  Buggies  and  Carriages.     Repairing, 

Painting,  Trimming,  etc.,  done  promptly  and   reasonably.     We    use    none 

but  the  best  material. 
Schnabele  P.  S.  Merchant  Tailor,  Clothier,  etc.     Notary  Public,  Emigrant  and 

Insurance  Agent. 

Shaw  Geo.  W.  Attorney  at  Law.     Furnishes  Abstracts  of  Titles  to  Real  Estate. 
Smith  J.  S.  Painter  and  Broom  Maker. 
Smith  Wm.  J.  Veterinary  Surgeon. 

Steele  R.  F.  Real  Estate,  Collector  and  Insurance  Agent. 
Stein    Fred.   Dealer   in  Watches,  Jewelry   and   Silverware.     Agent  for  the  new 

Wilson  Shuttle  Sewing  Machine. 

Steibel  Henry,  clothing. 

Thomas  Joe!  H.  House,  Sign  and  Carriage  Painting. 
Townley  Robt.  F.  Wagon  and  Carrriage  Manufacturer. 

Van  Valkenburg  &  Kinsey,  Dealers  in  Dry  Goods. 

Van  Winkle  Adrian,  Shipper  of  Hay  and  Straw. 

Wait  Geo.  E.  Attorney  and  Counselor  at  Law. 

Wells  I.  R.  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

Wood  E.  A.  Stock  Dealer. 

Worrall  Peter,  Railroad  Contractor. 


HENRY  L.  KINER, 

Editor  of  Henry  County  News, 

Geneseo. 


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CORNWALL    TOWNSHIP. 

A   BY  JOHN,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Wells;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Pa. 
•**     AFFOLTER  FREDERICK,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Switzerland. 
ALLEN  JOHN,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  W.  Allen;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 
ALLEN  S.  C.  Sec.  9;   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Nowers;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Virginia. 
ALLEN  WILLIAM.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 
ANDERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  M.  Orr;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  MICHAEL,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  John  Fleming;  Dem;  Cath;  Eng. 
ANDERSON  THOMAS,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  James  Orr;  Pres;  born  England. 
ARMSTRONG  GEORGE,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  with  H.  Armstrong;  Rep;  Bapt;  Pa. 
ARMSTRONG  HUGH,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  Ireland;  280  acres. 
ATWELL  HENRY,  Sec.  15;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer  for  S.  McConoughey;  from  England. 

"D  ALLARD  ROYAL  B.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Clark;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Canada. 
BECKER  GEORGE,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Atkinson:  lab.  for  M.  Orr. 

BEXEDICT  A.  J.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Addison 
Co.,  Vt.,  Oct.  4,  1838;  came  lo  this  Co.  in  1852;  Rep;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at 
$8,000;  wife  was  Margaret  J.  Dickey,  born  in  Kentucky,  June  21,  1838;  was  married  Oct. 
4,  1861.  One  child,  a  girl,  blessed  their  union. 

BENEDICT  C.  R.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Atkinson;  grocer;  Ind. 

BENEDICT  DOLLY,  widow;  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Atkinson;  Cong;  born  Vermont. 

BENEDICT  E.  F.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Vermont;  160  acres. 

BEXEDICT  GrEO.  W.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Corn- 
wall, Vt.,  Oct.  14,  1836;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1852;  Rep;  owns  165  acres  land,  valued  at 
$IO.OOO;  was  Town  Clerk  for  several  years;  served  nearly  three  yaars  in  II2th  111.  Infantry; 
was  honorably  discharged;  married  Lydia  A.  Brown  May  25,  1869;  two  children,  boy  and 
girl;  Elijah  B.,  his  father,  was  County  Surveyor  for  years;  died  May  6,  1876. 

BENEDICT  H,  G.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Atkinson;  teacher;  Ind;  from  Illinois. 

BENSON  HARVEY  L.  Sec.  18;  -P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  L.  Shearer;  Dem;  born  Illinois. 

BENSON  JOHN,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Atkinson;  lab.  for  M.  Orr;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BLACK  JEROME,  Sec.  14;  farmer;  Rep;  Christian;  born  Ohio;  240  acres. 

BLAIR  JOHN,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  M.  Blair;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

BLAIR  MARGARET,  widow;  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Atkinson;  Meth;  from  Ireland;  80  acres. 

BOIGEGRAIN  CHAS.  A.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  L.  Shearer;  Ind;  Cath;  born  Ohio. 

BOLEN  N.  C.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Ohio;  80  acres. 

BRADFORD  WILLIAM  W,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Free   Meth;  born  Indiana. 

BRASEL  E   S.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer  for  J.  Lawson;  Dem;  born  Illinois. 

BRAU  JOHN,  Sec.  I3;P.O.    Atkinson;  farmer  for  C.  Jacobson;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

BRISTOL  SAMUEL,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Cambridge;  miner;  Rep;  Meth;  born  111. 

BROADBENT  ROBERT,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  England;  240  acres. 

BURGET  SILAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Indiana,  July  2,  1840;  came 
to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  owns  320  acres  of  land,  valued  at  §20,000;  wife  was  Mary  Orr, 
born  in  Ireland.'May  2,  1843,  married  in  Oct.  1850;  eight  children,  six  boys  and  two  girls, 
seven  living. 

/~*ALLENDER  ISAAC,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Ky.;  80  acres. 
^     CALLENDER  S.  A.  wife  of  I.  Callender,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Atkinson;  Pres;  from  Mass.;  160  ac. 
CASTEEL,  ALEXANDER,  Farmer,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Bedford  Co.  Pa. 

Feb.  3,  1849;  came  to  this   county  in    1861;  Rep;  owns   80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  85,000; 

wife  was  Christina  Orr,  born  in  Lancaster  Co.  Pa.  Aug.  25,  1850,  married  Nov.  2,  1870;  two 

children,  Johnnie  and  Mary,  Mary  only  is  now  living. 

CASTEEL  JOHN  H.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Atkinson;  lab.  for  N.  C.  Bolen;  Rep;  born  Maryland. 
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226  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

CLARK  MATTHEW,   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  D.  T.  Dickey;  Rep;  from  England. 
CLEMENT  JOHN,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;   Dem;  Meth;  born  Canada;  80  acres. 
CLEMENT  ROBERT,  with  J,  Clement,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Neponset;  Ind;  Epis;  born  Ireland. 
COLD   MARGARET,  Wid.  Sec.  10,  P.O.Atkinson;   Meth;  born  111;  12  acres. 
COLLINS  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Belgium  in  May,  1831;  came 

to   this  county  in   1857;  Cath;  married   Monika  Vonaker  in   Sept.  1866,  in   Belgium;  three 

children,  all  of  whom  are  living. 

CONNELL  BERNARD,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer  for  D.  Maloney;  Dem;  Cath;  Ireland. 
COX  JONATHAN,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  Levi  Fronk;   Dem;  Bapt;  born  111. 
CRAWFORD  ARCHIBALD,  Sec.  28,  P.O.Atkinson;  lab.  for  M.  Orr;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 


FRANK,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  T.  J.  Trekell;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

*~*     DEMARANVILLE  LORIN,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  T.  J.  Trekell;  Rep;  Mass. 
DESMIT   PETER,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer  for  J.  Schwab;  Cath;  born  Holland. 
DICKEY  DAVID  T.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;   Rep;   Bapt;  from  Ky.;  240  acres. 
DICKEY  S.   H.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Ky;  365  acres. 
DICKEY  W.  C.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Ky;   160  acres. 
DONT  JOSEPH,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Atkinson;  lab.  for  S.  Burget;  Rep. 
DOTY  CHAS.  E.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  C.  H.  Doty;  Ind;  Spir;  born  111. 
DOTY  CHAS.   H.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Atkinson;   farmer;  Ind;  Spir;  born  Vt.;  80  acres. 
DUGDALE  GEORGE,   Sec.  8,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Eng.;  200  acres. 
DUPREE  HENRY   F.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  W.  R.  Lewis;  Dem;  born  Ger. 

T^MERY  JONATHAN,  Sec.  30,  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep. 

T^ARNAM  JOHN  S.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.H.;  220  acres. 

FEBER  CHRISTOF,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  D.  Ketchum;  form  Switzerland. 

FERGUSON"  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  31;  P.O.Cambridge;  born  in  Ireland,  in  May, 
1819;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  400  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $20,000; 
wife  was  Ann  Hall,  born  in  Ireland,  in  March,  1819;  married  Dec,  31,  1844;  nine  children, 
four  boys  and  five  girls,  seven  now  living. 

FERGUSON  JAMES,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

FIELD  JAMES,  Sec   2;  P.O   Atkinson;  farmer;  Meth;  born.  England;  1  60  acres. 

FIELD  WILLIAM,  Farmer;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  England,  Sept.  20,  1848;  came  to 
this  county  in  1874;  wife  was  Mary  Larkin,  born  in  England,  Jan.  16,  1846;  manied  Feb. 
I7i  '873;  two  children,  boy  and  girl. 

FLANNTGAN  JOHN.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Atkinson;  blacksmith;  Ind. 

FLEMING  JOHN,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pre=;  born  Pa. 

FLEMING  WILLIAM  ALBERT,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Atkinson;  teacher;  Rep;  born  Pa. 

FORD  EDWARD,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Atkinson;  brickmaker. 

FOSTER  JOHX  P.  Farmer,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Kentucky.  May  II,  1815; 
came  to  this  county  in  1838;  Rep;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $6,000;  wife  was  Harriet 
Browning,  born  in  III.  Jan  23.  1829;  married  Jan.  25,  1844;  nine  children  blessed  their  union. 
six  of  whom  are  now  living. 

FOY  J.  AV.  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Centre  Co.  Pa.  Oct.  I,  1844;  came  to 
this  county  in  1870;  Ind;  Meth;  owns  128  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $6,400;  is  now  Justice 
of  the  Peace;  wife  was  N.  A.  Tale,  born  in  Blair  Co.  Pa.  Sept.  18,  1847;  married  Nov.  19, 
1869.  . 

FOY  LAWRENCE  B.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Wells;  Rep;  born  Pa. 

FRONK  CYRUS  S.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Murphy;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  111. 

FRONK   LEVI,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Pa;  160  acres. 

FRY  ABRAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Lincoln  Co.  Ohio,  June  6,  1807; 
came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  173  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $9,000;  Mr.  Fry 
was  one  of  the  earliest  settlers;  came  to  Bureau  Co.  in  1835;  wife  was  Margaret  Loughrey, 
born  in  Pa.  Aug.  14,  iSn;  married  Sept.  I,  1831;  eleven  children,  seven  boys  and  four  girls, 
blessed  their  union,  seven  of  whom  are  now  living;  two  sons,  Abram  and  Joel,  served  in  the 
army,  and  Joel  died  in  the  service  at  Summerset,  Ky. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     CORNWALL   TOWNSHIP.  227 

FRY  CHARLES  W.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  A.  Fry;  Rep;  from  111. 
FRY  JAMES,  Sec.  14;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  111;  So  acres. 
FRY  LEMUEL,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  A.  Fry;  Rep;  born  111. 

/~*ALLAGHER  JAMES,  Sec.  18;  P.  O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

*"•*     GALLAGHER  JAMES,  Sec.  17;   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  80  acres. 

GASH  EDWARD,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer  for  G.  Winter;  born  F.ng. 

GRIER   CHAS.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Cambridge;  laborer  for  J.  Grier;   Rep;  Epis;  born  Ireland. 

GRIER  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Ireland  in  1834;  came  to  this 
county  in  1851;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $8,000;  wife  was  Emily  Jen- 
kins, born  in  Virginia,  April  7,  1850;  four  children,  two  boys  and  two  girls,  all  now  living. 

GRIER  WILLIAM,  Sec.  32;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Ireland;  240  acres. 

GLIMMER  JOHN,  Sec.  31;  P.O.Cambridge;  laborer  for  J.  Long;  Dem;  born  Virginia. 

GUTHRIE  JAMES,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  2  acres. 

TT  ALL  JAMES,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Ireland;  166  acres. 
L  l      HASSELBERG  GUSTAVUS,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer  for  J.  Schwab;  Luth. 
HARDING  GEO.  A.   Farmer,   Sec.    10;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born    in   England,  June.   1827; 

came  to  this  county  in  1858;  Rep;  Prot;  owns  80  acres,  valued  at  $4,000;  married   Georgina 

Negus  in  August,  1851. 

HAYDEN  CHARLES,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  D.  T.  Dickey;  Rep;  from  Mass. 

HENRY  B.  F.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Pa;  380  acres. 

HICKS  MILO,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Atkinson;  laborer  for  J.  Fleming;  Dem;  born  N.  Y; 

HILL  G.   R.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Frank;  Dem;  Christian;  born  Va. 

HOIT  JOHN,  Sec.  3;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  born  New  Hampshire;  80  acres. 

HULL  J.  H.   Sec.  32;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 

HULL  W.  C.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Pa;  80  acres. 

HUNT   LEWIS  E.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  N.  Y.;   125  acres. 


RVIN  WILLIAM,   P.O.Atkinson;  farmer  for  M.  Orr;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 


I 

JACOBSON  CHARLES,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Atkinson;  fanner  for  T.  K.  Robinson;  Dem;  Luth. 
JACOBSON  CHARLES,  Jr.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  C.  Jacobson;  Dem;  Luth. 
JENKINS  W.  L.  Sec.  32;  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;   Bapt;  born  Va;  80  acres. 
JOHNSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  S.  Dickey;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  GEORGE,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;   Rep;  Bapt;  from  Ohio;  160  acres. 
JOHNSON  GUS.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  S.  Dickey;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
JONES  DAVID,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Atkinson;  laborer  for  J.  Orr. 

T/'KPLER  SAMUEL,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  •].  Kepler;  Ind;  born  111. 

**•     KETCHUM  DANIEL,   Sec.  23;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  320  acres. 

KAISER  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  n;   P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Switzerland,  Oct.  23, 

1827;  came  to  this  county  in   1853;  I^ePI  owns  440  acres  of  land,  valued  at   $22,000;  Mr. 

Kaiser  has  been  engaged  in  Stock  Raising  for  the  past  fifteen  years;  small   at   first,  but  now 

quite  extensively. 
KEPLER  JAMES,   Farmer,  Sec.  12;   P  O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Juniata  Co.,  Pa.,  June   9, 

1810;  came  to   this   county  in    1845;  Dem;  U.  Brethren;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  valued  at 

$4.000;  wife  was  Julia  Ann  Stimeling,  born   in  Juniata  Co.,  Pa.,  Jan.  16,  1819;  married  in 

January,  1836;  eleven  children;  seven  of  them  are  now  living;  his  eldest  son,  Jerome,  served 

three  years  in  the  H2th  111.  Infantry. 

KIRKENDALL  WILLIAM,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Atkinson;  fanner;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Ohio;   120  ac. 

T    ANE  ELIJAH,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Atkinson:  farmer  for  M.  Orr;  Rep;  Meth;  from  111. 

"     LANE  THOMAS,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  W.  Barnes;   Dem;  born  England. 

LATSON  EDWARD,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Rep;  Meth. 

LATTIMER   HARRIET,  widow.  Sec.  12;  P.O.Atkinson;  from  New  York;  3^  acres. 

LA  T  HMER  JOHN,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  F.  Kaiser;  Rep;  born  111. 


228  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

L.AWSOX  JOHX,  Farmer,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Ireland,  March  12.  1824;  came 
to  this  county  in  1854;  Ind;  Adventist;  owns  240  acres  erf  land,  valued  at  $12,000;  wife  was 
Jane  E.  Phillips,  born  in  New  York,  May  14,  1825:  married  Nov.  25,  1847;  eight  children, 
five  boys  and  three  girls,  all  living. 

LAWSON  JOHN   H.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Kewaneee;  farmer  for  J.  Lawson;  Ind;  Chris;  born  111. 

LEHMAN   ALBERT,  Sec.  35,  P.O.  PCewanee,  farmer;  Ind;   Luth;  born  Ger;   160  acres. 

LEWIS  ABRAM,  I'.O.  Atkinson,  farmer;  Dim;  born  111. 

LEWIS  JOHN,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  Pa. 

LEWIS  JOHN   U.  Sec.  20.  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Lewis;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  111. 

LEWIS  JOHN   W.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  S.  Lewis;   Rep;   Bapt;  born  111. 

LE\^IS  SAMUEL,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Pa.;  200  acres. 

LEWIS  SAMUEL  A.,  P.O.  Atkinson;   farmer  for  J.  Lewis;  Ind;  born  111. 

LEWIS  W.   F.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Ind;  Bapt;  born  Ohio;  100  acres. 

LEWIS  W.   R.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  Irom  Ohio;  120  acres. 

LIXDWALL,  JOHX,  Miner,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Sweden,  April  9,  1851;  came 
to  this  county  in  1867;  Kep;  Luth. 

LOHR  JACOB  D.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Peterson;  Rep;  born  Va. 

LONG  CHARLES  M.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  F.  Weston ;   Dem;  born  Va. 

LONG-  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Maryland  March  6,  1808;  came 
to  this  county  in  1857;  Dem;  owns  156  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $55  per  acre;  wife  was  Nancy 
Ryan,  born  in  Virginia  in  Jan.  1811,  married  Sept.  5,  1832;  ten  children,  seven  boys  and 
three  girls,  eight  now  living,  and  also  twenty-nine  grandchildren. 

A/TcCONOUGHEY  E.  B.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  S.  McConoughey;  Rep;  from  111. 
"*  McCULLOH  B.  T.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  111. 

McCOXOUGHEY  S.  Mrs.  Farming.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Hinsdale,  N.H. 
June  I,  1811;  came  to  this  county  in  1849;  Cong;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $10,000; 
wid.  of  E.  H.  McConoughey,  who  came  to  this  county  in  1841,  born  in  Mass.  Jan.  I,  1808, 
married  March  7,  1849;  mother  of  four  children,  only  one  child,  a  son,  now  living;  taught 
the  High  School  in  Oxford. 

McGINITY  PETER,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

MAGLI  JOHN,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  S.  Schwab;   Dem;  Pres;  from  Switzerland. 

MALONEY  DANIEL,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  260  acres. 

MARTINSON  BENJAMIN,   Sec.  26,  P.O.  Atkinson;   farmer  for  W.  C.  Dickey;  from  Sweden. 

MITCHELL  JAMES   W.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  H.  Yarger;   Dem;  from  N.Y. 

MOFFATT   FRANCIS  I.   Rev.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Atkinson;  pastor  Pres.  church;   Rep;  born  Pa. 

MUKFXS  JOSEPH  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Virginia  in  1820;  came 
to  this  county  in  1844;  Dem;  owns  80  acres  of  land;  married  Mary  Ellinwood  in  Washing- 
ton Co.  Ohio,  Nov.  10,  1841;  five  children  blessed  their  union,  four  of  whom  are  now  living. 
Mrs.  M.  was  born  in  Washington  Co.  Ohio,  Sept.  7,  1823. 

MURPHY   A.   F.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Pa.;  298  acres. 

MURPHY  JOHN  Sr.  Sec.  S,  P.O.* Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Ohio. 

MURPHY  JOHX  Jr.  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Beaver  Co.  Pa.  Dec.  31. 
1831;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  180  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $9,000; 
wife  was  Mary  H.  Fronk.  born  in  Juniata  Co.  Pa.  April  24,  1840,  married  Mar.  II.  1858; 
three  children  blessed  their  union,  all  of  whom  are  now  living. 

MURPHY  THOMAS,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;   from  111. 

TyTICHOLS  A.   H.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  H.  Nichols;   Rep;   Meth;  from  111. 

-1-          NICHOLS  WINFIELD,  Sec.  35.  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  Z.S.  Nichols;  Rep;  from  X.J. 

NICHOLS  Z.  S.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  H.  Nichols;  Rep;  from  New  Jersey. 

NICK.ERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Atkinson;  fanner;  Ind;  born  New  York;  So  acres. 

NOWERS  GEORGE,  Sec.  9;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Orr;   Dem;  Epis;  born  England. 

NOWERS  GEORGE  W.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Orr;  Dem;  Epis;  born  England. 

XOVVEHS  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Oneida  Co.,  N.Y.,  Aug.  7, 
1847;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1856;  Dem;  owns  189  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $9.000;  was  Com- 
missioner of  Highways  three  years. 

NOWERS  JOHN,  Sec.  22;   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Sears;  from  England. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     CORNWALL   TOWNSHIP.  229 

J.  C.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  with  M.  Orr;  Rep;  born  Illinois. 
ORR  JAMES,  Jr.,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  with  J.  Orr;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Illinois. 

ORR  .JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Ireland  on  March  19.  1809;  came 
to  this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  440  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $26,400;  wife  was  Mary 
Shields;  married  March  2,  1845;  five  children,  two  boys  and  three  girls;  four  now  living. 

ORR  JOSEPH,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Ireland;  240  acres. 

ORR  MATTHEW,  Farmer.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Ireland,  May  14,  1808;  came 
to  this  county  in  1847;  Rep;  Epis;  owns  723^ acres  of  land,  valued  at  $60  per  acre;  is  now 
School  Trustee;  wife  was  Susannah  Crawford,  born  in  Ireland;  married  in  October,  1841.; 
six  children,  five  now  living. 

ORR  WILLIAM,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer -with  J.  Orr;  Rep,  Pres;  born  Pa. 

OLSON  LARS,  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer  for  Jonathan  Emery;   Pres;  born  Sweden. 

OVERMIRE  CHARLES,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  P.  Overmire;  Cath;  born  Belgium. 

O\  l.KMIRE  PETER,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Cath;  born  Belgium;  120  acres. 

DARKER  JAMES,  Sec.'i;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  England;  340  acres. 

PARKER  ROBERT,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Parker;  Rep;  Cong;  England. 

I'ERKINSON  EDWARD,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  So  ac. 

PORTER  E.  J.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  W.  Porter;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Illinois. 

PORTER  DANIEL,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  W.  Porter;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Illinois. 

PORTER  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Westmoreland  Co.,  Pa., 
Sept.  15,  1815;  came  to  this  county  in  1842;  Ind;  Ind;  owns  300  acres  land,  valued  at 
$18,000;  wife  was  Eleanor  Hamilton,  born  in  Westmoreland  Co.,  Pa.,  Feb.  16,  1818;  mar- 
ried May  5,  1840;  eleven  childien,  six  boys  and  five  girls,  eight  of  whom  are  now  living;  two 
girls,  Ella  and  Josie,  are  teaching;  his  son,  William  C.,  served  in  the  army. 


Q 


UICK  STRAUTHER,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  F.  Weston;  Dem;  Bapt;  Indiana. 


T3  AISNER  JOHN,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany;  200  acres. 

^     RANKIN  DAVID,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  S.  McConoughey;  Cong. 

REESE  WALTER,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  W.  Porter;  Ind;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

RICHARDSON  E.  C.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Illinois;  80  acres. 

RICHARDSON  S.  H.  Sec.  32;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Conn. 

RILEY  JAMES,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  born  Ohio;  240  acres. 

ROBINSON  JOSHUA,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farm  hand;  Dem;  from  Iowa. 

ROBINSON   THOMAS,  Sec.  4;   P.O.  Atkinson;  miner;  born  England. 

ROBINSON,  W.  H.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  H.  Yarger;  Rep;   born  111. 

ROGERS  CHAS.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Ind;  born  Virginia;  120  acres. 

ROGERS  GEORGE,  Sec.  35;  P-O.  Kewanee;  farmer  for  H.  S.  Rogers;  Dem;  Pres;  born  Ohio. 

ROGERS  H.  S.  Sec..  35;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  born  Ohio;  120  acres. 

ROMIG  FANNY,  wid.  of  G.  Romig,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Annawan;  Pres;  born  Pa;  und.  int.  in  160  ac. 

ROMIG  JOHN,   Fanner;  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Tuscarawas  Co.  Ohio;  came  to 

this  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Bap;  owns  40  acres  of  land   and  und.   interest   in    160  acres;  served 

three  years  in  27th  111.  Infantry. 

RONDEMA  JOHN,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  A.  Casteel;  Cath;  from  Holland. 
ROPER  WILLIAM,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  born  Germany. 

C  AUBACH  JACOB,  Sec.  5;   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  A.  S.  Tiffany;   Luth;  born  Germany. 

*•'     SAVAGE  THOMAS,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  L.  Shearer;  Epis;  born  Ireland. 

SCHWAB   FERDINAND,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  AtkiiiMH,;   farmer  for  S.  Schwab;   Dem;  Pres. 

SCHWAB  JOHN,  Sec.  25;   P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;   Ind;   Lib;  born  Switzerland. 

SCHWAB  SAMUEL,  Farmer.  Sec.  23;  P.O.Atkinson;  born  in  Switzerland.  Dec.  25. 
.  1820;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Dem;  Pres;  owns  275  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $11,000; 
was  in  the  army  in  Switzerland,  from  1840  to  1848;  wife  was  Elizabeth  Magli,  born  in  Swit- 
zerland in  1817;  married  in  May,  1852;  two  children. 

SEARS  JOHX,  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Litchfield  Co.  Conn.  May  20, 
1818;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  owns  400  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $24,000;  wife 
was  Mary  \V.  Jewett,  born  in  Litchfield  Co.  Conn.  May  6,  1832;  married  Sept.  17,  1856;  six 
children — three  boys  and  three  girls,  all  now  living. 


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SHRECK  GRIFFITH,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 

SHEARER  LEWIS,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  New 
York,  Oct.  6,  1817;  came  to  this  county  in  1850;  Rep;  Christian;  owns  694  acres  of  land; 
wife  was  Parmelia  Burdet;  four  children. 

SIDERS  WM.   M.  Sec.  5;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;   from  Ohio;  1 60  acres. 

SLICK  ISAAC,  Sec.  12;   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Univ;  born  Pa. 

SLICK  JOHN,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  I.  Slick;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

SMITH   WM.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  G.  Wilkinson;  Dem;  Epis;  born  Pa. 

SOUERS  JOHN1,  Sec.  7;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Germany;  240  acres. 

SOUTHWORTH  COUCH,  Sec.  6;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Southworth;  Ind;  born  111. 

SOUTHWOKTH  JAMES,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Erie,  Pa.  Sept.  4,  1823; 
came  to  this  county  in  1837;  Ind;  Meth;  owns  231  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $13,000;  has 
been  Commissioner  of  Highways  for  past  12  years;  veteran  of  the  Mexican  War;  wife  was 
E.  C.  Hanna,  who  was  born  in  White  Co.  111.  Nov.  15,  1827;  married  Feb.  19,  1850;  four 
children,  all  of  whom  are  now  living. 

STK1N  JOHN,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  R.  Wolever;  Cath;   born  Belgium. 

SWANSON  IMAN,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  W.  Porter;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

nPOTMAN  A.  M.  Rev.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Atkinson;  Pastor  Kapt.  Church;  Rep;  born  N.  Y. 

TOWERSON  SWAN,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Atkinson  ;  fanner  for  J.  Clark;  Rep;   Luth;  Sweden. 

TAYLOR  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  New  Hampshire  Aug.  16,  1821; 
came  to  this  county  in  1837;  Dem;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $10,000;  wife  was 
Elizabeth  Ogden,  who  was  born  in  Pa.  Feb.  5,  1831;  married  in  Nov.  1849;  eight  children, 
five  boys  and  three  girls,  six  are  now  living. 

TREKELL  THOMAS  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Tippecanoe  Co.  Ind., 
Sept.  30,  1831;  came  to  this  county  in  1846;  Rep;  owns  760  acres  of  land,  valued  at  §35,000; 
came  to  Stark  Co.  in  1836;  wife  was  Lydia  Wolever,  born  in  New  Jersey  Feb.  22,  1839;  mar- 
ried Sept.  24,  1855;  four  children,  three  boys  and  one  girl,  three  now  living,  one  boy  is  dead. 

TUCKER  LOUIS,   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  H.  Clark;  Rep;  Meth;  born  England. 

TULLY  JOHN  J.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Pa. 

TULLY  SARAH   I.  wife  of  J.  J.  Tully;  Sec.  24;  born  111;  120  acres. 

A  J  AN  DE  WOESTYNE  PETER,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Nowers;  Cath. 

•       VEKSLESCH   HARRY,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  H.  R.  Dunbar;  Cath. 
VESTREINE   PETER,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Atkinson;  lab.  for  J.  Nowers;  Cath;  born  Belgium. 
VON  DE  ROSSESTYNE   PETER,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Atkinson;  laborer;  Cath;  born  Belgium. 
VONHECK   FERDINAND,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  R.  Broadbent;  Cath. 

\1TACHS  JACOB,  Sec.  13:  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  from  Switzerland;  200  acres. 
VV       \V.\CHS  JOHN,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Wachs;  Dem;  Pres. 
\\  AHLERT  FRED.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  A.  C.  Burrall;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany. 
WAHLERT  GEORGE,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Atkinson;  fanner  for  H.  R.  Dunbar;  from  Germany. 
WALKER  ALEXANDER,  Sec.  t6;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Scotland;  So  ac. 
WALKER   HARRY,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Atkinson;  laborer  for  S.  Lewis;  Rep;  born  Pa. 
WELLS  JOSEPH,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  born  England;  200  acres. 
WIGANT   H.  11.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Mich. 

WILKINSON  GEORGE,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Rhode  Island;  loo  acres. 
WINTER   GEO.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  born  England. 
WOLEVER  ROUT.   W.    Farmer,   Sec.  4;  P.O.   Atkinson;  born   in  Peoria  Co.  111.,  Nov. 

23,  1844;  came  to  this  county  in    1852;   Rep;  owns  property  valued  at  $2,ooo;  served  three 

years  and  four  month-  in  tue  57th  111.   Infantry;  wife  was  Roena  Foster,  born  in  Henry  Co. 

111.,  Aug.  15,  1848;  married   Sept.   24,  1868;   lour  children,  one  by  former  marriage,  all  now 

living. 

WOOD   RICHARD,   Sec.  10;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  born  England;  200  acres. 
WOOD  WILLIAM   R.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  120  acres. 
VVOODARD  SAMUEL,  Sec.  31;  farmer  for  J.  Long;  Dem;  born  Virginia. 
WRIGHT    HENRY,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  for  J.  Sears;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
WYATT  THOMAS,    Prop,  of  Coal  Mine;  resides  at  Geneseo,  and  owns  coal  mine  in  Sec. 

7,  Cornwall  Tp;  born  in  England   March  25.  1831;  came  to  this  county  in  1863;  Rep;  Kpis; 

owns  property  valued  at  $2,000;  wife  was  Emma  Wallace;  married  Aug.  16,  1857;  has  one 

child,  a  girl. 


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PHENIX   TOWNSHIP. 

A   DAMS  DANIEL,  Sec.  22;  P.  O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep.;  born  111. 

•**     ALDKICH  HENRY  S.  Sec.  30;  farmer;  Dem;  120  acres;  1st  white  child  born  Henry  Co. 

ALDKICH  EARL,  P.  Farmer;  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  I'rovidence  Co.,  R.  I. 
Jan.  15,  1810;  came  to  this  county  in  1835;  Ind.  Dem.;  owns  327  acres  of  land  valued  at 
$17,000:  was  the  first  settler  in  the  Township  of  Phenix,  and  at  that  time  there  were  only  four 
residents  in  the  county;  wife  was  Caroline  Omel,  born  in  Wayne  Co.  Ind.  June  29,  1816; 
married  Sept  27,  1832;  has  five  children,  Henry  S.,  Marshall  M.,  I'liila  Nora  C.,  Perry,  and 
Silas  W.  Henry  S.  was  the  first  white  child  born  in  the  county,  Mrs.  E.  P.  Aldrich  manu- 
factured the  first  cloth  made  in  the  county,  consisting  of  about  75  yards,  in  1836. 

ALDRICH  S.  \V.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo:  farmer;  Dem;  bora  in  Henry  Co;  115  acres. 

ANDERSON  ELIAKIM,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born   Henry  Co;   '/}  of  506  ac. 

ANDERSON  ISAAC  L.,  Sec.  20;  I'.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  111;  ^  of  5°6  acres. 

ANDERSON  JOHN  W.,  Sec.  2;  farmer  with  A.  Rapp;  Rep;  M.  E.;  born  Henry  Co;  40  acres. 

ANDERSON  K.  Mrs.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  M.  E.;  from  Ohio;  80  acres. 

ANDERSON  WM.  C.  Sec.  21;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  N.  J. 

ARNETT  GEORGE,  Farmer;  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Sharon;  born  in  Warren  Co.  Pa.  June  6, 
1833;  came  to  this  county  in  1838;  Rep;  owns  640  acres  of  land  valued  at  $20,000;  wife  was 
Margaret  Seiben,  born  in  Germany  Nov.  2,  1841;  married  Nov.  15,  1857;  has  five  children. 

TD  ARGE  ALVIN  W.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  Henry  Co. 
BEERS  E.  P.  Sec.  14;  with  E.  W.  Schellhammer;  retired;  Rep;  from  N.  J. 

BARGE  DAVID  B.  Farmer;  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Armstrong  Co.  Pa.  May  3, 
1827;  lived  in  Wayne  Co.  Ohio  14  years,  and  came  to  this  county  in  1847;  Dem;  owns  620 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $30,000;  was  assessor  one  year;  wife  was  Eliza  M.  Aldrich,  born  in 
Pickaway  County,  Ohio,  May  7,  1828;  married  April6,  1851;  has  two  children,  Alvin  W.  and 
Alice  C. 

BENDER  LOUIS,  Pink  Prairie,  P.O.  Geneseo;  blacksmith;  Cath;  born  111. 

BLAIR  ALBERT,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  born  Henry  Co. 

BLAIR  ALFRED,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep.  U.  Breth;  from  Pa. 

BLAIR  PATRICK,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep. 

BONSCHER  LUTHER,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Baden;   %  of  210  acres. 

BROWN  THOMAS  M.  Sec.  28,   P.  O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;  from  Ky;   160  acres. 

BRITTIAN  JAS.  E.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111;  50  acres. 

BROWNING  JOHN  F.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

DROWNING  JOSHUA,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

BROWING  S.  Mrs.  Pink  Prairie;  post-mistress;  M.  E.;  from  Ohio;  10  acres.. 

BUCHMUELLER  DANIEL,  Sec.  q;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  Germany;  400  acres. 

BUCHMUELLER  JOSEPH,  with  D.  Buchmueller;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Henry  Co. 

BUTZER  ADAM,  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Henry  Co;  240  acres. 

BUTZER  JACOB  F.  Farmer;  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Germany  Jan.  16,  1831; 
came  to  this  county  in  1837;  Dem;  Evang;  is  one  of  the  oldest  settlers  of  the  county;  owns 
1,000  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $20,000;  is  Justice  of  the  Peace;  wife  was  Fredrika  Him- 
melman,  born  in  Germany  July  4, 1850;  married  July  3, 1870;  has  seven  children  of  first  wife, 
and  two  of  second  wife. 

BYERS  J.  E.  Sec.  22;  P.  O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 

/CAMPBELL  A.  P,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner;  Dem;  from  N.  Y. 

^     CARLSON  PETER,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from  Sweden. 

CARSE  JOHN,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

CARSE  WM.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ireland;  160  acres. 

CIMMEL  CASPER,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

COE  BYRON  N.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.  Y.;   160  acres. 


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COLE  GEO.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand;  from  Wis. 
COULSON  JOHN,  Sec.  21;  P,O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  England. 
CRILE  A.  F.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  farm  hand;  born  Henry  Co. 
CRILE  JOHN  H.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  farmer;  from  Ohio;  40  acres. 

J~\ANNENFELSER  W.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  111;  loo  acres. 

*-*     DARIN  JOHN  J.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Pa;  360  acres. 

DASHAM  J.  A.  farm  hand  with  Wm.  Dasham;  Dem;  born  Henry  Co. 

DASHAM  JACOB,  P.O.  Sharon;  farm  hand  with  M.  Obrecht;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Pa. 

DASHAM  WM.  Sec.  25 ;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;  120  acres. 

DAVIS  G.  L.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  butcher;  Rep;  from   Mass. 

DAVIES  JAMES  L.  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Wales,  March,  1826;  came 
to  this  county  in  1857;  Dem;  owns  333  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $15,000;  wife  was  Phila  Nora 
Aldrich,  born  in  Phenix,  Henry  Co.,  April  6,  1841;  married  Sept.  6,  1860;  has  two  children. 
Caroline  Olivia,  and  E.  Percy. 

DOROWITTSCH   MORITS,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

DIENER   HENRY  J.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Bavaria. 

DIRK  MICHAEL.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

DTJNLAP  ADAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Wayne  Co.,  Ohio,  Dec.  18, 
1833;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  Dem;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $4,000;  is  Justice 
of  the  Peace;  was  Assessor  three  years;  enlisted  in  1862  in  H2th  I.  V.  L,  and  served  three 
years;  wife  wa;  Malinda  B.irtlett,  born  in  Onondaga  Co.,  N.  Y.,  May  26,  1813;  married 
Aug.  10,  1865. 

"PBERSOLE  ABRAHAM,   Sec.  i;  P.O.Sharon;  farmer;  Dem;  Dunkard;  from  Pa;  155  at. 

*-*     EVANS  FREEMAN,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 
EVANS  GEORGE,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  born  Henry  Co;  70  acres. 
EVANS  LYDIA  Mrs.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  farmer;  from  Pa;  260  acres. 
EVANS  THOMAS,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Henry  Co;  153  acres. 

YEARLY  E.  ADOLPHUS,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 
•*•        FRIES  GEORGE,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  retired;  Rep;   Evang;  from  Pa. 
FRIES  JOHN,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Pa. 
FRIES  MICHAEL,  Sec.  27;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  from  Pa. 
FRITTS  NELSON,   P.O.  Sharon;  farmer  with  U.  B.  Fritts;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 
FRITTS  USUAL  B.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa;  71  acres. 
FRITTS  WILLIAM  B.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co;  80  acres. 
FULLER  DEXTER,  Sec.  22;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;    Dem. 

/"'ALLIGEN  THOMAS,  laborer  with  J.  F.  But/.er;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

^-J     GRAEF  GUSTAVUS,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Evang;  from  Saxony. 

GRAEF  LEWIS,  Sec.  24;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

TTANDMAK   WM.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Canada. 

HANNA  ALEX.  Sec.  31;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Dem;  from  Pa;  80  acres. 
HARTMANN  C.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner;  Cath;  born  Bavaria. 
HICKOX  P.   Mrs.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   56  acres. 

HINES  SUSAN   Mrs.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Evang;  from  Ohio;  140  acix-.-. 
HOLMES  JOHN,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;"  farmer;   Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

T  MEL  JOHN   H.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Henry  Co. 

.    JENKINS  EMORY   M..   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  Ind;  from  N.  Y. 
J      JOHNSON  FREDRICK,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from  Sweden;  40  acres. 
JOHNSON  JOHN,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  O.  A.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand;  Rep;  S.  Luth;  from  N.  Y. 
JOHNSON  SWEN  E.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;  S.  Luth:  from  Sweden:  100  acres. 


GEO.  C.  SMITHE, 
Editor  of  Chronicle,   Cambridge. 


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JOLES  GEORGE  W.  Sec.   n;   P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Rep. 
JOLES  ISAAC  P.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Rep. 

T/"  AUFF   DAVID,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Genese.i;  farm  hand;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

•^      KAUF  DAVID,  farm  hand  with  H.  G.  Randall;  Rep;  from  Conn. 

KICKSEY  FRED.   Sec.  I;  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Prussia. 

KNAPPER  AUGUSTUS  S.  Sec.  17;  PO.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  born  Whiteside  Co. 

KNAPPER  GOTTLIEB,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany;  178  ac. 

KNAPPER  LUDWIG,  P.O.  Geneseo;  with  G.  Knapper;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

KOPP  JOSEPH,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

KOPP  LEVI,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 

KOPP  SIMON,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

KRANTZ  JOHN,   P.O.  Geneseo;  blacksmith  Pink  Prairie;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Prussia. 

KREPS  CHRISTIAN,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

KREPS  FRED.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

KREPS  JOHN,   Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

T    AUDERBAUGH   EMANUEL,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

*-*     LAUDERBAUGH  THOMAS,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner;  Dem;  from  Pa;  115  acres. 

LATSON  FAYETTE,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ind. 

LEACH  JOSEPH,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  from  N.Y;  87  acres. 

LESSER  PHILLIP,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

LIEBERKNECHT  ADAM  Jr.  Farmer  and  Teacher,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  July  2,  1838;  came  to  this  county  in  1865;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  is  Township  Clerk; 
enlisted  Aug.  22,  1862,  in  the  22d  Iowa  V.  L;  was  in  service  three  years;  was  in  the  battles 
of  Pleasant  Hill  and  Black  River,  and  was  wounded  at  the  siege  of  Vicksburg;  wife  was 
Eliza  E.  Tallman,  born  in  Ohio  Dec.  I,  1846;  married  July  4,  1865;  has  four  children. 

LODGE  JOSEPH  A.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

LONG  JOHN,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Baden;  105  acres. 

lY/l  cELLISTER  FRANKLIN  F.  farm  hand  with  H.  G.  Randall;  Rep;  from  Vermont. 

*•**      McHENRY  DANIEL  B.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep,  Meth.  Epis;  born  111. 

McHENRY  FRANCIS  A.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  111;  120  acres. 

McHENRY  G.  W.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  from  Ky;  390  acres. 

McHENRY  GEORGE,  Sec   14;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  farmer;  American  Reform;  Meth.  Epis. 

McHENRY  JOSEPH  B.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  111;  80  acres. 

McHENRY   MYRON  E.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Henry  Co. 

McHENRY  THOMAS  J.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  111. 

McNALL  GEORGE  A.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  A.  Ocobock;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis. 

MAHAN  J.  L.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;  120  acres. 

MATHIS  JACOB,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Sharon:  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

MATHIS  JOHN,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

MATSON  BENJ.  M;  Sec.  12.  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  from  N.Y;  260  acres. 

MAUCH  JOHN,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

MERRIMAN  GILBERT,  Sec.  34;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  Henry  Co. 

MERRIMAN  WILLIAM,   Farmer,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Detroit,  Mich.,  Dec. 

25,  1832;  came  to  this  county  in  1838;  Dem;  owns  200  acres  of  land  valued  at  $10,000;  has 

been  Commissioner  of  Highways  two  years;  wife  was  Margaret  Carse,  born  Sept.  10,  1838; 

married  April  22,  1860;  has   six   children;  came  to  this  township  when  there  were  but  six 

families  here,  and  has  lived  here  ever  since. 

MILLER  JOSEPH,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 
MOSSMAN  GEORGE  L.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmhand  with  J.  Sprinkle;  Rep;  born  111. 

"XJISWENDER  JOHN,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Ohio. 
*•*      NISWENDER  SOLOMAN,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Pa. 
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236  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OP 

/^VCOBOCK  ALONZO,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  with  A.  J.  Reis;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 

^-^     OGDEN  JOHN,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;  240  acres. 

OBKECHT  J.  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Sharon;  Jjorn  in  Germany  Jan.  23, 
1836;  came  to  this  county  in  1864;  Rep;  Evang;  owns  243  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $8,000; 
has  been  Deputy  Sheriff  in  Kankakee  Co;  has  been  Township  Clerk;  lived  one  year  in  Buf- 
falo, N.Y.,  twelve  years  in  Cook  Co.  111.  and  ten  years  in  Kankakee  Co;  wife  was  Sarah  M. 
Byers,  born  in  Berks  Co.  Pa.  Dec.  30,  1830;  married  Jan.  17,  1861;  has  four  children. 

PAINTER  WM.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa;  290  acres. 

PAUL  ADAM  J.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ohio;  80  acres. 
PAUL  GEO.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  fiom  Ohio. 
PHELPS  ABRAM  G.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  U.  Breth;  born  111. 
PHELPS  ALFRED,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;  100  acres. 
PINGREE  S.   K.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  retired;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  from  Maine. 
PINNELL,  JOSEPH  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;    bora  in  Trimble  Co.  Ky. 

Nov.  5,  1823;  came  to  Bureau  Co.  in   1843,  and  to  this  county  in   1848;    Dem;   Meth.  Epis; 

owns  210  acres  of  land,  valued   at   $10,500;    wife  was   Malinda   Seaton,  maiden   name  was 

Malinda  Williams,  born  in  Putnam  Co.  Nov.  6,  1830,    married   March  28,  1855;  have  four 

children. 

PINNELL  R.  I.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Henry  Co;  80  acres. 
POST  WM.  H.  Rev.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Geneseo;  pastor  U.  Breth;  Rep. 
POTTER  JOHN   H.,  P.O.  Sharon;  farm  hand  with  J.  Leach;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

"D  AHN  JOHN,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Prussia. 

RAPP  AARON,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  Whiteside  Co;  280  acres. 

RANDALJj  HUGH  G.  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  born  in  Orange  Co.  Vt.  June 
I,  1833;  came  to  this  county  in  1874;  Rep;  owns  one-third  of  1,200  acres  of  land,  valued  at 
$30,000;  first  wife  was  Eliza  J.  Renfrew;  second  wife  was  Eliza  Painter,  born  in  Henry  Co. 
April  27,  1856;  married  Aug.  10,  1876;  has  one  child  of  first  wife. 

RASER  FRANK,  Sec  27;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Ohio. 

RASER  JOHN,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Henry  Co. 

RASER  SOLOMON  S.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Pa;  160  acres. 

REIGHARD  JAMES,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  from  Ohio. 

REILLEY  JOHN,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  and  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  111. 

REILLEY   M.   Mrs.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  120  acres. 

REIS  ADAM  J.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Whiteside  Co;  440  acres. 

RICKEL  MICHAEL  S.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  physician;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

RIEHLE  GEORGE,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo,  Pink  Prairie;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

RIELY  J\MES,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  coal  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  111. 

RESSER  MOSES,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;  400  acres. 

ROBERTS  JOHN  J.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  from  Ohio. 

ROWE  GEORGE  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Steuben  Co.  N.Y.  May 
20,  1825;  came  to  this  county  in  1851;  Rep;  owns  600  acres  of  land,  valued  at  §12,000;  was 
Commissioner  of  Highways  three  years;  wife  was  Julia  A.  Kempster;  born  in  Oneida  Co. 
N.Y.  Aug.  25,  1826;  married  Feb.  22,  1850;  has  two  children,  Viola  M.  and  Edith  E. 

OAND  LEWIS,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  Germany;  1 80  acres. 
^     SAND  OBED.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born   Henry  Co. 
SANDERS  B.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Geneseo;  retired;  Dem;  from  N.  J. 
SANDERS  E.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  born  111. 
SANDERS  WM.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.  J.;  20  acres. 
SANTEE  J.  WESLEY,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand;  Dem;  from  Pa. 
SANTEE  THOMAS,   Sec.  23;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie:  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;  93  acres. 
SANTEE  W.  Sec.  23;  Pink  Prairie;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  from  Pa;  40  acres. 
SCHELLHAMMER  G.  W.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Sharon;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  Pa. 
SCHELLHAMMER  R.  F.  Mrs.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Sharon;  from  Pa;  55  acres. 
SHELLING  C.  J.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand;  Rep;  W.  Meth;  from  Germany. 
SHOEMAKER  ADAM,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  engineer;  Dem;  from  Germany. 


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SHOEMAKER  DANIEL,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ind. 
SHOEMAKER  JACOB,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  coal  miner;  Dem;  from  Germany. 
SHOEMAKER  JOHN,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany. 
SHOEMAKER   M.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Bavaria;  200  acres. 
SIEBEN  VALENTINE,   Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Germany,  Oct.  14,  1838; 

came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  owns   560  acres   of  land,  valued  at  $11,200;  is  Commis. 

sioner  of  Highways;  wife  was  Caroline   Butzer,   born  in   Phenix,   Henry  Co.  Nov.  10,  1838; 

married  July  10,  1860;  has  five  children. 

SPRINKLE  JONATHAN,  Sec.  8,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;   Meth;  from  Ohio;  287  acres. 
SPRINKLE  JOSEPH,  Sec.  17,  P.O.Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Maryland;  56  acres. 
SNIVELY   ANDREW,   Sec.  17,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  Meth;  from  Germany. 

"T^AYLOR  FRANK  S.  farm  hand  with  his  father,  S.  S.  Taylor;  Rep;   Meth;  born  Henry  Co. 
TAYLOR  SAM'L  S.  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer  and  postmaster;  Rep;  Meth.  from  N.Y. 
TIBBS  JOSEPH,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  111;  So  acres. 
THOMAS  4.  M.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  10  acres. 

AlfALLHLEIM  BARNHART,  Sec.  8;  farmer;  from  Germany. 
*  *       WATSON   JOHN,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  coal  miner;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

WEIMER  JOSEPH,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  propr.  of  coal  mine;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

WEIMER  LEONARD,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  coal  miner;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

WEIMER  S.  S.  Sec.  21;   P.O.  Geneseo;  coal  miner;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

WHITE  GEORGE,  farm  hand  with  G.  W.  Rowe;  Rep;  born  111. 

WIDGER  MYRON,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 

WITHROW  AMARIAH,  Farmer,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Pink  Prairie;  born  in  White  Co.  111. 
May  4,  1831;  came  to  this  county  in  August,  1835;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  75  acres  of  land,  val- 
ued at  $4,000;  wife  was  Mary  J.  Huston,  born  in  Licking  Co.  Ohio,  Oct.  6,  1832;  married 
Aug.  8,  1856;  has  four  children — William  H.,  Lethea  A.,  Lucinda  E.,  and  Jerome  S.;  was 
one  of  the  earliest  settlers  in  the  county. 

WITHROW  JAMES  H.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem. 

WITHROW  JAMES  H.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  White  Ox  111;  160  acres. 


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OUNG  MARCUS  L.  with  his  father,  F.  W.  Young;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Henry  Co. 


YOUNG  FELIX  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Trigg  Co.  Ky.  Jan.  3,  1822; 
came  to  Sangamon  Co  in  1828;  came  to  this  county  in  1840;  Dem;  Meth;  owns  300  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  $6,000;  wife  was  Nancy  J.  Lindsey,  born  in  McLean  Co.  111.  April  14, 
1839;  married  Oct.  7,  1859;  has  eight  children. 


ALBA  TOWNSHIP. 

A   CKERMAN  CASPAR,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth:  born  Germany. 

ALLEN  JOHN,   P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  lives  on  Cornelius  Dwyer's  farm;  Dem;  Ind. 

"D  AKER   W.  T.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Maine. 

BARBER   MYRON,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.Y.;  80  ac.  $1,600. 
BLAKE  B.  R.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Annawan;.  laborer;  Dem;  Ind. 
BOND  G.  W.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Sheffield;  farmer. 
BOND  JOSEPH,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind. 

BOND  LEWIS,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  111.;  40  acres,  §250. 
BUCKLEY  ISAAC,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Annawan;  Dem;  born  Indiana. 
BUCKLEY  LUTHREN,  Sec.   12;  P.O.  Annawan;  Rev  bom  111. 


CELIA  J.  Mrs.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Annawan;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  6  acres,  §200. 
v^     CAIN  MILTON,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Dem;  Ind;  born  111. 
CAUGHEY  EDWIN,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Sheffield;  Dem;  born  Ohio;  40  acres,  $600. 


238  VOTERS    AND    TAXPAYERS    OF 

CAUGHEY   HOLBERT,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Annawan;  hunter;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Ohio. 
CAUGHEY  SAMUEL,  Sec.2;  P.O.  Annawan;   Rep;  Ind;  born  Indiana. 
COLLINS  ALONZO,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Ohio;  160  ac.  $4.000. 
CONKLIN  NORMAN,   P.O.  Annawan;  laborer,  works  for  Chas.  Vaughn;  Rep;  Ind;  from  N.Y. 

T~^\ALY  THOMAS,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Ireland;  93  ac.  §930. 

*-'     DEVENNY  CHAS.   lives  with  his  mother,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Annawan;  Rep;  Ind;  born  111. 

DEVENNY  DAVID,  lives  with  his  mother  on  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Annawan;  Rep;  Ind;  born  III. 

DEVENNY  ELIZABETH   Mrs.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Annawan;  Ind;  born  Ohio;  40  acres,  $600. 

UWYER  CORNELIUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Tipperary  County, 
Ireland,  in  May,  1819;  came  to  New  York  in  July,  1848,  and  to  Springfield,  Illinois,  in  1857, 
and  to  this  county  in  1860;  wife  was  Mary  Hayes,  born  in  Tipperary  County,  Ireland,  in  the 
Fall  of  1822;  married  Jan.  9,  1851;  six  children;  two  boys  and  two  girls  living;  two  boys 
deceased. 

DWYER  JAMES,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  160  ac.  $2,400. 

TZj"  VANS  W.  N.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  from  Moline,  111. 

"ROSTER  JAMES  A.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  N.  J.;  So  ac.  $4,000. 
FREDERICK  JACOB,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Cath;  born  Sweden;  80  ac. 

FOSTER  LYDIA  Mrs.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Sussex  County,  N.  J.,  Aug.  17, 
1808;  came  to  this  county  in  1865;  Pres;  80  acres,  $4,000;  her  first  husband  was  Freeman 
Swayze,  born  in  Sussex  County,  N.  J.,  Sept.  28,  1808;  married  Oct.  I,  1829;  died  April  6, 
1837;  second  husband  was  Wm.  R.  Foster,  who  was  born  in  New  Jersey,  Dec.  29,  1815; 
married  Nov.  5,  1843;  died  Oct.  25,  1874;  three  boys  and  one  girl  by  first  husband;  three 
boys  and  one  girl  by  second  husband. 

FRANDENRADER  JOHN,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;   Luth;  born  Germany. 

FRITCH   M.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

/"MLBREITH  JAMES,  Sec.  30;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Ireland;  440  ac. 
^-*  GOEMBLE  C.  C.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer,  lives  on  his  father's  farm;  Rep;  Ind. 
GOEMBLE  Z.  T.  Sec.  r;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer,  lives  on  father's  farm;  Rep;  Ind;  born  111. 

TTALL  WM.  Sec.  20;  P.O.Atkinson;  renter;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 

HARRITT  M.  A.,  P.O.  Annawan;  rents  Mr.  Richmonds'  place;  Rep;  Ind;  320. 

HAYES  CORNELIUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Tipperary  Co., 
Ireland,  March  I,  1832;  came  to  this  Co.  March  4,  1860;  Dem;  Cath;  owns  490  acres,  val. 
$2,250;  town  prop.  $3,000;  landed  in  N.Y.  27th  Nov.  1852;  lived  there  5  years;  came  to 
Springfield,  Ills.  1857,  and  to  this  Co.  1860;  lived  here  since;  held  the  office  of  Assessor  8 
years,  and  holds  the  office  of  T.  Treas.  the  second  term;  Com.  Highways  9  years;  wife  was 
Miss  M.  J.  Smith,  born  in  Antrim  Co.  Ireland,  Feb.  24,  1851;  married  Dec.  I,  1872. 

HISERODT  LEE,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  N.Y;  80  acres,  $1,600. 

HOUCH    MICHAEL.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Annawan;  fanner;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany;  160  acres. 

HULSLANDER   ISAAC,  Sec  19;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  N.Y;  400 ac.  $14,000. 


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RVIN  JOHN,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Ireland;  80  acres. 


JORDAN  WM.  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

T/rELSEY  W.  E.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Annawan;  wks  his  father's  farm;  Rep;  Big  Church;  from  Conn. 

"•     KENNEDY  JOHN,  Sec.  21;  P.O.Atkinson;  renter;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

KRAMER  BERNHARD,  Farmer;  Sec.  19;  P.O.Atkinson;  born  in  Germany,  June  19, 
1826;  came  from  Germany  to  Bureau  Co.  in  1852;  afterward  lived  in   Marshall  Co.  and  set-' 
tied  in  this  Co.  in  1870;  Dem;   Luth;  240  acres,  val.  88,400;  wife  was  Eve   Lippiu,  born  in 
Germany,  Dec.  22,  1822;  married  Aug.  9,  1855;  five  children — two  boys,  Bernhard  Jr.,  Frank, 
and  two  girls,  Maria  and  Mary  Kramer,  living. 

T    EHMANN  ALBERT,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany. 
A-'     LEHMANN  ERNST,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany. 
LUCKHART   MARY  Mrs.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Annawan;  Luth;  born  Germany;  120  acres,  $2,400. 


HENEY   COUNTY:     ALBA   TOWNSHIP.  239 

McCULLOUGH   DAVID,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Annavvan;  rents  Mr.  Dow's  farm;  Rep;  Ind. 
McCULLOUGH  FRANKLIN,  lives  with  his  father;  P.O.  Annawan;  Rep;  Ind;  N.Y. 

Mr.CLENNAN  1>AV1I>,  Farmer;  Sec.  g;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Niagara  Co.  N.Y.. 
Sept.  5.  1820;  came  to  this  Co.  1855;  Ind.  in  religion;  167  acres,  $3.340;  held  the  office  of 
School  Director  five  years;  holds  the  offices  of  Pathmaster  and  Overseer  of  the  Poor;  wife 
was  Mrs.  Lucinda  Call,  who  was  born  in  Canada,  Nov.  22,  1826;  married  Aug.  29,  1844; 
died  Dec.  29.  1860;  four  children — one  boy  and  two  girls  living;  John  McClennan  Jr.  was 
born  in  Kendall  Co.  111.  July  14,  1849;  lives  with  his  father. 

McDERMAND  THOMAS,  Sec.   16;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Can;  1 60  acres. 

McNEILL  JAMES,  Sec   21;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Ireland;  540  ac.  $13,500. 

MAPES  T    Sec.  2;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer. 

MOON  JOHN,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  England;  80  acres,  $3,200. 

MURRY  DAVID,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Dem;  Cath. 

/'"VBRIEN  TOHN,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  So  acres,  $1,200. 
^-^     OVERBAKER   LEO,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Dem;   Luth;  born  Germany. 

TJRITCHARD  DAVID,  works  for  Samuel  Pritchard;  Cong;  from  Co.  Down,  Ireland. 

PRITCHARD  HUGH   \V.  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Co.  Down,  Ireland. 

PRITCHARD  HENRY  Sr.  Farmer;  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Co.  Down,  Ire- 
land, in  1816;  came  to  this  Co.  May  5,  1865;  Rep;  Cong;  320  acres,  val.  $16,000;  first  wife  was 
Mary  Warnock,  born  in  Co.  Down,  Ireland,  in  1816,  June  16;  married  in  1836;  died  April 
14,  1845;  second  wife  was  Mary  lioyd,  born  in  Co.  Down,  Ireland,  1826;  married  in  Sept. 
1845;  ten  children — three  girls,  seven  boys;  Alexander  Pritchard  lives  in  Iowa,  Alice  Pritch- 
ard lives  in  Ireland,  Mary  J.  Pritchard  lives  in  Yorktown,  Sarah  Pritchard  lives  with  her 
father. 

PKITCHARD  HENRY  Jr.  Farmer,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Co.  Down,  Ire- 
land, March  21,  1843;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1864;  Rep;  Pres;  280  acres  val.  $5,600;  wife  was 
Miss  Eliza  Irvin,  born  in  Co.  Down,  Ireland,  1846,  Feb.  20;  married  Dec.  25,  1867;  four 
children — two  boys,  Henry  and  John;  two  girls,  Sarah  J.  and  Mary  W. 

PRITCHARD  JAMES  J.  Sec.   30;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Ireland;  400  ac. 

PRITCHARD  JOHN,  lives  with  Samuel  Pritchard;  carpenter;  Cong;  from  Co.  Down,  Ireland. 

PRITCHARD   ROBT.  L.  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Co.  Down,  Ireland. 

PRITCHARD  SAMUEL,  Sec.  8;  P.O.Atkinson;  renter;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 

PRITCHARD  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Co.  Down.  Ireland. 
Feb.  18,  1842;  came  to  this  county  in  1858;  Rep;  Cong;  320  acres,  $8,000;  was  in  the  I26th 
Reg.  Co.  H,  I.  V.  I.,  Col.  Richmond,  in  the  i6th  Army  Corps.  Gen.  Hurlbut,  until  the  fall  of 
Vicksburg,  then  in  the  7th  Army  Corps,  Gen.  Steele;  was  at  the  siege  of  Vicksburg  and  bat- 
tles of  Humboldt  and  Little  Rock;  enlisted  Aug.  9,  1862,  discharged  Aug.  2,  1865.  wife  was 
Miss  Alice  Pritchard,  born  in  Co.  Down,  Ireland,  June  22,  1844;  married  Dec.  3,  1868;  five 
children,  three  boys,  one  girl;  Mrs.  Pritchard's  father  and  mother,  who  were  born  in  Co. 
Down,  Ireland,  came  to  this  county  May,  1868,  and  are  living  with  them. 

PRITCHARD  WM.  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Co.  Down,  Ireland,  Sept. 
26,  1836;  came  to  Rock  Island  in  1858,  and  to  Western  Tp.  in  1860,  and  to  Alba  in  1864; 
lived  here  since;  holds  the  office  of  School  Director;  Rep;  Cong;  240  acres,  val.  $12,000; 
wife  was  Miss  Ellen  Walker,  born  in  Co.  Down,  Ireland,  Feb.  1835;  married  Oct.  28,  1857; 
two  children,  one  girl  living,  one  girl  deceased. 

PUTNAM  J.  L.  Sec.  34:  P.O.  Annawan;  rents  D.  W.  Wilson's  farm;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Vt. 

"D  ICHMOND  A.  D.  Sec.  15;  P.O.   Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  N.Y.;  60  ac.  $300. 

*•*•     RICHMOND  Z.   Sec.  15;  P.O;  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Mass;  135  acres. 

RICHMOND  HENRY  J.  rents  Wennergren's  farm.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in 
Schuyler  Co.  N.Y.  Nov.  29,  1843;  came  to  this  county  1854;  Rep;  was  enrolled  the  I2th  of 
Aug.  1862,  in  Co.  A  II2th  Reg.  I.  V.  I.  Capt.  Dow,  3d  brigade,  3d  division,  23d  Army 
Corps,  Gen.  Schofield,  Military  Division  of  the  Mississippi,  under  Sherman,  was  at  the  battles 
of  Campbell  Station,  Knoxville,  Bean  Station,  Kelly's  Ford,  where  he  was  wounded,  at 
Resaca,  Atlanta,  Columbia,  Franklin,  Nashville,  Wilmington,  and  many  skirmishes;  dis- 
charged June  20,  1865;  went  to  Iowa  in  1865,  came  back  in  1874;  wife  was  Mary  C.  Mc- 
Cullough,  born  in  Philadelphia,  June  3,  1851;  married  Dec.  8,  1874;  one  girl,  Anna  Elenore, 
born  Nov.  27,  1875. 

ROBINSON  W.  L.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Indiana;  360  ac.  $12,600. 


240  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

ROCKAFELLOW  E.  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  New  York,  Jan.  13, 
1850;  came  to  this  county  in  1868;  Rep;  Ind;  160  acres,  val.  $6,400;  his  mother,  Mrs. 
Christian  Rockafellow,  lives  on  the  farm  with  him. 

ROCKAFELLOW  JAMES  H.  Sec;  32;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  N.Y. 

O  ALZMAN  ERNST,  Sec.  i;   P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Germany;  265  ac.  $5,300. 
SMITH  J.  P.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Ind;  born  Ireland;  160  acres,  $2400. 

SEBLE  ELI,  Farmer,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Chester  Co.  Pa.  Feb.  6,  1824;  came 
to  this  county  March,  1872;  lived  in  Morrow  Co.  Ohio,  from  1853  to  1856,  and  in  Bureau 
Co.  111.  from  1856  to  1872;  holds  the  offices  of  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  School  Director; 
Dem;  Bapt;  200  acres,  val.  $5.000;  wife  was  Miss  Eliza  McCreary,  who  was  born  in  Ohio, 
June  24,  1832;  married  Feb.  20,  1856,  died  Dec.  19,  1868;  five  children,  two  boys  and  two 
girls  living. 

SMITH  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Pa.  April  4,  1825;  came  to 
this  county  March  28,  1866;  was  in  the  Mexican  War,  in  the  2d  Reg.  Pa.  Vol.  I.  Co.  E,  under 
Gen.  Patterson,  and  afterward  Gen.  Quitman,  in  the  division  under  Scott;  was  at  the  taking 
of  Vera  Cruz,  and  the  battles  of  Cerra-Gordo  and  Chepultepec;  mustered  out  at  Pittsburgh, 
Pa.  July  15,  1848;  was  commissioned  2d  lieutenant  Co.  H,  &7th  Reg.  Pa.  V.  I.  Jan.  16,  1862, 
under  Col.  J.  F.  Staunton,  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac;  was  taken  prisoner  at  the  battle 
near  Winchester,  June  15,  1863;  was  in  Libby  prison  eleven  months,  at  Macon,  Ga.  three 
months;  was  taken  with  600  officers  and  placed  under  fire,  at  Charleston  two  months,  Co- 
lumbia four  months,  and  then  to  Charlotte,  N.  C.;  was  exchanged  at  Wilmington,  N.  C., 
and  discharged  at  Annapolis,  Md.  March  9.  1865;  holds  the  office  of  School  Director;  Rep; 
Ind;  160  acres,  $2,400;  wife  was  Eliza  J.  Schall,  born  in  Pa.  July  7,  1835;  married  April  24, 
1851;  seven  children,  two  girls  and  one  boy  living;  H.  C.  Smith  lives  in  Pa. 

SMITH   B.  Sec.  4;  P  O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  France;  311  acres,  $6,220. 

SMITH  WM.  lives  with  his  father;  P.O.  Annawan;  Dem;  Ca'h;  born  Pa. 

STAGNER   LEVVIS,  Sec  27;   P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Rep;  Ind;  from  Ohio. 

STENHOFF  ISAAC,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Annawan;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Canada. 

STOVER  DANIEL,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  born  111;  90  acres,  $2,250. 

SWAYZE  C.  F.  Farmer,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Warren  Co.  N.  J.  Sept.  6,  1836; 
came  to  this  county  July  I,  1856;  Hep;  Ind;  first  wife  was  Ardelia  Dunham,  born  in  Savoy, 
Berkshire  Co.,  Ma*s.,  Feb.  14,  1841;  married  April  2,  1864,  died  May  13,  1865;  by  first  wife 
one  child,  Ethel  Swayze,  born  April  17, 1865,  died  Aug.  24,  1865;  second  wife  was  Isabella  Lamb, 
born  in  Galashiels,  Scotl  ind,  Aug.  I,  1843;  married  Jan.  12,  1873;  two  children,  one  boy 
was  born  and  died  Jan.  23,  1874;  Ella  B.  born  Jan.  II,  1875. 

SWIGER   A.  H.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ohio;  120  acres,  $3,600. 

T^ONKINSON  CHARLES,   Sec.  i;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Ind;  born  England;  120  acres. 

TONKINSON  JOHN,  Farmer;  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Norton,  England  (York- 
shire), July  4.  1850;  came  to  this  county  in  1865;  Rep;  Ind;  owns  120  acres,  value  $2,400; 
wife  was  Lydia  Almira  Widrig.  born  in  Yorktown,  Henry  Co.  111.,  Dec.  10,  1853;  married 
Nov.  18,  1869;  three  children,  one  boy  and  two  girls. 

VAUGHN  BENJ.  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Chemung  Co.  N.  Y., 
Aug.  16,  1827;  moved  from  N.  Y.  to  Aurora,  Kane  Co.  111.;  lived  there  two  years,  and  in 
Kendall  Co.  three  years;  came  to  this  county  in  1858;  held  the  offices-  of  Constable,  Col- 
lector, Commissioner  of  Highways.  School  Director,  etc.;  wife  was  Caroline  Conklin,  born 
in  Saratoga  Co.  N.  Y.,  March  17,  1833;  married  Aug.  23.  1848;  six  children,  three  boys  and 
three  girls;  owns  260  acres,  value  $8,oco. 

VAUGHN  C.  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Chemung  Co.  N.  Y.,  Sept.  15, 
1848;  came  to  this  county  in  1859;  ^ePI  l"d;  owns  140  acres,  value  $4,900;  holds  the  office 
of  Town  Clerk,  Col;ector  and  School  Trustee;  wife  \va>  Mis-  Alice  M.  Giles,  who  was  born 
in  Franklin,  Johnson  Co.  Indiana,  Jan.  20.  1847;  married  March  28,  1872;  three  children, 
two  girls  living. 

AITARNOCK  JOSEPH  A.  lives  with  his  father;  P.O.  Atkinson;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.  J. 
*  *       WILSEY  WM.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.Y;  150  acres,  $3,750. 
WRIGHT  AMOS,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Ind;  Adv;  born  Ohio;  150  acres,  $4,500. 
WRIGHT  ZACHARIAH,  lives  with  his  father;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 


HENRY  COUNTY:   HANNA  TOWNSHIP.  241 

WAR1NX5CK  JAMKS,  Farmer  and  Painter;  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  County 
Down,  Ireland,  March  26,  1834;  came  to  this  county  April  4,  1873;  Rep;  Pres;  120  acres, 
$3.600;  was  enrolled  as  private  April  16,  1861,  in  Co.  A,  2gth  Reg.  Pa.  Vol.  I.;  promoted 
July  i  to  Third  Sergeant;  at  the  first  battle  of  Winchester  to  Second  Sergeant;  July  10, 1862, 
at  Williamsport,  Md.,  to  First  Serg-ant,  and  at  Gettysburg,  July  4,  1863,  to  Sergeant  Major; 
received  his  discharge,  and  commissioned  Second  Lieutenant  the  same  day;  received  the 
commission  July  26,  and  was  mustered  in  Sept.  5,  1863;  was  in  the  battles  of  Ball's  Bluff, 
Winchester,  Antietam,  Chancellorville,  Gettysburg.  Wahatchi,  Lookout  Mt.,  Missionary 
Ridge  and  Ringgold,  Ga.;' resigned  April  9,  1864;  wife  was  Sarah  B.  Moreland,  born  in  County 
Down,  Ireland,  March  I,  1837;  married  Sept.  14,  1859;  five  children,  two  boys  and  two  girls 
living,  one  girl  deceased. 

WABNOCK  PETER  W.  Farmer,  Florist  and  Gardener;  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born 
in  County  Down,  Ireland,  Feb.  19,  1829;  came  to  Burlington,  N.  J.,  in  1846;  was  there  four 
years,  in  Philadelphia  two  years,  and  Camden  five  years;  came  to  this  county  July  I,  1857; 
held  the  offices  of  Justice  of  the  Peace,  School  Trustee  and  Collector;  wife  was  Elizabeth  A. 
Castles,  born  in  N.  Y.  City  Aug.  20,  1836;  married  Feb.  22,  1854;  nine  children,  six  boys 
and  two  girls  living,  one  boy  deceased;  Rep;  Meth;  240  acres,  value  $7,200. 

WENNERGREN  JOHN  F.  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Goteborg,  Swe- 
den, July  25,  1822;  Rep;  Luth;  120  acres,  $4,800;  he  started  from  Sweden  Jan.  I,  1851, 
landed  in  New  Orleans  April  5,  1851;  took  a  steamer  April  12  and  came  to  Peru,  111.,  and 
by  canal  boat  to  Chicago,  where  he  bought  a  team,  which  he  drove  to  Henry  Co.,  entered 
his  land  at  the  Dixon  land  office  in  June,  1851,  where  he  has  lived  since;  was  School 
Director. 

"7  ALLANDER   H.  D.  Mrs.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Annawan;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  200  acres,  $6,000. 
*-"      ZALLANDER  J.  P.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 


HA1VNA  TOWNSHIP. 

A   DAMS  JAS.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;   Dem;  born  England. 
•**•     ADAMS  JOHN.  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  111. 
AGUE  CLINTON,  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  wife,  one  child. 
AGUE  HORACE,  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

AGUE  JAMES,  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  owns  53  acres,  val.  $2,120. 
AGUE  WILSON,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 
AGUSTAFSON  CHAS.,   P  O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 

ALDRICH  DANL.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  111.;  owns  220  acres,  val.  $8,800. 
AL/DRICH  M.  M.  Proprietor  of  the  Aldrich  Bros,  coal  mines,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born 

in  Henry  Co.  111.  in  1838;   Dem.     The  Co.  owns  87  acres  of  coal  land.     Married  Harriet  S. 

Richmond,  of  111.  in  1862;  three  children — Marshall  Madora,  Robt.  Edmund  Lee,  and  Earl 

Percy. 

ALDRICH   WM.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  111.;  owns  40  acres,  val.  $1,600. 
ALOENE  A.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 
ANDERSEN  CHAS.,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  J..  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;   born  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  JOHN,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  PET.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 
ARNOLD  JOHN,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Germany. 

"D  AILEY  JAMES,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  England. 

BARNES  L.  G.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  owns  280  ac.  val.  $11,200. 
BEARDSLEY  O.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  N.  J.;  8  acres,  value  $400. 
BECK  FREDRICK,  P.O.  Cleveland;  butcher;  Dem. 
BECK  JOHN,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 
BEESER  J.  H.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  Meth;  born  111. 

BELL  GILBERT,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  rents  of  Mr.  Crull;  Dem;  born  Canada. 
BENSON  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 
BENNETT  W.  J.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miller;  Dem;  born  N.  Y.  city. 


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BERNARD  JAMES,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  10  acres,  valued  $500. 
BERNARD  OSCAR,  Sec.  i;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co;  80  acrs.  val.  $3.200. 
BERXARI)   WM.   Farmer;  rents  of  Mrs.  Miller  40  acres;  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in 

111.  in  1845;   Rep;  was  Town  Clerk  six  years.  Collector  one  year.  School  Director  three  years; 

was  in  the  I3gth  I.  V.  I.  as  private;  honorably  discharged;  married  Josephine  Fuller,  of  III. 

in  1867;  two  children. 

BITNER  J.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  N.  Y. 
BLIXT  L.  M.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 
BOLTON  J.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 
BOLTON  W.  H.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

BOLTON  W.  J.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  laborer;  Rep;  horn  N.  Y.;  wife,  three  children. 
BRADY  G.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  81  acres,  valued  at  $3,240. 
BRANNON,  D.  J.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  millwright  and  engineer;  Dem;  Meth. 
BEARER  JAMES,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

BROKRO  JOHN,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer  and  stock  raiser;  born  N.  J.;  Dem;  Meth. 
BROWN  CHAS.  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 
BRUER  JOHN,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Germany. 
BURNS  JAS.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

BURTON  J.  M.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  111;  owns  40  acres,  val.  $1,600. 
BUSE  CHAS.  P.O.  Cleveland;  carpenter;  Dem;  owns  two  houses  and  lots,  value  $6,000. 

/"•ALSON  SWAN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 

^     CAMPBELL  S.  P  ,  P.O.  Cleveland;  gen.  sup't  Williams'  coal  bank;  Rep. 

CARSE  THOMAS,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer,  with  Mrs.  Sarah  Spade;  Dem. 

CASE  D.  M.  Sec   2;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.  Y.;  164  acres,  value  $6,500. 

CHERRY  ALEX.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  with  father;  Rep. 

CHERRY  ROBERT,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Frank- 
lin Co.  Ohio,  1825;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1838;  Dem;  owns  354  acres  of  land,  valued  at 
$14,160;  married  Mary  Ann  Van  Winkle  of  111.  in  1849;  five  children — James  Henry,  Robert 
Alexander,  Alwilda  Jane,  Alice  Luella,  Lillie  Lorenteen. 

CHURCH  ROBT.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 

CLARK  HENRY,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

CLARK  J.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

COLBET  A.  A.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  born  111. 

COLBERT  JAMES  D.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  80  acrs.  of  mother;  Dem;  born  III. 

COLLIS  GEO.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Englan   ;  owns  116  ac.  val.  $4,640. 

COE  C.  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  of  M.  Poddleford;  Rep. 

CONRAD  HENRY,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  owns  37  acres,  value  $1,480. 

COOK  J.  W.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  111. 

COZARD  T.  P.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  111. 

CRUL  BENG-MAX,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Pa.  in 
1820;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1850;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  107  acres  land,  value  $5.350;  married 
Mary  Ann  Bay,  of  Ohio,  in  1847;  four  children;  Sam'l  A.,  Wm.  David,  Clara  Jane,  and 
Marcus  Lafayette. 

CRULL  M.  L.,   P.O.Cleveland;  farm  renter;  Rep;  born  111. 

CRULIj  SAMUEL  A.  Carpenter;  Sec.  31;  P.O.Cleveland;  born  in  Indiana  in  1848;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  in  1859;  Rep;  Melh;  owns  house  and  lot  in  town;  married  Barbara  Kiefer,  of 
111.  in  1872;  one  boy.  Wm.  Albert. 

CRULL  WM.  D.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farm  renter;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

CUNNINGHAM  WM.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Uem;  bom  Ireland;  80  acres,  $3,200. 

TRAVIS  A.  F.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.Y.;  So  acres;  value  $3,200. 
•^      DAWSON  G.  W.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ind;  20  acres,  val.  $800. 
DETTERMAN  L.  H.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Pa;  47  acres,  value  $1,880. 
DESANO  W.  H.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miller;  Dem;  born  Pa;  wife,  one  child. 


B.  W.    SEATON, 
Editor  Prairie  Chief,  Cambridge. 


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"L7GAN  JOHN,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

*-*     EICKLER  JANE   Mrs.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  owns  20  acres,  value  $800. 

EDWARDS  E.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Wales  in  1819; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1856;  Rep;  owns  &!'/£  acres  land,  value  $4,000;  was  School  Director 
three  years;  married  Sarah  J.  Bellard,  of  Ohio,  in  1844;  ine  children- -Elizabeth,  Cynthia 
Ann,  Alice  Jane,  Olive  M.,  Wm.  Tayler,  Frank  Ellsworth,  John  Franklin,  Chas.  Fremont, 
Albert. 

KLLINSWORTH  J.   H.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Dem;   Meth;  born  Maryland;  two  lots. 

ELLINGSWORTH   WM.,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Pa. 

EMRIGH   PET.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

ERWIN  GILBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Pa.  in  1830;  came  to  Henry 
Co.  in  1859;  Kep;  Meth;  owns  65  acres  land,  value  $2,600;  is  Assessor,  has  been  four  yiars; 
married  twice;  first  wife,  Nancy  Hotchkiss,  of  Pa.  in  1850;  one  child;  second  wife  was  Mary 
J.  Dawson,  of  Ohio,  married  1855;  three  children;  Edwin  Gilbert,  Rosie  Mary,  Fannie  L., 
Nannie  Elizabeth. 

T7ARBER  J.  W.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  of  M.  Cherry;  Rep;  born  111. 

FIDLES  A.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Germany;  80  acres,  val.  $3,000. 

FIEDLER  JAMES  C..  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer,  rents  of  P.  K.  Hanna;  Rep;  born  111. 

FOGARTY  MARTIN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

FOWLER  WM.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

FOX  MICHAEL,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  born  Scotland;  wife,  four  children. 

FOX  OWEN,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 

FREEMAN  A.   M.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;   Rep. 

FREEMAN  ALONZO  W.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Iowa;  wife,  two  children. 

FULLER  C.  W.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  N.  Y.  in  1825; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1834;  Rep;  owns  360  acres  land,  value  $14,400;  was  Assessor  one  year; 
Commissioner  of  Highways  three  years;  married  Kezia  Rowe,  of  N.  Y.,  in  1846,  for  first 
wife;  four  children;  married  Catherine  Brady,  of  Pa.  in  1858,  for  second  wife;  five  children. 

FULLER   HENRY  C.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  with  father,  C.  W.  F.;  Rep;  born  111. 

FULLER  S.,   P.O.  Geneseo;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  born  Connecticut  in  1791. 

/"*  LYNN  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

S-1     GORDON  JAS.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 

GORE  GEO.  D.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  born  New  Hampshire;  owns  80  acres,  $3,200. 

GOTTSCHE  JOHN  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Germany  in 
1814;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1860;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  240  acres  of  land,  value  $7,200;  married 
Katharina  Korb,  of  Germany,  in  1858;  four  children,  John  Jacob,  Henry,  Kattie  Lizzie  and 
Anna  Maggie. 

GREASER  G.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  stonemason;  Dem;  Luth;  Germany;  two  lots  and  house. 

GREASER   HERMAN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farm  laborer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

GREVES  C.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  ferryman;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis,  born  Germany. 

GREVES  C.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Germany. 

GRIFFIN  C.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  Prop.  Cleveland  House;  Rep;  born  England. 

GUEST   HENRY,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

T  T  AGELEN  GUST  ,   P.O.  Cleveland;  boot  and  shoemaker;  born  Sweden;  not  a  voter. 
HALL  THOS.   P.O.  Cleveland;  engineer;  Rep;  born  England. 

HALL  THOMAS,  Constable,  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Madison  Co.  N.  Y.,  in  1812;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  in  1865;  Rep;  owns  house  and  lot  in  town,  value  $500;  has  been  Constable 
eight  years,  City  Marshal  and  Chief  of  Police  seven  years;  married  Abby  Johnson,  of  Conn, 
in  1833;  three  boys,  James  T.,  Albert  W.  and  Manvill  S. 

HAND  HENRY,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  153  acres,  value  $6,100. 

HANNA  H.  N.   Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Henry  Co.  111., 
in  1841;  Rep;   Meth;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value  $6,400;  is  Tax  Collector,  has  been  four 
years;  was  School  Director  tsvo  years;  married  Mrs.  Jane  E.  Hill,  of  Ohio,  in  1862;  one  girl, 
name  Lillian  Florence. 
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P.  K.  Rev.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Ky.  in 
liio;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1835;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  owns  450  acres  land,  value  $18.000;  was 
licensed  to  preach  by  the  M.  E.  Church  in  1829;  and  assisted  in  organizing  most  of  the  early 
religious  societies  of  this  and  Rock  Island  Counties;  at  the  organization  of  Henry  County 
was  chosen  County  Commissioner;  also  chosen  several  times  Supervisor  of  Geneseo  and 
Hanna  Townships,  and  was  chosen  Representative  of  the,  4&th  District  of  111.  in  1868;  mar- 
ried for  third  wife  Mrs.  S.  M.  Fiedler,  of  Geneseo,  111.,  in  1857;  is  the  father  of  twelve  chil- 
dren. 

HANSEN  NEILS,   P.O.  Cleveland;  mason;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Denmark;  owns  house  and  lots. 

HASS  H.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Germany;  owns  20  acres,  value  $1,000. 

HASS  HENRY,  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Dem;  born  Germany, 

HASS  HERMAN,  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Dem;  born  Germany;  married. 

HAY  THOS.   R.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

HAYDEN  JAS.,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

HAYWOOD  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 

HENNINGER  J.  F.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  80  acres,  value  $1,600. 

HIGBEE  C.  P.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  111. 

HILL  GEO.  W.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  merchant;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  house,  store,  etc.,  $3,300. 

HILL  LOUIS,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  111. 

HILL  MILTON,  P.O.  Cleveland;  merchant;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  house,  store,  etc.,  $3,300. 

HILL  THOS.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  200  acres,  $8,000. 

HILLIS  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  Pres;  Ireland;  wife,  three  children. 

HOWALD   HENRY,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany;  wife. 

HUEBNER  CHRISTOPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  P.O.Cleveland;  born  in  Germany  in  1825; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1868;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  60  acres  land.  val.  $2,400;  married  Miss  Eli- 
zabeth Elze,  of  Germany,  in  1854;  two  children,  Henry  and  Augusta. 

HUGHES  ROBT.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Wales. 

HULL  E.,   P.O.Cleveland;  miner;   Dem. 

HULL  E.  J.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem. 

HUVALDT  HENRY,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Germany. 

TRVIN  J.  C.,  P.O.Cleveland;  merchant;  Rep;  born  111;  wife,  one  child. 

INGHAM  JUSTIN,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  of  C.  W.  Davenport;  Rep. 
IRVIN  W.  J.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  merchant;  Rep;  born  111;  wife,  one  child. 
IRVIN  WM.,  P.O.Cleveland;  merchant;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Pa;  owns  420  acres,  val.  $16,800. 

JACKSON  THOMAS,  Sec.  5;  rents  of  Mrs.  Hanna;  born  England;  80  acres,  val.  $3,200. 
JACKSON  THOS.  C.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 
JACOBSON  GEO.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 
JACOBSON  PETER,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  Luth. 
JACOBSON  THOS.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 
JANNSEN  VOLENTINE,  P.O.  Cleveland;  teamster;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany. 
JOHNSON  GUSTAV,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 

T/"EITH  W.  P.,  P.O.Cleveland;  druggist;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

^     KERR   T.  W.,  Sec   34;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Pa;  owns  80  ac.  val.  $3,200. 

KING  ED.,   P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Dem;  born  N.  J. 

KIRCHNER  CHAS.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany;  owns  180  ac. 

KIRCHKER  CARL  J.   Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Germany  in  1830;  came 

to  Henry  Co.  in  1855;  Dem;  Cath;  owns  180  acres  land,  val,  $5,400;  married  Maggie  Mock, 

of  Germany,  in  1853;    fiye  children,  Mary  Elizabeth,  Catharine  Josephine,  Rosie  Lena,  Carl 

Henry  and  George  Andrew. 
KNORR  ERASMUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Green  River;  born  in  Germany  in  1824;  came 

to  Henry  Co.  in  1869;    Dem;    Meth;    owns  80  acres  land,  val.  $5,000;    married  Mrs.  Amelia 

Buchholz,  of  Germany,  in  1863;  two  boys,  Henry  and  Charles. 

T    ADAIL  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

*-'     LAVERRY  D.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  260  acres. 


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LEHMAN  GEO.,   P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  bora  Germany. 

LEWIS  M.  J.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  laborer;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

LILLIS  PAT.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Cleveland;  fanner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  owns  160  acres. 

LUBRICK  C.  Sec.  6;  P.O  Cleveland;  farmer;  Germany;  owns  79  acres,  val.  $3,160. 

LUMI3URG  FRANK,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 

LYMAN   MIKE,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

TX/TcANDREWS  ED.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

"*      McDONALD  S.  B.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

MADISON  JAMES,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer,   rents  of  T.  Hill;  Rep;  born  in  Denmark. 

MEER  THOS.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

MORTON  C.  T.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.  Y.;  go  acres,  val.  $2,700. 

MILEN  E.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  engineer  at  Williams'  coal  mines;  Rep;  born  England. 

MILEN  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  bank  boss  at  Williams'  coal  mines;  Rep;  born  England. 

MILLER  A.  Mrs.  Sec.  35,   P.O.  Geneseo;  40  acres,  val.  $1,600. 

MILLER  J.  A.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  teamster;  Rep;  born  Pa;  wife  and  one  child. 

MILLER  J.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  wife  and  two  children. 

MILLER  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

XTESBIT  WM.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem. 

-^       NORDBURG  ALEX.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 
NORDBURG  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 
NOORTHEN  NICTER,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 

/^VLMSTEED  F.  P.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  principal  public  school;  Rep;  born  in   Ills. 
^     O'NEIL  JOHN.  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem,  born  Canada. 

pALMER  H.  S.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  America. 

PALMER  W.  E.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.  Y.;   40  acres,  val.  $1,600. 

PADDELFOKD  .TAMES  H.  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Cleveland;  born 
in  Grafton  Co.  New  Hampshire,  in  1828;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1837;  Dem;  Meth;  owns 
796  acres  land,  value  $32,000;  has  served  as  Assessor,  Collector,  Supervisor  and  Town 
Clerk;  married  Rachel  D.  Hanna,  of  Henry  Co.  Ills,  in  1857;  six  children,  three  boys  and 
three  girls. 

PANGHN  C.  S.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Rep;  born  Pa;  wife  and  one  child. 

PETERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  -,4,  I'.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  160  acres. 

PEACOCK   MARTIN,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 

PETERSON  MOMS,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  bora  Sweden. 

PETERSON  P.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 

PFAFF  G.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  born  Germany;  86^  acres,  val.  $3,440. 

PORTER  GEO.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 

PUGH  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Wales. 


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UILLIN  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer,  rents  of  Shaffer  six  acres;  Dem;  born  Indiana. 


"D  ASK  CHAS.,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Ills. 

**•     RATHGEP.ER   LOUIS,  P.O.  Cleveland;  carpenter;  owns  house  and  lot,  val.  $500. 

REM1NSON  GEO.  W.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Ills. 

RENNISOR  GEO.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 

RICHARDSON  JOSEPH,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  England. 

RICHARDSON    vVM.,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  England. 

ROGERS  JAS...P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

RUSSER   N.  Sec.  I,   P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner;  born  Pa;   too  acres,  val.  $4,000. 

O  ALE  J.  H.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  physician  and  surgeon;  Rep;  born  Indiana;  owns  two  lots. 
^      SCHUBER  CHRIST.,   P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Germany. 


248  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYKRS  OF 

SAWYER  J.  A.  Jr.  (of  the  firm  of  J.  A.  &  A.  Sawyer),  Postmaster  and  General  Mer- 
chant, P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Rock  Island  Co.  Ills,  in  1845;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1850; 
Rep;  Meth;  has  been  Postmaster  eight  years;  Treasurer  of  the  Corporation  of  Cleveland 
three  years. 

SEARLES  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Ohio  in 
1804;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1858;  Rep;  he  owns  279  acres  land,  val.  $9,000;  married  Agnes 
Owens,  of  Ireland,  in  1858;  eight  children,  names:  John  Clinton,  James,  Truman,  William, 
Margaret,  Clarissa,  Mary,  Bell. 

SHAFFER   WM.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Kep;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  320  ac.  val.  $2,800. 

SHIMBRTCK  CHRIS.,  P.O.  Cleveland; -miner;  Rep;  born  Germany. 

SHUE  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;   miner;  Rep;  born  Germany. 

SMITH   E.   E.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer,  rents  of  C.  T.  Morton;  Dem;  born  England. 

SMITH  J.  J.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Pa.;  owns  60  acres,  val.  $2,400. 

SNELLER  JOS.  Mrs.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Cleveland;  86^  acres,  val.  $3,440. 

SPRAY  J .,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;. born  England. 

SQUARES  BENJ.   M.,   P.O.  Geneseo;  mechanic;  Rep;  born  Pa. 

SQUARES  M.  H.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  mechanic;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

STAFFORD  J.,   P.O.  Geneseo;  engineer  for  Aldrich  Bro's.  coal  shaft;  Dem. 

STANBRO  Z.  D.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.Y.;  40  acres,  val.  $1,600. 

STOKES  WM.  D.  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer,  rents;  Rep;  born  White  Co.  111.;  94  ac.  $3,000. 

STONE  J.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

STORZ  G.  JACOB.  Dealer  in  Grain  and  Saloon  Keeper,  Cleveland;  born  in  Germany  in 
1840;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1869;  Dem;  Luth;  owns  three  houses  and  lots,  val.  $2,700;  owns 
a  four-ion  Victor  scales  where  all  farmers  can  weigh  their  produce,  grain,  etc.;  married 
Friederika  Pfaff,  of  Germany,  in  1873;  two  children,  George  Jacob  and  Anna  Regina. 

SWAN  B.  P.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miller;  Dem;  born  N.Y;  wife,  three  children. 

SWANSON  JOHN,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  WM.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;   Dem;  born  Sweden. 

•"FALCOTT  WM.  H.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Rock  Island;  79  ac.  in  estate. 
TIMM  H.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Germany;  owns  80  acres,  val.  $3,200. 

TAYLOR  H.  R.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Green  River;  born  in  White  Co. 
111.  in  18  j2;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1845;  Rep;  owns  280  acres  land,  val.  $11,200;  was  in  gth 
I.  V.  Cav.  Co.  A,  as  private  one  year;  married  Mary  Ann  Porter,  of  Rock  Island  Co.  111. 
1855;  six  children,  Mary  Idella,  Wm.  Harrison,  Geo.  Hudson,  Fred.  Lincoln,  John  Jefferson, 
and  Danl.  Arthur.  Held  office  Town  Clerk  one  year,  and  Commissioner  three  years. 

THOBURxi   THOS..  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  England. 

THOMPSON   H.  A.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  foreman;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 

THOMPSON   L.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

THOMPSON  WM.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

TREAT   LYMAN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Dem;  born  .Ohio;  wife,  two  children. 

VATACHTEL  P.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;'Dem;  Calh;  born  Germany;  160  ac.  $6,400. 
VV       WALLES  WM.,  P.O.  Cleveland;   miner;  Rep. 

WALSH   DANL.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  tailor;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  Ireland;  owns  house,  two  lots. 
WALTHER  FRED,   P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer,  rents;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany. 
WARNER  JOHN,   P.O.  Cleveland;   miner;  Dem. 
WARREN  G.  W.,  P.O.Cleveland;  butcher;   Rep;  wife,  four  children. 
WEAVER   L.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

WHITTED  FRANK   M.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer  with  father,  W.  Whitted;  Rep;  born  111. 
WHITTED  J.  C.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  Indiana;  wife,  three  children. 
WHITTED   M.  W.  Sec.  33;  farmer,  rents  of  father,  W.  W.;  Rep;  born  111. 
WHITTED  WILEY,   Sec.  33,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer  and  stock  raiser;  Rep;  born  Ind;  250  ac. 
WHITTED  WM.,  P.O.  Cleveland;   retired  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.  C.  in  1793. 
WHITTED  WM.  P.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer  with  father,  Wiley  Whitted;  Rep;   111. 
WILCOX  JAMES,  P.O.Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 
WILLIAMS  G.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.Y;  owns  40  ac.  val.  $1,600. 


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WILLIAMS  O.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

WILLIAMS  WM.  S.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  boss  boarding-house;  Aldrich  Bro's.  mines;  Rep. 
WITHROW  JOHN   W.  Sec.  i,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  111;  240  ac.  val.  $9,600. 
WOODELL  LOUIS,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep. 

BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 
HANNA  TOWNSHIP. 

Aldrich  BrOS.  Proprietors  Coal  Mines,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Geneseo. 

CLEVELAND. 

Crull  Saml.  A.  Carpenter. 

Sawyer  J.  A.  &  A.  Dealers  in  Gen'l  Merchandise. 

Storz  G.  Jacob,  Dealer  in  Grain,  &c.    Prop.  Saloon. 


YORKTOWN    TOWNSHIP. 

A  NDERSON  CHRISTIAN,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Jefferson  Corners;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Denmark. 
•**•     ATKINSON  C.  H.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Vermont;  1,640  acres. 

"DAL LOU  CHAS.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany;  80  acres. 
BEACHEL  JOHN,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Prophetstoivn;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany. 

BAUER  ADAM,  Farmer;  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Bavaria,  Germany,  Sept.  23, 
1823 ;  came  to  this  county  in  1864;  Rep;  Evang;  160  acres,  $4,800;  holds  the  office  of  School 
Director;  wife  was  Elizabeth  Fey,  born  in  Darmstadt.  Oct.  26,  1829;  married  Oct.  29,  1850; 
the  children  are,  Henry,  born  April  20,  1857,  died  Sept.  23.  1858;  Samuel,  born  Feb.  20, 
1859,  died  Feb.  18,  1861;  Elizabeth,  born  July  8,  1862;  Emma,  born  Jan.  26,  1865;  Louisa, 
born  Aug.  29,  1867. 

BEACHEL  LEWIS,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany;  160  ac.  $6,400. 

BERGE  CHAS.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Germany;  120  ac.  $3,000. 

BLAKE  ARTHUR,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  111;  40  acres,  $1,000. 

BLAKE  A.  Mrs.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Annawan;  31  acres;  $800. 

BRA^fTS  EFE,  Farmer;  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  born  in  Arle,  Hanover.  Germany, 
July  31,  1829;  came  from  Germany  to  Peoria,  111.,  in  1848;  lived  there  17  years,  and  to  this 
county  in  1865;  lived  here  since;  Rep;  Evang;  320  acres,  $9.000;  his  wife  was  Petje  Campen, 
born  in  Arle,  Hanover,  Germany,  July  26,  1832;  married  Oct.  10,  1852;  eleven  children, 
four  boys  and  four  girls  living,  three  have  died. 

BRANT  JOHN,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

BRAUER  JACOB,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Yorktown;  rents  Dillon's  place;  Kep;  born  Germany. 

BROWN  E.  K.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Maryland;  240  acres,  $2,400. 

BROWN  J.  W.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Yorktowi;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  born  111. 

BROWN  MILTON,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Indiana. 

BUCKLEY  JOHN  R.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Indiana. 

BUCKLEY  R.  K.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ind;  40  acres. 

BUNKER  JOHN,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Yorktown;  renter;  Dem;  Ind;  from  N.  Y. 

BUNKER  WM.  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  X.Y;  130  acres,  $4.000. 

BURROUGHS  CARLOS.   Sec.  3;  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Cattaraugus,  N.Y;  80  ac. 

/~*HERRY  IRENA  Mrs.  wife  of  L.  Cherry;  Dem;  Freewill  Bapt;  born  111. 

^     CHERRY  LAWRENCE,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  from  Ohio. 

CLEMENTZ  SAMUEL,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Leon;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany;  161  acres,  $6,000. 


250  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

CLEMENTS  K.  K.  Farmer;  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Alsace,  Germany,  March  27, 
1839;  Dem;  Cath;  160  acres,  $4,000;  was  in  the  I5ist  I.V.I;  enlisted  Feb.  6,  1865,  in  the 
Army  of  the  Cumberland,  under  Thomas;  discharged  June  II,  1866;  held  the  offices  of 
School  Director  and  Deputy  Sheriff;  wife  was  Julia  Ann  Egart,  born  in  Alsace,  Germany, 
Dec.  18,  1843;  married  Dec.  3,  1863;  children  are:  Chas.  R.,  born  July  27,  1864,  died  March 
8,  1866;  Robt.  C.  born  Jan.  10,  1865;  Amelia,  born  Nov.  25,  1866;  Julia,  born  Oct.  7,  1868; 
Lydia,  born  Jan.  15,  1871;  Tracy,  born  Jan.  18,  1873;  Sarah,  born  Dec.  23,  1875;  Geo.  H. 
born  Jan.  2,  1877;  came  to  this  county  April  23,  1854. 

COUNTRYMAN  A.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  N.Y;  320  ac.  $8,000. 

COUNTRYMAN  CONRAD,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  N.Y;  116  ac. 

COUNTRYMAN   HENRY  Sr.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  N.Y. 

CpUNTRYMAN   HENRY  Jr.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

CUMMINGS  HIRAM,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Conn;  160  acres. 

T^AHL  JOHN,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 

^     DEMOTT  J.  F.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  renter  on  Atkinson's;  Rep;  Ind;  born  N.Y. 

DILLON  THOMAS,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  130  acres. 

MICHAEL,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Alsace,  France;  354  ac. 


N  E.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Annawan;  teacher:  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 
FEHLMAN  G.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany;  196  ac. 
FEY  HENRY,  lives  with  Adam  Bauer;  Rep;  born  Germany. 
FEY  ERNST,  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  born  Germany. 
FISHER   HENRY,  works  for  J.  J.  Wolf;  Rep;  born  Germany. 

FORWARD  LEWIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Leon,  Whiteside  Co;  born  in  Onondaga  Co. 
N.Y.  Nov.  13,  1852;  Dem;  Ind;  40  acres,  $1,400;  came  from  New  York  to  Prophetstown 
in  1865,  lived  there  seven  years,  and  in  Fairfield,  Bureau  Co.  four  years,  and  to  this  county 
in  1876;  wife  was  Estelle  Sabin,  born  in  Prophetstown,  111.  Oct.  30,  1857;  married  Sept.  9, 
1874;  one  child,  Frank  L.  Forward,  born  May  II,  1876. 

/"""*  EER   L.   D.  Sec.  6;   P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer,  Rep;  1,640  acres,  $32,800. 

^J     GOEMBEL  EDWARD,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

GOBLE  VESTER,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Yorktown;  born  in  Rock  Island  Co.  111.  Feb. 
26,  1838;  came  to  this  county  in  1851;  Rep;  Ind;  128  acres,  $4,480;  wife  was  Philena 
Brown,  born  Jan.  22,  1843;  married  Nov.  23,  1856;  six  children,  two  boys  and  three  girls 
living;  enlisted  Aug.  12,  1862,  in  the  H2th  Reg.  I.  V.I.  Co.  A,  Capt.  Dow,  23d  Army  Corps, 
under  Gen.  Schofield;  was  taken  prisoner  at  Knoxville,  Tenn.  Nov.  23,  1863;  was  at  Rich- 
mond one  and  one-half  months,  Belle  Isle  one  month,  Andersonville  rive  months  twenty 
days,  and  at  Florence  until  taken  to  Wilmington,  where  he  was  paroled  about  the  1st  of 
March  1865;  discharged  June  2.  1865. 

GOEMBLE  S.  Sec   30;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111;   194  acres,  $4,800. 

GREENWOOD  GEORGE,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Yorktcwn;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Wis;  40  ac.  §400. 

GREENWOOD  JOHN,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Eng;  320  ac.  $6,400. 

GREENWOOD  JOSEPH,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  England. 

GROSS  JOHN,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany;  367  ac. 

GROSS  \VM.  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  31;  P.O   Annawan;  Dem;  Cath;  born  III. 

TT  AFER  JOHN,  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Pa;  So  ac.  $1,600. 

HILGER  FREDERICK   F.  Sec.  14;  P.O   Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germ. 
H1LGEK   PETER,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Annawan;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 
HIXON   H.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Yorktown;  renter;  Rep;   Ind;  born  Michigan. 
HOLZINGER  GEORGE,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 
HOLZINGER    MARTIN,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 
HOUCH   NICHOLAS,  Sec.  36;   P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;   Rep;   Prot;  from  Germany. 

JAQUET  ELIZABETH   Mrs.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Annawan;   Evang;  born  Germany;  So  acres. 
JAQUET  F.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Annawan;  rents  Brants'  farm;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 
JAQUET  HENRY,  lives  with  his  mother;  P.O.  Annawan;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 
JAQUET  JOHN,  P.O.  Annawan;  rents  his  mother's  farm;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 


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T/"ILLMER   ELIAS,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Yorktown;  renler;  Rep;  Ind;  born  N.Y. 
"•      KNOLL  NICOLAUS,  works  for  John  Wolf;  Rep;  Cath;  born  Bavaria,  Germany. 
KURFISS  C HAS.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany;  200  acres. 
KURFISS  JOHN,  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

T    AHMANN   FREDERICK,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

*-*'     LANE  BENJ.  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  born  N.Y.;  152  acres. 

LANE  Gr.  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Yorktown;  born  in  Marbletown,  Ulster  Co.  N.Y.  June 
29,  iSio;  came  lo  this  county  in  May,  1854;  Rep;  Univ;  127  acres,  $5,080;  wife  was  Elmina 
Granger,  born  in  Washington  Co.  N.Y.  Sept.  9,  1812;  married  Sept.  n,  1833;  four  children 
— two  girls  and  one  boy  living;  held  the  offices  of  Highway  Commissioner  and  Town 
Treasurer. 

LANE  G.  W.  Jr.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  from  Michigan. 

LANE  LEVI,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ulster  Co.  N.Y;   120  ac,$4,ooo. 

LANE  M.  F.  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Cayuga  Co.  N.Y. 

LANE  W.  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Yorktown;  born  in  Shandaken,  Ulster  Co.  N.Y.  Jan. 
18,  1853;  Rep;  Ind;  93  acres,  $3,255;  wife  was  Ella  A.  Montgomery,  born  in  Farmington, 
Fulton  Co.  III.  Aug.  I,  1856;  married  Sept.  3,  1876.  Wm.  Lane,  his  father,  was  born  in 
Ulster  Co.  N.Y.  Feb.  3,  1831;  enlisted  in  the  I2th  Conn.  Reg.  V.  I.  Oct.  8,  1864;  was  taken 
prisoner  at  the  battle  of  Newbern,  N.  C.  April  I,  1865;  was  confined  in  Libby  about  one 
month;  was  then  paroled,  and  came  home,  where  he  died  June  I,  1865. 

LANDWEHR  D.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany;  300  ac.  $4,500. 

LANDWEHR  WM.  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

LEHMANN   LAWRENCE,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111;  160  ac.  $3,600. 

LEHMANN  WM.  lives  with  his  brother;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

LISK  JOSEPH,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  renter  on  Geer's  farm;  Rep;  born  111. 

LUTHER  JOHN,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  N.Y;  98  acres. 

LUTHER   PETER,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany;  80  acres. 

]\ /["  AGENHEIMER  GEORGE,  Sec.  22;   P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

*•**•     MARKLE  JOHN,  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ulster  Co.  N.Y;  33  acres. 

MATHIS  AUGUSTUS,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Pfophetstown;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  bom  Ger;   123  acres. 

MATHIS  A.  P.  lives  with  his  father;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

MATHIS  E.  O.  lives  with  his  father;  teacher;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

MATHIS  J.  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

MATHTS  PHILLIP,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  France;  295  acres. 

MATHIS  WM.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  France;  160  acres. 

MILLER   DANIEL,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Annawan;  teacher;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

MILLER  JACOB,  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

MINCH   HENRY,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Annawan;  works  father's  farm;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

MINCH  JOHN,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

MYERS  ANDREW,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany;  120  acres. 

MYERS  JEREMIAH,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Pa;  200  acres,  $7,000. 

MYERS  WM.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

/"\TT  GEO.  J.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

^^^     OTT  CASPAR,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  fanner;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Pa;  160  acres. 

OTT  ALBERT  J.   Farmer,   Sec.   21;  P.O.  Annawan;  born   in   Desplaines,  Cook  Co.  111. 

Feb.  14,  1850;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  moved  from  Iowa  to  Jewel  Co.  Kansas,  in  1871; 

back  to   Iowa  in   1873,  an(l  to   Henry  Co.  in  1874;  Rep;  Evang;  held  the  offices  of  School 

Director  and  Pathmaster;  wife   was   Margaret  Graham,   born   in   Boone  Co.  Iowa,  May  21, 
,1853;  married  July  27.  1871;  three  children,  Martha  A.  born  in  Jewel   Co.  Kansas,  Dec.  27, 

1872;  Ida  O.  in  Iowa,  Oct.  24,  1873;  George  D.  111.  Dec.  22,  1874. 

OTT  EMIEL,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Annawan;  cane-maker;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Alsace,  Germany. 
OTT   JACOB,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;   Rep;  Evag;  born  Alsace,  France;  167  ac.  $5,845. 
OTT  JOHN,  lives  with  Jacob  Ott;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Lake  Co.  111. 
OTT  PHILLIP,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 


252  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

OTT   REUBEN,  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111. 

OTTO  W.  F.,  P.O.  Annawan;   works  for  Mr.  Cleraentz;  Dem;  Luth;  bom  Germany. 

pIERCE  EZRA,   See.  3,  P.O.  I.eon  farmer;  Rep;   U.  B.;  born  N.Y.;   no  acres,  $3,000. 

T^  APP  JACOB,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  111.;  80  acres,  $640. 

**•     RICHARDS  JOHN,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Leon,  W.  Co. ;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  Cattaraugus  Co.  N.Y. 

RICHARDS  LEONARD  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Leon;  born  in  Cattaraugus  Co.  N. 
V.,  April  II,  1836;  came  to  thi>  Co.  in  1870;  Rep;  M.  Epis;  So  acres,  $2,500;  wife  was  Hor- 
tentia  Sabin,  born  in  Portage  Co.  Ohio,  Sept.  7,  1843,  married  Sept.  26,  1861;  two  children. 
Otis  W.  born  July  18,  1866,  Estella  M.  born  Oct.  8,  1872.  Enlisted  Aug.  14,  1862,  in  the 
75th  Reg.  Co.  D,  I.  V.  I.;  was  Corporal,  Capt.  McMoore's  Co.  under  G.  H.  Thomas;  was  in 
about  sixteen  engagements,  some  of  which  are  Buzzards'  Roost.  Resaca,  Kenesaw  Mt.,  Look- 
out Mt.,  Missionary  Ridge,  and  Nashville;  was  unhealthy  during  the  first  year,  but  in  active 
service  until  discharged,  which  was  June  12,  1865. 

RICHARDS  LYMAN,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Leon,  Whiteside  Co.;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;   born  N.Y. 

RINGLE  CH'AS.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

RINGLE  H.  J.  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Evang;  born  N.Y. 

RINGLE  JOHN,  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;   Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany;  325  acres. 

ROCKENBACH  C.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany;  80  ac. $2,500. 

O  ANDS   LOUIS,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany;  96  ac.  $2000. 

"^     SCHAFER  ADAM,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Annawan;   farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

SCHMITT  GEORGE,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Cath;  born  Germany;  80  ac.  $3,000. 

SCHMITT   J.  lives  with  Geo.  Schm'tt;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany;  160  acres,  $2,400. 

SCHMITT  JOSEPH,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Dem;   Cath;  born  Germany;  135  ac. 

SCHINLEBER  FRED.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;   born  Germany;  63  ac. 

SCHMITT  THEOPHILUS,  Farmer,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Leon;  born  in  Helsingheim,  Alsace, 
Germany.'July  8,  1839;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1866;  Dem;  Calh;  347  acres,  $10.410;  held  the 
offices  of  School  Director  and  Pathmaster;  wife  was  Magiialena  Clememz,  born  in  Wittis- 
heim,  Alsace,  Germany,  Julv  16,  1841,  married  March  15,  1866;  children  are  Edward  W. 
born  Dec.  31,  1867,  Amelia  J.  born  May  I,  1868,  Sarah  L.  born  Oct.  13,  1869,  died  Sept.  24, 
1873,  Johanna  M.  born  April  13,  1871,  August  A.  born  Aug.  20,  1872,  Ella  N.  born  March 
7,  1874,  Geo  II.  born  June  9.  1875. 

SEYLLER  CONRAD,  Farmer,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Leon,  Whiteside  Co.;  born  in  Wittis- 
heim,  Alsace,  Germany,  Nov.  19,  1840;  came  from  France  in  1855,  n's  wife  in  1845,  to  Na- 
perville,  111.,  to  this  Co.  March  8,  1856;  wife  was  Josephine  Clementz,  born  in  Wittisheim, 
Germany,  March  19.  1840,  married  June  24, 1862;  eight  children,  three  girls  and  three  boys 
living;  Cath;  320  acres,  $9,600. 

SHERE  JOHN,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  born  England. 

SHERE  WM.  E    Sec.  13.  P.O.  Yorktown;  renter;  'Rep;  Ind;  born  N.Y. 

SITTLER  A.  lives  with  his  father,  P.O.  Annawan;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany. 

SITTLER  JOHN,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany;  127  ac.  $1,270. 

SMITH  ADAM,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany;  160  acres. 

SNELL  M.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany;  40  acres,  $400. 

SOLIDA  Y  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Sunthausen,  Alsace,  Ger- 
many, Jan.  7,  1830;  came  to  this  Co.  Feb.  23,  1854;  Rep;  Evang;  266  acres,  $6,650;  is  School 
Director;  has  been  Constable,  Assessor,  and  Highway  Commissioner;  wife  was  Mary  Baker, 
born  in  Wairen  Co.  Pa.  April  I,  1840,  married  June  14,  1856.  The  children  are  Mary  E.born 
April  2,  1858,  Jacob  E.,  Aug.  10,  1861,  Andrew  J..  March  16,  1865,  Esther  E.,  March  28, 
1867,  Ida  S.,  May  25,  1871,  Hannah  A.,  Feb.  7,  1874. 

STOWELJj  LYMAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Leon.  Whiteside  Co  ;  born  in  Harpersville, 
Browne  Co.,  N.Y..  Feb.  19,  1810;  came  from  there  to  Illinois  in  1836;  lived  in  Prophetstown 
II  years;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1849;  was  the  first  settler  in  this  Township;  has  lived  here 
most  of  the  time  since;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  held  the  offices  of  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  Town 
Clerk;  was  the  first  Collector;  177  acres,  value  $7.965;  wife  was  Sarah  Leach,  born  in 
Johnsburg,  Warren  Co.,  N.Y.,  June  2,  1814;  married  May  14,  1843;  four  children,  one  boy 
and  three  girls;  Wilbur  F.  Stowell,  Jr.,  born  here  Aug.  16,  1853;  his  wife  was  Lydia  Luther, 
born  here  May  30,  1852;  married  Oct.  20,  1874;  one  child,  Nettie  Bell,  born  July  24,  1875; 
Rep;  Ind. 


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CD/TOR  &  PROPRIETOR 
KEWANEE    COURIER. 


HENRY   COUNTY:    YORK/TOWN    TOWNSHIP.  255 

SPAETH  FRED,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

SPAETH  FRED,  Jr.,  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

SPAETH  JACOB,  lives  with  his  father;  Re  i;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

STOEHR  EMIEL,  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

STOEHR   IACOB,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  Germany;  120  ac.  val.  $3.000. 

TRAUT WEIN  F.  Farmer.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Annawan ;  born  in  Baldenheim,  Alsace,  Germany, 
Dec.  17,  1819;  came  from  France  to  Cook  Co.,  111.,  in  1852;  lived  there  five  years,  in  White- 
side  Co.  three  years,  and  in  this  Co.  since  1860;  Rep;  Evang;  114  acres,  val.  $4,560;  second 
wife  was  Mary  Riely,  born  in  Rusterding,  Alsace,  Germany,  March  28,  1824;  married  Feb. 
ig.  1860;  the  children  are  August,  by  first  wife,  horn  in  Germany  Oct.  12,  1851;  George, 
March  6,  1861;  Edward,  March  13,  1863;  Emma,  Jan.  19,  1866;  Ferdinand,  June  21,1868. 

URBAN  CHRISTIAN,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  France;  140  ac.;  $4,900. 
URBAN  DANIEL,  lives  with  his  father;  Evang;  born  Illinois. 
URBAN  LORENTZ,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Evang;  Germany;  100  acres,  $3,500. 

WEBBER  L.  Sec.  12;  P  O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  80  ac.;  $2,400. 
V       VETTER  CHARLES,  P.O.  Annawan;  rents  Urban'sfarm;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

VETTER  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  u;  P.O.  Yorktown;  born  in  Baden,  Germany, 
March  9,  1829;  tame  from  Germany  in  1847  to  Pennsylvania;  lived  there  seven  years;  in 
Whiteside  Co.  seven  years;  to  this  Co.  in  1861;  Rep;  Luth;  200  acres,  $4,000;  holds  the 
office  of  School  D. rector;  wife  was  Mary  A.  Hafer,  born  in  Reading,  Pa.,  June  5,  1832; 
married  April  n,  1865;  three  children;  Catherine  E.,  born  Jan.  22,  1866;  John,  born  Feb. 
14,  1867;  Minnie,  born  April  13,  1671. 

•I1THITTEMORE  JOHN,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Leon;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany. 
**       WIDERHOLD  ADAM,  rents  Mrs.  Cartwright's  farm;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany. 

WANEGER  MATHIAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Leon;  born  in  Kuhnheim,  Alsace,  Ger- 
many, Dec.  3,  1846;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1867;  Ind;  Ind;  120  acres,  $4,200;  holds  the  office 
of  Pathmaster;  first  wife  was  Sophia  Gottschalk,  born  Sept.  26.  1848;  married  Jan.  21,  1870; 
died  Dec.  18,  1873;  second  wife  was  Mrs.  Esther  Hummel,  born  in  Havana,  Mason  Co., 
111.,  May,  1848;  married  June  16,  1874;  children  are  Elsina,  born  Sept.  16,  1866;  William, 
born  Jan.  22,  1871;  Matilda,  born  Feb.  13,  1872. 

WILDMAN  C.   M.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ohio;  80  acres,  $2,000. 

WILDMAN  GEORGE,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  120 acres. 

WILDMAN  S.   L.  Sec.  3;   P.O.  Leon;  rents  Green's  farm;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ohio. 

WINCHELL  EDWARD,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Yorktown;  farmer;  Vorn  New  York;  120  acres. 

WOLF  BERNHART,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Annawan;  fanner;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany;  200  ac. 

WOLF   I.  J.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Germany;   1,100  acres;    $22,000. 

\VOLF1  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Nideraula,  Hesse,  Germany, 
March  18,  1822;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1856:  Rep;  Evang;  300  acres,  $6,000;  held  the  office  of 
School  Trustee;  wife  was  Catharine  Hulzinger,  born  in  Baden,  Germany,  Jan.  31,  1842;  mar- 
ried July  5,  1858;  the  children  are:  Henry,  born  Oct.  3,  1859,  died  Dec.  28,  1869;  Adam, 
born  \ov.28,  1860;  George,  Oct.  31,  1862;  Louisa  A.,  Feb.  13,  1865;  Elizabeth,  Nov.  6, 
1867;  Martin,  May  27,  1870;  John,  July  5,  1873;  Frederick,  March  15,  1876. 

WOODWORTH   E.   H.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  N.Y.;  16  acres,  $480. 

WOODWORTH  HILON,  Sec.  IO;  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.Y.;  27  acres,  $810. 

"V^ACKLEY  JOHN,  Sec   9;  P.O.  Leon;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany. 

N.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Germany;  80  acres,  $1,800. 


256  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 


COLONA  TOWNSHIP. 

A   LLEN   DANL.  P.,  Briar  Bluff;  foreman  at  Perry  &  Co.  coal  shaft;  Rep;  born  Wales. 

*•     ALLEN  JOHN,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;   Rep;  born  Wales. 

ANDERSON  HENRY  C.  Farmer,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  born  in  Crawford  Co.  Pa. 
in  1846;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1861;  was  in  the  I26th  I.  V.  I.,  Co.  H,  three  years;  honorably 
discharged;  married  Mrs.  Ann  Pugh,  of  111.  in  1873;  four  children;  Rep;  40  acres,  val.  $1,600. 

~D  ANGTSON  JOHN,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer,  rents  of  M.  Stewart;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 

BAUM  E.  J.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  N.Y.;  owns  80 ac.  $3,200. 

BARTLETT  HIRAM  C.  Station  Agt.  of  C.R.I.  &  P.R.R.,  P.O.  Green  River;  born  III. 
in  1836;  came  to  Henry  Co  in  1867;  Dem;  owns  house,  lot,  etc.;  was  Justice  of  Peace  one 
year;  went  into  the  1st  Wis.  Cavalry  as  private  Co.  H,  promoted  to  Sergeant,  honorably  dis- 
charged; has  been  Station  Agt.  one  year;  married  Eliza  E.  Ellingsworth,  of  111.  in  1860;  two 
children. 

BATJM  CHAS.  Farmer  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Colona;  born  Jefferson  Co.  N.Y.  1840;  came  to  Henry 
Co.  1846;  Rep.  The  estate  owns  407  acres  land,  val.  $12,000.  Served  as  Collector  two 
years,  Town  Clerk  two  years;  was  private  Co.  K,  H2th  I.  V.  I.  two  years;  promoted  to  Ser- 
geant one  year,  honorably  discharged;  married  Anijeline  Meer,  of  111.  in  1867,  who  died  in 
1874;  three  children,  two  boys,  one  girl.  ( 

BAUM  FRANKLIN,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer,  works  137  ac.  of  est.;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

BAUM  JUSTIN   P.,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer  With  father,  E.  J.  Baum;  Dem;  born  N.Y. 

BECHT  ANTON,  Wagon-maker  and  Blacksmith,  Colona;  born  in  Germany,  1830;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  1858;  Dem;  Cath;  owns  dwelling-house,  shop,  etc.,  val.  $1,600;  was  School 
Director  five  years;  married  Miss  Antonie  Beck,  of  Germany,  in  1855;  has  five  children;  two 
boys,  three  girls. 

BELLi  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  2.  P.O.  Coiona;  born  England  1834;  came  to  Henry  Co- 
1856;  Dem;  U.  Presbyterian;  owns  140  acres,  val.  $5.000;  was  formerly  a  merchant;  married 
Miss  Sarah  Fisher,  of  Pa.  in  1860;  six  children,  four  boys  and  two  girls. 

BENNETT  STERLING,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Colona;  born  in  Pa. 
1830;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1856;  Rep;  Meih;  owns  160  acres  land,  val.  $8,000;  was  School 
Director  four  years;  married  Elizabeth  Wa-,hburn,  of  Springfield,  Mass,  in  1857;  six  chil- 
dren— Olive  Ashley,  Mary  Lizzie,  Winfield  Scott.  Nathan  W.  Washburn,  Francis  Sterling, 
and  Herbert. 

BERGE  A.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Pa.;  owns  20  acres,  val.  $800. 

BERRMAKER  PETER,  Sec;.  30,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer;   Dem;  Cath;  born  France;   120  ac. 

BAILEY   D.  O.,   P.O.  Colona;  blacksmith.  Green  River;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Ohio. 

BOYLAN  JOHN,  Sec   26,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer;  Dem;  Catli;  Ireland;  80  ac.  val.  $3,000. 

BOYLAN  PAT.,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer  and  miner;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

BRANDENBURGH   F.   M.,  P.O.  Green  River;  carpenter;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 

BRANDENBURGH  GEO.  Retired  Farmer,  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Green  River;  born  in  Fred- 
erick Co.  Md.  July  28,  1799:  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1835;  Dem;  Univ;  owns  30  acres,  val. 
$2,000;  was  Judge  of  Elections  twenty  years,  School  Director  eight  years;  married  Elizabeth 
Thompson,  of  Ohio,  in  1815,  for  first  wife;  two  children;  married  Mrs.  Phebe  Wells,  of 
Cleveland,  111.  in  1843  for  second  wife. 

BRO\VN  GEO.  Merchant,  Colona;  born  in  England  in  1831;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1856; 
Rep;  U.  P.;  owns  store  and  lot,  merchandise,  etc.,  valued  at  $5,500;  was  Town  Clerk  four 
years;  married  Margaret  Bell,  of  England,  in  1871;  one  child,  Maggie. 

BRUER  JOHN,  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany;  40  acres,  $1,600. 

BUIC  E.,  P.O.  Green  River;  farm  laborer;  Dem;  born  South  Carolina. 

BURG  ANDREW,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer  and  miner;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BURROWS  ROBERT,  P.O.  Colona;  farm  laborer  for  Baum;  Rep;  born  England. 

/"'ASEY  MICHAEL,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  40  ac. 
^*     CASPARI  JOHN,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Germany;  77  acres,  $3,000. 


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CHAMBERS  ANDREW  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Colona;  born  in  Madison  Co.,  Ohio, 
in  1834;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1856;  Dem;  U.  Pres;  owns  So  acres  land,  value  $3,000;  was 
Collector  one  year,  Constable  four  years;  married  Phoebe  O.  Wyman,  of  Summit  Co.,  Ohio, 
in  1859;  five  children,  two  boys  and  three  girls;  Geo.  Ray,  Andrew  Jackson,  Harriet  May, 
Elizabeth  Estella,  Kmma  Laura. 

CHAMBERS  LAFAYETTE,  Carpenter,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Colons;  born  in  Madison  Co.. 
Ohio,  in  1835;  came  10  Henry  Co.  in  1869;  Rep;  U.  Pres;  owns  house  and  two  lots;  was 
private  in  Co.  A,  4th  Iowa  Cavalry  three  years;  honorably  discharged;  married  Miss  Sarah 
C.  Hearn,  of  Warren  Co.,  Ohio,  in  1866;  two  children,  Evalina  May,  and  Lawrence  Sylvester. 

CHRIST  A.,  P.O.  Green  River;  saloon;  Rep;  born  in  Pa. 

CADIGAN  MORRIS,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  Farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

COLSON  M.  A.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

COLVIN  JENNINGS  D.,  P.O.  Dunlap;  farm  laborer;  Dem;  born  Indiana. 

COLVIN  LUTHER  K.  Farmer,  Sec.  28; 'P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  born  in  Kentucky  in  1821; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1856;  Rep;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $3,200;  was  Justice  of  the 
Peace  eight  years,  Assessor  three  years,  Highway  Commissioner  twelve  years;  married  Miss 
Amanda  J.  Sharp,  of  Adams  Co.,  111.,  in  1849;  five  children,  three  boys  and  two  girls. 

COMSTOCK  HENRY  S.  Principal  Public  School,  Colona;  born  in  Oswego  Co.,  N.Y., 
in  1831;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1856;  Rep;  owns  farm,  house  and  lot  in  Cambridge,  value 
$4  ooo;  personal  prop,  notes,  $4,000;  held  office  of  Town  Clerk  seven  years,  School  Trustee 
four  years,  County  Superintendent  of  Schools  four  years;  was  2d  Lieut,  in  Co.  I,  H2th  I.V.I, 
one  year;  honorably  dis  harged;  Principal  of  High  School,  Colona,  four  years;  married  Em- 
ma G.  Terpening,  of  N.Y.,  in  1859  '<  three  children,  John  Josiah,  Winnifred,  and  Mary 
Elizabeth. 

COOK  JAMES,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 

CORNWALL  S.  H.  Miss,  Telegraph  Operator  and  Agt.  R.  R.  I.&  St.  L.  R.R.,  Briar  Bluff;  la. 

COZAD  THOMAS  P.  Miner;  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Mercer  Co.  Pa.  in  1831;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1866;  Rep;  Meth;  was  President  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  Corporation 
one  year;  Treasurer  one  year;  married  Jane  Jones,  of  Pa.,  in  1854;  eight  children,  five  boys 
and  three  girl>. 

CRAIG  JAMES,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Scotland;  106  acres,  val.  $4,500. 

CRAIG  JAMES,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer;  Dem;  1 06  acres,  value  $4,240. 

CURRY  MICHAEL,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  Ireland;  wife  and  five  children. 

T~V\VIS  ALBERT,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  engineer;  Dem;  born  N.Y. 

*-'     DAVISTHOS.  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;  Rep;  Wales;  wife  and  three  children. 

DAY  COLVIN,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Pa;  rents  80  acres  of  J.  Moderwell. 

DEEM  B.  L.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  carpenter;  Dem;  Cath;  born  N.  Y. 

DEEM  JACOB  L.  Farmer  and  Carpenter,  Sec.  36,  Range  l,Tp.  18;  P.O.  Cleveland;  born 
in  Germany.  1830;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1858;  Dem;  Cath;  owns  125  acres  land,  val.  $5,000; 
was  Assessor  five  years ;  Police  Magistrate  three  years ;  School  Director  eight  years  ;  was 
President  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  three  years;  married  Miss  Mary  Ann  Sherman,  of 
Germany,  in  1853;  seven  children,  fiv  :  boys  and  two  girls. 

DELANY  BE'NJ.,  P.O.  Colona;  section  boss  for  C.  R.  I.  &  P.  R.R;  Rep;  Csth;  born  Ireland. 

DILLEN  DAVID,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer;  born  Ireland;  owns  160  acres,  val.  $6,400. 

DILLEY  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Colona;  born  in  Virginia  in  1834;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1865;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  276  acres  land,  val.  $II,OOO;  married  Mrs.  Mary  Buck, 
of  Ills,  for  first  wife;  married  Caroline  McDaniels,  of  Ills,  in  1876,  for  second;  three  chil- 
dren, Minnie  May,  William  Thomas,  and  Bertie  Wesley. 

DILLIN  WM.  T.  Sec  12,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.  Y.;  owns  180  acres,  $7,000. 

DILLON  Z.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer,  rents  of  widow  Hill;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

DIX  DAVID,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;  Rep;  born   England. 

DOPLER  J.  Green  River;  saloon;  Rep;  born  in  Pa. 

DOUGLAS  JOHN,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  laborer;  Dem. 

DUFFY   PAT,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

DUNLAP  C.  H.,  P.O.  Colona;  mason;  Dem;  born  in  N.  Y. 

DURMANN  FRANK  W.  Farmer,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  Sec.  28;  born  in  Ills,  in  1847; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1864;  Dem;  Bapt;  owns  160  acres  land,  val.  $6,500;  married  Josephine 
B.  Davis,  of  Ills,  in  1870;  three  boys,  Burt  Clair,  Louie  Alvin,  and  Ray. 

DURMANN  JOHN   L.,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer,  with  father,  J.  W.;  Dem;  born  Ills. 


258  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

DURMANN  JOSEPH,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in 
Germany  in  1813;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1865;  Dem;  owns  320  acres  land,  val.  $12,500;  was 
School  Director  seven  years;  married  Amanda  Killing,  of  Germany,  in  1844;  five  children, 
four  boys  and  one  girl. 

DURMANN  JOSEPH,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer,  with  father,  J.  W.;  Dem;  born  Ills. 

"PLLINGSWORTH  WM.  Sec.  36,    P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Dem;  owns  76  acres,  val.  $3, 200 
*-'     ESSEX  WM.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer,  rents   160  acres;   Rep;  born  Ills. 
EGAN   JOHN,  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Colona:  farmer;  Rep;  born  Tenn;  104  acres,  val.   $4,000. 

ELLINGS  WORTH  JOSEPHUS  S.  Farmer  and  Stock  Kaiser,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Colona; 
born  Maryland  in  1845;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1863;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  333  acres,  val.  $10,000; 
was  Tax  Collector  one  year;  married  Mrs.  Mary  Hanna,  widow  of  Robt.  N.  of  Ills,  in  1870, 
with  two  children,  Maud  Frances  and  Frederick  Newton;  has  two  children  since  marriage, 
Young  Joseph  and  Robert  Wm. 

T7ERRY  JOHN,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;  Rep;  born  England;  wife  and  six  children. 

FINESSY  JAMES,  Sec.  14.  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  80  acres. 
FRANCIS  CALVIN,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  rents  farm  of  M.  Colvin;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  Ills. 


/"*  ALES  C.  W.  Briar  Bluff;  book-keeper  for  Perry  &  Co.;  Dem;  born  in  Ills. 

^-J     GARLAND  GEO.  W.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Pa.;  So  acres;  $14,000; 

GIBBONS  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  born  in  Ireland  in  1826;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  1857;  Dem;  Cath;  owns  77  acres  land  val.  $3,500;  was  School  Director  five 
years;  married  Bridget  McDermott,  of  Ireland  first  wife,  and  Johanna  Magher,  of  Ireland, 
for  second  wife;  six  children. 

GLENN  JACOB,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  retired  farmer,  Rep;  Quaker;  born  in  Ky. 

GLENN  JAMES,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Briar  liluff;  born  in  Fayette 
Co.,  Ky.,  in  1811;  came  to  Henry  Co.,  in  1835;  Rep;  owns  350  acres  land,  value  $14,000; 
married  Nancy  C.  Kincaid,  of  Green  Co.,  111.,  in  1836;  six  children;  four  boys  and  two 
girls. 

GLENN  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  born  in  Henry  Co., 
III.,  1841;  Rep;  owns  217  acres  land,  value  $9,000;  was  School  Director  three  years;  School 
Trustee  four  years;  was  Sergeant  in  the  i4Oth  I.  V.  I.,  Co.  G.;  honorably  discharged;  mar- 
ried Miss  Susan  Reynolds,  of  Illinois,  in  1865;  two  children,  Record  Reynolds,  and  Nellie 
Viola. 

GLENN  T.  W.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer,  works  father's  farm;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

GLENN  WM.  N.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in  Henry  Co. 
111.,  in  1838;  Rep;  owns  285  acres  land,  value  $14,000;  married  Miss  Ellen  Reynolds,  of 
Henry  Co.  111.  in  1862;  one  boy,  James  Nazro. 

GRANT   DAVID,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  miner;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Scotland. 

GRASSAU  ANDREW,  Colona;  boot  and  shoe  maker;  Rep;  U.  Pres;  born  in  Germany. 

GREENWALT  JOHN,  Colona;  teamster;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

GUINTY  D.  Sec,  30;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  280  ac.  val.  $10,000. 

TT  ALL  A.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner  and  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Pa;  80  acres,  $3,500. 

HANNA  L.  W.,  P.O.  Green  River;  merchant;  Rep;  born  111;  wife,  six  children. 
HALL  ALBERT  W.   Farmer,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Pa.  1844;  came  to  Henry 

Co.  in  1866;   Rep;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $3,200;  married   Miss  Harriet  Anderson,  of 

Henry  Co.  111.  in  1870;  one  girl,  named  Abby  Martha. 
HAYWOOD  JOHN,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 
HILL   H.  A.,   P.O.  Green  River;  farm  laborer;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 
HILL  L.   E.,  P.O.  Green  River;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

HILL  SAM'L,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  So  ac.  val.  $4,000. 
HILL  THOS.   R.,   P.O.  Green  River;  farmer  with  father,  S.  Hill;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 
HILLIER  GEO.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer  and  miner;  Dem;  born  Canada;  61  acres. 
HODGES  SHELDON,   Sec.  21;  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer;  rents  of  father,  Thomas;  Dem. 
HODGES  THOMAS,   Sec.  21;   P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  Scotland;  280  acres. 
HOLDSWORTH   HENRY,   P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;  Rep;  born  England;  wife;  five  children. 
HORNECfCER  JACOB,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Green  River:  farmer;  Rep;  owns  80  acres,  value  $3,200. 


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HOWARD  D.  P.  General  Merchant.  Colona;  born  in  St.  Lawrence  Co.  N.  Y.  1823;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  1851;  Dem;  owns  store,  merchandise,  etc.  value  $3,000;  was  Deputy  Postmaster 
three  years;  Constable  four  years;  now  Justice  of  Peace;  married  Lucretia  M.  Wells,  of  III. 
in  1853,  for  first  wife;  one  girl;  married  Melissa  Walsh,  of  111.  1873,  for  second  wife;  two 
boys. 

HUBER   B.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  Dem;  owns  So  acres,  value  $3,200. 

HUMBERSTONE  CHAS.  L.  Colona;  engineer;  Dem;  born  Pa. 

HUNT  JOHX,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  born  in  Henry  Co.  111., 
in  1842;  Rep;  owns  104  acres  of  land,  value  $5,000;  was  School  Director  two  years;  married 
Miss  Caroline  A.  Garland  of  Peoria  Co.  111.,  in  1868;  one  boy,  James. 

HUNTER  C.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Germany;  owns  80  acres,  $3,200. 


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OHNSON  C.  W.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Orion:  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  owns  40  acres. 
JOHNSON  J.  M.,   P.O.  Colona;  laborer;  Rep;  Pre*;  born  Ohio. 


TS~  ANE  JOHN.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  Dem;Cath;  born  Ireland;  owns  80  acres,  $3,000. 

"      KANE  PAT.  P.O.  Colona;  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

KARNE  MICHAEL,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  works  for  R.  R.  I.  &  St.  L.  R.  R.;  Dem;  born  England. 

KEEHNEL  J.  Colona;  boot  and  shoemaker;  Rep;  born  Germany. 

KERNES  WM.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer,  rents  of  Perry  &  Co;  Rep;  born  England. 

KERR   SAMUEL,   P.O.  Coal  Valley;  laborer  for  Mr.  Durmann;  Rep;  born  Ireland. 

KERSHAW  JAS.  WM.  P.O.  Briar  Bluri;  farmer,  rents  of  father,  Wm.  Kershaw;  born  Eng. 

KERSHAW  WM.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer  and  miner;  born  England;  43  acres,  $1,600. 

KERWIN  JAMES,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  N.Y;  160  acres,  $6,500. 

KIBLER  JOHN,   P.O.  Colona  and  Green  River;  blacksmith;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 

KIDD  A.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer  and  miner;  Dem;  born  England;  wife  and  one  child. 

KIME  GEO.   P.O.  Colona;  laborer;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

KIME  JACOB,  C.  R.  I.  &  P.  R.  R.  Switchman;  Colona;  born  in  Seneca  Co.  N.  Y.,  in 
1827;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1865;  Dem;  owns  house  and  two  lots  in  Sec.  ir,  value  $700;  has 
been  switchman  for  the  C.  R.  I.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.  three  years;  married  Miss  Sarah  Gouger,  of 
Seneca  Co.  N.  Y.,  in  1847. 

KINCAID  A.  J.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111;  owns  120  acres,  value  $3,000. 

K1XCAID  GEO.  W.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  born  in  111.  in 
1820;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1836;  Rep;  owns  375  acres  of  land,  value  $19,000;  married 
Louisa  C.  Smith,  of  Ohio,  in  1842;  seven  children  by  first  wife-;  second  wife  was  Mary  A. 
Walker,  of  Mo.,  in  1857;  one  child. 

KIRKPATRICK  JAMES   H.,  P.O.  Colona;  rents  farm  of  Warren  estate;  Dem;  born  Ind. 

KLATTENHOFF  JOHN,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  Rep;  owns  30  acres,  vlaliie  $1,200. 

KLATTENHOFF  JOHN  H.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

T    AFFERTY  EDWARD,   P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

*-"     LALLY  THOS.   P  O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

LANDBERG  F.,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Pa. 

LEWIS  JOHN   M.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Wales;  owns  40  acres,  $1,600. 

LIMB  WM.  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;  Rep;  born  England. 

LINNKLiL  R.  E.  Farmer,  Sec.  I,  Range  i.Tp.  17;  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Jefferson  Co.  N.Y., 
in  1832;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1844;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  40  acres  of  land,  value  $1.600;  was 
School  Director  eight  years;  married  Miss  Sarah  Taylor,  of  111.,  in  1857;  two  girls,  Lucy  and 
Mary. 

LIST  CHRIST,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;   Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany;  wife,  three  children. 
LIST  CHRIST,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer,  rents;   Rep. 

A/TcCOLLOUGH  JOHN,  P.O.  Colona;  farmer,  rents  of  the  Baum  estate;  Dem. 

McCULLOUGH  JOHN   A.,   P.O.  Colona;  farmer,  rents  of  Chas.  Baum;  Dem;  Penn. 
McCARN  PETER,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  Ireland  in 

1828;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1861;   Dem;  Cath;  owns  102  acres  of  land,  val.  $5,000;  married 

Miss  Catharine  Dixon,  of  Ireland,  in  1861;  six  children. 
McDERMOT   PAT,  Colona;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ohio. 


260  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

MCDONALD'S.  B.,   P.O.  Green  River,  engineer,  Rep;  born  Penn;  wife,  two  children. 

McGONIGAL  A.  Farmer  with  his  father,  W.  A.;  Rep. 

McGONAGTL  ALFORD   H.,  P.O.  Colona;  farmer  with  father,  Wm.;  Rep;  U.  Pres;  N.Y. 

McGONAGIL  WM.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Pres;  born  Ireland;  480  acres. 

McHENDRY  \VM.  M.,  P.O.  Green  River;  mason;  Rep;   Moth;  born  Pa. 

MfWHINNEY  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  born  in  Ireland,  1824;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  in  1054;  Rep;  U.  Pres;  owns  53  acres  of  land,  value  42,500;  was  School  Direc- 
tor eight  years;  married  Margaret  Craig,  of  Wigtonshire,  Scotland,  in  1857;  four  children — 
two  boys  and  two  girls. 

MAHLSTEDT   D.   M.  Sec.  13.  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Ger;  97  acres. 

MARSHALL  AUSTIN"  H.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Colona;  born  in 
Mass.  1842;  came  to  Henry  Co.  the  same  year;  Dem;  Meth;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value 
$4,000;  serving  as  School  Trustee  and  Justice  of  Peace  at  present;  was  in  the  i6th  I.V.I., 
Co.  C,  as  private;  honorably  discharged;  married  Barbara  A.  Evans,  of  111.  in  1865;  one  girl. 
A  coal  vein,  26  inches  thick,  is  on  this  farm. 

MIDDLETON  J.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  born  England;  So  ac.  val.  $3,200. 

MILLER  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  I;  R.  I,  Tp.  17;  P.O.  Cleveland;  born  in  Ohio  in  1840, 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1861;  Rep;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $3,000;  was  in  the  I5th  I.V.I. 
Co.  E,  as  private;  honorably  discharged;  married  Mary  Reser,  of  Ohio,  in  1864;  four  chil- 
dren— one  boy,  three  girls. 

MILLER  THOMPSON,  P.O.  Cleveland;  miner;  Rep;  born  in  Penn. 

MODERWELL  ROBT.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Colona;  farmer,  works  father's  farm;  Rep;  U.  Pres. 

MONTGOMERY  J.   H.  Sec.  35,  P.O. Colona;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Ireland;  120  acres. 

MORTONSON    CHRISTIAN,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  works  for  R.R.I.  &St.L.R.R.;  Rep;  Pres. 

MUMMA  JOHN  N.  Sec.  35,   P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer,  rents  of  Widow  Hill;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

MURKY  MAXWELL,  Sec.  26.  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111;  owns  40  acres. 

MYERS  A.  Pastor  of  Methodist  Church,  Colona;  horn  in  North  Carolina,  1824;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  1876;  Rep;  Meth;  served  as  Captain  Co.  B,  illth  T.V.I,  eleven  months;  honor- 
ably discharged;  was  member  of  the  Southern  Illinois  Conference  nine  years;  pastor  of  the 
Methodist  Church,  Kansas,  five  years;  removed  to  111;  preached  at  Methodist  Church  in  New 
Windsor  in  1876;  removed  to  Colona;  has  charge  Methodist  Church.  Colona,  Cleveland, 
Green  River,  and  Warrens;  married  Miss  Sarah  E.  Pollard,  of  Tennessee,  in  1842. 

XTELSON  CHAS.  O.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Coal  Valley:  farmer,  rents  of  N.  Washburn;  Rep. 

NYE  NATHAN  T.  Carpenter.  Colona;  born  in  Portland,  Maine,  in  1850;  came  to  Henry 
Co.  1853;  Rep;  married  Miss  Ella  E.  Cardwell,  of  Jefferson  Co.  N.  Y.  in  1872;  one  boy, 
Othello  Ellsworth. 

/^V'BRIEN    MATHEW,    P.O.Cleveland;  blacksmith;   Rep;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

*"'     O'DAY  Pat,   P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;   Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  wife;  five  children. 

O'BRIEN  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  u,  P.O.  Colona:  born  in  Ireland,  in  1820;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1866;  Dem;  Cath;  owns  40  acres  land,  val.  $1,600;  married  Mary  Ann  O'Con- 
nors, of  Ireland,  in  1853:  three  children — John,  Thomas,  and  Matthew. 

OTTO  JACOB  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  I.  P.O.  Colona;  born  in  Germany,  1822;  came 
to.  Henry  Co.  in  1874;  Dem;  Luth;  243^  acres  land.  val.  $12000;  married  Cecelia  Cristina 
Freberg  of  Sweden,  in  1849;  three  children — Josephine  Magdaline,  Martin  Peter,  Fritz 
Theodore. 

PATTERSON  JAMES,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  wife;  four  chil. 
PEACOCK  MARTIN.  Sec.  13.  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;  horn  in  England;  So  ac. 

PARK  &  HILLIER,  Proprietors  of  the  P.  &  II.  Coal  Mines;  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Coal  Valley; 
,  Hillier  was  born  in  England;  Park  in  Scotland;  Dems;  Meth.  and  Pres;  Park  married  Char- 
lotte Hillier,  of  England;  seven  children;  Hillier  married  Flora  McDonald,  of  Scotland,  in 
1845;  six  children. 

PERRY  CHARLES,  Proprietor  and  Manager  of  Hriar  Bluff  Coal  Mines;  P.O.  Briar 
Bluff;  born  in  Herkshire  Co.  Mass,  in  1833;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Cong;  owns 
1,480  acres  land;  married  Miss  Fannie  A.  Smith,  of  Lillle  Falls,  N.Y.  in  1871;  one  girl — 
Meta  C. 

PHILLIPS  WM.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer;  rents  160  acres  of  brother;  Rep. 


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PLUMMER   BENJ.  F.,   P.O.  Green  River;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Indiana;  wife;  three  children. 

POMEROY  AMASA,   P.O.  Colona;  butcher;  Rep;  born  in  Canada. 

POMEROY  GEO.,  Colona;  druggist;  Rep;   Meth;  born  N.Y. 

PORTER  GEO.,   P.O.  Cleveland;  miner  and  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Pennsylvania. 

PTJBDY  GKO.  E.  Blacksmith;  Colona;  born  in  Puinam  Co.  N.Y.  in  1838;  came  to  Henry 
Co.  in  1869;  Rep;  was  private  in  Co.  G.  the  I2Oth  N.Y.  V.  I.  six  months;  honorably  dis- 
charged; married  Miss  Ruth  Vannosdall,  of  Dutchess  Co.  N.Y.  in  1863;  one  girl,  Jessie. 

"O  AIGAN  JOHN,   Sec.  14,  P.O.  Briar  Bluft';  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;   120  acres. 
"^     REAB  JNO.   M.,  P.O.  Colona;  farm  laborer;  Dem;  born  Pa. 
REAB  MILFORD,  P.O.  Colona;  farm  laborer;  Dem. 
REAB  WILLIS  A.,  P.O.  Colona;  farm  laborer;  Dem;  born  Pa. 
REAB  WM.,  P.O.  Colona;  farm  laborer;  Dem. 

REESE  THOMAS,  Sec,  29,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Wales;  160  acres,  val.  $8,000. 
REESE  T.  W.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Colona;  butcher  and  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.Y;  160  ac.  val.  $5,000. 
RICHARDSON   HENRY,   P.O.  Colona;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  born  Ireland. 
RICHARDSON  THOMAS  C.,  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  works  his  mother's  farm;  Rep;  80  acres. 
ROGERS  E.,  P.O.  Colona;  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Indiana;  160  ac.  $6,400. 

CCROGGEN  GEO.  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

'-'     SEHUGE  I.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Cleveland;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ger;   142  acres,  $5,600. 

SALE  B.  K.  Physician,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Colona;  born  in  Green  Co.  Ohio,  1834;  came  to  this 
county  in  1862;  Rep;  owns  18  acres  of  land;  house,  buildings,  etc.  valued  at  $3,000;  gradu- 
ated at  the  Iowa  Medical  College  in  1855-6;  married  Miss  Annette  Barnard,  of  Rock  Co. 
Wis.  in  Feb.  1853;  three  children  living,  named  Max  Hunter,  John  and  Jessie. 

SCHOEHFEB  GEO.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in  Ger- 
many in  1819;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1863,  Dem;  owns  80  acres  land,  val.  $4,000;  married 
Miss  Caroline  Stenninger,  of  Switzerland,  in  1846;  four  children,  Peter,  George,  Charles, 
Caroline. 

SHARP  LOUIS,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  Dem;  born  N.Y;  owns  80  acres,  val.  $3,200. 

SHARP  NOBMAX,  Retired  Mechanic,  Colona;  born  Windham  Co.  Vt.  1809;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  1856;  Dem;  owns  200  acres,  val.  $8,000;  was  Postmaster  six  years.  Assessor  one 
year.  Justice  of  ihe  Peace  twelve  years;  married  Elizabeth  Getman,  of  Herkimer  Co.  N.Y. 
in  1830;  six  children,  three  boys  and  three  girls. 

SHABP  WM.  J.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in  Hawkins 
Co.  Tenn.  in  1830,  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1854;  Dem;  Meth;  owns  160  acres  land,  val.  $8,000; 
married  Miss  Anna  B.  Bollman,  of  111.  in  1859;  seven  children,  five  girls  and  two  boys. 

SIMMONS  FRANK   H.  Colona,  carpenter;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

SI.Ml'KINS  S.  A..   P.O.  Green  River;  teamster;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 

SrVEBLY  GEO.  A.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Colona;  born  in  Pa.  in  1820; 
came  to  Rock  Island,  1839;  came  to  this  place  1847;  Rep;  owns  160  acres,  val.  $6,500;  was 
School  Director  and  Treasurer  eight  years,  Collector  eight  years,  and  Assessor  four  years; 
Supervisor  one  year;  married  Martha  T.  Kincaid.  of  Green  Co.  111.  in  1847;  s'x  children, 
two  boys,  four  girls. 

SIVERLY  WALLACE,   Sec.  35;  P.O.  Colona;  farmer,  rents  40  ac.  G.  Siverly;  Rep;  born  111. 

SKINNER   WM.  P.O.  Colona;  farmer  and  butcher;   Rep. 

SKINNER  WM.  P.O.  Colona;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  born  in  111. 

SMITH  JACOB,  Merchant,  Colona;  born  in  England,  1827;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1856; 
Dem;  owns  store  and  mdse.  etc.  val.  $5,000;  married  Miss  Ann  Smith,  of  England,  in  1851. 

SMITH  BUFUS  A.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  11;  P.O.  Colona;  born  in  Franklin 
Co.  Maine,  1836;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1856;  Rep;  owns  410  acres  land,  val.  $12,300;  has 
been  Express  Agt.  and  Station  Agt.  of  C.  K.I.  &  P.  R.R.  thirteen  years,  Postmaster  ten, 
years,  Supervisor  three  years;  married  Miss  Hattie  F.  Hanna,  of  111.  in  1861;  four  chil- 
dren, two  boys  and  two  girls. 

STAFFOBD  B.  I.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Green  River;  born  in  Rut- 
land Co.  Vt.  in  1822;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1859;  Rep;  owns  720  acres  land,  val.  at  $29,000; 
married  Miss  Cornelia  U.  Holden,  of  Vt.  in  1844;  three  boys,  Palmer,  Joseph  I.  and 
•  Jonas  H. 

SMITH  SHERMAN  B.  Colona;  butcher;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  N.Y. 


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STAFFORD  CHAS.    P.O.  Green  River;  farmer,  rents  of  Thos.  Delany,  60  ac;  born  Germany. 
STAFFORD  JONAS  H.   Farmer,  Sec  24;  P.O.  Green  River;  born  Vt.  in  1^49;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1859;  Rep;  married  Miss  Ella  Francis,  of  111.  in  1876. 

STAFFORD  JOSEPH  I.  Farmer.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Green  River;  born  in  Vt.  in  1848; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1859;  Rep;  married  Miss  Eolia  Cook,  of  Vt.  in  1874;  one  girl,  name 
Cornelia  Ursula. 

STAFFORD  PALMER,  Farmer.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Green  River;  born  in  Vt  in  1846;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  in  1859;  Kep;  married  Mariam  L.  Gilbert,  of  111.  in  1870;  two  children,  Bet- 
sey Ursula  and  Benjamin  Osmyn. 

STEWART  A.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ireland;  190  acres,  val.  $7,000. 

STEWART  E.  B.,  P.O.  Colona;  farms  with  father,  P.C.;  Dem;  born  Iowa. 

STEWART  F.  M.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Colona;  born  in  Henry  Co., 
111.,  in  1846;  Dem;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  $6,500;  has  served  as  Collector  two  years; 
was  in  the  I48th  I.V.I.,  Co.  G,  as  private;  honorably  discharged;  married  Miss  Carrie  M. 
Edwards,  of  Henry  Co.,  III.,  in  1873;  two  boys,  Henry  Porter,  Ralph  Edwards. 

STEWART  PETER  C.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Colona;  born  in  Pa.  in 
1818;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1840;  Dem;  owns  570  acres  land,  value  $23,000;  married  Eliza 
Jane  Piatt.  of  Illinois,  in  1845;  fiv»  children,  Frances  Marion,  William,  Edward  B.,  Miles, 
and  Eliza  Ellen. 

STEWART  ROBT.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ireland;  160  acres,  $6,000. 

SUMNER  T.  M.,  P.O.  Green  River;  blacksmith;  Dem;  born  Illinois. 

SUMMERSON  ROBT.  Farmer  and  Miner,  Sec  30;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in  England 
in  1818;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1863;  Rep;  owns  61  acres  land,  with  a  good  paying  coal 
bank  on  it;  married  Miss  Anna  Richardson,  of  England,  in  1840;  five  children. 


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OMPKINS  SAM'L,  Colona;  tinsmith;   Dem;  born  Canada. 

TRACY  PAT.,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

EESTROM  C.  Y.  Sec.  34;  P.  O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres,  $i,6oo: 


\1TARREN  FRED,  P.O.  Colona;  fanner;  lives  with  father,  J.  Warren;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 
*  *       WARREN  HENRY  A.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.Y. 

WALKER  MARTHA  A.  Mrs.  Widow  of  Wm.  L.  Walker;  farming,  Sec.  31;  P.O. 
Coal  Valley;  he  was  born  in  Ohio  in  1828;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1852;  Rep;  U.  Pres; 
owns  174  acres  land,  value  $9,000;  Mr.  W.  enliste  in  the  I26th  I.V.I,  as  private;  promoted 
to  1st  Sergeant;  died  in  the  army  in  1864;  four  children,  two  boys  and  two  g  rls. 

WALKER  WM.  N.  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  farms  with  his  mother,  Mrs.  Martha  A.;  Rep;  U. 
Pres;  born  in  Illinois  in  1857. 

WARREN  IRVING,  P.O.  Colona;  farmer;  lives  with  father.  J.  W.;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

WARREN  JEREMIAH,  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Colona;  born  in  Dutchess  Co.,  N.Y., 
in  1804;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1857;  Rep;  Sleth;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $3.500;  was 
School  Director  ihree  years  married  .Miss  Rebecca  M.  Mcmfoort,  of  N.Y.,  in  1828;  nine 
children,  seven  boys  and  two  girls. 

WARREN  CHAS.  S.,  P.O.  Colona;  farmer  with  father,  J.  Warren;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

WARREN  SAM'L  M.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.Y.;  160  acres. 

WASHBl'RN  HENRY,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in 
Henry  Co.,  111.,  in  1840;  Dem;  Meth;  owns  159  acres  land,  value  $7,000;  is  Road  Commis- 
sioner and  School  Director;  mirried  Zebulme  Bailey,  of  Illinois,  in  1863;  two  children, 
Charles  Abisha  and  Clarissa  Tsabelle. 

"WEED  SAMUEL  H.  Pastor  Presbyterian  Church.  Colona;  born  in  Indiana  in  1843;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  in  1866;  owns  20  acres  land,  house  and  four  lots;  value  $2,200;  graduated  at 
Indiana  State  University  in  1864;  enlisted  in  the  I33d  Indiana  V.I.  as  private,  four  months; 
honorably  discharged;  graduated  at  the  United  Presbyterian  Theological  Seminary  of  the 
Northwest,  at  Monmouth,  111.,  in  1867;  organized  the  U.  P.  Church  of  Col-ma  in  1867;  or- 
dained November,  1867,  at  Davenport,  Iowa;  pastor  nf  Colona  U.  P.  Church  from  1869  to 
1876;  also  pastor  of  Pleasant  Unity  U.  P.  Church  since  1874;  married  Miss  Mary  J.  David- 
son, of  Illinois,  in  1869;  four  children,  two  girls  and  two  boys;  Rep. 

WILES  CHAS.,  P.O.  Green  River;  laborer;  Rep;  born  England. 

WILLIAMS  E.,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;  Rep;  born  Wales. 

WILLIAMSON  JACOB,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  miner;  Rep;  born  Pa. 


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WILLIAMS  WM.  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in  Wales  in  1813;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1864;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  160  acres  land,  vat.  $6,000;  married  Miss  Harriet 
Andrews,  of  Wales,  in  1840;  has  eight  children,  three  hoys  and  five  girls. 

WITTER  WM.  H.  Teacher,  Colona;  born  111.  1848;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1875;  Rep; 
Meth;  graduated  at  Hedding  College,  Abingdon,  111.  1873;  married  Tillie  M.  Bestor,  of 
Knox  Co.  111.  in  1873;  one  girl,  Mary. 

WYNES  S.  N.  Farmer,  rents  of  mother-in-law,  Mrs.  Walker,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in 
Ohio  in  1847;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1867;  Dem;  Meth;  married  Miss  Anna  M.  Walker,  of 
111.  in  1871;  one  child. 

WONENKEN   HENRY,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  laborer;  Rep;  born  ta. 

YONSON  SWAN,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;   Bapt;  born  Sweden;  rents  240  acres. 
YOUNG  J.,  P.O.  Briar  Bluff;  laborer;  Rep;  born  England. 


BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 
COLONA  VILLAGE  AND  TOWNSHIP. 

Becht  Anton,  Wagon  Maker  and  Blacksmith. 

Brown  660.  Dealer  in  Dry  Goods,  Groceries,  Notions,  Boots,  Shoes,  Hats  and 
a  full  assortment  of  General  Merchandise. 

Chambers  Lafayette,  Carpenter. 

Howard  D.  P.   Dealer  in  Dry  Goods,  Groceries,  Hardwire,  Grain  and  Produce. 

Purdy  Geo.  E.  Blacksmith. 

Park  &  Hillier,  Proprietors  Coal  Mine,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Coal  Valley. 

Sale  R.  R.  Physician. 

Smith  Jacob,  Dealer  in  Dry  Goods,  Groceries,  &c. 

BRIAR  HILL. 

Perry  Chas.  Proprietor  and  Manager  Briar  Bluff  Coal  Mines. 


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ATKINSON   TOWNSHIP. 

A   DATR  JOHN  G.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Pres;  from  Ireland. 
*"*•     ALFRED  C.  B.  Atkinson;  book-keeper;  Rep;  from  Vt. 
ALLEN  A.  C.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

ALLEN  G.  G.  Farmer,  Sec.  28.  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Essex  Co.  N.Y.  Sept.  30.  1826; 
came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  F.  Bapt;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $3,500;  wife 
was  Ann  Eliza  Treat,  born  in  Cayuga  Co.  N.Y.  March  24,  1827;  married  Feb.  15,  1849;  has 
one  child. 

ALLEN  S,  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y;   133  acres. 

ALLEN  S.  B.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y;  80  acres. 

ANDERSON  A.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from  Sweden;  40  acres. 

ANDERSON  CHAS.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  L.  D.  Atkinson,  carpenter;  Rep;  from  Maine. 

ARMSTRONG  L.  Atkinson;  laborer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

"D  ABB  ITT  E.  Atkinson;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

BARRETT  A.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from   N.  H;  So  acres. 

BARTO  O.  D.  Atkinson;  mason;  Dem. 

BASS  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Windham,  Conn.  Nov.  24,  1817; 
came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  Meth;  first  wife  was  Mary  Crandall,  born  in  Conn;  sec- 
ond wife  was  Mary  J.  Clark,  born  in  Ireland,  June  4,  1836;  married  first,  March  9,  1854; 
second,  March  2,  1876;  has  four  children;  160  acres,  val.  $7,200. 

BAXTER   \V.  T.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y;  160  acres. 

BEARDSLEY  JOHN,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  on  F.  Somers'  farm;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

BELLAIUS  WM.  Atkinson;  harness-maker;  Lib;  from  England. 

BELLEN  O.,  Sec.  27;  laborer  on  Nowers  Bros,  farm;  Cath;  Belgium. 

BENTLEY  JOHN,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  from  England. 

BENTLEY  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  England,  Dec.  15,  1830; 
came  to  this  county  in  1858;  Rep;  owns  158  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $5,500;  wife  was  Jane 
Blackley,  born  in  England,  Sept.  18,  1834;  married  Oct.  16.  1853;  has  eight  children. 

BENTON  A.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Chris;  from  Ohio;  120  acres. 

BENTOY  BENJ.  Sec.  17,  P.  O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  from  Belgium. 

BERGHAGD  PETER,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer,  W.  T.  Mussey's  farm;  Cath;  Belgium. 

BESSEE  ROBERT  M.  Fanner,  Sec,  17,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Erie  Co.  N.Y.  Dec.  2, 
1838;  came  to  this  county  in  1862;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  280  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $13,000; 
was  Commissioner  of  Highways  three  years;  wife  was  Orlinda  Maria  Porter,  born  in  Huron 
Co.  Ohio,  Dec.  8,  1842:  married  Feb.  16,  1865;  has  three  children. 

BIGGS  ELIJAH.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Indiana;  80  acres. 

BIGGS  JOHN,  Sec.  14.  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Indiana. 

BIGGS  W.  H.  lives  with  E.  Biggs;  Rep;  from  Indiana. 

BILLS  J.  A.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Vt. 

BILLS  OSCAR  A.  Atkinson;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Vt. 

BLOOM  J.  J.  Atkinson;  tinner;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

BOLLEN  GEORGE,  Proprietor  of  coal  mine;  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Sharon, 
111.  Nov.  24,  1847;  Rep;  Meth;  wife  was  Ella  Loomis,  born  1852;  married  May  16,  1870; 
has  four  children. 

BOLLEN  JOHN,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio;  80  acres. 

BOLLEN  T.  Sec.  32,  P.  O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Rep;  born  111. 

BOOMER  H.  E.,  P.O.  Atkinson;  lives  with   H.  Boomer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

BOOMER  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Jefferson  Co.,  N.Y.,  July 
23.  1826;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1862;  Rep;  owns  249  acres  land,  valued  at  $13,600;  wife  was 
Julia  Wood,  born  in  Jefferson  Co.,  N.Y.,  Aug.  10,  1828;  has  four  children,  Emma,  Herbert, 
Gertie,  and  Jay. 


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BOUWHTJIS  ANTHONY,  Grocer,  Atkinson;  born  in  Holland,  Dec.  25,  1820;  came  to 
this  Co.  in  1865;  Dem;  Cath;  owns  town  property  and  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $6,600; 
wife  was  Demphena  Hendricks,  born  in  1823;  married  in  1865;  has  three  children. 

BROOKS  J.  P.  Sec.  34,  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  N.Y.;  40  acres. 

BROWN  JOHN  M.  Farmer,  Atkinson;  born  in  Knox  Co.,  Ohio,  Feb.  13,  1832;  came  to 
this  Co.  in  1858;  Dem;  is  Supervisor  of  the  Township,  and  Justice  of  the  Peace;  wife  was 
R.  J.  Barnes,  born  in  Fail-field  Co.,  Conn.,  Sept.  27,  1831;  married  Sept.  18,  1860;  has  two 
children,  Nellie  and  Jennie. 

BUGHNER  L.  Sec.  it;  P.O.  Alkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Canada. 

BUGNER  L.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Atkinson;  works  for  J.  M.  Brown;  Dem;  from  Canada. 

BURN  R.  A.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

BURN  R.  B.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

BUTLER  MARTIN,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  England;  80  acres. 


J.  B.  Teacher,  Atkinson;  Meth;  from  Canada. 
-*     CANN  WM.  Wagon-maker,  Atkinson;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

CARLBERG  C.  A.  Blacksmith,  Atkinson;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

CLIFTON  A.  E.  Teamster,  Atkinson;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Peoria,  111. 

CORYN  DESRY,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

COULSON  JOHN,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  160  acres. 

COULTER  W.  M.  Carpenter,   Atkinson;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

CRANE  A.  C.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  on  H,  B.  Cole's  farm;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

CRANE  BRUCE,  P.O.  Geneseo;  works  for  A.  C.  Crane;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

CRANE  DAN,  Sec  17;  P.O.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

CRANE  SCOTT,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

CROOK  ASA,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Erie  Co.  N.Y.  Jan.  27,  1827;  came 
to  this  county  in  1844;  Rep;  owns  220  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $12,000;  came  to  111.  May 
27,  1834,  with  his  father,  Asa  Crook,  Sen.,  who  settled  at  Prophetstown,  Whiteside  Co.,  at 
that  time,  and  was  the  first  settler  there;  their  nearest  neighbors  were  then  at  Davenport, 
Iowa,  and  at  Dixon,  111.;  wife  was  Lucy  A.  Cole,  born  in  Erie  Co.,  N.Y.,  March,  24,  1830; 
married  Jan.  I,  1852;  has  six  children. 

CROOK  C.  H.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Vt. 

CROOK  J.  T.  lives  with  Asa  Crook;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

CROOK  N.  M.  Sec.  18;  teacher;  lives  with  Asa  Crook;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

CROUCH  WALTER  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  England,  May  5,  1849; 
came  to  this  county  in  1867;  Rep. 

"pVEBATTS  JOSEPH,  Carpenter;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

DsBOUD  C.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer:  Cath;  from  Belgium;  40  acres. 
DEAN  JOHN  H.  Grain  Dealer,  Atkinson;  born  N.  H.   Feb.  26,  1822;  came  to  Co.  1859; 

Rep;  Lib.  Prot;  wife  was  Nora  H.  Gould;  married  in  1857;  has  two  children. 
DEFRIES  T.  Peddler,  Atkinson;  Dem;  from  Germany. 
DEMOTT  H.  M.  Carpenter,  Atkinson;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

DEMARANV1LLE  C.  H.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y. 
DICKINSON  D.  J.  Shoemaker,  Atkinson;  Dem;  from  Ky. 

DILLAPLAIN  I.  Sec.  ifi;  P.O.  Atkinson;  fanner  on  R.  M.  Bessee's  farm;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 
DONAHO   P.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  120  acres. 
DOTY  W.  I.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Vt;   120  acres. 
DOUBLO  LEO,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;   Dem;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 
DREHMER   H.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  from  Canada. 
DUNCAN  S.   M.  Sec.  21;   P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  111. 


II.  CLAY,  Atkinson;  clerk;  Rep;  from  Conn. 
*-*     ENGLISH  JOHN,  Atkinson;  clerk;   Rep;  from  Ohio. 
ERICKSON  A.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
EVANS  S.,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  on  T.   D.  Trekell's  farm;   Dem;  from  N.Y. 
EVERETT   EDWIN,  Atkinson;  merchant;  Rep;  born  in  111. 


268  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 


JOHN,   Atkinson;  carpenter;  Dem;  from  Pa. 
FLETCHER  C.  T.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Atkinson;  miner;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 

FERRIN  WELLS,  Station  Agent  and  Grain  Dealer,  Atkinson;  born  in  Grand  De  Tour, 
Ogle  Co.  111.  Oct.  30,  1848;  came  to  this  county  in  1866;  Rep;  owns  house  and  lot,  value 
$1,200. 

FOLLETT  A.   H.  Atkinson:  sexton;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.Y. 
FONES  ALONZO,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 
FONES  C.  Sec.  17;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
FONES  HENRY,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  B.;  from  N.Y. 
FORVANNER  BRUNO,  Sec.  25;   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 
FRITZSCHE  C.   F.   Sec.  26;   P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Saxony;  120  acres. 
FRONK   .JOHN    H.   Harness  Maker,  Atkinson;  born  in  Juniata  Co.   Pa.  Dec.  25,   1853; 
came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  Meth. 

/"*  ABRIELSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

^-*     GALBKAITH   WM.  Sec.  n;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Scotland;  200  ac. 

GARDNER  G.  W.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;   Rep;  from  N.Y. 

GRAHAM    WILLIAM    E.   Miner,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Rock  Island  Co.  111. 

July  30.  1852;  came  to  county,  1865;  wife  was  Mary  A.  Peters,  born  in  1852;  married  Jan.  I, 

1872;  has  two  children. 

GREEN  A.  H.  Rev.  minister  of  Free  Meth;  Rep;  from  Pa. 
GREEN  LYMAN,  Atkinson;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

GREEN  W.  A.,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  on  A.  H.  Green's  farm;   Rep;  F.  Meth;  from  N.Y. 
GREZER  F.   E.  Sec.  10;  P.O.Atkinson:  farmer;  Luth;  from  Prussia;  80  acres. 
GRIFFIN  JOHN  A.   Rev.  Atkinson;  Cong,  minister;  Rep;  born  in  111. 
GRUBB  FRANK,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Atkinson;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 
GRUBB  J.  A.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Va. 
GIBSON  JOB,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y.;  80  acres. 
GIERHART    C.    G.   Farmer,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Richland  Co.  Ohio,  April  17. 

1824;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  Dem;  U.  B.;  owns  270  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $10,800; 

is  Justice  of  the  Peace  and   Highway  Commissioner;  enlisted,  June,  1846,  in  3d  Ohio  Vols. 

and  served  thirteen  months  in  the  Mexican  War;  served   as   1st  Lieut,  in  H2th   111.  Vol.  for 

seven  months  in  the  war  of  the  rebellion;  wife  was  Sarah  A.  Gray,  born  in  Columbia  Co.  Pa. 

Dec.  29,  1832;  has  six  children. 

GILES  W.  A.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Atkinson;  coal  miner;  Rep;  from  111. 
GIPE  GEO.  Atkinson;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Pa. 
GIPE  JACOB,  Atkinson;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

TT  AMAN  FRANK,  Sec.  27;  farmer  on  Nowers  Bros.'  farm;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

HEIFFNER   P.  E.,   P.O.  Geneseo;  works  for  G.  L.  Kriefbaum;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

HEAD  M.  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Pembroke,  N.  H.,  March  24,  1813; 
came  to  this  county  in  1859;  Rep;  owns  40  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $5,000;  wife  was  Sophia 
Bates,  born  Nov.  28,  1815;  married  in  1838;  has  three  children. 

HELLER   R.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

HILL  T.  B.,  Atkinson;  blacksmith;  Rep;  from  Vt. 

HOLKE  GUST.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Ind;  Luth;  from  Prussia. 

HOWARD  J.  D.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

HUBERT  THOLEN,  Atkinson;  Cath.  priest;  from  Holland. 

HULL  A.,  Atkinson;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

HULL  Z.  T.,  Atkinson;  laborer;  Rep;  111. 

HUXTEK  DANIEL  O.  Grocer,  Atkinson;  born  in  Cortland  Co.  N.Y.  June  28,  1823; 
came  to  this  county  in  1867;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  house  and  lot,  valued  at  $Soo;  has  been  Po- 
lice Magistrate  four  years;  enlisted  Aug.  13,  1862,  in  the  g3d  111.  Volunteers,  and  served  ten 
months;  wife  was  Margaret  R.  Pickard,  born  in  Livingston  Co.  N.Y.  Sept,  20,  1840;  married 
Sept  12,  1857;  has  six  children. 

T  RVINE   H.   M.  Sec.  2;   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ind. 

IRVINE  PERRY,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;  80  acres. 


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JAMES  JOHN,  Atkinson;  Dem;  from  Pa. 
JENKINS  J.  Sec.  32;  P.O.Atkinson;  miner;  Rep;  from  Wales.    . 
JENKINS   R.  W.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Atkinson;  miner;  Rep;  from  Wales. 
JOHNSON  G.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  G.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  80  acres. 
JOHNSON  JOHN,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Ireland. 
JOHNSON  JOHN,  Sec.  35;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  from  Canada. 
JOHNSON   NILS,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  ROBERT,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Ind.  Rep;  from  Ireland. 

T/'AISER  JOHN,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;   1 60  acres. 

•"•*•     KAISER  J.  A.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  works  for  J.  S.  Kaiser;  Ind;  from  Ohio. 

KAY  JAMES,   Propr.  Coal  Mine  and  Farmer,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born   in   England, 

June  20,  1837;  came  to  this  county  in  1873;   Rep;  owns  40  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $3,000; 

wife  was  Agnes  I.  Cowen,  born  Sept.  4,  1845   in   Canada;  married   March  25,  1861;  has  six 

children. 

KENDRICK   J.  N.,  Atkinson;  teamster;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

KENNEDY  CHAS.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  80  acres. 
KIRKENDALL,  ARCHIBALD,   Farmer,  Sec.  19;  P.O;  Geneseo;  born  in  Wayne  Co. 

Ohio,  Jan.  29,  1839;  came   to  this  county   in   1865;  Dem;  ow'ns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at 

$4.000;  wife  was  E.  S.  Zeprnick,  born  in  Ohio,  June  28,  1844;  has  one  child. 
KRIEFBAUM  G.  L.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  154  acres. 
KROPF  JOHN,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany;   140  acres. 
KROPF  P.,   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany;  40  acres. 
KUEHL  C.  Atkinson;  store;  Dem;  from  Prussia. 

T    AMBERT  A.  S.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  brickmaker;  Rep;  111. 

*-•     LAMBERT  EDWARD,  P.O.  Geneseo;  brickmaker:  Rep;  from  England. 

LAMBERT   EPHRAIM,   P.O.  Geneseo;  brickmaker;  Rep;  from  England. 

LARSON  A.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from. Sweden. 

LAWBAUGH   E.,  Atkinson;  grain  dealer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Ohio. 

LEE  BATES  J.,  Atkinson;  works  for  L.  Lee  Bates;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

LEE  BATES  LOUIS,   Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

LEAVANS  JACOB,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

LECLERQ  B.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

LECLERQ  R.,  Atkinson;  saloon;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

LEDUE  WA.  Sec.  14;   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Vt. 

LEEPS   E.  Y.  works  for  A.  H.  Palmer;  Dem;  from   Prussia. 

LEWIS  WM.  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  from  Pa. 

LITTLE   H.  C.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  miner;  Rep;  Ills. 

LITTLE  M.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

LITTLE  R.  W.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y.;  160  acres. 

LOWES  WM.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  proprietor  coal  mine;  Rep;  from  England. 

LOYD  BRYAN,  Atkinson;  blacksmith;  Meth.  Epis;  from  Canada. 

LUCAS  ELI   R.  Atkinson;  mason;  Rep;  U.  B.;  from  Pa. 

LUCAS  GEO.  Atkinson;  painter;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

LUCAS  J.  H.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Atkinson:  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  So  acres. 

LUCKET  F.  C.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Atkinson;  proprietor  of  coal  mine  and  farmer;  Dem;   England. 

LYON   H.  L.  Atkinson;  merchant;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

LYON  R.  B.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.  Y.;  200  acres. 

cKIBBON   H.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;   Dem;  Cath;  born  Scotland. 

McKIBBON  W.  A.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner;  Dem;  from  Maryland. 
McLOUGHLIN  C.  Sec.  4,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 
McNAMEE  JAS.  Sec.  33,   P.O.  Atkinson;  works  from  J.  K.  Trekell;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
McQUEE^Y  J.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 


270  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

MADDEN   L.  S.  Atkinson;  sexton;  Rep;  Meth.   Epis;  from   Maryland. 

MANKINS  L.  D.  Atkinson;  teamster;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

MAXKINS  OTIS  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Washington  Co.  Ohio, 
Aug.  31,  1842;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  Dem;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $3,200 
wife  was  Charlotte  R.  Doty,  born  March  28,  1847;  in  Henry  Co.  Ills.;  married  Aug.  29,  1867; 
has  two  children. 

MAY  ARCH.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  miner;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Scotland. 

MEAD   HENRY,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from  England. 

MEAGHER   E.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;   160  acres. 

MEERSMON  E.  Atkinson;  peddler;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

MILAR  ROBERT  W.  Carpenter,  Atkinson;  born  in  Somerset  Co.  Pa.  July  29,  1824; 
came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  owns  80  acres  of  land  and  a  house  and  lot,  valued  at 
$4,200;  wife  was  Rebecca  Knisely,  born  in  Tuscarawas  Co.  Ohio,  Sept.  25,  1831;  married 
July  S,  1849;  has  four  children. 

MILL  JOHN,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  from  Sweden. 

MILLER  FRED,  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from  Saxony;  40  acres. 

MORIARTY  S.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  120  acres. 

MORRISON   W.  H.  Atkinson;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

MOWBRAY  JOHN,  Brickmaker,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Durham  Co.  England, 
Aug.  I,  1841;  came  to  this  county  in  1869;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  wife  was  Elizabeth  Lowes, 
born  in  1839,  in  England;  married  1863;  has  four  children. 

MOYER   HENRY,  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Indiana. 

MOSSEY  W.  A.  Farmer,  Atkinson;  born  in  Rutland  Co.  Vermont,  June  22,  1839;  came 
to  this  county  in  1868;  Rep;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $5,000;  enlisted  Sept.  1862, 
in  I2th  Vt.  Vols.  and  served  nine  months;  wile  was  Louisa  Nowers;  she  was  born  in  Oneida 
Co.  New  York,  May  2,  1845;  married  March  31,  1868;  has  two  children. 

MYERS  JACOB,  Farmer.  Atkinson;  born  in  Franklin  Co.  Pa.  Oct.  14,  1831;  came  to  this 
county  in  1855;  Rep;  owns  400  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $20,000;  first  wife  was  Ellen  Fritz, 
married  Nov.  I,  1855;  had  three  children;  second  wife  was  Mary  J.  Algar;  she  had  two 
children  by  first  husband,  and  married  Mr.  Myers,  Feb.  10,  1867. 

"NJEAL  A.  L.,  Atkinson;  teamster;  Rep;  born  III. 

•^       NEAL   EDWIN,  Atkinson;  section  boss;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  111. 

NICKERSON   W.  R.  Sec.  25;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  N.Y.  ;  80  acres. 

NOWERS  JOHN  T.  Atkinson;  merchant;  Rep;  from   N.Y. 

NOWERS  THOS.  Atkinson;  Rep;  Epis;  from  England. 

NOWERS  THOMAS  Jr.  Merchant,  Atkinson;  born  in  Oneida  Co.  N.Y.  on  the  I2th 
Feb  1834;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  owns  real  e  tate  valued  at  $7,500;  was  Super- 
visor six  years;  wife  was  ->arah  A.  Mussey,  born  in  Rutland  Co.  Vt.  Sept.  15,  1834;  married 
Nov.  18,  1861;  has  one  child,  Kate  F. 

NOWERS  WM.  Atkinson;  merchant;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 


B.  C.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  111;  interest  in  160  acres. 
OGDEN"  DAVID,   Atkinson;  Dem;  from  Ky. 
OGDEN   W.    H.  Atkinson;  coal  miner;  Dem;  born  in  III. 
OTTERMAN  J.  W.  Rev.  Atkinson;  Meth.  Epis.  minister;  Rep;  from  Pa. 
OUGH   WM.  Atkinson;  wagon-maker;   Dem;  from  England. 


JOHN,  Sec.  35;   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem. 
PALMER   H.  A.  Sec.  4;  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  N.Y.  ;   160  acres. 
PARKS  A.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Atkinson;  coal  miner;   Rep;  from  Scotland. 
PARKS   E.  Sec.  33;   P.O.  Atkinson;  coa!  miner;   Rep;  from  Scotland. 
PARRISH   NELS   P.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
PARRTSH   N.  P.  J.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  80  acres. 
PARRISH  SWAN,  Atkinson;  shoemaker;  Luth;   Sweden. 
PARSONS  A.  Atkinson;   Rep;  U.  Breth;  from  Conn. 
PAYNE  GEO.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  from  England. 
PEXWK1.L  J.  N.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;  born  111;  So  acres. 
PETERSON  A.  N.  Sec.  S;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  from  Sweden;  200  acres. 


HENRY  COUNTY:  ATKINSON  TOWNSHIP.  271 

PICKARD  L.  Atkinson;  street  commissioner;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  from  N.Y. 

PIERSON  J.  C.  Farmer,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Knox  Co.  Ohio,  May  10.  1836; 
came  to  this  county  in  1867;  Rep;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $6,000;  is  Trustee  of  the 
village;  enlisted  in  1864  in  the  I46th  111.  Vol;  wife  was  Maria  11.  Pickard,  born  Nov.  30, 
1839;  married  March  4,  1862;  has  one  child. 

PROOST  C.  Atkinson;  shoemaker;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

O  ICE  A.  C.  Sec.  7;   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  on  C.  G.  Gierhart's  farm;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

**•     ROBINSON  R.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Atkinson;  miner;  Rep;  from  England. 

RANFT  JOHN,  Shoemaker,  Atkinson;  born  in  Prussia,  Dec.  25,  1829;  came  to  this  county 
in  iS"6i;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  house  and  lot  and  shop,  value  $5,000;  wife  was  Mary  E.  Romig, 
born  in  Ohio,  April  14,  1837;  married  June  29,  1865;  has  three  children,  Hattie,  John  and 
William. 

ROBINSON  THOS.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Atkinson;  miner;  Rep;  from  England. 

O  AMMONS  A.   J.  Atkinson;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  Ky. 

*^     SAMMONS  T.  Atkinso.i;  clerk;  Rep;  from  Indiana. 

SAMMONS  WM.  Atkinson;  laborer;  from  Indiana. 

SCHATTEMAN  LEO,  Atkinson;  nurseryman;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 

SCHUTTEN   HENRY,  Atkinson;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Holland. 

SCHWENNINGER  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  6;    P.O.  Geneseo;   born  in  Wurtem- 

burg,  July  I,  1826;  came  to  this  county  in  1866;  Rep;  Evang;  owns  133  acres  of  land,  valued 

at  $6,000;  wife  was  Lavina  Bloom,  born  in  Pa.  June  2,  1832;    married  Sept.  2,  1851;  has  six 

children. 

SMITH  J.  W.  Atkinson;  blacksmith;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 
SMITH  W.  M.,  M.D.   Physician,  Atkinson;  born  in  Belmont  Co.  Ohio,  June  7,  1842;  came 

to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  house  and  lot,  valued  at  $1,800;  enlisted  Sept.  21, 

1861,   in   the  42d    111.  Vol.  and   served   three  years  and   nine  months;  was  at  the  battles  of 

Farmington  and  Chickamauga;  wife  was  Viola   M.  Ferrin,  born  Feb.  4,  1846;  married  Dec. 

15,  1870;  has  two  children. 

SOUTHWORTH  DEWITT  C.  Atkinson;  prop,  hotel;  Dem;  Meth;  111. 
SOUTHWOBTH  HIKAM,    Proprietor  Hotel,  Atkinson;  born  in  Chautauqua  Co.  N.Y. 

June  20,  1821;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1837;  has  been  Commissioner  of  Highways   four  years; 

wife  was  Melissa  Dewitt,  born  in  Wayne  Co.  Mich.  May  it,  1822;  married  July  20,  1842;  has 

two  children;  Dem;  owns  house  and  lot,  val.  $3,300. 
STARK  A.  Sec   32,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
STARK  ANDREW,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer. 
STEELE  J.  Sec.  10,  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  from  Saxony;  loo  acres. 
STEIDENS  G.  J.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;   Luth;  from  Saxony. 
STEINER   G.  W.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Atkinson;  miner;  Dem;  from  Pa. 
STEINER  J.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Atkinson;  miner;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

STEMBERGER  H.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany;  120  acres. 
STRALEY  JOHN,  Atkinson;  stoves  and  tinware;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  from  Germany. 
STRYKER   D.  P.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Atkinson;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 
SUHR  E.  Sec.  27;   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Cath;  from  Prussia;  120  acres. 
SWANSON  A.  P.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
SWANSON  A.   P.  Sec.  5,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;    from  Sweden;  80  acres. 
SWANSON  J.,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
SYLER  C.  Sec.  2,  P.O.Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  312  acres. 


J.  Atkinson;  engineer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  from  N.Y. 
TASSELL  JOHN,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  A  kinson;  farmer;  U.  Brethren;  from  England. 
TICKLE  MILTON,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep. 
TAYLOR  J.  S.  Sec.  33,   P.O.  Atkinson;  miner;  Dem;  Henry  Co. 
TIFT   H.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Conn;  40  acres. 

TREKELL,  JOHN  K.  Farmer,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Tippecanoe  Co.  Ind. 
July  20,  1834;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1836;  Rep;  owns  325  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $20,000; 
was  Commissioner  of  Highways  five  years;  wife  was  Theresa  Walters,  born  March  3,  1845 
in  Tuscarawas  Co.  Ohio;  married  Feb.  13,  1860;  has  three  children. 


272  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OP 

TRECKLE  M.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  150  acres. 
TROVINS  J.  M.  Atkinson;  teacher;  Dem;  Bapl;  from  Pa. 
TOSLAND  SAML.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  from  England. 

WAN  DEN   HEMEL  S.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Uem;  Cath;  from  Holland. 

*  VERCRUISSE  PETER,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 
VARIIAAKA  A.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  on  E.  Burrall's  farm;  Rep;  Cath;  Belgium. 

\17"ALTERS  A.  R.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

**       WALTERS  CHAS.  H.  Sec.  34,   P.O.  Atkinson;  lives  with  D.  Wallers;  Rep;  111. 
WAGAR  W.  W.   Farmer,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Yates  Co.  N.  Y.  Dec.  16,  1827; 

came  to  this   Co.   in  1865;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $8,000;  wife  was 

Lucina  R.  M.  Gilbert;  has  seven  children. 

WALTERS  D.  Sec.  34,   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  from  Ohio. 
WANDEL  JOHN,  Sec.  29,   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Belgium. 
WARD  JOS.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  from  England;  150  acres. 
WATSON  E.  B.  Atkinson;  meat  market;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 

WEIRMOUTH   W.  W.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  prop,  coal  mine;  from  England. 
WELCH   B.  F.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer,  lives  with  Z.  Welch;  from  Ohio. 
WELCH  J.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer; 'Dem;  from  Pa;  70  acres. 
WELCH  THOS.  Atkins  n;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;   160  acres. 
WELCH  Z.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Meth.  Epis;  from  Pa;  120  acres. 
WELLS  Z.  J.  Atkinson;  restaurant;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

WETERHOLL  NILS,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
WILLIAMS  FRED.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Atkinson;  coal  miner;  Rep;  from  Maine. 
WISELY  J.  J.  Atkinson;  restaurant;  Dem;  from  Penn. 

WITHERSPOON   R.  M.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer  and  coal  miner;  Rep;  from   Scotland. 
WOLF  S.  N.  Atkinson;  carpenter;  Dem;  Dunkard;  from  Pa. 
WONDERLY  DAXIEL.  W.  Carpenter,   Atkinson;  born  in  Cumberland  Co.  Pa..  May 

27,  1833;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1857;   Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  owns  house  and  lot,  valued  at  $1,800; 

is  Township  Treasurer;  enlisted  Sept.  1864,  in  the  47th  111.  V.I.  and  served  eleven  months; 

•  wife  was  Clarinda  Walters,  born  in  Ohio,  May  22,   1841;  married   June  28,    1860;  has  four 
children. 

WONDERLY  J.  W.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;  160  acres. 
WOOD  A.  W.  Sec.  15,   P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Mass,  80 acres. 
WOOD  F.  L.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Atkinson;  miner;  Rep;  from  Conn. 
WOOD  H.  P.  Atkinson;  store;  Rep;  from  111. 

"VTARGER  BENJ.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  40  acres. 
YARGER   H.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 


BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 
ATKINSON  VILLAGE  AND  TOWNSHIP. 

Bollen  Bros.  Proprietors  Welch  Coal  Bank,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Atkinson. 

BouwhuJS  Anthony,  Groceries  and  Crockery. 

Brown  JnO.  M.  Justice  of  the  Peace. 

Ferrin  Wells,  Grain  Dealer  and  Agt.  C.  R.  I.  &  P.  R.  R. 

Fronk  JnO.  H.  Harness  Maker. 

Hunter  Daniel  0.  Groceries  and  Queensware. 

Kay  Jas.  Prop.  Coal  Mine,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Atkinson. 

Milar  Robt.  W.  Carpenter. 


-..-?-•    ?    " 


COUNTY    TREASURER. 
EDFORD   TOWNSHIP 


COUNTY  :  EDFORD  TOWNSHIP.  275 

Mowbray  &  Co.  Manfrs.  Common  and  Fine  Brick;  Coal  Miners,  Sec.  32,  P.O. 

Atkinson. 
Mowers    Bros.     Dry    Goods,  Groceries,   Hardware,   Agricultural    Implements, 

Lumber  and  Building  Material. 
Ranft  JnO.  Mnfr.  Boots  and  Shoes. 
Smith  W.  M.,  M.  D.  Physican  and  Surgeon. 

Southworth  &  Son,  Prop.  Hotel. 

Wonderly  Danl.  W.  Carpenter  and  Joiner. 


EDFORD  TOWNSHIP. 

A   DDICKS  GEO.  lives  with  father,  G.  Addicks,  P.O.  Geneseo;   Rep;  Meth;  from  111. 
**•     ADDICKS  GERHARD,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;   Meth;  from  Germany. 
ALDRICH  FRANK,   lives  with  Elias  Hart,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer. 
ALLEN  EDSON,  lives  with  Elias  Hart,  P.O.  Geneseo,  farmer;  Rep;   Meth;  from  N.Y. 
ALLSHOUS  S.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Church  of  God;  from  Pa;  owns  12  ac. 
ANDREWS  AUSTIN,  lives  with  G.  A.  Carter,  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  80  acres  in  Osco;  Rep. 
ASDALE  SAM,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  J.  S.  Lord.  , 

AUSTIN  FRED'K.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y;  owns  120  ac.  $7.2oo. 
AUSTIN  WM.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;  Cong;  from  X.Y;  135  acres. 

D AILEY  J.   H.  Sec.   n,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Denmark;  37  acres,  val.  $850 
BARNARD  F.   H,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Geneseo;  coal  operator;  Rep;  Unit;  from  Mass. 

BECK  JOHN,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

BEHRENS   HENRY,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  80  acres,  $3,200. 

BEHRENS  JULIUS,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  owns  80  acres. 

BELLINGER  A.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Genes. o;  farmer;  Dem;  from  N.Y;  owns  119  acres. 

BERGSTROM  AUGUST,  lives  with  L.  W.  Hoit,  P.O   Geneseo;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BERNHARD  JOHN,   P.O.  Geneseo;   works  for  Mrs.  Doolittte;  Luth;  from  Denmark. 

BIGGS  W.  C.  Sec.  25,  P  O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  W.  Va;  owns  80  ac.  val.  $4,800. 

BILLS  CHARLOTTE  L.  Mrs.  Farm,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Loraine,  Jef- 
ferson Co.  N.Y.  April  16,  1837;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1856;  Meth;  owns  242  acres,  val.  $12,000. 
widow  of  Ora  A.  Bills,  who  was  bom  in  Jamaica,  Windham  Co.  Vt.  Aug.  12,  1832,  died  April 
2.  1870;  were  married  Jan.  27,  1857,  at  Edford,  Henry  Co;  have  three  children,  Geo.  A., 
Clarence  M.  and  Carrie  I.,  all  living  with  mother. 

BILLS  GEO.  A.  lives  with  mother,  C.  L.  Bills,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  111. 
BILLS  HENRY,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Church  of  God;  from  Vt;owns  120  acres. 
BILLS  M.  A.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Church  of  God;  from  Vt;  owns  160  acres. 
BLANK  J.  lives  with  mother,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Evangelical  German;  from  Prussia. 
BLIVEN  LYMAN   L.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ind;  owns  120  ac.  $4,800. 
BOESEE  FRED.  Sec.  20;  coal  miner;  rents  40  acres  of  G.  Bushnell;  Dem;  Luth;  Germany. 
BOLTON  SAML.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  owns  5  acres. 
BOYDEN  CHAS.  D.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer,  rents  80  ac.  of  E.  P.  Boyden;  Rep;  111. 
BOYDEN  JOHN   D.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer,  rents  80  ac.  of  E.  P.  Boyden;  Rep;  Mass. 
BRIX  JOHN,  Sec.  16;   P.O:  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Austria;  80  acres,  val.  $3,200. 
BROWN  A.  G.  lives  with  Mrs.  F.  Smith;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;  Pres;  from  Mass. 
BROWN  JOHN,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 
BROWN  JOHN,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  Downs  &  Wilson. 
BROWN  RANSSLER,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.  Y.;  rents  70  acres. 
BUCHANAN  BENJ.  lives  with  father,  H.  G.  Buchanan;  P.O.  Morristown;  Dem;  born  111. 
BUCHANAN   H.  G.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Md;  wife  owns  240  acres. 
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276  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

BUCHANAN  JOHN  M.  lives  with  father,  H.  G.  Buchanan;  P.O.  Morristown;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

BUCHANAN  THOS.  P.  lives  with  father,  H.  G.  Buchanan;  P.O.  Morristown;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

BUCHOLZ  HENRY,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

BUCHOLZ  WM.  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

BUCKLEY  THOMAS,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

BURNS  LARRY,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  from  Ireland. 

BURNS  PATRICK,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ireland;  owns  160  acres. 

/^ALHOUN  ALECK,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

^•*     CARTER  GEO.  A.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  owns  240  acres. 

CASERY  JAS.,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

CAVANAGH,  JAS.,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

CHISANOSKE  JOS.,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Prussia;  owns  60  acres. 

CHRISMAN,  J.  R.,  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Ky. 

CLAVONT  JOHN,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

CLEVER  WM.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany;  owns  160  acres. 

COOK.  L.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Geneseo,   farmer;  Dem;   Luth,  from  Germany;  owns  120  acres. 

COURT  MORITZ,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Dem;   Luth;  from  Germany. 

COURTHOUSE  FRITZ,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

CRAWFORD  MOSES,  Farmer;  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Green  River;  born  in  Penn.  in  1830;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  in  1864;  Rep;  owns  280  acres  land,  val.  $12,000;  married  Barbara  Baduner, 
of  Penn.  in  1851;  three  boys,  John  Clark,  Samuel  Harvey,  Wm.  Ewing. 

CRAWFORD  L.  H.  lives  with  father,  M.  Crawford;  P.O.  Green  River;  Rep;  German  Luth. 

CURTIS  ROBERT,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

CUSHMAN  SYLVESTER,   Sec.  4,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Vt;   160  acres. 

DAVIS  CHAS.,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 
DAVIS  HENRY,   P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

DAVIS  JAS.,   P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

DAVIS  THOMAS,  Sees.  23-24,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  rents  125  acres  of  D.  L.  Machesney;  Rep. 

DAVIS  WM.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  Downs  &  Wilson, 

DENNIS  DANL.  C.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Church  of  God;  from  Conn;   50  ac- 

DIL.ENBECK  M.  H.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Leroy, 
Jefferson  Co.  N.Y.  March  6,  1840;  came  to  this  county  in  June,  1855;  Rep;  Meih;  owns 
115  acres,  val.  $7,000;  wife  was  Sarah  C.  Spickler,  born  in  Lancaster  Co.  Pa.  April  26,  1843; 
came  here  April  28,  1856;  married  Jan.  7,  1864;  have  had  three  children,  all  living:  Albert 
Courtland,  born  March  7,  1865;  Elvin  Francis,  born  Aug.  22,  1871;  and  Minnie  V.,  April 
22,  1876;  was  in  H2th  Regt.  I.  V.  L;  have  been  School  Director  eight  years. 

DILENBECK  S.  S.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Jefferson 
Co.  N.Y.  April  6,  1845;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  Church  of  God;  owns  160  acres, 
val.  $7,000;  wife  was  Genieve  L.  Seaton,  born  Bureau  Co.  111.  Sept.  8,  1850;  married  Dec. 
25,  1868;  have  had  three  children — one  living,  Chauncy  Burdett;  those  deceased,  Otis  \V. 
and  Arthur  A.;  all  born  on  homestead. 

DILENBECK  W.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meih;  from  N  Y;  200  acres,  $12,000. 

DOLLBERRY   L.  Mrs.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Geneseo;  from  Sweden;  42  acres,  val.  $i,6So. 

DOOLITTLE  A.  R.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Church  of  God;  from  Vt;  115  acres. 

DOOLITTL.K  P.  Mrs.  Farmer,  Sec.  14.  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Jamaica,  Vt.  May  n, 
1823;  came  to  this  county  in  1860;  Cong;  owns  200  acres,  val.  §10,000;  widow  of  K.  S. 
Doolittle,  who  was  born  May  21,  1818,  at  Townsend,  Vt;  died  Feb.  19,  1862;  had  two  chil- 
dren, Ancephas  and  Edward  B.,  the  latter  born  April  24,  1854,  at  Jamaica,  Vt;  he  manages 
the  farm. 

DOWNS  ROBEltT,  Coal  Operator,  Green  River;  born  in  Delaware,  Kent  Co.  Oct.  30, 
1840;  came  to  this  county  in  1875;  Dem;  Prot;  wife  was  Mary  Shirill,  born  in  Grant  Co. 
Wis.  July  19,  1845;  married  Aug.  14,  1865;  have  three  children,  Edwin  Ellsworth,  Sybil, 
and  Jessie;  was  in  Ordnance  Dept.  I5th  Army  Corps;  Mr.  D.  works  two  mines,  in  connec- 
tion with  partner,  in  Sees.  17  and  18. 

DUCKET  JAS.,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

DUFF  GEO.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;  80  acres,  $4,800. 


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DUFF  \VM.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer:  lives  with  father,  G.  Duff;  Dem;  from  Pa;  owns  40  acres. 
DUSENBERY  ALFRED,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  owns  80  acres. 
DUSENBERY  F.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  owns  160  acres. 

T^DWARDS  JOHN,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  from  N.Y;  owns  160  acres. 

*-*     ELLINGSWORTH  JOHN  L.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  rents  160  acres. 

ELLISOX  EDWARD  T.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  24,  25,  and  31,  in  Geneseo 
Tp.;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Chester,  Windsor  Co.  Vt.  Jan.  10,  1828;  came  to  this  county  in 
1854;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  240  acres,  val.  $14,400;  wife  was  Eleanor  Carpenter,  born  Ply- 
mouth.Windsor  Co.Vt.  Nov.  12,  1845;  marriedAug.  7,  1864,  at  Geneseo;  have  had  five  chil- 
dren, three  living,  Sherman  J.,  Homer  E.,  and  Ursula  S.;  those  dead,  Emma  and  Stella. 

ERTMAN  JOHN,  Sec.  2O,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  owns  60  acres. 

ERTMAN  L.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  owns  150  acres. 

ERTMOND  A.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany;  40  acres. 

ERNST  JACOB,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  160  acres. 

ERNST  JOHN,  lives  with  father,  J.  Ernst;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

ERNST  WM.  lives  with  father,  J.  Ernst;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

EWALD  DAVID,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany;  20  acres. 

T7ARR  WASHINGTON,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

FIEDLER  ADAM,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  and  blacksmith;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 
FIRCH  DAVID,  Sec.  29;  P.O.   Geneseo;  farmer;  farmer,  Dem;  Luth;  from   Germany;  120  ac. 
FIRCH  JULIUS,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  60  acres. 
FIRCH  LEOPOLD,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Germany;  80  acres. 
FLAGG  N.  H.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Geneseo;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Mass;  25  acres. 
FRELS  HENRY,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Illinois. 

/^EE  JEREMIAH,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y.;  120  acres. 

M     GENRICH  CHAS.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Lnth;  from  Germany;  20  acres. 

GENRICH  FRED,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  60  acres. 

GrERNANT  ADAM,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Green  River;  bora  in  Ger- 
many, Aug.  23,  1845;  came  to  this  county  in  1863;  Dem;  Luth;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  val. 
$8,000;  wife  was  Mary  Frels,  born  in  Rock  Island  Co.,  111.,  April  15,  1847;  married  Feb. 
28,  1865;  has  had  five  children,  Margaret  and  Emma,  deceased;  Henry,  Millie  and  George, 
living. 

GIBBONS  MICHAEL,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner  for  Downs  &  Wilson;  Dem;  Henry  Co. 

GILBERT  O.  A.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y.;  320  acres,$i6,ooo. 

GILBERT  MORTY,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  rents  92  acres. 

GILROY  PATRICK,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  rents  80  acres. 

GUENTHER  EMANUEL  P.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  pastor  of  German  Church;  from  Germany. 

T  T  ARRIS  W.  T.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Church  of  God;  from  Indiana. 

HARTELIAS,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Geneseo:  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  from  N.Y.;  160  ac. 

HENDER  HENRY,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  rents  80  acres. 

HENRY  CHAS.,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

HERBISON  G.  W.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  lives  with  John  Edwards;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

HILL  THOMAS  C.  Member  of  the  firm  of  Hill  Bros.,  Groceries,  Dry  Goods,  Boots, 
Shoes,  and  Clothing,  Green  River;  born  in  Williams  Co.  Ohio,  April  I,  1848;  came  to  this 
county  in  1849;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  share  in  store,  value  $1,200;  was  in  gth  Reg.  Ills.  Cav., 
Co.  C. 

HILL  WARREN  E.  Proprietor  Drug  Store,  Green  River. 

HINTZ  J.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Evangelical   German;  from  Prussia;  owns  40  acres. 

HIRT  JOHN,  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer,  lives  with  G.  Addicks;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Germany. 

HOFFSTETTER   E.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany;  109  acres. 

HOHEXBOKEX  GrEO.  D.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Morristown;  born 
in  Oldenburg,  Germany,  Jan.  14,  1837;  came  to  America  in  1858;  came  to  this  county  in 
1865;  Luth;  owns  260  acres  of  land,  val.  811,700;  wife  was  Henrietta  C.  Fisch.  born  in 
Prussia,  April  16,  1845;  married  Jan.  28,  1869,  at  Geneseo,  Henry  Co.  Ills.;  have  had  three 
children,  Emma  Margaret,  Ida  Amanda  and  John  Frederick. 


278  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

HOIT  L.  W.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.  H.;  244  acres. 

HOLITZ  ADAM,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany;  owns  80  acres. 

HOLKE  JULIUS,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  owns  80  acres. 

HOLSINGER  JACOB.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany;  40  acres. 

HORR  J.  B.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  60  acres. 

HOWARD  A.    G.  Farmer  and   Stock   Raiser,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Wimlham 

Co.  Vermont,  Oct.  4    1851;  came  to   this  county  in   1866;  Rep;  Bapt;  operates   farm   for 

mother,  who  owns  80  acres,  value  $4,800;  wife  was  Huda   E.  Holcomb,  born  in  New  York, 

Oct.  3,  1855;  married  March  8,  1875,  at  Geneseo,   Henry  Co.  Ills.;  was  elected  Collector  in 

1876. 
HOWARD  J.  F.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Windham  Co. 

Vermont,  Aug.  31,   1847;  came  to  this  county  in  1866;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  146  acres  of  land, 

value   $4.500;  wife  was   Luella  S.  Ewing,  born    in  Windham  Co.   Vermont,  Aug.  29,  1850. 

married  March  I,  1871;  have  had  three  children;  those  living  are  Stella,  Ella  and  Eva. 
HOWARD  NATHAN  C.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.   15,   P.O.  Geneseo;   born   in 

Jamaica,  Windham  Co.  Vermont,  Oct.  7, 1833;  came  to  this  county  Oct.  12.  1854;  Rep;  Meth; 

owns   165  acres,  value  $10,000;  wife  was   Martha  C.  Dilenbeck,  born  in  Jefferson  Co.  N.  Y. 

April  I,  1841;  married  Aug.  21,  1861;  have  had  two  children,  Willard  Edward   and  Leeland 

Chauncy. 

HUGHES  JERRY,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 
HUNT  WM.    H.    Farmer  and    Stock   Raiser,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born   in   Edford  Tp. 

Henry  Co.  Ills.  April  6.  1850;  Rep;  Meth;  owns   120  acres,  value  $4,800;  wife  was  Lydia 

A.  Gee,  born  in  Grant  Co.  Wisconsin,  Nov.  7,  1852;  married  Dec.  28,  1871;  have  one  child, 

William  R. 
HUSHMAN  JOHN,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 


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AMES  JOHN,  Sec.    15,  P.O.   Geneseo;  farmer,    rents  80  acres  of  Chauncy   Howard;    Dem; 
from  Ohio. 


T/'ING  JAS.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  works  for  G.  A.  Carter;  Rep. 

**•      KINGSBURY  NATHANIEL,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y. 

KIDDER  WALTER,  Farmer  and  Stock   Raiser,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Vermont 

in   1824;  came  to  Henry  County  in  1856;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $4.000; 

has  been  Justice  of  Peace   twenty  years;  married   Harriet   F.  Brown,  of  New    Hampshire, 

in    1846;  two  children,  Almeda  Frances,  Rosa  Ann. 

KNEELEY  MICHAEL,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 
KOPISKIE  J.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  owns  140  acres. 
KORTHALS  F.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer,  lives  with  mother,  Mrs.  K;  Luth;  Germany. 

T    EWIS  PETER,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

~     LEWIS  ACE,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  Downs  &  Wilson. 

LARSON  PETER,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  near  Gotten- 
burg,  Sweden,  Dec.  2,  1822;  came  to  this  state  in  1852,  and  county  in  1854;  Rep:  Luth; 
owns  So  acres,  val.  $2,000;  wife  was  Mary  Ann  Swedenborg,  born  in  Nora,  Sweden,  Oct.  17. 
1833;  came  to  Henry  Co.  Geneseo,  July  9,  1854;  married  Sept.  2,  1854;  have  had  five 
children,  those  living  are  Laura  Sophia,  Dora  Matilda  Charlotte,  Emily  Augusta,  Mary 
Silme  Oliva;  Jennie  Wilhelmine  Josephine,  dead;  Mr.  L.  was  in  I4th  Reg.  2  Cav.  Co.  C, 
two  years  and  ten  months. 

LORD  JOHN  S.  Coal  Operator,  Green  River. 

LYON  ALVIN  M.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Tolland  Co. 
Conn.  July  4,  1843;  came  to  this  county  in  1850;  Ind;  Prot;  owns  80  acres,  val.  $2,800;  wife 
was  Achsach  Adams,  born  in  Schuyler  Co.  111.  Oct.  9,  1847;  married  Oct.  1870,  at  Geneseo. 
Henry  Co.  Ill;  have  had  two  children,  Robert  and  Amy  L. 

A/TcELROY  JOHN,  Green  River;  coal  miner;  Dem;  from  Louisiana. 

"•*•      McFADGEN  ROBT.  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  in  Lord's  mine. 
McILVANE  ALEX.  P.O.  Geneseo;  works  for  E.  T.  Ellison;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Pa. 
McNAUGHTEN   M.  D.,   P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  Downs  &  Wilson;  Rep. 
MAGERKERT  AUGUST,  Sec.  17-  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany, 


HENRY  COUNTY:   EDFORD  TOWNSHIP.  279 

MARSHALL  JOS.  J.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Elk 
Grove,  Cook  Co.  111.  March  II,  1848;  came  to  this  county  in  1875;  R^p;  owns  So  acres,  val. 
$4.800;  wife  was  Mary  J.  Scott,  born  in  Windsor  Co.  Vt.  May  28,  1848;  mrrried  Dec.  25, 
1871,  at  Maine,  Cook  Co;  have  had  three  children,  all  living,  Elbert  I.,  born  Sept.  28,  1872; 
Burdett  C.  March  6.  1874;  Gracie  M.  born  Oct.  2.  1875. 

MEER  ISAAC  W.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner  and  farmer,  rents  30  ac.  of  F.  Baum. 

MEER  JOHN,  Green  River;  stock  herder;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

MEER  JOS.   P.O.  Green  River;  farmer,  rents  So  acres, 

MILLER   ALBERT,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  lives  with  G.  Miller;   Evang;  from  Germany. 

MILLER  GUSTAV,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  80  acres;  Dem;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

MILLER  HERMANN,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

MURRY  MARION,   P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

MUZZY  EDSON,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  10  and  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Ja- 
maica, Windham  Co  Vt.  April  24,  1832;  came  to  this  county  Jan.  24,  1866;  Rep;  Cong; 
owns  142  acres,  val.  $6,000;  wife  was  Martha  A.  Rand,  born  in  Townsend,  Windham  Co.  Vt. 
July  15,  1836;  married  April  28,  1858;  have  had  two  children,  Fred  E.  and  Alice  P. 


•\TEWTON  \VM.  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

-^          NEWMAN  JOHN,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  Luth;  from  Prussia;  owns  80  aci 

NICLOY  LOUIS,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  80  acres  of  T.  Green;  Luth;  from  Prussia. 


WM.,   P.O.  Geneseo;  works  for  R.  B.  Paul;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
-        OUGH  JAMES,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer,  rents  184  ac.  of  J.  Harper;  Rep;  1'rot. 

OLLSON  ANDREW  P.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in 
Yonby,  Sweden,  July  15,  1837;  came  to  this  county  Oct.  1854;  Rep;  Prot;  owns  92  acres, 
val.  $2,760;  wife  was  Lucinda  Nesbaum,  born  in  Wabash  Co.  Ind.  Dec.  25,  1846;  married 
March  28,  1867,  at  Rock  Island,  III;  have  had  tive  children,  Daniel  Grant,  Chas.  Augustus, 
Louis  Andrew,  Holly  Stanton,  Richard  H.;  Mr.  O.  was  in  4th  Regt.  I.  Cav.  Co.  M;  has  been 
Pathmaster  one  year. 

OUGH  «TNO.  C.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  19  and  20;  P.O.  Green  River;  born  in 
Bureau  Co.  III.  Aug.  15,  1855;  came  to  this  county  in  1861;  Rep;  rents  loo  acres  of  land, 
val.  $4,500;  wife  was  Mary  Delany,  born  in  Rock  Island  Co.  Dec.  25,  1856;  have  one  child, 
Daniel  Lewis. 

OUGH   RICHARD,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;  Epis;  from   England;  loo  acres. 

OUGH   RICHARD,  lives  with  father,  R.  Ough,  P.O.  Green  River;  Rep:  from  England. 

DALMER   FRANK,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  rents  60  acres  of  S.  Shepparcl. 

PARPART  JULIUS,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Evang. German;  from  Prussia. 

PAUL  E.  J.  lives  with  father,  J.  Paul;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Dem;  from  Mass. 

PAUL  LIBERTY,  Farmer  ?.nd  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  12  and  13;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in 
Union,  Tolland  Co.  Conn.  Nov.  16,  1824;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Lib;  Prot;  owns  260 
acres,  val.  $14,300;  wife  was  Hannah  M.  Keyes,  born  in  Ashford,  Windham  Co.  Conn.  May 
26.  1826;  married  1850;  have  had  two  children.  Earnest  J.  and  Sumner,  who  live  with  their 
father,  on  the  homestead;  Mr.  Paul  is  the  son  of  Capt.  Chauncy  Paul,  of  Union,  Tolland  Co. 
Conn. 

PAUL  It.  14.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Union,  Tolland  Co. 
Conn.  June  5,  1823;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Prot;  owns  287  acres,  val.  $14,350; 
wife  was  Ann  E.  Kinney,  born  in  Union,  Tolland  Co.  Conn.  April  I,  1831;  married  March 
1852;  at  Union;  have  had  three  children,  one  living,  Addie  J.;  two  dead,  Chauncey  B.  and 
Emma  J. 

PAUL  SUMNER,  lives  with  father,  L.  Paul;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Dem;  from  Mass. 

PERRIN  A.  I).  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Webster.  Mass. 
Oct,  7,  1843;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  160  acres,  val.  $4,800;  first 
wife  was  Mary  Hale,  born  in  N.Y.;  married  March  24,  1870,  died  April  II,  1875;  had  two 
children,  Henry  A.,  born  Jan.  II,  1871;  Wm.  S.,  born  Dec.  21,  1872;  second  wife  \vas  Ade- 
line E.  Thompson,  born  in  Bureau  Co.  111.  Feb.  20,  1843;  married  Feb.  23,  1876. 

PERSHING  JOS.,   P.O.  Green  River;  harness-maker;   Rep;  Meth;  from   Pa;  prop.  $1,50.1. 

PERSHING  WM.  Green  River;  harness-maker;  Rep;   Meth;  from  Pa;  owns  house-  ami  lot 

PINKERTON   MATTHEW,   P.O.  Green  River;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

PIPAL  GEO.,  P.O.  Green  River;  works  for  Wm,  Smith;  Dem.  Luth;  from  Germany, 


280  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

PITTS  GEO.,   P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

POBANZ  F.  A.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  88  acres. 

POBANZ  FERDINAND,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  lives  with  father,  F.  Pobanz,  Rep;    Ev.  Luth. 

POBANZ  FRED.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang.  German;  from  Prussia. 

POBANZ  FRED.  Jr.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  lives  with  father,  F.  Pobanz;    Rep;  Evang.  Ger. 

POBANZ  GUSTAVE,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  lives  with  father,  F.  Pobanz;  Rep;  Evang.  Ger. 

POBANZ  GEORGE,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Evang.  German;  from  Prussia. 

POBANZ  \VM.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  lives  with  father,  F.  Pobanz;  Rep;  Evang.  German. 

POBANZ  Mrs.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Luth;  from  Germany;  owns  20  acres. 

POLSON  C.  M.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  160  acres  of  G.  S.  Wells;  Rep;  Meth. 

POLSON  SPENCER,  lives  with  C.  M.  Poison,  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer:  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

POTTIGER   DANIEL,  P.O.  Geneseo;  works  for  H.Bill;  Church  of  God;  from  Pa. 

PUGH  CHAS.  Green  River;  potter;  Rep;  from  Iowa. 

PUGH   THOMAS,  Green  River;  coal  miner;  Rep. 

T)  AHN  DAVID,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany;  20  acres. 

^     REATMAN  ,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Green  River;  laborer;   Luth;  from  Germany. 

REMINGTON  C.  C.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Mass;  owns  76  ac.  $5.000. 
RISTAU  JULIUS,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Evan.  Ger;  from  Prussia;  owns  80  ac. 
ROBERTS  WM.,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  Downs  &  Wilson. 
ROHRBACH  CHRISTOPHER,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany. 
RUNDLEMAN  FRITZ,   P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

OCHEIDEL  GEO.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  Jno.  Altman;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

SCMICHEL  J.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  owns  70  acres. 
SCHRADER    GEO.     H.    Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,   Sec.   15,    P.O.  Geneseo;    born  in 

OIHenburg,  Germany,  Oct.  19,  1834;  came  to  Rock   Island   Co.  in    1852  and   Henry  Co.  in 

1864;  Dem;  Luth;  owns  240  acres  of  land,  val.  $9,600;  wife  was  W.   C.   Weigand,  born  in 

Prussia,  Oct.  j,  1840,  married  Jan.  13,  1859;  have  five  children  living,  Etta,  Martha,   John, 

Chas.,  Minnie. 

SCOTT  LOUISA  Mrs.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farming;  Meth;  from  N.H;  owns  160  ac.  $9,600. 
SCOTT  WALTER  A.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  operates  farm  of  mother,  Louisa  Scott;  Rep;  Meth. 
SHAFER  MINOR,  P.O.  Morristown;  works  for  E.  A.  South;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  W.  Va. 
SHERILL  ED.,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  foreman  in  Downs  &  Wilson's  bank;  Dem. 
SIMMONS  WM.,   P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  Downs  &  Wilson. 
SMITH  F.  Mrs.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm;  Cong;  from  Ohio;  owns  So  acres,  val.  $4,800. 
SMITH   L.  K.,  lives  with  mother,  Mrs.  F.  Smith,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Unit;  from  Ohio. 
SMITH  \VM.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Green  River;  born  in  Lippe,  Prussia, 

Nov.  10,  1822;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1851;  Dem;  Luth;  owns  1,191  acres  of  land,  val.  $41,250; 

wife  was  Caroline  Ammert.  born  in  Bavaria,  Germany,  Oct.  13, 1824,  married  April  19,  1849; 

have  had  eight  children;  those  living  are,  Margaret,  Anna;  John  F.,  Carolina,  and  Emma. 
SOUTH  E.  A.   Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Morristown;  born  in  Green  Co.  Pa. 

Feb.  27,  1827;  came  to  this  Co.  in   1864;  Dem;   Hapt;  owns  380  acres  of  land,  val.  $19,000; 

first  wife  was  Sarah  E.  Long,  born  in  Green  Co.  Pa.  Dec.  13,  1833,  died  Dec.  4,  1865;  had 

four  children,  Mary  Ann.  L.  G.   Swan,  Dora  Frances.  Plummer  W.;  second  wife  was   Mary 

S.  Somers,  born  Fayette  Co.  Pa.  Aug.  26,  1841;  three  children,  Sarah  E.,  Guy  Allen,  deceased, 

and  baby  unnamed. 

STUR  JOHN,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Luth;  from  111;  owns  80  acres. 
SULLIVAN   FRANK,  lives  with  father,  M.  T.  Sullivan,  P.O.  Green  River;  Rep;  from  Mich. 
SULLIVAN    MYRON    T.    Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sees.  7,  8,  18;  P.O.  Green  River; 

born  N.  Y.,  Ontario  Co.,  Aug.  3,  1825;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1870;  Rep;  rents  600  acres,  val. 

$30,000;  wife  was  Estra   M.  McKebey;  married  July  4,  1844,  at  Bristol,  Ontario  Co.  N.  Y.; 

have  had  seven  children;  those  living,  Maria,  Saiah,  William,  Myron,  Frank,  Jennie  E.  and 

Charlotte;  those  dead,  William   and  John;  was  in  nth   Reg.  Mich.  V.  L,  and  then  1st  Reg. 

Engineer  Mechanics. 

SULLIVAN  SAMUEL,  lives  with  father,  M.  T.  Sullivan;  P.O.  Green  River;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
SULLIVAN  WM.  lives  with  father,  M.  T.  Sullivan;  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 


HENRY  COUNTY:  EDFORD  TOWNSHIP.  281 

SUMNER  T.  P.  Farmer  and  Carpenter;  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Green  River;  born  in  Conn,  in  1813; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1851;  Dem;  owns  160  acres,  val.  $6,000;  served  as  carpenter  in  the  I. 
Pioneer  Corps  six  months;  married  Hannah  E.  Goodrich,  of  N.  Y.,  in  1835;  seven  children, 
four  boys,  three  girls. 

T^AYLOR  ALBERT  P.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Geneseo;  school  teacher;  in  Flagg's  house;  Rep;  Bapt. 

TEMPLIN  -  ,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Lutheran;  from  Germany. 
THOMAS  HANK,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 
THOMAS  HENRY,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  Downs  &  Wilson. 
THOMAS  JOHN,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 
THOMAS  JOHN,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  Downs  &  Wilson. 
THOMPSON  PATRICK,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 
TISCH  AUGUST,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  J.  S.  Lord. 

TUFTS  JOHN,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Vt;  160  acres;  val.  $9,600. 

% 

\XTAGLE  HARTMAN,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany;  160  acres. 

^*       WALKER  DAVID,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  Downs  &  Wilson. 

WATSON  WM.,  P.O   Green  River;  coal  miner;  works  for  Downs  &  Wilson. 

WEAVER  JACOB,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Bavaria, 
Germany.  Sept.  22,  1829;  came  to  Penn.  in  1836,  then  to  Rock  Island  Co.  in  1838,  to  Henry 
Co.  in  1869;  Rep;  Lutheran;  owns  160  acres,  value  $9.600;  wife  was  Mary  Weigand,  born 
Germany,  Saxony,  Jan.  31,  1830;  married  Dec.  17,  1850,  at  Hampton,  Rock  Island  Co;  have 
had  three  children,  one  dead,  Martha  Caroline,  those  living,  Margaret  C.  and  John  J. 

WEIDLEIN  GEORGE,  lives  with  father,  John  Weidlein;  P.O.  Morristown;  Dem;  Luth. 

WEIDLEIN  JOHN",  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  P.O.  Morristown;  born  in  Bavaria,  Ger- 
many, Jan.  17,  1812;  came  to  this  county  in  1851;  Dem;  Lutheran;  owns  320  acres  of  land, 
valued  $17,600;  wife  was  Elenora  C.  Ammert,  born  in  Bavaria,  Germany,  Feb.  2,  1820;  mar- 
ried March  II,  1839,  in  Bedford  Co.,  Penn;  have  >  ad  twelve  children;  those  living  are,  An- 
drew, born  April  16,  1840,  Philip,  born  Dec.  23,  1841,  Lewis,  born  May  4.  1846,  Jacob,  born 
Feb.  17,  1850,  George,  born  Sept.  25,  1854,  Edward,  born  May  20,  1856,  Caroline,  born 
March  29,  1859,  Valentine,  born  Sept.  7,  1863. 

WEIGAND  HENRY,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  rents  80  acres. 

WEINRICH  CHARLES,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

WEINRICH  ERNST,  with  C.   Veinrich;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

WENDT  HENRY,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  111;  80  ac.  in  Sec.  20. 

WERTFAM  C.,  P.O.  Green  River,  works  for  O.  A.  Gilbert;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

WEST  WM.,  P.O.  Green  River;  coal  miner,  works  for  Downs  &  Wilson. 

WILDERMUTH  C.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany;  80  acres. 

WILSON  FRANK,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,   rents  200  ac.  of  J.Wilson;  Rep;  Prot;N.H. 

WILSOX  GrARRETT  A.  Coal  Operator,  residence  coal  banks  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Green 
River;  born  in  LaSalle  Co.  111.  Sept.  12,  1848;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1864;  Rep;  works  coal 
banks  with  partner,  R.  Downs,  in  Sees.  17-18;  wife  was  Emily  Christy,  born  in  Wayne  Co. 
Iowa,  Jan.  13,  1852;  married  Sept.  3,  1871;  has  two  children:  Clare  Waldo,  and  Elsie  L.; 
was  in  gth  111.  Cav.  Co.  B. 

WILSON  JOEL,  Sec.  21,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;   N.  H.;  owns  200  acres. 

WILSON  WM.  W.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer,  rents  80  ac.  of  T.  P.  Sumner;  Dem. 

WISYAHN  CHAS.  Sec.  37.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  ico  acres;  Evang.  German;  Prussia. 

WOOD  BEDER,  P.O.  Green  River;  live*  with  father,  W.  Wood;  Rep;  Prot;  from  111. 

WOOD  DANIEL,  P.O.  Green  River;  lives  with  father,  W.  Wood;  Rep;  Prot;  from  111. 

WOOD  DAVID,  P.O.  Green  River;  lives  with  father,  W.  Wood;  Rep;  Prot;  from  111. 

WOOD  WELLINGTON,  Sec.  17  and  20,  P.O.  Green  River;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  Irom  N.  Y. 

WYNAL  CHAS..  P.O.  Geneseo;  lives  with  W.  Dilenbeck;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Germany. 


VAONKE   FRED,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;   Lulh;  from  Germany;  60  acres. 


282  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  Of 


BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 
GREEN  RIVER. 

Downs  &  Wilson,  Coal  Operators;  Mines  on  Sees.  17  and  18. 
Hill  Bros.  Dry  Goods,  Groceries,  Boots,  Shoes,  Clothing,  &c. 

Hill  Warren  E.  Druggist. 

Lord  Jno.  S.  Coal  Operator. 


CAMBRIDGE   TOWNSHIP. 

A   LFRED  S.   D.  Cambridge;  merchant;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Vt. 

«"•     ALLBRIGHT  A.,  P.O.  Ulah;  lumber;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.Y. 

ALDRIDGE  JOHN   M.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ind;  78  ac.  land. 

ALLEN  W.   R.  Cambridge;  photographer;   Rep;  Chris,  church;  born  111. 

ALTSCHULER  SIMON,  Cambridge;  clothing  and  furnsg.  goods;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Germany. 

AMBROSE  THOMAS,  Cambridge;  works  R.R;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

AMMERMAN  J.  R.  Cambridge;  wheelright;   Rep;   Lib;  born  Pa. 

AMMERMAN  WILLIAM,  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

ANDERSO \'  A.   L.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer,  rents  of  Mrs.  Longshore;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  E.  Sec.  30;  farmer;  Ind;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  So  acres  land. 

ANDERSON   H.  R    Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Ky. 

ANDERSON   HANS,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  77  acres  land. 

ANDERSON  O.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  80  acres  land. 

ANDERSON   P.  B.  Cambridge;  merchant  tailor;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  S.  Sec.  5;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  WILLIAM  J.  Cambridge;  clerk;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

ARNOLD  C.  B.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Vt;  160  acres  land. 

ATCHISON   M.  Sec.  22;  laborer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 

ATKINSON  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Ulah;  born  in  County  Derry,  Ireland,  May 
19.  1836;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  So  acres  land,  value  $4,000;  lived  in  Ireland  nineteen  years;  came 
to  this  country  1855;  lived  in  Philadelphia  five  years;  came  to  Kewanee,  Henry  Co.  in  1861, 
lived  there  fifteen  years;  worked  nine  years  and  four  months  for  Mr.  Willard,  Nurseryman; 
has  held  office  Roadmaster;  married  Miss  Nancy  McAdoo  Feb.  3,  1858;  she  was  born  County 
Donegal,  Ireland;  have  eight  children,  six  girls,  two  boys;  lost  one  daughter. 

AXELSON   A.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer,  rents  R.  Mascall's  farm;  Rep;  Luth. 

AXELSON  A.  M.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer,  rents  R.  Mascall's  farm;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

AXELSON   FRANK,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

AYRES  A.   D.  Cambridge;  clerk;  Rep;  Bapt.  pref;  born  Henry  Co.  111. 

AYERS  A.  S.   Mr*.  Widow,  Cambridge;  Pres;  born  in  New  York  City. 

AYKKS  JAMES  E.  Merchant,  Cambridge;  born  in  town  of  Andover,  Henry  Co.  July  22, 
1844.  He  has  lived  in  this  county  thirty-two  years,  except  three  years  when  he  lived  in  State 
Kentucky.  He  has  been  in  the  business  of  Dry  Goods,  Groceries  and  Clothing,  firm  of 
Ayres  &  Weir,  for  past  five  years.  He  was  in  the  army  in  H2th  Reg.  111.  Infantry,  and  was 
in  twenty-six  general  engagements.  He  has  two  children,  one  daughter  and  one  son. 

AYRES  THOMAS  O.  Attorney,  Cambridge;  born  Henry  Co.  111.  May  7.  1842.  He  has 
lived  in  this  state,  in  Henry  County,  for  thirty-four  years,  except  three  or  four  years,  when 
he  lived  in  State  Kentucky;  he  has  practiced  his  profession  here  about  five  years;  he  has  held 
office  one  of  Trustees  of  this  town  for  past  five  years;  Dem;  Lib.  He  married  Miss  Priscilla 
A.  Davenport  Sept.  21,  1871;  she  was  born  in  Cambridge,  Henry  Co;  they  have  one  child. 
son,  Bertram  Seymour,  born  Sept.  27,  1872. 


T)  ALL  G.  W.  Cambridge;  dairy  business;  Rep;  Meth.  pref;  born  N.Y. 
**     BEACH  J.  H.   Dr.   Cambridge;  dentist;  Ind;  Epis.  pref;  born  Pitt 


Pittsburg,  Pa. 


GEO.  F.  H.  WILSON, 
Cambridge. 


HENRY  COUNTY:    CAMBRIDGE   TOWNSHIP.  285 

BALL,  OLIVER,  Livery  Stable,  Cambridge;  born  Cortland  Co.  N.Y.  April  23,  1835;  Rep; 
Lib;  value  property  $15,000.  He  lived  in  New  York  State  about  twenty-one  years,  and 
came  to  this  state,  in  Henry  Co..  in  1856,  and  has  lived  here  over  twenty  years,  except  two 
years  in  Minnesota.  Is  engaged  in  the  Livery  Business  here,  firm  O.  Ball  &  Son.  Married 
Miss  Mary  Jane  Brown  Aug.  24,  1856;  she  was  from  Cortland  Co.  N.Y.,  born  April  23,  1838; 
they  have  three  children,  two  sons  and  one  daughter. 

BASON  JOHN  J.  Farmer.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Washington  Co.  Pa.  Feb.  II, 
1836;  Dem;  Bapt.  pref;  owns  150  acres  land,  value  $7,500;  lived  in  Pennsylvania  ten  years; 
removed  to  Peoria  Co.  111.  and  lived  there  about  fourteen  years,  and  came  to  Henry  Co.  and 
has  lived  here  seventeen  years.  Has  held  office  School  Director.  Married  Miss  Eve  Cath- 
erine Gabler  Nov.  27,  1855;  she  was  born  in  Germany,  July  20, 1828;  they  have  two  children, 
daughters;  Sarah  Elizabeth,  born  May  5,  1857,  Lucy,  born  May  2,  1860. 

BEARDSLEY  E.  Cambridge;  surveyor;  Rep;  Infidel;  born  N.Y. 

BECKER  GEORGE,  Lumber  and  Grain  Dealer,  P.p.  Ulah,  Sec.  21;  born  Jefferson  Co. 
N.Y.  Dec.  6,  1839;  Rep;  Meth;  value  property  $1,500;  lived  in  New  York  State  about  twen- 
ty-eight years;  came  to  this  state  and  county  in  May,  1868,  and  has  lived  here  nine  years,  and 
is  engaged  in  Grain  and  Lumber  Business.  Was  in  the  army,  enlisted  Aug.  II,  1862,  in  the 
loth  New  York  Artillery,  and  participated  in  every  battle  in  which  iSth  army  corps  was  en- 
gaged, from  Cold  Harbor  to  surrender  of  Gen,  Lee  at  Appomattox.  He  holds  office  Post- 
master this  town;  married  Miss  Alice  E.  Howe  Dec.  5,  1860;  she  was  born  in  Antwerp, 
Jefferson  Co.  N.Y.  Oct.  7, 1845;  have  three  children,  Katie  Alice,  George  Leslie,  Frank  Elmer; 
lost  three  children. 

BELKNAP  W.  S.  Cambridge;  salesman;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Orange  Co.  N.Y. 

BENSON  A.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

BENSON  JOHN,  Cambridge;  tailor;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BENSON  LARS,  Farmer,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Sweden  Aug.  13,  1826;  Rep; 
Lib;  owns  174  acres  land,  value  $9,000.  He  lived  in  Sweden  twenty-eight  years,  and  came 
to  this  country  in  1854;  arrived  in  Moline,  Rock  Island  Co.  Aug.  19,  1854;  came  to  Henry 
Co.  March  14,  1860,  and  has  lived  here  sixteen  years;  his  father  living  in  Sweden;  his  brother 
lives  in  this  town  and  county. 

BEVERIDGE  PETER  H.  Treasurer  Henry  Co.,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Aberdeen- 
Scotland,  Feb.  21,  1834;  came  to  this  country  in  1839;  came  to  Ashland,  Ohio,  and  lived 
there  fourteen  years.  He  lived  in  Scott  Co.  Iowa,  three  years;  came  to  this  state,  Henry 
County,  in  1856,  and  has  lived  here  over  twenty  years.  He  has  held  office  Supervisor;  was 
President  Agricultural  Society  for  ten  years;  he  was  elected  treasurer  of  Henry  Co.  in  1873, 
and  re-elected  in  1875;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  farm  320  acres,  value  $19,200,  owns  farm  160  acres 
Nebraska,  value  $1,920,  total.  $21,120.  He  married  Miss  Eliza  L.  Carter  Oct.  25,  1859;  sne 
was  born  Ashland,  Ohio,  March  17,  1837,  she  died  Feb.  2,  1875;  they  had  five  children,  three 
sons,  two  daughters. 

BLOMBEY  JOHN,  Cambridge;  cigar-maker;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BLUMBEY  OLOFF,  Cambridge;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Sweden. 

BOBBETT   HANNAH   E.  Mrs.  widow,  Cambridge;  Cong;  born  Ohio;  property  $3,000. 

BOON  JOHN,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer,  rents  farm  R.  Mascall;  Rep;  Meth. 

BOWEN  S.  F.  Cambridge;  clerk;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

BOWEN  W.  S.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Ulah;  clerk;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

BOWEN  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec,  22,  P.O.  Ulah;  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.  Oct.  28, 
1824;  Ind;  Meth;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  $9,600;  lived  in  Philadelphia  about  thirty  years; 
removed  to  Kewanee,  Henry  Co.  in  1854;  was  in  the  army,  Co.  G,  U2th  Reg.  111.  Infantry; 
acted  as  Hospital  Steward;  served  three  years  and  honorably  discharged;  has  held  office 
Justice  Peace  for  eight  years  and  School  Director  many  years.  Is  engaged  in  Grain  and 
Lumber  business,  and  is  Freight  and  Ticket  Agent  P.  &  R.  I.  R.  R.  at  this  place;  married 
Caroline  Starkey,  of  Philadelphia,  1848;  she  died  1861;  married  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Appleman, 
of  Columbia  Co.  Pa.  Aug.  12,  1862;  have  seven  children,  five  sons,  two  daughters. 

BOYD  A.  H.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

BOYD  JAMES  M.  Cambridge;  works  in  lumber  yard;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

BOYD  SAMUEL  G.  Merchant  Tailor,  Cambridge;  born  in  Lewis  County,  Ky.  April 
25,  1815;  Rep;  Univ;  value  property,  $2,000;  lived  in  Ky.  three  or  four  years  and  removed 
to  Ohio  in  1819;  lived  in  that  state  about  thirty-eight  years;  came  to  this  state,  Cambridge, 
Henry  County,  1859,  and  has  lived  here  seventeen  years;  has  held  office  School  Director; 
married  Miss  Eliza  Young,  Sept.  20,  1838;  she  died  in  May,  1874;  then  married  Mrs.  F.  M. 
Newton,  formerly  F.  M.  Putnam,  from  Vermont,  March  18,  1875;  he  had  six  children  by 
first  wife,  three  sons  and  three  daughters;  has  lost  three  children. 

BOYD   ROBERT,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  240  acres. 
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BO  YD  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Teamster,  Cambridge;  born  in  Bucks  Co.  Penn.  Nov.  6,  1835; 
Rep;  Epis;  value  property  $1,000;  he  lived  in  Penn.  about  twenty-five  years,  then  came  to 
Henry  Co.  Illinois,  in  1852;  has  lived  here  twenty-four  years;  was  in  the  army,  Co.  C,  Ti2th 
Reg.  Ills.  Infantry;  he  was  in  a  number  of  severe  battles,  and  was  honorably  discharged;  he 
married  Miss  Emily  W.  Welton,  Nov.  25,  1858;  she  was  born  April  17,  1836;  they  have 
three  children,  two  girls  and  one  boy;  have  lost  three  children. 

BRINKERHOFF  AUGUSTUS  W.  Cambridge;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Meth;  born  111. 

BRINKERHOFF  CHARLES  E.  Cambridge;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.  Y. 

BRINKHOFF  D.  Farmer,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Ulah;  born  Hanover,  Germany,  Sept.  18,  1826; 
Ind;  Luth;  owns  400  acres  land,  240  acres  in  town  of  Cambridge,  160  acres  in  town  of 
Burns,  value  $24,000;  lived  in  Germany  about  twenty  years,  and  came  to  this  country  in 
1846;  lived  in  New  York  State  two  years;  went  to  California  in  1849;  came  to  this  state  and 
county  in  1855,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-one  years;  he  has  held  office  School  Director; 
married  Miss  Sarah  Jane  Stackhouse  in  Dec.  1855;  she  was  from  New  York  State;  they  have 
five  children,  one  son  and  four  daughters;  lost  one  son. 

BRINKERHOFF  JAMES  D.  Ice  Dealer,  Cambridge;  born  in  New  York  City,  March 
17,  1825;  he  lived  there  about  three  years;  lived  in  Hackensack,  New  Jersey,  sixteen  years; 
went  to  sea  on  whaling  expedition  for  two  years,  and  sailed  around  the  world,  returned  to 
New  York  for  four  years;  he  came  to  this  state,  in  Knox  Co.  in  1853,  ar|d  nas  lived  in  this 
county  twelve  years;  he  has  held  office  of  Justice  of  Peace  for  seven  years,  and  School 
Director  for  eight  years;  Rep;  Meth;  value  property,  $2,000;  married  Miss  Margaret  A. 
Williams,  March  31,  1846;  she  was  born  in  New  York  City  Sept.  8,  1826;  they  have  five 
children,  four  sons  and  one  daughter;  have  lost  three  sons. 

BRISTOL  ELIZABETH  Mrs.  widow;  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Cambridge;  Meth;  born  Canada;  40  acres- 

BRISTOL  SAMUEL,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  born   Ills. 

BRITTAN   W.  W.Cambridge;  clerk  Cambridge  House;  Dem;  Pres.  pref;  born  New  Jersey. 

BROBERG  SWAN,  Cambridge;  cigarmaker,  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BROOKS  JOSEPH  A.  Sec.  21;  farmer,  renter;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

BROWN  CAROLINE  Mrs.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Pa;  20  acres. 

BRUCE  H.  Cambridge;  wagon-maker;  Lib;  born  Virginia. 

BRUCE  M.  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Virginia. 

BRUCE  W.  S.  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Dem;  Hard  Shell  Bapt.  pref;  born   Virginia. 

BRYAN  JOHN  Li.  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Cambridge;  born  Wayne  Co.  Ky.  Oct.  3,  1829; 
Rep;  Bapt;  value  property  $5,000;  he  lived  in  State  of  Kentucky  twenty-five  years,  then 
removed  to  Indiana  and  was  there  six  years;  upon  the  breaking  out  of  the  war  he  was  com- 
missioned surgeon  of  the  26th  Missouri  Reg.  Infantry  and  served  in  the  field  two  years,  and 
then  had  charge  military  hospital  of  eruptive  diseases  in  City  Louisville  for  one  year  and 
five  months;  he  has  practiced  his  profession  in  this  county  about  seven  years;  he  married 
Miss  Hannah  M.  Deitz  of  Blue  Lick,  Indiana,  Oct.  13,  1857;  they  have  five  sons. 

BURG-ESS  ERASTUS  J.  Proprietor  Burgess  House,  Cambridge;  born  in  Jefferson  Co. 
New  York,  Feby.  12,  1811;  he  lived  in  New  York  State  about  fourteen  years;  he  went  to 
Michigan  in  1825;  large  part  of  people  were  Indians;  he  carried  the  mail  from  Detroit  to 
Pontiac,  and  from  there  to  Mt.  Clemens;  for  nine  miles  no  white  person,  only  Indian  cabins; 
he  lived  in  Ohio  about  six  years.  Rep;  Cong;  he  married  Miss  Lucena  M.  Hunt,  April  13, 
18334  sne  was  from  Trumbull  Co.  Ohio,  was  born  Nov.  15,  1815;  they  have  had  six  children, 
three  sons  and  three  daughters;  have  lost  two  sons  and  two  daughters. 

BURMAN  C.  Cambridge;  shoemaker,  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BURNDLIN  P.  B.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer,  rents  Dixon's  farm;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BURNS  S.  Cambridge;  works  for  Dennick;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Pa. 

BYERLY  N.,  P.O.  Cambridge;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa. 

/"~*AHON  O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Ohio;  val.  property  $1,600. 

^     CALHOUN  ROBERT  G.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ireland. 

CADY  Li.  S.  Farmer,  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Cuba,  Allegany  Co.  New  York, 
June  22,  1826;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  50  acres  land,  value  $2,500;  he  lived  in  New  York  State 
ten  years;  lived  in  Canada  four  years;  came  to  this  county  and  state  in  1840,  and  has  lived 
here  over  thirty-six  years;  one  of  earliest  settlers;  he  has  counted  one  hundred  deer  at  one 
time  here  on  the  prairie;  plenty  of  wolves  around  here  then;  has  held  office  of  Road  Com- 
missioner and  School  Director;  married  Anna  Mascall,  Dec.  20,  1848;  she  was  from  Pa.; 
have  seven  children;  lost  one. 


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CADY  S.  \V.  E.  Farmer,  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Virginia.  Jan.  13,  1847;  Rep; 
Lib;  owns  160  acres  land,  val.  $6,400;  removed  from  Virginia  at  early  age  to  this  state  and 
County,  in  1849;  lived  in  Cambridge  eleven  years,  and  has  lived  in  this  county  twenty-seven 
years;  one  of  early  settlers;  only  two  houses  on  road  from  Cambridge  to  Geneseo;  married 
Miss  Sarah  F.  Johnson,  Feb.  26,  1871;  she  was  from  Boone  Co.  Indiana,  born  Oct.  22,  1841; 
they  have  three  children,  two  boys  and  one  girl;  lost  two  children. 

CAMERY  DAVID,  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Virginia. 

CAIRNES  JAMES,  Cambridge;  clergyman;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  in  Scotland;  came  to  U.S.  1849. 

CARLSON  C.  A.  Cambridge;  sewing  machine  agent;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

CARLSEN  C.  M.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Ind;  Second  Adventist;  born  Sweden. 

CARLSON  JOHN.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres. 

CARLSON   PETER,  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer,  rents  of  J.  Mascall;  Rep;  Luth. 

CARSTENS  ANDREW,  Cambridge;  bakery  and  confectionery;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Europe, 

CARTER  CHARLES  A.  Cambridge;  painter;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ills. 

CHAMBERLAIN   E.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Epis;  born  111. 

CHAMBERLAIN  J.  S.  Rev.  Cambridge;  pastor  Episcopal  Church;  Rep;  born  Buffalo. 

CHAMBERLAIN  PHIL.  C.  Cambridge;  law  student;  Rep;  Epis;  born  111. 

CHAPMAN  JOHN"  W.  Cambridge;  wagon-maker;  Rep;  Bapt.  pref;  born  Indiana. 

CHERRY  E.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Lib;  Bapt. 

CHERRY  JAMES,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Bapt;  born  Ohio. 

CHILBERG  N.G.Cambridge;  clerk;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

CHILLBURG  HENRY  H.Cambridge;  druggist;  Rep;  Swedish  Luth;  born  Iowa. 

CHILLBERG  S.  J.  Cambridge;  clerk  for  Ayers  &  Weir;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

CHURCH   R.  Cambridge;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.  Y. 

CLARK  G.  M.  Watchmaker  and  Jeweler,  Cambridge;  born  Bedford  Co.  Penn.  Aug.  24. 
1840;  came  to  county  1855;  Rep;  Bapt;  residence  second  house  south  of  depot, 

CLARK  JAS.  Cambridge;  works  railroad;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Ireland. 

CLARK  JAS.  Cambridge;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

CLARK  JAMES  H.  Retired  Farmer,  Cambridge;  born  in  Bedford  Co.  Penn.  June  24, 
1828;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  560  acres  of  land,  three  houses  and  lots,  value  $33,000.  He  was  a 
potter  by  trade,  and  lived  in  State  of  Pennsylvania  about  21  years,  and  came  to  Knox  Co. 
111.  in  1849;  lived  there  about  eight  years;  worked  in  pottery  business  one  year  in  Peoria  Co; 
came  to  this  Co.  March  19,  1857,  and  has  lived  here  nineteen  years;  most  all  vacant  land, 
and  only  few  houses  when  he  came;  he  married  Mrs.  Lucinda  Clark,  formerly  Miss  Lucinda 
Wigant,  Feb.  19,  1869;  she  was  born  in  Wood  Co.,  Ohio,  April  n,  1828. 

CLARK  JOHN,  P.O.  Cambridge;  fanner,  rents  J.  Mascall's  farm;  Rep;  Lib. 

CLARK  SCOTTO,  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Madison  Co.  N.Y.,  March  19, 
1851;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  $8,000;  lived  in  New  York  State  about  thirty- 
three  years;  removed  to  this  state  and  to  this  Co.  in  1854,  an^  nas  lived  here  twenty-two 
years;  has  held  office  of  School  Director  and  Road-master;  married  Miss  Lucy  A.  Olcott, 
May  I,  1845;  she  was  born  Jan.  21,  1825;  she  died  May  23,  1849;  one  child;  married  Har- 
riet A.  Leason,  of  Madison  Co.  N.Y.  Sept.  6,  1849;  she  was  born  March  2,  1826;  have  five 
children,  daughters. 

CLINE  P.  W.  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Va. 

COBB  J.  L.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa. 

COBB  J.  S.  Cambridge;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Mass. 

COCHREX  JAMES  S.  Farmer,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Knox  Co.  Ohio,  March 
to,  1836;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  75  acres  land,  value  $3,750;  he  lived  in  Ohio  about  twelve  years; 
came  to  this  state  in  Fayette  Co.  1849;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1852,  and  has  lived  here  twenty- 
four  years;  only  two  houses  on  road  between  here  and  Geneseo;  married  Miss  Nancy  Cooper, 
Dec.  17,  1863;  she  was  born  in  Parke  Co.  Ind.,  Jan.  30,  1841,  and  was  brought  up  in  this  state; 
they  have  three  children,  two  daughters  and  one  son;  has  lost  one  son. 

COLDY  T.  H.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  born  111;  80  acres  land. 

COLLINS  WM.Sec.  21,  P.O.  Ulah;  laborer;  Dem;  Lib. 

COMBS  EDWARD,  Cambridge;  works  elevator;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

COMBS  EDWARD  F.  Cambridge;  engineer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

COMBS  FRED   L.  Cambridge;   Chronicle  office;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 
COMBS  W.  A.  Cambridge;  railroad  agent;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 


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CONDIT  JOHN,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Dem;  Lib. 

CONNELL  JOHN,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  40  acres  land. 

CONNELL  PAT.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  40  acres  land. 

CONVERSE  JAMES  A.  Furniture  Store,  Cambridge;  born  in  Susquehanna  Co.  Per.n. 
Aug.  14,  1836;  Ind;  Pres;  value  of  property  $6,000.  He  removed  to  Rhode  Island  at  an 
early  age;  lived  there  nine  years;  came  to  this  state,  Henry  Co.  in  1846,  and  has  lived  here 
over  thirty  years;  one  of  the  earliest  settlers;  they  carried  the  mail  from  Chicago  to  Rock 
Island  on  horseback;  he  was  engaged  in  farming  and  stock  raising  for  twenty  years,  and  has 
carted  wheat  to  Rock  Island  and  sold  it  at  24  cents  a  bushel;  has  been  engaged  in  furniture 
business  here  nine  years;  he  married  Miss  Maria  S.  Penny,  Dec.  12,  1860;  she  was  from 
Long  Island,  N.Y.;  they  have  four  children,  two  boys  and  two  girls. 

COOK  F.  A.  Brick  Manufacturer,  Cambridge;  born  in  Wethersfield,  Henry  Co.  111.  Nov.  8, 
1842;  Rep;  Lib;  value  property  '$10,000;  lived  in  Kewanee  for  some  years,  and  came  to 
Cambridge  in  1870;  has  been  engaged  in  manufacturing  brick  for  the  past  twelve  years;  was 
in  the  army,  7th  Missouri  Regiment,  Co.  I;  was  wounded  in  siege  of  Vicksburg,  May  20, 
1863;  was  in  many  severe  battles;  married  Miss  Mary  A.  Demoro,  Oct.  24,  1867;  she  was 
from  Kewanee,  this  county;  have  had  one  child,  daughter,  born  March  12,  1872;  she  died 
July  24,  1872. 

CORBY  PAT.  Cambridge;  works  on  railroad;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

COX  BENJ.  Sec.  21;  farmer,  rents  of  Perkins;  Dem;1Lih;  born  111. 

CROUCH  JOHN,  Cambridge;  billiard-hall;   Rep;  Bapt;  born  Pa. 

CUFF  WM.  A.  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Lib;  Bapt;  born  Va. 

CURRIN  BERNARD,  Farmer,  Cambridge;  born  in  Ireland  in  June,  1839;  Dem;  Cath; 
value  of  property,  156  acres  of  land,  $10,000;  he  lived  in  Ireland  fifteen  years,  and  came  to 
this  country  1854,  and  has  lived  22  years  in  this  Co.  and  state;  his  parents  live  in  Ire- 
land; he  has  one  brother  and  one  sister  living  at  Orion  in  this  Co. 

CURTIS  O.  B.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Pa;  80  acres  land. 

CUTTIGAN  EDWARD,  Cambridge;  works  on  railroad;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Indiana. 

TAAHLBERG  F.  O.Cambridge;  clerk;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

U     DAVENPORT  C.  E.  Cambridge;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

DALRYMPLE  WILLIAM  L.  Deputy  Clerk,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Knox  Co. 
Ohio,  April  7,  1827;  he  lived  in  State  of  Ohio  25  years,  and  came  to  this  state,  in  Henry  Co. 
and  has  lived  here  over  23  years;  only  two  houses  between  Cambridge  and  Orion  at  that 
time;  he  has  held  office  of  Clerk  of  Circuit  Court,  also  Treasurer  of  Henry  Co;  has  held  the 
office  of  Justice  of  the  Peace  for  the  past  16  years;  holds  office  of  Coroner;  Rep;  Bapt;  val. 
of  property  $2,000;  married  Miss  Adelia  M.  Seeley,  Nov.  15,  1856;  she  was  from  Niagara 
Co.  N.Y.;  they  have  four  children,  two  sons  and  two  daughters. 

DAVENPORT  J.  T.  Cambridge;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

DAVENPORT  THOS.  F.  Farmer,  Cambridge;  born  in  Stamford,  Conn.  Feb.  6,  1820 ; 
Rep;  Lib;  value  of  property  $5,000;  lived  in  Connecticut  eight  years;  lived  in  New  York 
city  until  fifteen  years  old,  then  removed  to  Morristown,  Henry  Co.  with  the  colony  in  1837, 
and  has  resided  in  this  Co.  about  40  years;  one  of  the  few  resident  settlers  that  was  here  at 
that  time;  the  nearest  house  south  of  his  father's  was  twelve  miles  distant.  The  Indians  had 
not  left  the  county;  their  camps  were  on  the  creeks.  Has  been  engaged  in  farming,  mercan- 
tile and  milling  business;  built  first  store,  and  sold  the  first  goods  ever  sold  in  this  town;  was 
in  the  army,  First  Lieut.  Co.  H,  112th  Reg.  I.V.I  enlisted  asprivate;  was  Brigade  Commissary 
and  also  Quartermaster;  has  held  office  of  Clerk,  Sheriff,  and  Treasurer  of  Henry  Co.,  also 
was  appointed  Assessor  of  Internal  Revenue  of  Henry  Co.;  married  Miss  Elizabeth  Lloyd, 
of  Bucks  Co.  Pa.  June  22,  1848;  she  was  born  Jan.  31,  1822;  they  have  three  children,  two 
daughters  and  one  son;  lost  two  sons. 

DAVIS  EDWARD,  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Rep;  Cong;  born  South  Wales. 

DAVIS  W.  M.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Dem;   Meth;  born  Ohio;  160  acres  land. 

DEAN  D.  E.  Cambridge;  hardware;  Dem;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

DEAN  E.  S.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Vt;  240  acres  land. 

DEAN  H.  A.  Cambridge;  tinner;  Dem;  Epis;  born  N.Y. 

DEAN  W.  B.  Cambridge;  hardware,  Rep;  Bapt.  pref;  born  N.Y. 

DECKER  ELISHA  T.,  P.O.  Cambridge;  lives  with  father;  J.  Mascall  owns  farm;  Rep:  Lib;  111. 

DECKER  S.  M.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  B.Connell  owns  farm;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.J. 

DECKER  SAMUEL,  Cambridge;  barber;  Rep;  Latter  Day  Saint;  born  Henry  Co.  111. 

DECKER  WM.  M.  lives  with  father,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Ulah;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.J. 


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DECKER  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Bradford  Co.  Penn.  Feb. 
7,  1817;  lived  in  Pennsylvania  about  fourteen  years;  removed  to  Ohio,  lived  there  six  years; 
came  to  this  state  in  1837,  to  Pike  Co;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1841,  and  has  lived  here  over  35 
years;  one  of  the  earliest  settlers;  only  very  few  here  at  that  time;  has  carted  his  wheat  to 
Chicago  and  sold  it  for  50  cents  a  bushel  and  sold  pork  at  $2  a  cwt;  married  Sarah  Edwards, 
of  Missouri,  in  1838;  she  died  in  1866;  he  then  married  Mrs.  Emeline  Randall,  formerly 
Emeline  Stackhouse,  Oct.  25,  1867;  she  was  from  Bradford  Co.  Penn.,  born  June  20,  1825; 
they  have  eight  children,  five  sons  and  three  daughters;  have  lost  one  son;  Rep;  Lib;  owns 
190  acres  of  land,  val.  $10,000. 

DECKER   J.  W.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  pref;  born  111. 

I>ECKKR  JOHN  I.  Farmer,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Ulah;  born  in  New  York  city,  Feb.  15,  1815; 
Rep;  Meth;  owns  80,  acres  of  land,  value  $4,000;  he  is  a  cabinet  and  pianoforte  maker  by 
trade,  and  lived  in  New  York  city  27  years;  lived  in  Hudson  Co.  N.  J.  16  years;  removed  to 
Henry  Co.  111.  and  has  lived  here  21  years;  married  Miss  Abigail  D.  E.  Kline,  Dec.  16, 
1830;  she  was  born  in  Cincinnati,  and  was  brought  up  in  New  York  city;  they  have  seven 
children,  five  sons,  two  daughters;  lost  three  children. 

DECKER  W.  P.Cambridge;  police  officer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  HenryCo.  111. 

DENGLE  A.  Sec.  5;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Germany. 

DENGLE  JOHN  H.  Cambridge;  lives  with  father;  Dem;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

DENNISON  A.  Cambridge;  mason;  Rep;  Cong;  born  N.Y. 

DEXTER  WALTER  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  in  Piscataquis  Co.  Maine, 
Dec.  19,  1831;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  $9,600;  lived  in  Maine  about  twenty- 
three  years,  then  went  to  California  and  was  there  six  years;  came  to  Stark  Co.  this  State  and 
lived  there  twelve  years;  came  to  this  county  in  1874;  has  held  office  of  School  Director  in 
Stark  Co;  holds  same  office  here;  married  Miss  Alida  Jane  Bennett,  Nov.  24,  1862;  she  was 
born  in  Pennsylvania  and  brought  up  in  Stark  Co.  Ill;  they  have  four  children,  one  boy  and 
three  girls. 

DICKENSON  S.  F.  Rev.  Cambridge;  pastor  Cong.  Church;  Rep;  born  Williamstown,  Mass. 

DIDDY  CHARLES,  lives  with  father,  Sec.  9;  P.O.Cambridge;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ohio;  40  ac. 

DIDDY  WM.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  N.Y.;  80  acres  land. 

DIESC5H  THEODORE,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Prussia,  Germany, 
Jan.  25,  1832;  Dem;  Cath;  40  acres  land,  value  $2,000;  lived  in  Germany  twenty-two  years, 
and  came  to  this  country  in  1854;  lived  in  New  York  State  two  years;  came  to  Moline  this 
state  in  1856,  lived  four  years;  came  to  this  county  1860;  has  lived  here  sixteen  years;  mar- 
ried Miss  Mary  Schmodll,  Feb.  25,  1862;  she  was  born  in  Germany,  March  12,  1842;  they 
have  three  children,  one  boy  and  two  girls;  lost  one  girl. 

DINNICK  C.  S.  Cambridge;  retired;  Rep;  Liberal;  born  Ohio. 

DINNICK  L.  F.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  111. 

DIXON  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  Westmoreland  Co.  England,  April 
14,  1823;  Ind;  Epis.  pref;  owns  200  acres  land,  value  $12,000;  lived  in  England  about 
twenty-nine  years,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1852;  came  to  this  county  and  state  same 
year,  and  has  lived  here  about  twenty-five  years  —  one  of  the  earliest  settlers,  all  prairie  heie 
when  he  came;  has  held  office  of  School  Director  and  Road-master;  married  Miss  Matilda 
Burndlin,  Sept.  3,  1869;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  May  16,  1844;  have  four  children,  one  son 
and  three  daughters. 

DONDLEY  JOHN,  Cambridge;  works  on  railroad;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ireland. 

DUNLAP  A.  J.  Cambridge;  canvasser;  Dem;  Christian;  born  Ohio. 

DUNLAP  G.  W.  Cambridge;  physician;  Dem;  Christian;  born  Ohio. 


J.  A.  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 
"*     ECKSTROUM  E.,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer,  rents  of  Morris;  Rep;  Meth. 

EHRMANN  JACOB,  Cambridge;  tinner;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

ELLENWOOD  A.  Cambridge;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Bapt. 

ELLIOTT  JOHN,  Sec.  12;  Cambridge;  works  for  Mrs.  Jennings;    Dem;  Pres;  born  England. 

ELM  JOHN,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;   Meth;  born  Sweden;  So  acres  land. 

ELiSE  CHAS.  Farmer,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  England,  Feb.  14,  1824;  Rep;  Lib; 
owns  170  acres,  val.  §10,000;  came  to  this  country  at  an  early  age,  and  lived  in  Pa.  eleven 
years,  and  came  to  this  state  and  county  in  1839,  and  has  lived  here  thirty-eight  years  —  one 
of  the  few  early  settlers  now  living,  who  came  that  time;  used  to  take  him  a  week  to  go  to 
mill,  carted  his  grain  to  Chicago,  150  miles;  only  one  small  frame  tavern  in  Chicago  then; 
has  held  office  of  School  Director  and  Road-master;  married  Miss  Mary  S.  Vincent,  in  Feb. 
1850;  she  was  from  N.Y.  State;  have  eight  children,  four  sons  and  four  daughters. 


290  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

ELSE  SARAH   F.  Mrs.  Sec.  4;  Cambridge;  widow;  Bapt.  pref;  born  Va:  40  acres  land. 

ELSTON  JACOB  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Tioga  Co.  N.Y.  March 
19,  1827;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  120  acres  land,  value  $6,000;  lived  in  N.Y.  State  about  twenty- 
four  years;  came  to  this  state  in  1851;  lived  in  Knox  Co;  came  to  this  town  and  county  in 
1853,  and  has  lived  here  over  twenty-three  years;  only  one  farm  under  fence  on  road  between 
here  and  Geneseo  at  that  time,  and  only  one  house  standing  on  north  side  of  the  Grove; 
married  Miss  Abbie  Benson,  Dec.  25,  1847;  she  was  born  in  Green  Brier  Co.  Va.  Nov.  27, 
1831;  she  was  brought  up  in  Knox  Co.  Ill;  have  five  children,  three  sons,  two  daughters; 
lost  one  daughter, 

ELSTON  LUTHER,  lives  with  father,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Cambridge;  Dem;  Lib;  born  111. 

ENSTROM  Q.  P.  Cambridge;  wagon-maker;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

ENGSTROM  P.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Adv;  born  Sweden;  80  acres  land. 

ERICKSON  C.  M.  Cambridge;  tailor;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

ERICKSON  E.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres  land. 

T7ERGUSON  J.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt.  pref;  born  Canada;  142  acres. 
FICKLING  J.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  born  England;  160  acres. 

FIERCE  WILSON,  Farmer,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  Athens  Co.  Ohio,  Aug.  24,  1823; 
Rep;  U.  Breth;  owns  160  acres,  value  $9,600;  blacksmith  by  trade;  lived  in  Ohio  seven 
years,  and  removed  to  Indiana  in  1830;  lived  there  nineteen  years;  came  to  Knox  Co.  111.  in 
1849,  and  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1862;  has  lived  here  fourteen  years;  has  held  office  of  Com- 
missioner of  Highways  in  Knox  Co.  when  it  was  first  organized;  olso  Overseer'of  Poor;  mar- 
ried three  times:  first  to  Rebecca  B.  Grubbs,  of  Ohio,  July  16,  1846;  she  died  May  16,  1849; 
two  children;  married  Charlotte  Gibbs,  of  Athens  Co.  Ohio,  Nov.  20,  1850;  she  died  Aug.  3, 
1871;  had  eleven  children;  married  Phietta  Biggerstaff,  of  Athens  Co.  Ohio,  March  II,  1872; 
they  have  one  child,  Wilson  L.  D.  Fierce,  born  June  20,  1875. 

FICKLING  E.  A.,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

FLAGG  ELIJAH  A.  Cambridge;  born  in  Middlesex  Co.  Mass.  July  29,  1816;  Rep;  Cong; 
value  property  §1,000;  lived  in  the  State  of  Mass,  thirty-nine  years,  and  then  removed  to 
Town  Cambridge,  Henry  Co.  State  Illinois,  April  13,  1855,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-two 
years;  he  married  Miss  Lois  H.  Chapman,  April  4,  1839;  she  was  from  Pepperell,  Mass;  they 
have  three  children,  one  son  and  two  daughters;  lost  two  children. 

FLAGG  WM.  E.  Marble  Yard.  Cambridge;  born  in  Boston,  Nov.  26,  1852;  Rep;  Lib;  he 
lived  in  Boston  two  years  and  then  removed  to  this  state  and  county  in  1854,  and  has  lived 
here  twenty-two  years;  he  has  been  engaged  in  the  marble  business  for  the  past  six  years  and 
has  the  only  marble  yard  in  Cambridge;  his  father  and  mother  reside  in  this  town. 

FLANSBURG  ARTHUR  H.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

FLANSBURG  JOHN  D.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

FLANSBURG  WILLIAM,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Free-will  Bapt;  born  N.Y. 

FOLLETT  JOHN  M.  Center  St.,  North  of  Fire  Proof;  Dealer  in  Agricultural  Imple- 
ments, Cambridge;  born  in  Essex  Co.,  N.  Y.  March  18,  1832;  moved  to  Galesburg.  111. 
1837;  came  to  Henry  County,  1852;  took  part  in  Kansas  war  under  Jim  Lane,  1856;  mar- 
ried to  Miss  H.  B.  Hill,  in  Galesburg,  III.,  July  9,  1857;  enlisted  at  Cambridge,  111.  in  Co. 
H,  33d  I.V.I.  Sept.  19,  1861;  re-enlisted  at  Indianola,  Texas,  in  Co.  H,  33d  Infantry  Illinois 
Veteran  Volunteers,  Jan.  i,  1864;  served  during  the  war  as  private,  2d  Sergt,  1st  Sergt,  and 
2nd  Lieut;  discharged  at  Vicksburg,  Miss.,  Nov.  24,  1865;  has  a  wife  and  four  children, 
all  living;  Ind;  Infidel. 

FORT  D.  Cambridge;  works  for  Mrs.  Jennings;  Rep;  Lib. 

FREDERICKS  NELSE,  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  Cambridge;  born  in  Denmark,  Oct.  26,  1844; 
Rep;  Luth;  owns  80  acres  land,  val.  $4,000;  lived  in  Denmark  about  eighteen  years  and  came 
to  this  country  in  1862;  came  to  Moline  this  state  same  year;  came  to  Cambridge,  Henry  Co. 
1864;  is  wagon-maker  by  trade,  and  carried  on  the  business  seven  years  in  Cambridge;  mar- 
ried Louise  Samuels,  Nov.  5,  1864;  she  was  born  in  Moline,  Rock  Island  Co;  they  have  two 
children,  Lizzie  Corinne  and  Cora. 

FULNER  SYLVESTER,  Cambridge;  street  commissioner;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  Pa. 

/"*  ARRISON  G.  G.  Cambridge;  Central  Hotel;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ind. 
^*     GARRISON   MILTON,  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Tenn. 
GARRISON  W.   II.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Indiana. 


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GAINES  ELBERT  H.  Lumber  Dealer,  Cambridge;  born  in  Cambridge,  Henry  Co.  111. 
Jan.  10,  1852;  he  has  lived  in  this  county  for  the  past  twenty-four  years,  except  one  year, 
when  he  lived  in  Pike  Co.  in  this  state,  and  a  short  time  in  Chicago;  he  is  of  the  firm  of 
Stewart  &  Gaines,  Dealers  in  Lumber  and  all  kinds  of  Building  Material,  for  the  past  five 
years;  Rep;  Cong,  pref;  he  married  Miss  Fanny  B.  Page,  Oct.  3,  1876;  she  was  born  in  Dixon, 
111.  Oct.  21,  1857. 

GIBBS  P.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Ulah;  blacksmith  and  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

GIBBS  W.,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer,  rents  of  S.  B.  Arnold;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

GILLILAND  LEVI  S.,  Cambridge;  printer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Pa. 

GLASS  NEAL,  Blacksmith;  Cambridge;  born  in  Paisley,  Scotland,  Jan.  I,  1847;  Rep;  Epis; 
value  of  property  $3,000;  lived  in  Scotland  about  nine  years,  then  removed  to  the  "Giant's 
Causeway,"  in  the  North  of  Ireland;  came  to  this  country  March  I,  1867;  came  to  Cam- 
bridge, this  county,  same  year,  and  has  been  engaged  in  blacksmithing  and  carriage  work; 
is  Junior  Warden  in  Masonic  Lodge;  married  Miss  Eliza  Macurdy;  she  was  born  North  of 
Ireland. 

McGLINCHEY  JAMES,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  80  acres. 

GOODLEY  AINGER,  Farmer;  Sec.  17;  P.O.Cambridge;  born  in  Lincolnshire,  Eng.,  Sept. 
30,  1821;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  200  acres  land,  value  $10,000;  he  lived  in  England  twenty-nine 
years,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1850;  lived  in  Ohio  six  years,  and  came  to  111.,  to  this 
town  and  county  in  1857,  and  has  lived  here  about  twenty  years;  only  four  houses  around 
here  when  he  came;  married  Miss  Mary  White,  Oct.  I,  1851;  she  was  born  Lincolnshire, 
England,  July  24,  1827;  they  have  three  children,  one  daughter  and  two  sons. 

GOO1>RICH  GEORGE  Cambridge;  Jeweler  and  Billiard  Room;  born  in  Madison  Co. 
N.  Y.,  Dec.  19,  1829;  he  lived  in  New  York  State  about  twenty-one  years,  then  went  to 
California  and  was  there  about  seventeen  years,  returned  to  this  State  1868,  and  has  lived 
here  five  years;  is  engaged  in  jewelry  business,  and  has  the  largest  billiard  room  in  town;  he 
has  two  sisters  living  in  this  town;  Rep;  Lib. 

GORDENIER  JACOB  W.  Cambridge;  Mason;  born  in  Ulster  Co.,  N.Y.,  Nov.  30, 
1827;  Rep;  Lib;  he  lived  in  State  of  New  York  twenty-eight  years,  and  removed  to  this 
town,  Henry  Co.,  111.,  in  Dec.,  1855,  and  has  lived  here  over  twenty-one  years;  one  of  early 
settlers;  he  holds  office  of  Township  Collector  of  this  township;  he  married  Miss  Harriet  L. 
Middaugh,  Jan.  14,  1854;  she  was  from  Bradford  Co.,  Pa.,  and  born  March  16,  1836;  they 
have  had  two  children,  Fred  B.,  born  Oct.  8,  1857,  Emma,  born  Sept.  14,  1860,  and  died 
April  12,  1862. 

GORDON  JOSEP.  W.,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Cady,  owner;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

GOUCHER   R.  M.,  Cambridge;  jeweler;  Ind;  Lib;  born  South  Bend,  Ind. 

GOULD  DAN,  Cambridge;  butcher;  Rep;  Meth.  pref;  born  N.  H. 

GOULD  F.  C.,  Cambridge;  merchant;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.  H. 

GOULD  LYFE  Y.  Cambridge;  butcher  and  market;  Rep;  Meth.  pref;  born  N.  H. 

GOULD  MAJOR  A.  Grain  and  Stock  Dealer,  Cambridge;  born  in  Piermont,  N.IL,  June 
6,  1823;  Rep;  Lib;  he  lived  in  New  Hampshire  about  33  years,  then  removed  to  this  State, 
in  Henry  county,  in  April,  1856,  and  has  resided  here  over  twenty  years;  he  has  held  the 
office  of  Supervisor  of  this  town;  he  was  elected  Clerk  of  the  Circuit  Court  in  1860,  and  re- 
elected  in  1864;  he  is  President  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  this  town;  he  married  Miss  Har- 
riet N.  Burnap,  Aug.  31,  1845;  she  was  from  Thetford,  Vt.,  born  April  10,  1825;  they  have 
had  two  children,  one  son  and  one  daughter. 

GOULD  If.  B.  Cambridge;  retired:  born  in  Grafton  Co.,  N.  H.,  March  31,  1828;  Rep;  Lib; 
he  lived  in  the  State  of  New  Hampshire  twenty-three  years,  and  removed  to  Moline,  in  this 
State  in  April,  1851;  came  to  Cambridge,  Henry  Co.,  in  May,  1856,  and  has  lived  here  over 
twenty-three  years;  one  of  the  early  settlers;  he  has  held  the  office  of  Supervisor  of  town  of 
Cambridge  for  nine  years;  married  Miss  Mary  Jane  Jennings,  Nov.  24,  1849;  she  was  from 
Peoria  Co.,  and  was  born  Nov.  14,  1838;  they  have  two  children,  daughters,  Nellie  L.,  born 
Oct.  20,  1863,  Katie  M.,  born  Nov.  29,  1865. 

GRUEY  C.  Q.,  Cambridge;  Prof.  High  School;  Rep;  Bapt.  pref;  born  Ohio. 

T  T  ADEN  A.,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Adventist;  born  Sweden;  40  acres. 
HAGG  A.,  Cambridge;  laborer;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

HAGIN  DAX,  Cambridge;  merchant;  born  in  Tompkins  Co.,N.Y.,  Feb.  12, 1842;  he  lived 
in  New  York  State  for  twenty-nine  years,  and  came  to  the  State  of  Illinois  and  to  Henry  Co 
in  March,  1874;  he  is  of  the  firm  of  Gould  &  Hagin,  Grocery  and  Crockery  Dealers;  he  was 
in  the  army  three  years  in  the  logth  Reg.  N.  Y.  Inf.,  and  was  in  every  engagement  from  the 
battle  of  the  Wilderness  to  surrender  of  Gen.  Lee;  has  held  office  of  Collector  in  Tompkins 
Co.,  N.Y.;  Rep;  Lib;  married  Miss  Dovia  Owens,  from  Warren  Co.,  Pa.,  Aug.  17,  1868;  they 
have  two  children,  sons,  Fred  Eugene,  Frank  Gordon. 


292  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

HAGIN  JOHN  B.  Grain  and  Stock  Dealer,  Cambridge;  born  in  Tompkins  Co.,  N.Y., 
April  25,  i8rS;  Rep;  Lib;  value  of  property  $15,000;  he  lived  in  New  York  State  about 
thirty-six  years,  when  he  removed  to  Jones  Co.,  State  of  Iowa,  and  lived  there  one  year, 
and  came  to  Geneseo,  State  of  Illinois,  in  1855,  and  has  resided  in  this  county  over  twenty- 
one  years;  he  was  elected  Sheriff  of  Henry  County  in  1862,  was  Postmaster  in  this  town  from 
1864  to  1870,  when  he  was  again  elected  Sheriff  of  Henry  Co;  he  was  elected  Supervisor  of 
town  of  Cambridge  in  1876;  he  has  been  in  grain  and  stock  business  for  the  past  six  years; 
he  married  Miss  Sarah  J.  Seeley,  June  24,  1855;  she  was  born  State  of  Illinois,  and  born  July 
8,  1838;  they  have  four  children,  one  son  and  three  daughters. 

HALL  HANNAH,  Mrs.  Widow.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Yorkshire,  England, 
Sept.  22,  1822;  Epis;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $4,000;  she  lived  in  England  twenty-seven 
years,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1849;  came  to  this  State  and  lived  in  Peoria  nine  years; 
came  to  this  county  in  1858,  and  has  lived  here  nineteen  years;  she  married  George  Hall, 
Nov.  3,  1844;  he  was  born  Yorkshire,  England,  Sept.  30,  1819;  died  Sept.  7,  1869;  she  has 
three  children,  daughters,  two  at  home  and  one  in  Nebraska;  her  only  son  died  Dec.  16, 1860. 

HALL  J.  H.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Maine;  87^  acres,  val.  $7,500. 

HALLGREN  OSCAR,  farmer;  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Sweden,  Nov.  28,  1847! 
Rep;  Swedish  Luth;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  $9,600;  lived  in  Sweden  about  twenty-three 
years,  and  came  to  this  country  1870;  came  to  this  State  and  county  same  year,  and  has  lived 
here  since,  except  three  years  he  lived  in  Knox  Co.,  Ill;  his  mother,  four  sisters  and  three 
brothers  reside  with  him. 

HAMILTON  OTTO  S.  Restaurant;  Cambridge;  born  in  Sweden,  Sept.  2,  1844;  Rep; 
Lib;  value  of  property  $1,500;  he  lived  in  Sweden  for  twenty-four  years,  and  came  to  this 
country  in  1868;  came  to  this  state  the  same  year,  and  has  lived  here  nine  years;  he  married 
Miss  Sallie  J.  Rishel,  Oct.  10,  1869;  she  was  born  in  Pa;  they  have  two  children,  one  daugh- 
ter and  one  son. 

HAMMOND  GEO.  Cambridge;  harness  maker;  Ind;  Meth;  born  N.Y. 

HAMMOND  GEORGE  R.  Cambridge;  harness  maker;  Dem;  Lib;  born  New  York. 

HAND  JNO.  P.  ,  Attorney  at  Law,  Cambridge;  born  in  Hanna  Township,  Henry  Co. 
Nov.  10,  1850;  he  has  lived  in  this  county  twenty-six  years,  except  about  five  years,  when 
he  resided  in  Ogle  County,  and  one  year  in  Kansas;  he  has  practiced  his  profession  here  for 
the  past  eighteen  months,  and  is  associated  with  Col.  A.  R.  Mock;  Rep;  Lib;  he  married 
Miss  Libbie  Brayton,  Oct.  26,  1871;  she  was  born  in  Mt.  Morris,  Ogle  Co.  III.,  Feb.  12, 
1849;  they  have  one  child,  a  son,  Frederick  Henry  Hand,  born  April  28,  1874. 

HANES  N.  E.  Cambridge;  teacher;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Indiana. 

HANSON  PETER,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;; Rep;  Adv;  born  Sweden;  39  acres  land. 

HANSON  P.,  P.O.  Ulah;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Adventist;  born  111. 

HARRIS  C.  H.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Cambridge;  photographer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  New  York. 

HARRIS  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Steuben  Co.  N.Y.  Sept. 
28,  1817;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  120  acres  land,  value  $9,000;  lived  in  N.  Y.  State  about  twenty- 
eight  years;  moved  to  Penn.,  and  lived  there  about  eight  years;  came  to  this  state  and 
county  in  1853,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-three  years;  one  of  early  settlers;  only  few  houses 
here  at  that  time;  married  Miss  Mary  M.  Ellsworth,  Sept.  12,  1841;  she  was  from  Chemung 
Co.  N.Y;  they  have  five  children,  three  sons  and  two  daughters;  lost  one  son. 

HARRISON  B.  Cambridge;  retired;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

HARRISON  F.  A.  Cambridge;  merchant;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

HART   H.  P.  Cambridge;  harness  maker;  Rep;  Meth;  born  New  York. 

HARTZELL  JOHN  W.  Proprietor  Cambridge  House;  born  in  Scott  Co.  Iowa,  Oct.  14, 
1839;  Rep;  Cong;  value  property  $7,500;  lived  in  Iowa  about  eight  years,  and  came  to  Mo- 
line,  in  this  state,  in  1847;  lived  there  about  eighteen  years,  and  came  to  this  county  in  1876; 
he  is  proprietor  of  the  Cambridge  House,  the  oldest  hotel  in  town;  he  has  held  office  of 
Supervisor  of  Moline;  he  married  Miss  Lizzie  M.  Watt,  of  Moline,  this  state,  Dec.  25,  1860. 

HAYDEN  G.  H.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Meth. 

HELBERG  P.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Ind;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  acres  land. 

HENDERSON  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  Morgan  Co.  111.  April 
28,  1853;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  $9,600;  lived  in  Morgan  Co.  about  four- 
teen years,  and  removed  to  Henry  Co.,  and  has  lived  here  nine  years;  married  Miss  Belle 
Sowerby,  March  5,  1874;  she  was  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.  Nov.  5,  1854;  they  have  two 
children:  a  son,  Norris  Arthur,  Dec.  19,  1874;  a  daughter,  May,  April  24,  1876. 

HITCHCOCK  W.  L.  Cambridge;  hardware;  Rep;  liapt.  pref. 

HINMAN  ELLIOTT    Cambridge;  lumber;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Henry  Co.  111. 


FRANK  G.  WELTON, 
County    Clerk,    Cambridge. 


HENRY  COTTNTY:    CAMBRIDGE  TOWNSHIP.  295 

HINMAN  JULIUS  S.  Judge  of  Henry  County  Court,  Cambridge;  born  in  Canton, 
Hartford,  Co.  Conn.  June  16,  1823;  he  lived  in  State  of  Conn,  twelve  years,  then  moved  to 
Portage  Co.  Ohio,  and  lived  there  about  sixteen  years;  came  to  this  state,  in  Henry  Co.  in 
1851,  and  has  lived  here  over  twenty-five  years;  one  of  the  early  settlers,  and  the  only  law- 
yer now  living  in  Henry  Co.  that  was  here  when  he  came;  he  held  office  Swamp  Land  Com- 
missioner for  long  time,  also  Justice  of  the  Peace  and  Master  in  Chancery  Circuit  Court  for 
eighteen  years;  he  has  been  County  Judge  of  this  county  for  eleven  years — elected  in  1865; 
Rep;  Lib;  married  Miss  Mary  E.  Westlake,  Nov.  27,  1849;  she  was  from  Stark  Co.  Ohio; 
they  have  five  children,  two  sons  and  three  daughters;  lost  one  daughter. 

HOBLEY  THOS.  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  in  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.  Jan.  3,  1846! 
Rep;  Bapt;  owns  120  acres  land,  $6,000;  he  lived  in  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.  about  twenty-three 
years;  was  in  employ  Penn.  R.R.  Co.,  Star  Union  Fast  Freight  Line;  removed  to  Illinois, 
Henry  Co.  in  1869;  has  lived  here  eight  years;  has  held  office  Constable;  his  mother  and 
sister  are  living  with  him;  his  brother,  A.  R.  Hobley,  owns  40  acres  in  Sec  25. 

HOEPFNER  C.  Cambridge;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Germany. 

HOLLENGUEST  AUGUSTUS,  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

HONE  HENRY,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Ind;  Meth;  born  New  York. 

HOOVER   D.  Cambridge;  works  elevator;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa. 

HORN  S.  Cambridge;  retired;  Dem;  Christian;  born  Mason  Co.  Ky. 

HULIN  B.  I.  Cambridge;  wheelwright;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

T  MAN   I.   H.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Dem;  Bapt.  pref;  born  Pa. 

IMAN   M.   E.   Mrs.  Cambridge;  dress-maker;  Bapt;  born  Pa;  property  $2,000. 
INGRAM  EUGENE,  P.O.  Sharon;  works  for  W.  Arnett;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 
IRWIN  THOMAS,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ireland. 

JACKSON  ROBERT,  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Ireland. 
JACKSON   WILLIAM  B.  Cambridge;  harness-maker;  Rep;  Cong;  born  N.  J. 
JENNINGS  SUSAN  H.  Mrs.  Sec.   12,  Cambridge  P.O.;  born  in  Pickaway  Co.  Ohio, 
Aug.  20,  1813:   Presb.  pref;  owns  1,200  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $75,000;  she  lived  in  State  of 
Ohio  twenty-two  years;  came  to  State  of  111.  and   lived   in  Peoria  Co.  thirteen  years;  she 
came  to  this  town  and  county  in  1847,  and  has  lived  here  about  thirty  years;  one  of  earliest 
settlers;  she   married   Levi  Jennings,   March  6,  1836;  he  was  born   in  Virginia,   March    10, 
1794,  and  was  brought  up  in  Ohio;  she  has  three  children,  two  daughters  and  one  son;    has 
lost  one  daughter. 
JOHNSON  A.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  A.  C.  Sec.  22;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Sweden;  40  acres. 

JOHNSON  AUGUSTUS,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  C.  Mrs.  widow,   Sec.  34,  P.O.  Ulah;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  C.  G.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  rents  of  J.  Nord;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  C.  J.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  DAVID,  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Cong;  born  Ireland;  in  acres. 

JOHNSON  G-USTAV  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  Oct.  2,  1818; 
Ind;  Lib;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $8,000;  lived  in  Sweden  thirty  years;  came  to 
this  country  in  1848;  came  to  Knox  Co.  111.  same  year;  lived  in  Minnesota  nine  years,  and 
has  lived  in  this  town  and  county  fourteen  years;  married  Anna  Nelson,  in  Aug.  1850;  she 
was  born  in  Sweden,  Dec.  28,  1826;  they  have  seven  children,  four  sons  and  three  daughters; 
lost  three  daughters. 

JOHNSON   JAMES,  Cambridge;  harness-maker;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Denmark. 

JOHNSON  JAMES,  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio;   160  acres. 

JOHNSON  JAMES,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  lives  with  father;  Dem;  Cong;  30  acres. 

JOHNSON  JAS.  P.  Cambridge;  harness-maker;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Denmark. 

JOHNSON  J.   P.  Sec.  II    P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  rents  Linber's  farm;   Rep;  Luth;    Sweden. 

JOHNSON  OLOF,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  120  acres. 

JOHNSON  PETER,  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  S.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  38  acres. 

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296  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

JULIAN  ALEXANDER.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Ulah;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

JULIAN  BENJ.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  155  acres. 

JULIAN  CYRUS  A.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Ohio. 

JULIAN  HENRY,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Ohio. 

JULIAN  ROBT.  Sec.  36/P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  rents  Bason's  farm;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

fULIAN  S..  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  rents  of  Decker;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Ohio. 

T7"ANE  T.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  140  acres. 
KEAGY  JAS.  Cambridge;  merchant;  Dem;  Christian;  born  Pa. 

KEEP  FRANK,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

KEESLER  J.  W.  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Dem;  Lib;  born  N.  J. 

KEESLER  PETER  MTJNSON,  Carpenter;  Cambridge';  born  in  Passaic  Co.  New 
Jersey,  April  28,  1838;  lived  in  New  Jersey  about  twenty-two  years;  came  to  this  State, 
Henry  Co.  1869,  and  has  been  engaged  in  business  here  seven  years;  was  in  the  army,  42d 
Regt.  111.  Infantry;  was  in  number  of  battles,  Stone  River,  Atlanta,  and  to  Nashville;  he 
married  Miss  Mary  Elizabeth  Story,  Aug.  28,  1866;  she  was  from  Passaic  Co.  New  Jersey, 
March  22,  1849;  they  have  five  children,  four  sons  and  one  daughter;  Rep;  Lib. 

KERNS  JACOB,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Pa;  94  acres. 

KING  F.  L.  Cambridge;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Mass. 

KINSEY  J.  C.  Cambridge;  druggist;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

KIRKPATRICK  JOS.  Cambridge;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa. 

KLINE  F.  S.  Cambridge;  tinner;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

KURTZ  THOS.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Pa. 

T    AGERLEF  FRANK,  Cambridge;  harness-maker;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

*-*     LARSON  FRED,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Cambridge;  laborer  for  Ripley;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

LAFFERTY  ANDREW  B.  Livery  Stable,  Cambridge;  born  in  Armstrong  Co.  Pa. 
March  29,  1840;  Rep;  Cong;  he  lived  in  Pennsylvania  about  sixteen  years,  and  removed  to 
this  State  in  Spring,  1856;  came  to  Rock  Island;  came  to  Henry  Co.  same  year,  and  has 
lived  in  this  county  over  twenty  years;  was  in  the  army,  H2th  Regt.  111.  Infantry,  with  Gen. 
Sherman;  was  wounded  at  battle  Knoxville;  was  in  seventeen  severe  battles,  the  last  one 
being  battle  Franklin;  he  married  Miss  Amanda  M.  LafTerty,  Dec.  27,  1866;  she  was  from 
Pennsylvania;  they  have  three  children,  two  daughters  and  one  son;  have  lost  one  son,  Ber- 
tie, died  Jan.  II,  1877. 

LARSON  LEWIS,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  203  acres. 

LARSON  NELSE,  Farmer,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Sweden,  Feb.  14,  1839;  ReP; 
Luth;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $3,500;  he  lived  in  Sweden  about  thirty-two  years, 
and  came  to  this  country  in  1871;  came  to  State  of  Illinois  same  year,  to  Princeton;  came 
to  Kewanee,  Henry  Co.  and  has  also  lived  in  Kansas  and  Missouri  one  year;  married  Annie 
C.  Choneng,  March  18,  1875;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1871. 

LARSON  PETF.R,  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LAY  GEO.  D.  Cambridge;  law  student;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Mich. 

LINBERG  JOHN,  Cambridge;  clerk;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LIND  CHAS.  E.  Cambridge;  clerk;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LIND  CHARLES  E.  Billiard  Room,  Cambridge;  born  in  Sweden,  Jan.  3,  1851;  Rep; 
Luth;  value  property  $1,500;  he  came  to  this  country  in  1652;  came  to  State  Illinois,  Henry 
Co.  same  year,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-five  years;  has  been  engaged  in  business  with  A. 
M.  Nord,  Billiard  Room,  for  past  three  years;  he  has  one  sister  here,  and  two  sisters  and 
one  brother  in  Iroquois  Co.  111. 

LOHR  J.  W.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Cambridge;  school  teacher;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

LONGSHORE  JULIA  A.  Mrs.  Cambridge;  Lib;  born  Harrison  Co.  Ky;  200  ac.  $10,000. 

LONGSHORE  THOMAS  A.,  P.O.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Indiana. 

LOWRY  R.  F.  Cambridge;  physician;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Erie,  Pa. 

LUNDQUIST  AXEL.  A.  Druggist,  Cambridge;  born  in  Sweden  April  20,  1850;  Rep; 
Swedenborgian;  value  property  $2,000;  he  lived  in  Sweden  sixteen  years,  and  came  to  this 
country  in  1866;  came  to  Knox  Co.  this  state,  in  1867;  lived  there  one  year,  then  traveled 
for  several  years  all  over  this  country;  came  to  this  county  in  1871,  and  has  engaged  in  Drug 
business  here,  firm  Wolyn  &  Lundquist,  doing  large  business.  His  mother  resides  with  him. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     UAMBBIDGK   TOWNSHIP.  297 

LUNDEEN   M.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Ulah,  fanner;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  80  acres  land. 
LUNDEEN  SWAN,  lives  with  father,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Ulah;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  20  acres 
LYMAN  M.  J.  Cambridge;  physician;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Troy,  N.Y. 

TV/I" cADOO  DANIEL,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Ulah;  laborer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Pa. 
"A      McELHANEY  WILLIAM,  Cambridge;  retired;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

McCAHOJf  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Ireland  Aug.  18,  1839, 
Dem;  Pres;  240  acres,  value  property  $18,000;  came  to  this  country  in  1849;  lived  in  Pa. 
four  or  five  years;  came  to  this  state  about  1854;  came  to  this  county  in  1857,  and  has  lived 
here  nineteen  years;  has  held  office  School  Director  and  Roadmaster;  married  Miss  Mary 
Wilkey  Feb.  17,  1862;  she  was  born  in  Ireland  in  March,  1838;  they  have  three  children, 
two  boys  and  one  girl;  lost  one  daughter. 

McFADDEN  M.  Cambridge;  merchant;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

McFARLAND  JOHN,  Cambridge;  retired;  Dem;  Church  Christ;  born  Pa. 

McFARLAXD  ROBERT,  Retired  Farmer,  Cambridge;  born  in  Lancaster  Co.  Pa. 
March  25,  1809;  Dem;  Bapt;  value  prop.  $20,000.  He  lived  in  State  Pa.  about  twenty 
years;  learned  his  trade  of  clothing  and  carding;  removed  to  Ohio  in  1829,  and  lived  there 
about  twenty-five  years;  came  to  Henry  Co.  111.  in  June,  1857,  and  has  resided  here  about 
twenty  years;  married  Miss  Susannah  Kinsey  March  18.  1830;  she  was  born  in  Chester  Co. 
Pa.  April  22,  1809;  she  died  Aug.  I,  1874;  they  had  nine  children,  six  sons,  three  daughters; 
lost  three  sons  and  two  daughters. 

McGrRATH  GrEO.  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  six  miles  south  Glasgow, 
Scotland,  June  6,  1812;  Ind;  Lib;  value  of  property  $1000;  came  to  this  country  at  an  early 
age;  lived  in  Maine  and  Ohio  twenty  years;  came  to  Henry  County,  this  state,  Oct.  3,  1837; 
lived  here  over  twenty-nine  years;  he  could  name  and  locate  every  resident  in  Henry  Co.  for 
a  long  time;  he  has  helped  107  persons  since  he  came  here;  has  held  office  of  School  Director; 
was  in  the  Mexican  War,  in  gth  Ohio  Reg.,  and  was  wounded;  was  in  33d  Reg.  I.V.I.,  was 
wounded  at  Big  River  Bridge  and  Pilot  Knob;  was  honorably  discharged;  married  Laura  J. 
Cady,  May  19,  1847,  she  was  born  in  New  York  State,  July  9,  1826;  have  six  children. 

McHUGH  JAMES,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  160  ac.  land. 

McNAY  SAMUEL  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Green  Co.  Pa.  May  30, 
1822;  Dem;  Free  Thinker;  owns  240  acres  land,  value  $24.000;  lived  in  State  Pa.  about 
thirty-two  years;  removed  to  this  state,  Henry  Co.  in  1854;  has  lived  here  about  twenty- 
three  years,  one  of  early  settlers;  served  seven  years  in  military;  was  appointed  Aug.  3,  1842, 
Capt.  in  i84th  Reg.  of  Militia  of  Pa.,  2d  Brigade,  I4th  Div.,  served  three  years;  was  elected 
and  commissioned  Major  1st  Battallion,  6th  Reg.,  2d  Brigade,  July  4,  1846,  and  served  four 
years;  married  Hester  Johnson  Dec.  26,  1843;  she  died  Dec.  28,  1855;  second  wife  was  Mrs. 
Sarah  Lewis;  third  wife  was  Matilda  Lawrence;  married  Miss  Mary  Seeley,  of  Peoria  Co. 
Aug.  8,  1875;  sne  was  born  March  30,  1853;  have  had  ten  children,  the  youngest  is  Samuel 
Albertis  McNay;  lost  four  children. 

McNAY  S.  P.  lives  with  father,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Cambridge;  Dem;  Lib;  born  111. 

McPARTLIN   HUGH,  Cambridge;  works  on  R.R;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Rock  Island. 

McPARLIN  JAMES,  Cambridge;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

MALCOLM  CHARLES,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Free  Relig;  born  111;  170  ac. 

MALLOY  JOHN,  Cambridge;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

MALLORY  L.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Wis;  61  acres  land. 

MARSTON  D.  B.  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Dem;  Lib.  born  Maine. 

MARSTON  IRA  D.  Attorney,  Cambridge;  born  in  York  Co.  Maine,  April  30,  1838;  he 
lived  in  State  Maine  seventeen  years;  moved  to  this  state,  in  Henry  Co,  in  1855,  and  has 
lived  here  twenty-one  years.  He  associated  himself  with  Judge  Hinman  in  1870,  and  has 
practiced  his  profession  here  for  past  six  years;  was  in  the  army  in  42d  111.  Reg.  Western 
Army;  was  in  number  of  battles;  was  disabled  in  front  Corinth,  and  honorably  discharged; 
Rep;  Lib;  value  property  $2,500.  He  married  Miss  C.  L.  Weir  May  14,  1861;  she  was  born 
in  this  county  and  state  Nov.  I,  1841;  they  have  four  children,  two  sons  and  two  daughters. 

MARTIN  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Canada  Feb.  22,  1831;  Rep; 
Meth;  owns  40  acres  land,  value  $2,000;  came  to  this  country  at  an  early  age;  came  to  this 
state  1836,  lived  in  Peoria  Co.  twenty-five  years;  came  to  this  county  1858;  has  lived  here 
sixteen  years;  married  Mrs.  Isabella  Martin  July  16,  1871;  she  was  from  Mich;  they  have 
four  children,  three  sons,  one  daughter. 

MARTIN  F.  M.  Cambridge;  jeweler;  Dem;  Free  Thinker;  born  Ky. 


298  VOTEES  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

MARTIN  D.  Prof.  Proprietor  Central  Hotel,  Cambridge;  born  in  Canada  Sept.  15,  1830; 
came  to  this  country  at  an  early  age;  came  to  city  Peoria,  this  state,  and  lived  there  eighteen 
years.  He  traveled  as  Magician  and  Ventriloquist  in  California,  Oregon,  Nevada,  Mexico, 
Sandwich  Islands,  and  British  Columbia,  for  over  eighteen  years.  He  held  office  in  Califor- 
nia and  Nevada;  was  appointed  County  Commissioner  by  Gov.  Nye,  of  Nevada;  was  Express 
Agt.  for  three  years;  was  Secy,  and  President  of  the  Florredian  Gold  and  Silver  Mining  Co., 
also  Tax  Collector  and  Federal  Auctioneer.  He  is  now  Proprietor  and  Manager  of  Central 
Hotel,  also  of  farm  200  acres  ij^  miles  east  of  Cambridge;  Rep;  Lib;  value  prop.  $23,000; 
married  Miss  Clara  Bixler,  of  Sandusky,  Ohio,  in  Nannomi,  British  Columbia,  April  8,  1867; 
they  have  two  children,  one  son  and  one  daughter. 

MASCALL  ].  P.  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  111. 

MASCALL  JAMES,  Stock  Dealer,  Cambridge;  born  in  East  Kent,  England,  Jan.  29, 
1814;  he  came  to  this  country  in  1831;  lived  in  Pennsylvania  about  eight  years;  came  to  this 
state,  in  Henry  Co.  in  1839,  and  is  one  of  the  oldest  settlers;  there  was  only  one  cabin  in 
distance  of  thirty  miles  on  the  State  Road  that  time.  He  used  to  cart  grain  to  Chicago, 
taking  ten  and  twelve  days  for  the  trip,  and  get  forty  cents  to  fifty  cents  per  bushel  for  wheat. 
It  took  him  thirty  days  to  drive  his  hogs  to  Chicago  and  return,  and  the  price  would  range 
from  $i  per  hog  to  $1.25  to  $3  per  hundred  pounds,  and  take  it  mostly  in  store  pay;  there 
were  no  nouses  here  that  time.  He  was  merchant  here  in  this  town  twelve  to  fifteen  years. 
Has  held  office  School  Director,  and  holds  office  Town  Trustee;  married  Miss  Mary  A.  Lilly 
April  4,  1848;  she  was  from  Florence,  Oneida  Co.  N.Y;  they  have  had  seven  children,  two 
sons,  five  daughters;  lost  two  danghters;  Rep;  Lib;  value  of  properly  $25,000. 

MASCALL  JOHN  B.  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Cambridge,  Henry  Co. 
July  16,  1851;  Ind;  Lib;  value  property  $l,ooo;  has  lived  in  this  town  and  county  for  25 
years;  one  of  the  early  native-born  settlers  of  this  town;  married  Miss  Hattie  Strohecker, 
Nov.  12,  1873;  she  was  from  state  of  Pa.  and  born  July  13,  1856;  has  one  child,  a  daughter, 
Clara  Blanche,  born  July  17,  1875. 

MASCALL  RICHARD,  Retired,  Cambridge;  born  in  East  Kent,  England,  Feb.  I,  1812; 
Dem;  Lib;  value  prop.  $25,000;  came  to  this  country  in  1829;  settled  in  Pa.;  was  married 
June  14,  1832,  to  Abigail  Elston,  from  Bradford  Co.,  Pa.,  born  June  21,  1814;  they  came  to 
Stark  Co.,  Illinois,  in  Spring  of  1837;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1840,  and  has  lived  here  over 
36  years;  he  hauled  the  first  pole  brought  into  Cambridge;  has  carted  his  wheat  to  Chicago; 
has  carted  his  wheat  to  Peoria,  and  has  gone  to  seven  places  before  he  could  get  50  cents  on 
his  load  of  wheal  to  pay  for  his  lodging;  sold  his  wheat  for  25  cents  a  bushel  in  trade;  has 
sold  his  hogs  at  $1.00  each,  large  and  small;  his  wife  died  April  8,  1872;  he  married  Miss 
Mary  Jane  Heaps  Aug.  18,  1874,  in  Annawan  Township;  she  was  born  in  Adams  Co.  this 
state,  May  28,  1846;  has  three  children,  two  daughters  and  one  son;  has  lost  five  children. 

MATHEWS  A.  E.  Mrs.  Cambridge;  widow;  Christian;  born  in  Pa;  property,  $1,500. 

MATSON  F.  E.  Farmer,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Phenix  Township,  Henry  Co. 
111.  Feb.  7,  1850;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $4,800;  has  lived  in  this  county  27 
years;  one  of  the  early  native  settlers;  lived  in  Phenix  Township  24  years;  came  to  this  town 
in  1873;  taught  school  four  years  in  this  county;  married  Miss  Malissa  F.  Morse  Nov.  13, 
1872;  she  was  born  in  Ashtabula  Co.  Ohio,  Nov.  21,  1850;  she  taught  school  five  years  in  this 
county;  has  one  daughter,  Lizella  Alzina,  born  June  29,  1876. 

MATTISON  L.  F.,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Sweden;  80  acres  land. 

MEDBURRY  H.  Cambridge;  grocer;  Rep;  Cong,  pref;  born  N.Y. 

MERRICKS  WILLIAM,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Ulah;  laborer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Pa, 

MIDDAUGH  DANIEL,  Cambridge;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  on  Delaware  River. 

MIDDAUGH  JAMES  P.  Cambridge;  mason;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa. 

MIL-LAGE  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  in  Vermillion  Co.  111.  July  28,  1825; 
Rep;  Lib;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $4,000;  lived  in  Crawford,  Putnam,  and  Peoria  Coun- 
ties a  number  of  years,  and  came  to  this  town  and  county  in  1854;  has  lived  here  23  years 
and  has  lived  in  this  state  51  years;  one  of  the  oldest  native-born  settlers  in  the  state;  has 
held  offices  of  School  Director  and  Roadmaster;  married  Miss  Mary  Bason,  of  Pa.  in  1849; 
she  died  in  1861;  six  children;  married  Miss  Elizabeth  Bason  in  1862;  she  was  born  in  Pa; 
five  children,  lost  six. 

MILLS  JAMES  M.  Farmer,  Cambridge;  born  in  Erie  Co.  Pa.  Feb.  23,  1840;  Dem;  Lib; 
lived  in  Pa.  five  years;  moved  to  Ohio  and  lived  there  eight  years;  came  to  this  state  in  July> 
1853,  and  has  lived  in  the  state  23  years;  he  was  in  the  army,  was  Sergeant  of  Co.  H,  I2th 
Reg.  Ills.  Infantry,  western  army,  with  Sherman;  was  in  battle  of  Ft.  Donelson,  Shiloh, 
Corinth,  and  Bentonville;  married  Miss  Susan  D.  Rickards  April  25,  1865;  she  was  born  in 
Iowa,  Nov.  17,  1846;  has  five  children,  three  girls  and  two  boys. 

MILLER  C.  Cambridge;  butter  and  eggs;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

MILLER  H.  B.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     CAMBRIDGE   TOWNSHIP.  299 

MINTON  J.  H.  Cambridge;  carriage  maker;  Rep;  Christian;  born  Illinois. 

MITCHELL  D.  B.  Cambridge;  horseman;  Rep;  Universalist;  born  N.Y. 

MOCK  AXTHONY  R.  Attorney,  Cambridge;  born  in  Randolph  Co.  Indiana,  June  5, 
1836;  he  lived  in  Indiana  nineteen  years,  and  then  came  to  this  state,  in  Henry  Co.  in  1855, 
and  has  lived  here  nineteen  years;  he  was  in  the  army,  enlisted  as  private,  and  won  his  pro- 
motion to  Lt.  Col.  gth  Ills.  Cavalry,  western  army;  he  held  the  office  of  District  Attorney 
for  Rock  Island  and  Henry  Counties  from  1868  to  1872;  he  has  held  position  of  Chairman 
of  Henry  Co.  Republican  Committee  for  the  past  six  years;  he  married  Miss  Mary  Jane  Ves- 
tal Dec.  7,  1865;  she  was  from  Logansport,  Indiana,  born  Feb.  10,  1839;  has  three  children, 
two  sons  and  one  daughter;  Rep;  Lib. 

MODEN  JOHN,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  77  acres  land. 

MOLLENHOFF  J.  P.  Cambridge;  clerk;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Illinois. 

MOREY  GEO.  M.  Rev.  Pastor  M.E.  Church,  Cambridge;  born  in  Huron  Co.  Ohio. 
July  25,  1835;  Rep;  Meth;  lived  in  Ohio  two  years,  and  removed  to  Fulton  Co.  Illinois  and 
lived  there  about  21  years;  he  entered  the  ministry  of  the  Meth.  Church  in  the  Fall  of  1858, 
at  Bloomington,  III.,  and  has  been  engaged  in  the  work  for  nineteen  years  without  losing  a 
single  Sabbath;  married  Miss  Louise  E.  Wright  Sept.  I,  1858;  she  was  born  in  Ohio  in  1837; 
has  five  children,  three  daughters  and  two  sons,  and  has  lost  four  children. 

MORRIS  CHAS.  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  in  Allegany  Co.  N.  Y.  Feb.  28, 
1829;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  193  acres  land,  value  $11,580;  he  was  brought  up  in  Livingston  Co. 
and  lived  in  N.Y.  state  34  years;  removed  to  this  state  in  1863;  lived  two  years  in  DuPage 
Co;  came  to  this  county  in  1865;  has  lived  here  twelve  years;  has  held  office  of  Road  Com- 
missioner and  Township  Trustee;  has  taught  school  winters  for  25  years,  except  one  or  two 
winters;  married  Miss  Edna  A.  Warner  March  26,  1863;  she  was  born  in  Wayne  Co.  N.Y. 
Dec.  26,  1837;  has  one  child,  a  daughter,  Helen  C.  Morris,  born  May  24,  1868. 

MORRISON  A.  M.  Sec.  33;  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  United  Breth;  born  111. 

MORRISON  L.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Cambridge;  works  for  Stratton;  Rep;  Meth.  pref;  born  Pa. 

MORSE  A.,  P.O.  Cambridge;  teacher;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Illinois. 

MORSE  E.  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  Cambridge;  born  in  Trumbull  Co.  Ohio,  July  28,  1826: 
Rep;  Meth;  value  of  property  $8,700;  he  lived  in  state  of  Ohio  about  27  years,  and  came 
to  this  state,  Henry  Co.  in  March,  1854,  and  has  lived  here  about  23  years;  one  of  earliest 
settlers;  walked  from  Cambridge  to  Rock  Island;  only  three  houses  on  road  at  that  time;  has 
been  Roadmaster;  was  member  of  building  committee  first  Meth.  Church  built  in  Cam- 
bridge; married  Miss  Margaret  Reed  Jan.  22,  1850;  she  was  born  March  23,  1826;  has  had 
five  children,  three  sons  and  two  daughters;  has  lost  one  son. 

MORSE  J.  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  5 ;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Ohio,  Trumbull  Co.  March  3, 
1853;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $4,000;  lived  in  state  of  Ohio  two  years,  and 
came  to  state  of  Illinois,  town  of  Cambridge,  Henry  Co.  in  1855,  and  has  lived  in  this  Co. 
22  years;  his  father  and  mother  are  among  the  early  settlers,  and  are  now  living  in  this  town. 

MORSE  S.  B.  Dr.  Cambridge;  physician;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

MUNSON   N.  Sec.  15;  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;   100  acres  land. 

MYLCHREEST  WM.  Farmer,  Sec.  29;  P.O.Cambridge;  born  Isle  of  Man  Feb.  18,  1847; 
Rep;  Lib;  owns  So  acres  land,  value  §4,000;  he  came  to  this  country  in  1865;  came  to  War- 
ren Co.  111.  same  year;  lived  there  five  years;  came  to  Henry  Co  in  1870,  and  has  lived  hen: 
since;  married  Miss  Rebecca  L.  Foster  Feb.  15,  1873;  she  was  born  and  brought  up  in  Knox 
Co.  111. 

'VT  ELSON  A.  farmer,  rents  of  Grippen;  Rep;  Meth. 

•"•^       NELSON  JAMES,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Cong;  born    Pa.;   128  acres. 

NELSON  JOHN,  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

NELSON  LEWIS,  Cambridge;  works  on  railroad;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

NELSON  ROBERT,  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Cong;  born  Ireland;  200  aero. 

NELSSON  CARL,  Cambridge;  photographer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

NEWTON  JOHN,  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  England. 

NICHOLS  J.  B.  Cambridge;  stock  dealer;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Ma--s. 

NICHOLS  J.  W.  Cambridge;  clerk  Central  Hotel;  Rep;  Lib;  born  New  Jersey. 

NILSON  EDWARD  F.  Cambridge;  clothing  clerk;  Rep;  Univ;  born  Baltic   Sea. 

NORD  J.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Sweden;   160  acres. 

NORD  WILLIAM,  Cambridge;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

NORDINE  O.,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer,  rents  of  J.  E.  Stoneberg;  born  Sweden. 


300  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OP 

NORSTEDT  O.  B.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  2d  Adventist;  born  Sweden. 
NYE  A.  M.  Mrs.  widow;  Cambridge;  Cong;  born  Mass;  val.  property  $600. 

/^VLESON  J.  P.  Sec.  31;  farmer,  rents  of  J.  Becker;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

^     OLIVER  J.  H.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

OLIVER  JAMES  H.  Cambridge;  works  for  Mr.  Lafferty;  Rep;  Meth. 

OLMSTED  A.  Mrs.  Cambridge;  Cong;  born  N.  Y. 

i  > I, SEN  GUS.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Ulah;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

OWENS  THOMAS  J.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer,  rents  of  S.  B.  Arnold;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.V. 

"DALMER   E.  Mrs.  Cambridge;  millinery;  Bapt;  born  New  York;  val.  property  $2,500. 
PALMER  JAMES  H.  Cambridge;  studying  law  with  Mock  &  Hand;  Dem;  Lib. 

PAGE  ORRIN  E.  Attorney,  Cambridge;  born  in  North  Madison,  New  Haven  County 
Conn.  Dec.  19,  1817;  he  lived  in  Conn,  about  thirteen  years;  he  moved  to  Portage  Co.  Ohio, 
in  1830,  and  lived  there  nineteen  years;  lived  in  Michigan,  also  in  California  for  three  years; 
came  to  this  state  in  1856,  and  to  Henry  County  in  1859,  an<^  has  lived  here  since;  Rep;  Lib; 
he  has  held  office  Clerk  this  Township  ten  years;  was  Police  Magistrate  twelve  years; 
has  held  the  office  of  Supervisor  one  term;  was  Director  of  Peoria  &  R.  I.  R.  K.  nine 
years,  and  Vice-President  same  R.R.  Co.  two  years;  he  has  traveled  on  foot  the  whole 
length  of  that  R.R.  from  Peoria  to  Rock  Island,  more  than  once,  in  securing  location  suit1 
establishing  the  road,  which  he  succeeded  in  doing;  married  Miss  Mary  A.  Dean,  May  15, 
1855;  she  was  from  Mt.  Morris,  Livingston  Co.  N.Y.;  they  have  two  children — daughters. 

PARKS  M.  H.  Mrs.  widow;  Cambridge;  Cong;  born  Ohio;  val.  prop.  $1,500. 

PATTEN  LEWIS  H.  Clerk  Circuit  Court,  Cambridge;  born  town  of  Meredith,  New 
Hampshire,  Aug.  16,  1834;  Rep;  Lib;  value  property  $2,500;  he  lived  in  State  of  New 
Hampshire  about  twenty-two  years, and  came  to  Toulon,  this  state,  in  1856,  and  to  this  Co.  in 
1857,  and  has  resided  here  nineteen  years;  he  published  the  Henry  County  Chronicle  here 
for  five  years;  he  holds  office  Clerk  Circuit  Court,  Henry  County,  appointed  in  1871,  elected 
in  1872,  and  re-elected  in  1876. 

PATTERSON  S.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Dem;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 

PIERCE  D,  M.Cambridge;  restaurant;  Dem;  Meth.  pref;  born  N.Y. 

PERKINS  L.  B.  Sec.  8,  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  bom  N.  Y.  200  acres. 

PERKINS  S.  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Orleans  County,  N.  Y.  May  27. 
1824;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  104  acres  land,  value  $6,240;  lived  in  New  York  State  twenty-five 
years;  went  to  Falls  Church,  Fairfax  County,  Virginia,  lived  there  twelve  years,  and  being  a 
Union  man  was  obliged  to  leave  during  the  Rebellion;  came  to  Geneseo,  Henry  County.  Ills, 
and  lived  there  eleven  years;  lived  four  years  in  Bureau  Co.;  returned  and  has  lived  two 
years  in  this  town;  was  elected  Justice  of  Peace  in  Bureau  Co.;  married  Miss  Mary  Jane 
Smith,  Jan.  17,  1850;  she  was  born  in  Monroe  County,  New  York,  Jan.  13,  1826;  they  have 
six  children,  two  sons  and  four  daughters. 

PETEKSON    ANDREW  J.  farmer;  Rep;  born  Sweden;  80  acres. 

PETERSON  CARL  A.Cambridge;  clerk  for  Ayers  &  Weir;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

PETERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Ulah;  fanner;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  38  acres. 

PETERSON  JOSEPH,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born   Sweden. 

PETTEYS  ROBERT  L.  Farmer,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Montgomery  County, 
N.  Y,  May  23,  1807;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  $9,600;  lived  in  New  York  State 
about  forty-four  years,  and  removed  to  Illinois  June  2,  1851;  lived  in  Kane  County  three 
years;  came  to  this  county  in  1854,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-two  years;  only  two  houses  in 
sight  when  he  came;  has  held" office  of  School  Director  for  sixteen  years;  married  Miss 
Emily  Ladd,  March  4,  1835;  she  was  born  in  Montgomery  County,  N.Y.  June  27,  1815; 
have  seven  children,  four  daughters  and  three  sons;  lost  four  children. 

PKTTEYS  S.  P.  Cambridge;  constable;  Dem;  Lib;  born  New  York. 

PETTEYS  GEORGE,  Cambridge;  Rep;, Lib;  born  Ohio. 

PKTTEYS  GEORGE   H.  lives  with  father;  Dem;  Lib;  born  111. 

PETTEYS  H.  J.  lives  with  father;  Dem;   Lib;  born  New  York. 

PHILLIPS  GrEO.  B.  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Tioga  Co.  N.  Y.  Jan.  12, 
1823;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  140  acres  land,  value  $14,000;  he  lived  in  State  N.Y.  about  twenty- 
eight  years;  lived  in  Virginia  about  five  years,  and  removed  to  Henry  Co.  111.  in  1856,  and 
has  lived  here  over  twenty  years;  has  held  office  Town  Trustee;  has  taught  school  N.Y.  and 
Virginia,  and  taught  school  and  music  in  this  county;  married  Miss  Sarah  C.  Benedict,  May 
12,  1851;  she  was  born  Cayuga  Co.  N.Y,  Feb.  15,  1830;  they  have  eight  children,  two  soni 
and  six  daughters. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     CAMBRIDGE   TOWNSHIP.  801 

PHELPS  CHARLES,   Cambridge;  clerk  for  Medbury;  Rep;  Bapt. 

PIERCE  J.  P.  Cambridge;  restaurant;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Tennessee. 

PIERCE  RICHARD,  Cambridge:  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  England. 

PIERCE  SILAS,  Carpenter,  Cambridge;  born  in  Davenport,  Delaware  Co.  N.Y.  Sept.  2I« 
1812;  Dem;  Bapt;  value  property  $5,000;  lived  in  New  York  State  about  forty-one  years;  re- 
moved to  this  state,  Cambridge,  Henry  Co.  in  May  1853,  and  has  lived  here  about  twenty- 
four  years;  one  of  the  early  settlers;  has  held  office  Town  Trustee;  he  married  Miss  Linda 
Gaines,  Sept.  I,  1832;  she  was  born  in  Conn.  Aug.  15,  1813;  they  have  three  children,  one 
son  and  two  daughters;  lost  three  daughters. 

PIHLSTROM  N.   Cambridge;  carpenter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

PRATT  ELIHU  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Vinton  Co.  Ohio,  June  25. 
1841;  Rep;  U.  Brethren;  owns  320  acres  land,  value  $19,200;  he  lived  in  State  of  Ohio 
about  fourteen  years;  came  to  Knox  Co.  this  state  in  1855;  lived  there  six  years;  was  in 
army — Co.  A,  5gth  Reg.  111.  Infantry;  was  in  battles  Pea  Ridge,  Chickamauga,  and  number  of 
others;  was  honorably  discharged;  came  to  this  county  in  1875;  married  Miss  Lucinda  A. 
Maxey;  Feb.  I,  1866;  she  was  born  in  Knox  Co.  111.  May  25,  1840;  they  have  four  children, 
three  sons,  one  daughter. 


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UIRK  THOMAS,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer,  rents  of  S.  B.  Arnold;  Ind;  Meth;  Isle  of  Man. 


T3  ANDALL  S.  B.  Cambridge;  express  agent;  Rep;  Epis;  born  Vermont. 

-^     REED  G.  M.  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Dem;  Meth.  pref;  born  Ohio. 

RAYMOND  R.  C.  Physician,  Cambridge;  born  in  Chenango  Co.  N.  Y.  Jan.  24,  1825; 
Rep;  Universalist;  value  property  $5,000;  he  removed  to  Pa.  at  an  early  age,  and  lived  there 
twenty-four  years;  came  to  this  state  and  county  in  1853,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-four 
years;  one  of  the  early  settlers;  he  took  academic  course  at  Westfield,  N.  Y.,  and  read 
Medicine  under  Dr.  Spencer  of  the  same  place,  and  graduated  at  the  Eclectic  Medical  Col- 
lege of  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  in  1849;  came  to  111.  in  1853;  had  charge  of  Public  Schools  at 
Cambridge  for  four  years;  was  elected  to  office  Superintendent  Public  Schools  of  Henry  Co. 
in  1855;  married  Miss  Catharine  Austin,  of  Pa.  April  4,  1850,  she  died  Sept.  16,  1857;  mar- 
ried Miss  Lizzie  Dunbar,  of  Ky.  July  9,  1862;  she  died  June  27,  1869;  has  two  children, 
daughters,  Lena  K.  Raymond  and  Lizzie  D. 

REINBERG  PETER,  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

REPLEY  A.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;   Dem;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  106  acres  land. 

RICHARDSON  E.  D.  Cambridge;  postmaster;  bookkpr.  Henry  Co.  bank;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Vt. 

RIDEOUT  CHARLES  E.  P.O.  Ulah;  merchant;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Maine. 

RIDEOUT  WILLIAM,  P.O.  Ulah;  merchant;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Maine. 

RIKER  WILLIAM,  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  bora  New  Jersey. 

RISHEL  J.  Cambridge;  hardware;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

RISHEL  P.  S.  Attorney,  Cambridge;  Rep;  Lib;  removed  to  Cambridge,  111.  June,  1866, 
from  Bloomsburg,  Pa.  where  he  resided  for  a  number  of  years;  was  admitted  as  an  Attorney 
in  1862;  was  married  to  Miss  Nellie  L.  Thomas,  March  18,  1863;  she  was  a  resident  of 
Bloomsburg,  Pa;  have  one  child,  Maggie  L.  Rishel;  has  practiced  his  profession  since  1862; 
was  a  soldier  in  the  late  war,  under  Col.  Brisban;  at  present  holds  office  of  Police  Magis- 
trate of  the  town  of  Cambridge,  and  now  is  practicing  his  profession  as  an  Attorney  at  Cam- 
bridge. 111. 

ROBBIXS  JACOB  B.  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Ulah;  bora  MonmouthCo.  N.  J.  Nov.  25, 
1832;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  40  acres  land,  val.  $2,000;  lived  in  New  Jersey  about  twenty-four 
years,  and  came  to  this  state  in  1856;  was  in  army  three  years— Co.  K,  78th  Reg.  111.  In- 
fantry; was  in  battle  Chickamauga,  Mission  Ridge,  Lookout  Mountain,  with  Sherman  to  the 
sea;  was  honorably  discharged;  came  to  this  county  inl87l;  holds  office  School  Director  and 
Pathmaster;  married  Adeline  E.  Foster,  Jan.  I,  1868;  she  was  born  in  Ohio,  April  26,  1835; 
they  have  four  children,  two  boys  and  two  girls. 

ROBERTS   E.   S.   Cambridge;  farmer;   Rep;  Infidel;  born  Maine. 

ROBLNSOX  BRAYTON,  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Camden,  Oneida 
Co.  N.  Y.  June  13,  1826;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  60  acres  land,  $2,500;  he  lived  in  State  New 
York  about  thirty-eight  years,  and  came  to  Henry  Co.,  State  of  Illinois,  in  1864,  and  has 
resided  here  since;  he  married  Miss  Ellen  Finch,  April  17,  1849;  she  was  born  in  England, 
in  1832;  she  came  to  this  country  in  1838;  they  have  two  children,  one  son,  B.  Sylvester, 
Jan.  4,  1853;  one  daughter,  Harriet  E.,  May  24,  1856. 

ROCKWELL  S.  Cambridge;  blacksmith;   Rep;  Meth;  born  Indiana. 


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ROGERS  J.  W.  See.  26;   P.O.  Ulah;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Free  Thinker;  born  Ohio. 

ROGERS  JACOB.   Sec.  23;   P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;   Rep;   Frewill  Bapt;  born  111. 

ROGERS  JACOB  G.  Farmer,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Ulah;  born  Tuscarawas  Co.  Ohio,  July  I, 
1831;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  value  of  property  $1,000;  lived  in  Ohio  25  years,  then  removed 
to  this  Co.  and  state  in  1856,  and  has  lived  here  20  years;  has  held  office  of  Township 
Assessor  and  Pathmaster;  he  married  Harriet  S.  Davidson,  Sep.  10,  1850;  she  was  born  in 
Harrison  Co.  Ohio,  Sept.  30,  1832;  they  have  eleven  children,  seven  sons  and  four  daugh- 
ters. 

ROGERS  JOSEPH,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt.  pref;  born  Ohio. 

ROGERS  T.  B.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Ulah;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

ROOT  A.   M.  Cambridge;  grain  and  milling  business;  Ind;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

ROSENQUIST  CARL,  Cambridge;  works  on  railroad;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

ROWE  A.  N.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Ulah;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

RUNDSTRUM  J.  C.  Furniture  Dealer,  Cambridge;  born  in  Sweden,  Nov.  4,  1841;  he 
lived  in  Sweden  24  years,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1865;  came  to  State  of  111.  same  year, 
and  lived  in  Galesburg  nine  years;  came  to  Cambridge,  Henry  Co.  in  1876,  and  is  engaged 
in  the  manufacture  and  selling  of  furniture;  Rep;  Bapt;  value  of  property  $3,000;  he  married 
Miss  G.  Lenburg,  May  5,  1865;  she  died  May  16,  1868;  married  Miss  Emily  G.  Anderson, 
of  Galesburg,  Oct.  8,  1870;  have  three  children,  two  boys  and  one  girl. 

RUXTON  A.  H.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  John  Walker;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Scotland. 

C  ANBURN  W.  G.  Cambridge;  harness-maker;  Dem;  Lib;  born  111. 

^     SAND  FRANK   A.  Cambridge;  tailor;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SADLER  ROBERT  H.  Carpenter  and  Builder,  Cambridge;  born  in  Indiana  Co.  Penn. 
Dec.  22,  1833;  Rep;  Meth;  value  of  property  $1,800;  he  lived  in  Penn.  about  21  years,  and 
came  to  this  state,  in  Henry  Co.  in  1855,  and  has  lived  here  21  years;  one  of  early  settlers;  he 
was  in  the  army  in  the  igth  Reg.  111.  Infantry  under  Col.  J.  B.  Turchin;  was  discharged  on 
account  of  disability;  has  been  engaged  in  carpenter  and  building  business  here  for  the  past 
eight  years;  he  married  Miss  Maggie  Fronk,  Aug.  31,  1871;  she  was  born  in  Juniata  county, 
Penn.  Sept.  14,  1848;  has  three  children. 

STACKHOUSE  J.  P.  Cambridge;  restaurant;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa. 

STONEY   HENRY,  Cambridge;  carpet-weaver;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.J. 

SCHMIDT  JOS.  Cambridge;  billiard-room;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Germany. 

SCHMIDT  JOSEPH,  Billiard  Room,  Cambridge;  born  in  Wurtemberg,  Germany,  Nov. 
28,  1843;  Dem;  Lib;  value  of  property  $2,000;  he  lived  in  Germany  about  15  years,  and 
came  to  this  country  in  1858;  came  to  Geneseo,  in  this  county,  same  year,  and  has  lived  here 
over  18  years;  he  lived  in  Geneseo  a  number  of  years,  and  has  been  in  business  here  two  and 
a  half  years;  he  married  Miss  Jennie  Ramler  in  Nov.  1869,  she  was  born  in  this  county. 

SCHMIDT  WM.  Cambridge;  saloon-keeper;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

SCHUMACHER  J.  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  Germany,  Aug.  23,  1820;  Ind; 
Luth;  owns  200  acres  land,  value  $12,000;  lived  in  Germany  nineteen  years;  sailed  on  the 
ocean;  went  to  Australia;  crossed  the  ocean  to  this  country  five  times;  served  in  Grand-duke's 
army  of  Oldenburg,  Germany,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1846;  came  to  this  state  same  year; 
came  to  this  county  in  1851,  one  of  the  early  settlers;  holds  office  of  School  Director  and 
Pathmaster;  married  Anna  Carrie  Grammer,  June  6,  1848;  she  was  born  in  kingdom  of  Han- 
over, Jan.  I,  1826;  have  five  children;  lost  four. 

SCOVILLE  L.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Meth.  pref;  born  Conn;  So  acres  land. 

SCOTT  J.  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Geauga  Co.  Ohio,  Oct.  27,  1825; 
Rep;  Pres;  owns  108  acres  of  land,  value  $6,480;  lived  in  Ohio  about  27  years;  removed  to 
111.  in  1852;  was  engaged  in  steamboating  on  the  Mississippi  river  and  tributaries  from  1852 
to  1866  as  mate  and  captain;  was  in  government  service  four-years,  was  in  naval  service;  was 
captain  of  Government  Transport;  was  with  Gen.  Banks'  expedition  up  Red  River,  and  with 
Gen.  Sherman  behind  Vicksburg,  and  at  battle  of  Pittsburg  Landing;  returned  to  this  Co. 
in  1866;  has  held  office  of  Township  Assessor  two  terms;  married  Mrs.  Margaret  Dill,  for- 
merly Margaret  Martin,  of  Tennessee,  in  Oct.  1864;  she  had  two  children. 

SCOTT  ROBERT  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Rappahannock  Co.  Va.  Aug. 
14,  1847;  Dem;  Meth;  owns  78  acres,  value  $3,120;  lived  in  Virginia  eight  years,  and  came 
to  this  state,  Henry  Co.  in  1855,  and  has  lived  here  about  22  years,  except  short  time  in  Iowa 
and  Missouri;  married  Miss  Olivia  Dancer,  July  13,  1871;  she  was  from  Richland  Co.  Ohio, 
born  Jan.  25,  1854;  she  came  to  this  state  in  1859;  lived  in  Fulton  Co;  went  to  Ohio,  and 
returned  here  in  1871. 


Judge    JULIUS    S.    HINMAN, 
County    Judge,   Cambridge. 


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SCOTT  WM.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer,  renter  of  J.  Mascall;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Va. 

SEATON  BENJAMIN  W.  Publisher  Praitit  Chief,  Cambridge;  born  in  England,  Jan. 
13,  1825,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1830;  settled  in  Utica,  N.  Y.,  and  lived  there  about 
19  years;  came  to  State  of  Illinois  in  1850;  studied  law  in  the  office  of  the  late  Samuel 
Beardsley,  of  New  York;  entered  the  office  in  1846,  and  remained  until  1850;  engaging  in 
the  printing  business  in  Chicago,  he  did  not  enter  the  profession;  lived  in  Chicago,  and  pub- 
lished the  Daily  Argus;  sold  out  the  paper  to  the  Democratic  Press  in  1852;  went  to  Prairie 
City,  in  McDonough  Co.  in  1857,  and  published  the  Prairie  City  Chronicle  one  year,  and 
came  to  this  Co.  in  1858;  settled  in  Kewanee;  published  the  Galva  Union  for  two  years; 
lived  on  farm  in  Wethersfield  four  years;  started  the  Prairie  Chief  in  1868;  removed  to 
Toulon  same  year,  and  removed  to  this  town  in  1871;  Dem;  Epis;  value  of  property  $3,000; 
married  Miss  Julia  E.  Bond  in  Utica,  N.Y.  Dec.  30,  1849;  they  have  seven  children,  four 
sons,  three  daughters;  have  lost  three  sons. 

SEDEGREN  CHAS.  Cambridge;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SHAFER  H.  A.  Carpenter  and  Builder,  Cambridge;  born  in  Franklin,  Center  Co.  Penn. 
Jan.  n,  1833;  Rep;  Lib;  value  of  property  $1,000;  they  lived  in  Penn.  about  40  years;  he 
was  a  gunsmith  by  trade;  came  to  Cambridge,  Henry  Co.  in  1874;  married  Miss  Sarah  Jane 
Miller,  July  4,  1863;  she  was  from  Venango  Co.  Penn;  they  have  two  children,  one  son  and 
one  daughter;  have  lost  one  son. 

SHALLENBERGER  THOS.  M.  Cambridge;  attorney;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Stark  Co.  111. 

SHANNON  J.  E.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Pres.  pref;  born  Pa. 

SHEPARD  CHAS.  Cambridge;  cooper;  Dem;  Lib;  born  111. 

SHEPARD  WILLIAM  H.  Attorney,  Cambridge;  born  in  Norfolk,  St.  Lawrence  Co. 
N.  Y.  Sept.  18,  1836;  he  removed  to  Franklin  Co.  Vt.  at  an  early  age,  and  lived  there  about 
24  years;  he  came  to  Cambridge,  Henry  Co.  this  state,  Oct.  14,  1861,  and  has  practiced  his 
profession  for  15  years;  Rep;  Lib;  value  of  property  He  was  twice  elected  Super- 
intendent of  Common  Schools  at  Fairfax,  Franklin  Co.  Vt.,  the  first  time  when  21  years  old; 
he  represented  this  county  and  County  of  Rock  Island,  being  the  2ist  Senatorial  District,  in 
the  State  Senate  of  Illinois;  was  elected  in  1872;  he  married  Miss  Mary  Jackson,  Nov.  29, 
1862;  she  was  from  Westford,  Vt.  born  Jan.  30,  1840;  they  have  one  child,  son,  William  H. 
Shepard,  Jr.  born  May  13,  1865. 

SHERDEEN  L.  E.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SHOEMAKER  N.  F.  Cambridge;  bakery  and  confectionery;  Ind;  Luth;  born  Europe. 

SHRECK  JESSE,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Dem;  Christian  Union;  born  Ohio;  loo  acres  land. 

SICKL/ER  ROBERT,  Butcher,  Cambridge;  born  Germany,  March  28,  1850;  Dem;  Lib; 
he  lived  in  Germany  eighteen  years,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1868;  lived  in  Geneseo  five 
years;  engaged  in  butchering  business  and  has  been  in  same  business  here  about  three  years; 
married  Miss  Caroline  Shumaker,  of  Pink  Prairie,  March  5,  1874;  she  was  born  May  5,  1856, 
they  have  two  children — one  daughter,  Jeanette,  born  Jan.  23,  1875;  one  son,  born  Jan,  19, 
1876. 

SMITJELE  GrEO.  C.  Publisher  Henry  Co.  Chronicle,  Cambridge;  born  in  Onondaga  Co. 
N.Y.  July  28,  1838;  he  lived  in  New  York  State  about  twenty-five  years;  came  to  this  state 
and  county  in  1867;  was  in  the  army,  in  the  35th  Reg.  N.Y.  Infantry,  under  Gen.  McLellan; 
he  was  mustered  out  as  Regimental  Commissary;  Rep;  Cong,  pref;  value  property  $6,000; 
he  married  Miss  Josephine  C.  Combs,  Sept.  14,  1864;  she  was  born  in  Cazenovia,  N.Y.  June 
6,  1842;  they  have  one  child,  daughter,  Clara  Louise,  born  Oct.  16,  i8€6. 

SMITH  RICHARD,  Cambridge,  clerk;  Rep;  Cong,  pref;  born  Ohio. 

SNELL  ALFRED,  Cambridge;  barber;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

SODERBERG  PETER,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  60  acres. 

SROTJFE  G-EO.  W.  Carpenter,  Cambridge;  born  in  Ohio,  Oct.  I,  1826,  and  lived  in  that 
State  about  twenty  years,  then  removed  to  Kentucky  and  lived  there  about  eleven  years; 
came  to  Cambridge,  Henry  Co.  in  1857.  and  has  lived  here  twenty  years;  one  of  the  early 
settlers;  was  in  the  army  three  years;  enlisted  Aug.  12,  1862,  and  was  elected  Capt.  Co.  H, 
H2th  Reg.  111.  Infantry;  was  wounded  before  Atlanta,  Aug.  6,  1864;  he  was  elected  Sheriff 
of  Henry  Co.  in  the  Fall  of  1866;  was  ordained  minister  of  the  Church  of  Christ,  Feb.  16, 
1868;  Rep;  Christian;  married  Miss  Elizabeth  P.  Sroufe,  Nov.  21,  1850;  she  was  born  in 
Mason  Co.  Ky.  Sept.  22,  1826;  they  have  had  six  sons  and  one  daughter,  and  have  lost  three 
sons  and  one  daughter. 

SPEGEL  FRED.  Sec.  36;   Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Germany;  80  acres  land. 

SPENCER  JAMES,  Cambridge;  engineer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

SPROUSE  GEORGE  F.  lives  with  father,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Cambridge;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Mo. 

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SPROUSE  BENJAMIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Augusta  Co.  Va.  June 
6,  1817;  Dem;  Meth.  pref;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $4,000;  lived  in  Virginia  about  thirty- 
four  years;  removed  to  this  state  and  county  in  1851,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-five  years; 
holds  office  of  Roadmaster;  early  settler;  married  Melinda  Matheny,  from  Rockingham  Co. 
Va;  she  died  Dec.  30,  1874;  has  two  children,  sons,  and  lost  one  son. 

STACKHOUSE  CHARLES,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Pa;   187  ac. 

STACKHOUSE  WM.  Farmer,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Burlington,  Vt.  Feb.  9, 
1814;  Ind;  Spiritualist;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  $9,600;  removed  to  Pa.  at  an  early 
age,  and  lived  there  twenty-one  years;  came  to  this  state  and  county  in  1839,  and  has  lived 
here  on  this  farm  thirty-seven  years;  one  of  the  few  early  settlers  now  living;  he  broke  the 
first  prairie  in  this  township;  has  carted  his  wheat  to  Chicago,  150  miles,  and  sold  it  for  44 
cents  per  bushel;  sold  his  pork  for  $1.25  per  cwt;  had  to  go  to  the  Mississippi  River  to  mill; 
has  held  office  of  School  Director;  married  Miss  Abigail  Congdon,  March  2,  1837;  she  was 
born  in  Wallmgford,  Vt.  June  23,  1820;  they  have  five  sons  and  lost  ten  children. 

STEEL  SAMUEL,  Cambridge;  druggist;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Ky. 

STEINBAUGH  WILLIAM,  Ulah;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

STEPHENS  JOHN  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  in  Knox  Co.  111.  Nov.  30, 
1840;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $5,000;  lived  in  Knox  Co.  about  twenty-one 
yeas;  lived  in  Stark  Co.  seven  years;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1868;  has  lived  here  eight  years; 
married  Miss  Martha  Jane  Brooks,  Dec.  13,  1863;  she  was  born  in  the  State  of  Indiana, 
Dec.  18,  1845;  they  have  four  children,  two  daughters  and  two  sons;  lost  one  son. 

STEWART  JAMES  W.  Lumber  Dealer,  Cambridge;  born  in  Geneseo,  Henry  Co.  111. 
on  July  4,  1849;  ne  nas  resided  in  this  county  twenty-seven  years;  was  in  the  army,  in  the 
I3gth  111.  Infantry,  Western  Army,  at  Cairo,  Columbus  and  Memphis;  he  has  been  in  busi- 
ness here  for  the  past  five  years;  firm  of  Stewart  &  Gaines,  Lumber  and  Building  Material; 
Rep;  Cong,  pref;  he  married  Miss  Julia  E.  Gaines,  April  29,  1868;  she  was  from  Geneseo, 
Henry  Co.  Ill,  and  born  March  21,  1848;  they  have  three  children,  all  sons;  has  held  office 
of  Town  Trustee  the  last  three  years. 

STOREY  THEO.  Cambridge;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth.  pref;  born  N.  J. 

STRAIGHT  H.  L.  Cambridge;  stock  buyer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Indiana. 

STRATTON  D.  G.  Sec.  19;  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ohio;  160  acres  land. 

STRATTON  T.  J.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

STURGES  LEVICK,  Cambridge;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Latter  Day  Saint;  born  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

STRUM   E.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

STRUM  OLIF,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Rep;  Adv;  born  Sweden;  40  acres  land. 

STURM  PETER,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  78  acres  land. 

SUTTON  WM.  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  i;  P.O.Cambridge;  born  in  Ulster  Co.  N.Y.  Sept.  30, 
1837;  Rep;  Lib;  lived  in  New  York  State  about  eighteen  years,  except  two  years  in  Michi- 
gan; came  to  this  state  and  county  in  1856;  has  lived  in  this  county  twenty-one  years;  rents 
farm  of  400  acres  of  N.  B.  Gould;  he  married  Miss  Maggie  Nichols,  Oct.  4,  1864;  she  was 
born  in  Sussex  Co.  N.  J.  Dec.  28,  1:844;  they  have  two  children  :  Ida  N.  born  Sept.  30,  1870; 
Ralph  Henry,  born  Nov.  14,  1872. 

SWANSON  A.  J,  Cambridge;  clerk;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  JOHN  H.  Cambridge;  clerk;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  SWAN  E.  Cambridge;  law  student;  Rep;   Lib;  born  Sweden. 


A.  G.  W.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  111. 
-•       TALBOT  E.  H.,  P.O.  Cambridge;  lives  with  father;  Sec.  16;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  111. 

TAL.BOT  GENETTE  Mrs.  widow;  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Otsego  Co.  N. 
Y.  April  12,  1828;  Lib;  owns  78  acres  land,  value  $4,000;  she  lived  in  New  York  State 
about  eighteen  years;  removed  to  this  State  and  county  in  Oct.  1846,  and  has  lived  here  over 
thirty  years;  one  of  the  oldest  settlers;  she  married  John  Talbot  in  July,  1836;  he  was  from 
State  of  New  York;  he  died  Oct.  8,  1867;  she  has  five  children,  one  son  and  four  daughters; 
has  lost  five  children. 

TALBOT  STEPHEN,  Farmer;  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Otsego  Co.  N.Y.  Dec. 
it,  1820;  Ind;  Lib;  80  acres  land,  \alue  $5,000;  lived  in  New  York  State  twenty-four  years, 
and  removed  to  this  state  and  county  in  1844,  and  lias  lived  here  over  thirty-two  years;  one 
of  earliest  settlers,  no  houses  on  prairie  at  that  time;  was  in  the  army,  in  II2th  Reg.  111.  Inf. 
under  Gen.  Sherman;  he  married  Dency  Tary,  Jan.  I,  1845;  she  was  born  Otsego  Co.  N.Y. 
Dec.  3,  1828;  they  have  eight  children,  five  sons  and  three  daughteis;  lost  two  daughters. 

TALHOT  W.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born   111. 


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TALBOT  WM.  Farmer;  Sec.  16;  P.O.Cambridge;  born  in  Otsego,  N.Y.  March  13,  1819; 
Dem;  Bapt;  owns  100  acres  land,  value  $7,500;  he  lived  in  New  York  State  twenty-five 
years,  and  removed  to  this  state  and  county  in  1844;  was  forty-five  days  coming  by  team; 
has  lived  here  over  thirty-two  years;  one  of  few  earliest  settlers  now  living;  only  Judge  Till- 
son,  W.  A.  Ayres  and  John  Russell  living  in  Cambridge  then;  has  held  the  office  of  School 
Trustee  twelve  years,  has  been  School  Director  twenty-eight  years,  Justice  of  the  Peace  eight 
years;  he  was  the  first  member  of  the  Baptist  church  in  Cambridge;  married  Miss  Mary 
Terry  March  7,  1840;  she  was  born  Otsego  Co.  N.Y.  July  6,  1822;  they  have  nine  children, 
six  sons  and  three  daughters;  lost  three  sons. 

TALLIAFEARO  ROBERT,  Cambridge;  laborer;  Lib;  Bapt;  born  Va. 

TALLIAFEARO  WM.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Lib;  Lib;  born'Va. 

TARBOX  H.  A.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Mass. 

TARBOX  NELSON,  Cambridge;  restaurant;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Mass. 

TARBOX   NELSON  Jr.  Cambridge;  mason;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Mass. 

TATTERSHALL  B.  F.  Farmer,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  in  London  Co.  Va.  June  6, 
1817;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $5.ooo;  lived  in  Virginia  eight  years; 
lived  in  Ohio  fourteen  years;  came  to  this  State,  Peoria  County,  1839;  lived  there  seventeen 
years;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1856,  has  lived  here  twenty  years;  has  held  office  School  Director 
and  Roadmaster;  married  Barbara  Isgrigg,  of  Ohio,  in  1837;  she  died  March  19,  1852;  had 
six  children;  married  Lucinda  Jenkins  March  13,  1853;  she  was  born  Frederick  Co.,  Va., 
March  17,  1824;  have  four  children. 

TATTERSHALL  JOHN  W.  lives  with  father;  P.O.  Ulah;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt. 

TEE  WM.  Cambridge;  miller;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Eng. 

TEE  WM.  B.  Cambridge;  miller;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Isle  of  Wight,  Eng. 

TENNEY  L.  L.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Univ;  born  111. 

TENXEY  JOSEPH  P.  Farmer;  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Hillsboro  Co.  N.  H. 
Aug.  14, 1808;  Ind;  Lib;  value  of  property  $2,000;  he  lived  in  New  Hampshire  about  twen- 
ty-eight years;  removed  to  this  state  in  1837,  to  Mercer  Co.,  and  lived  there  about  thirty- 
eight  years;  one  of  the  earliest  settlers;  there  was  not  a  house  within  thirty-six  miles  east  of 
him  at  that  time;  built  first  house  on  prairie;  he  held  the  office  of  Justice  of  the  Peace  for 
four  years;  his  grandfather  was  captain  in  Revolutionary  war;  he  married  Miss  Almira 
Merryman  April  4,  1839;  she  was  born  in  Maine,  March  15,  1815;  she  died  Jan.  22,  1863; 
has  five  children,  and  lost  five  children. 

TERRY   THOMAS,  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Mass. 

THATCHER  MOSES  W.  Proprietor  Thatcher  House,  Cambridge;  born  Norfolk  Co. 
Mass.  Nov.  22,  1823;  he  lived  in  Mass,  about  fifteen  years;  went  to  Pa.  in  1838.  ived  there 
about  three  years;  lived  in  New  York  State  ten  years,  and  lived  in  Ohio  four  years;  he  came 
to  this  state  and  county  in  1854,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-two  years;  Rep;  Lib;  value  of 
property  $5,000;  he  held  the  office  of  Justice  of  the  Peace  for  eight  years;  has  held  the  office 
of  Town  Assessor  and  School  Trustee;  married  Miss  Rosina  Terpenning  Feb.  8,  1849;  she 
was  born  inCortlandCo.  N.Y.;  they  have  six  children,  five  daughters  and  one  son;  have  lost 
one  son. 

THOMAS   H.  C.  Cambridge;  poultryman;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Maine. 

THOMAS  JACOB,  Sec.  30;  laborer;  Ind;   Lib;  born  Ind. 

THOMAS  M.  Mrs.  Sec.  30;  widow;  P.O.  Cambridge;  Luth;  born  Pa. 

THOMPSON  JAMES,  Farmer;  Sec.  31;  P.O.Cambridge;  born  Fountain  Co.  Ind.  July 
17,1827;  Dem;  Christian  Union;  owns  172  acres,  value  $7,500;  livedfin  Ind.  nine  years, and 
moved  to  Knox  Co.  111.  July  12,  1836,  lived  there  fifteen  years;  came  to  this  county  in  1851, 
and  has  lived  here  twenty-five  years,  except  four  years  in  Knox  Co;  has  held  the  offices  of 
Supervisor,  Road  Commissioner,  School  Trustee  and  School  Director;  married  Miss  Adaline 
W.  Capps  Nov.  3,  1850;  she  was  from  Vermillion  Co.  Ind.  born  Jan.  I,  1731;  they  have  five 
children,  one  son  and  four  daughters;  lost  two  children. 

TILLSOX  JOSEPH  Judge,  P.O.  Cambridge;  bora  Wrentham,  Norfolk  Co.  Mass- 
March  II,  1801;  he  lived  in  State  of  Mass,  about  thirty-five  years,  and  removed  to  this  state 
in  1836,  and  came  to  this  county  in  1837,  and  has  lived  here  thirty-nine  years;  one  of  the  ear- 
liest settlers;  there  was  no  one  living  in  this  township  at  that  time;  he  was  so  conversant 
with  the  county  in  1842  and  i8d3  tnat  he  could  name  and  locate  every  resident  in  the  county; 
he  was  Probate  Justice  of  the  Peace;  he  was  elected  Judge  of  Henry  County;  he  held  office 
of  ( 'ounty  Surveyor,  and  also  held  office  of  Assessor;  Rep;  Cong;  married  Miss  lulia  Ann 
Rogers,  of  New  York  City,  in  1842;  she  died  Jan.  15,  1870;  he  married  Columbia  A.  Dunn 
of  Augusta,  Ga.  in  1874;  he  has  three  children,  two  sons  and  one  daughter;  one  daughter 
died  in  infancy. 


308  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

TOMLINSON  CHARLES,  Cambridge;  wagon  maker;  Rep;  Bapt;  born   Maine. 
TOMPKINS  SPENCER.  Cambridge;  attorney;  Ind;  Epis.  pref;  born  111. 


u 


PHAM  G.  A.,  P.O.  Cambridge;  Sec.  10;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y.;  100  acres  land. 


WAN  BRUNT  J.  W.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 
*       VALENTINE  O.  V.  Cambridge;  grain  elevator;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  Pa. 

VANNICE  WILLIAM  J.  Sheriff  Henry  Co.  Cambridge;  born  in  Montgomery  Co.  Ind- 
Feb.  17,  1838;  he  lived  in  State  Ind.  fourteen  years,  and  came  to  this  state  to  Henry  Co.  in 
1852,  and  has  lived  here  over  24  years;  one  of  the  early  settlers;  he  has  held  office  of  Town 
Clerk  and  Assessor  of  Weller  Township,  in  this  county;  he  was  elected  Sheriff  of  Henry 
County,  in  1874,  and  re-elected  in  1876;  Rep;  Pres;  he  married  Miss  Nellie  R.  Boland,  Dec. 
24,  1866;  she  was  born  in  St.  Lawrence  Co.  N.Y.  Jan.  24,  1844;  they  have  two  children,  one 
son,  William  J.  Vannice,  jr.  born  Oct.  27,  1874,  and  one  daughter,  Emma  E.  Vannice,  born 
Jan.  5,  1870.  Mr.  Vannice  taught  school  ten  years. 

VAUGHAN   E.  A.  Cambridge;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Vt. 

VINCENT  M.  L.  Farmer,  Sec.  15,  P.O.Cambridge;  born  in  Cattaraugus  Co.  N.Y.  Jan.  28, 
1836;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $4,000;  he  removed  to  this  State,  to  Henry 
County,  1843,  and  has  lived  here  thirty-three  years;  one  of  the  earliest  settlers;  only  one  or 
two  cabins  in  this  town  at  that  time;  was  in  the  army,  in  Co.  C,  H2th  Regt.  Til.  Infantry; 
was  in  battles  Knoxville,  Resaca,  Atlanta,  and  others,  and  was  wounded  at  Kelly's  Ford; 
married  Miss  Martha  Clark,  at  Cambridge,  March  23,  1866;  she  was  born  Fulton  Co.  Oct. 
21,  1849;  they  have  five  children,  four  boys  and  one  girl. 

AWATERMAN  D.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa. 
**       WATSON  DAVID,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer  for  A.  Malcom;  Rep;  Lib. 

\VALKER  A.  B.  Carriage  Painter,  Cambridge;  born  in  Westmoreland  Co.  Pa.  June  16, 
1849;  he  removed  to  this  State  at  an  early  age;  came  to  this  state.  Henry  County,  in  1851; 
and  has  lived  here  ever  since;  Rep;  Lib;  he  married  Miss  Anna  E.  Scoville,  Dec.  23,  1874, 
she  was  from  this  state;  they  have  one  child,  little  girl,  Lucia  Isabell  Walker,  born  Nov.  27, 
I875- 

WALKER  DAVID,  Farmer,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Aberdeen,  Scotland,  April 
30,  1829;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  §6,400;  he  lived  in  Scotland  thirty- 
nine  years,  and  came  to  this  country  in  July,  1868;  came  to  State  111.  to  this  county,  same 
year,  and  has  lived  here  nine  years;  married  Miss  Barbara  Couper,  June  6,  1853;  s^e  was 
born  in  Aberdeenshire,  Scotland,  May  6,  1832;  they  have  six  children,  three  sons  and  three 
daughters;  lost  one  son. 

WALSH  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  North  of  Ireland,  in  1841; 
Rep;  Lib;  owns  157  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $8,000;  he  lived  in  Ireland  about  ten  years; 
came  to  this  country  1851;  lived  in  N.Y.  City  five  years;  lived  in  N.Y.  State  seven  years; 
came  to  this  state  and  county  in  1864;  has  lived  here  twelve  years;  he  married  Miss  Melinda 
Funk,  Feb.  12,  1865;  she  was  from  Virginia;  they  have  six  children,  three  sons  and  three 
daughters;  lost  one  son. 

WEIR  JAS.  I.   Merchant,  Cambridge;  born  Pa;  Rep;  Lib. 

WELCH   M.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ireland;  39  acres. 

WELCH  S.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Bapt.  pref;  born  N.Y. 

WELTON  A.  Cambridge;  lumber;  Rep;  Christian;  born  111. 

WELTON  FRANK  G.  County  Clerk;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  New  Haven,  Conn.  April 
14,  1843;  he  lived  in  State  Conn,  eight  years,  and  came  to  this  State,  Henry  County,  Town 
of  Cambridge,  in  1851,  and  has  lived  here  over  twenty-five  years;  one  of  the  early  settlers; 
he  holds  office  of  County  Clerk;  was  elected  in  1869.  and  re-elected  in  1873;  he  was  in  the 
army,  in  42d  111.  Infantry;  he  lost  his  right  leg  at  Dallas,  Ga.  in  Sherman's  Atlanta  cam- 
paign; was  also  shot  four  times  in  one  day;  Rep;  Lib;  married  Miss  Mary  Ella  Clark, 
April  30,  1866;  she  was  from  Rockford,  III;  they  have  five  children,  two  sons  and  three 
daughters. 

WELTON  STREET  C.  Lumber  Merchant,  Cambridge;  born  in  Litchfield  Co.  Conn.  Sept- 
8,  1816;  Dem;  Epis;  value  property,  $10,000;  he  lived  in  State  Conn,  about  twenty-one 
years;  then  taught  school  in  New  Jersey  for  five  years;  he  came  to  this  state  about  1844,  and 
has  lived  in  this  county  about  twenty-nine  years;  one  of  the  earliest  settlers;  only  few  per- 
sons here  now  that  were  here  when  he  came;  he  has  held  office  of  Assessor  of  this  town,  and 
was  School  Director  for  twelve  years;  he  married  Miss  Adeline  Smith,  of  Orange,  N.  J;  she 
was  born  March  20,  1824;  they  have  one  child,  son,  Alanson  Welton;  lost  one  son. 


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WELTON  A.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Epis. 

WELTON  ALBERT,  Cambridge:  farmer;  Rep;  Epis;  born  Conn. 

WERBECH   E.  Cambridge;  nursery  and  florist;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Germany. 

WEST  LAKE  S.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ohio;  80  acres. 

WESTONBEY  CHAS.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WHEELER  CHAS.   R.   Banker;  Cambridge;  born  Ohio;  Rep. 

WHITE  HENRY,  Hardware  Merchant,  Cambridge;  born  Washington  Co.  N.Y.  July  17, 
1836;  Rep.  Bapt;  lived  in  State  New  York  about  twenty-nine  years,  and  came  to  Geneseo, 
111.  in  Spring  1867,  and  has  lived  here  about  ten  years;  he  has  been  engaged  in  business  of 
Hardware,  Stoves,  and  Agricultural  Implements  for  past  five  years;  married  Miss  Harriet  E. 
Sims,  Oct.  4,  1871;  she  was  from  Cazenovia,  N.Y.  Feb.  12,  1842;  they  have  one  child,  little 
girl,  Katie  L.  White,  born  May  13,  1875;  lost  one  son,  Frank  J.  born  Jan.  18,  1873;  died 
July  29,  1873. 

WHITMAN  E.  Cambridge;  retired;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Maine. 

WHITMAN  EDWIN  M.  Cambridge;  teacher;  Rep;  Bapt.  pref ;  born  Ohio. 

WHITMAN  SAMUEL,  Cambridge;  laborer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Pa. 

WHITNEY  C.  Cambridge;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

WIER   H.  M.  Cambridge;  merchant;  Rep;  Cong,  pref;  born  Pa. 

WILKEY  HUGH,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Ireland,  May  I,  1812;  Dem; 
Lib;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $4,000;  he  lived  in  Ireland  and  Scotland  twenty-one  years; 
came  to  this  country  in  1834;  lived  in  Kentucky  and  New  Orleans  six  years;  came  to  this 
state  and  county  in  1853,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-four  years;  one  of  the  early  settlers;  has 
held  office  of  Roadmaster;  married  Colly  Ann  Ousley,  in  the  Fall  of  1857;  she  was  born 
in  Virginia  and  brought  up  in  Ohio;  she  had  four  children;  they  have  two  children. 

WILKEY  JOHN,  Merchant,  Cambridge;  bora  in  Ireland,  Sept.  28,  1844;  Rep;  Pres. 
pref;  he  came  to  this  country  in  1850;  lived  in  Mercer  Co.  Pa.  six  years;  came  to  this  town, 
Henry  Co.  111.  in  1856,  and  has  lived  here  over  twenty  years;  he  commenced  business  here 
in  1863,  with  but  very  little;  has  been  here  thirteen  years,  and  now  has  the  largest  store  in 
Henry  Co;  •  rm  consists  of  Wilkey  &  Harrison,  Dry  Goods,  Groceries,  Clothing,  Boots  and 
Shoes;  he  is  also  engaged  in  stock  and  grain  business  with  Mr.  James  Mascall;  his  parents 
are  now  living  in  town  of  Osco,  this  county. 

WILKINSON   W.  S.  Cambridge;  marble  cutter;  Rep;  Spiritualist;  born  N.Y. 

WILSON  G.  P.  H.  Retired;  Cambridge;  born  Litchfield,  Conn.,  Feb.  18,  1816;  Ind;  Lib; 
value  of  property  $2000;  removed  to  New  York  State  when  two  years  old,  lived  there  six- 
teen years;  came  to  State  of  Illinois  1834,  to  Peoria  County,  the  place  where  the  city  of 
Peoria  stands  was  called  Fort  Clark;  lived  there  sixteen  years;  came  to  this  county  in  1850; 
has  lived  here  twenty-six  years;  has  lived  in  state  forty-three  years  in  June;  city  of  Chicago 
was  only  known  as  Fort  Dearborn  at  that  time;  has  held  office  Constable  and  Deputy  Sheriff 
fourteen  years;  married  Lydia  Adkins  in  Oct.  1837;  she  was  from  Plymouth  Hollow,  Conn., 
born  in  1820;  have  five  children,  three  daughters  and  two  sons. 

WINTERS  S.  Cambridge;  butcher;  Rep;  Lib;  born  III.  • 

WOLYN  A.  G.  Cambridge;  druggist;  Rep;  Swedish  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WOOD  W.  C.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Cong,  pref;  born  Vt. 

WORTHINGTON  C.  E.  Cambridge;  clerk;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Ohio. 

WORTHINGTON  THOS.  J.  Retired,  Cambridge;  born  Bucks  Co.  Pa.  Nov.  29.  1810; 
Dem;  Bapt;  val.  property  $12,000;  lived  in  Pa.  about  twenty-three  years;  lived  in  State  of  Ohio 
about  thirty-two  y£ars;  engaged  in  farming,  and  Carpenter  and  Builder;  removed  to  this 
state  and  county  in  1865;  married  Miss  E.  A.  Freeman,  in  Columbus,  Ohio,  in  Feb.  1842; 
she  was  born  in  the  State  of  New  York;  they  have  seven  children;  three  sons,  four  daugh- 
ters; lost  two  sons  in  the  army,  one  in  West  Va.  and  one  in  Murfreesboro,  Tenn. 

WRIGHT  WILLIAM,  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  England. 
WRIGHT  EDWARD,  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  England. 

V^OUNG  JACOB,  Cambridge;  bakery  and  restaurant;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

YORK  CHARLES  E.  lives  with  father,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 
YOUNGGREN    CLARENCE  A.    Farmer,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Ulah;    bom  i^i  Sweden,  July 

4,  1848;  Tnd;   Meth;  value  property  $500;  lived  in   Sweden  twenty  years,  and  came  to  this 

country  June,  1868;  came  to  this  state  and  couniy  same  year,  and  has  lived   here  nine  years; 

attended  high  school,  and  learned  English  before  coming  here;    is  acquainted  with  English, 

German,  French  and  Latin  languages;  rents  farm  of  C.  M.  Carlson. 
YORK  J.  F.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y.;  40  acres  land. 


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VOTERS    AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 


yflEGLER  P.,   P.O.Cambridge;  butcher;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany. 
^      ZIMMERMAN  W.   H.  Cambridge;  retired;   Rep;  Luth;  born  Pa. 


BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 


CAMBRIDGE  CITY. 


r,  Dealers  in  Dry  Goods 
and  General  Merchandise. 

Ayers  ThOS.  G.  Attorney  at  Law. 

Ball  Oliver,  Livery  and  Boarding 
Stable. 

Beveridge  Peter  H.  County  Treasurer. 

Boyd  Sam'l  G.  Merchant  Tailor. 

Brinkerhoff  Jas.  D.  ice  Dealer. 

Bryan  Jno.  L.  Physician  and  Surgeon. 
Clark  G.  M.  Watchmaker  and  Jeweler. 
Converse  Jas.  A.  Dealer  and  Manu- 

facturer Furniture. 
Cook  F.  A.  Brick  Manufacturer. 

Dalrymple  Wm.  L.  Deputy  Co.  Clerk. 
Flagg  Wm.  E.  M  irbie  Works. 

Follett  Jno.  M.  Agricultural  Imple- 
ments and  Farm  Machinery. 

Glass  Neal,  Blacksmith  and  Carriage 
Works. 

Goodrich  #ieO.  Jeweler  and  Billiard 
Room. 

GOfdenier  Jacob  W.  Mason  and  Con- 
tractor. 

Gould    &    Hagin,    Dealers    Groceries,  j 

Provisions,  Confectionery,  Crock-  j 
ery  and  Glassware. 

Hagin  &  Gould,  Dealers  in  Grain  and 
Stock. 

Hamilton  Otto  8.  Restaurant  and  Con- 

fectionery. 

Hartzwell  Jno.  W.  Prop.  "Cambridge 
House." 

Hinman  J.  S.  County  Judge. 

Keesler  P.  M.  Carpenter  and  Builder. 

Lafferty    Andrew    B.     Livery     and 

Hoarding  Stable. 
Lind  Chas.  E.  Billiard  Room. 
Martin  Prof  D.  Prop.  "  Central  Hotel." 


Mock  &  Hand,  Attorneys  at  Law. 
Page  Orrin  E.  Attorney  at  Law. 
Patten  L.  H.  Clerk  Circuit  Court. 
Pierce  Silas,  Carpenter  and  Builder. 
Raymond  R.  C.  Physician. 

Rishel  &  Thompkins,  Attorneys  at 
Law. 

Rundstrum  J.  C.  Dealer  and  Manu- 
facturer Furniture. 

Sadler  Robt.  H.  Carpenter  and  Builder. 

Seaton  Benj.  W.  Publisher  Prairie 
Chief. 

Shafer  H.  A.  Carpenter  and  Builder. 

Shephard  &  Marston,  Attorneys  at 

Law. 

Schmidt  JOS.  Billiard  Room. 
SJCkler  Robt.  &.  Bro.  Meat  Market. 
Smithe   Geo.  C.   Publisher  Henry  Co. 

Chronicle. 

Sroufe  Geo.  W.  Carpenter  and  Builder. 
Stewart  &  Gaines,  Dealers  in  Lumber. 
Thatcher  M.  W.  Prop.  "Thatcher 

House." 

Vannice  W.  J.  Sheriff. 
Welton  Frank  G  County  Clerk. 

Welton  &  Hinman,  Dealers  in  Lumber. 
Wheeler  Chas.  R.  Henry  Co.  Bank. 

WhiteTHenry  &  Co.  Dealers  in  Hard- 
ware, Stoves,  Tinware,  Cutlery, 
Agricultural  Implements,  &c. 

Wilkey  &  Harrison,  Dry  Goods,  Gro- 
ceries, Clothing,  Boots  and  Shoes. 

Wolyn    &    Lundquist,    Druggists  and 

Apothecaries. 

VILLAGE  OF  TJLAH. 

Becker  Geo.   Dealer    in    Lumber   and 

Gram.     Postmaster. 
Bowen  Wm.   Dealer    in    Lumber  and 

Grain.     Agent  P .  &  R.  I.  R.  R. 


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MUNSON    TOWNSHIP. 

BY  D.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ohio;  owns  So  acres. 
ABY  C.   B.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant;  Dem;  Lib;  from  111. 

ACKLAND  CHAS.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant  Taylor  est;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

ADAMS   M.  W.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Maine;  160  acres. 

ALLEN  C.  P.  Miss,   Sec.  29,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  born  in  N.Y. 

ALLEN  BOYCE,  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Camden,  Oneida  Co.  N.Y. 
June  16,  1817;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  235  acres  of  land,  valued  at 
$12,000;  has  been  School  Treasurer  since  the  township  was  organized,  and  is  Supervisor; 
married  Miss  Sarah  E.  Wilson  at  Trivoli,  Peoria  Co.  111.  May  19,  1846;  she  was  born  in 
Camden,  Oneida  Co.  N.Y.  Sept.  1824;  has  seven  children,  Maria  E.,  born  March  10,  1847, 
Maggie'S.,  born  Jan.  12, 1850,  Julia  R.,  born  Tan.  12,  1852,  Carrie  C.,  born  May  29,  1854, 
Percy  W.,  born  Aug.  17,  1856,  Royce  Jr.,  born  May  17,  1864,  Birdie  S.,  born  Nov.  S,  1867; 
is  breeder  of  Durham  cattle. 

ANDERSON  A.  S.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant  on  Greenlee  farm;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  G.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Cambridge;   tenant,  rents  of  E.  Crane;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON   NELSON,  Sec.  3;  tenant,  rents  of  I.  S.  Holbrook;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

ATTWATEB  ELISHA,  Farmer,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  New  Haven,  Conn. 
Dec.  18,  1810;  came  to  this  county  in  1840;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  208  acres  of  land,  val.  $12,500; 
was  2d  Lieut.  Co.  H,  H2th  I.  V.  I;  married  Miss  Margaret  Wright  at  Harrisburg,  Pa.  May 
18,  1838,  where  she  was  born  Feb.  28,  1821;  have  eleven  children,  Eli  B.,  born  April  10, 
1839,  Tnos.  J.,  Oct.  15,  1841,  Geo.  W.,  Aug.  10,  1843,  John  A.,  Sept.  19, 1845,  Elanora.  Sept. 
23,  1848,  Wm.  C.,  June  5,  1850,  Mary  E.,  Sept.  25,  4852,  Robt.  W.,  Sept.  5,  1854,  Emma, 
Oct.  5,  1856,  Douglas,  Dec.  6,  1858,  Frank,  Oct.  15,  1860. 

ATTWATER   ROBT.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer  on  father's  farm;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

ATTWATER  WM.  C.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer  on  father's  farm;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

ATWOOD  WM.  H.  Sec.  18,  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Chris;  from  N.Y. 

AYKES  BUEXOS,  Farmer,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Chester,  Hampden  Co.  Mass. 
Jan.  17,  1810;  came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  480  acres  of  land,  val.  $30,000; 
married  Miss  Sarah  Osborne  at  Chester,  Geauga  Co.  O.;  she  is  a  native  of  New  Haven,  Conn., 
born  Sept.  2,  1816;  have  seven  children  living,  lost  four:  Sheldon  H.,  born  April  23,  1835, 
at  Lake  Co.  O.;  Orlander  B.,  July  26,  1836;  Geo.  W.,  Jan.  6,  1839, in  Defiance,  O.,  died  Oct. 
16,  1839,  Defiance,  O.;  Saml.  P.,  May  16,  1842;  Mary  A.,  Nov.  22,  1840,  died  Nov.  25,  1840; 
Ester  E.,  May  14,  1845;  Roderick  W.,  April  26,  1847,  all  Defiance,  O.;  Ransom  O.,  Oct.  24, 
1852,  Bureau  Co.  111.;  Azoline  E.,  Aug.  24,  1854,  Henry  Co.  111.,  died  Aug.  27,  1854,  Henry 
Co.  111.;  John  C.  F.,  Aug.  26,  1856,  Henry  Co.  111.;  Helen  E.,  Sept.  3,  1859,  died  Oct.  13, 
1863.  Is  one  of  the  oldest  settlers  in  Henry  Co. 

AYRES  RANSOM  O.  resides  with  father,  B.  Ayres,  Sec.  25;  faamer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  in  111. 

AYRES  R.  W.  Sec.  25;  tenant  on  B.  Ayres'  farm;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Ohio. 

D  ALL  E.  G.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  from  N.Y;  owns  121  acres. 
BANKS  I.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  miner  for  John  Tracy;  Dem;  from  Scotland. 

BALL  LEWIS  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Cortland  Co.  N.Y.  on  May  31, 
1847;  came  to  this  county  in  1865;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  82  acres  of  land,  val.  $4,000;  married 
Miss  Jennie  A.  Hoffstatter  March  24,  1873,  'n  Orient,  Adair  Co.  Iowa;  she  is  a  native  of 
Milton,  Wayne  Co.  O.,  born  May  31,  1849;  have  two  children,  Mehala,  born  Jan.  2,  1875. 
and  L.  Milo,  born  Aug.  17,  1876,  in  Munson,  Henry  Co.  111. 

BARNES  J.  A.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Maryland;  owns  160  acres. 

BARNES  W.  L.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Lib;  from  N.Y;  owns  400 acres. 

KENSER  R.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant,  rents  of  C.  A.  Benser;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Pa. 

BOLING  A.  T.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant,  rents  of  Mrs.  Elston;  Rep;  Lib. 

BOLING  JOHN,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Ky;  owns  168  acres. 

BRISTOL  J.    H.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant;  Dem. 


312  VOTERS   AN1J   TAXPAYERS   OF 

BRISTOL  M.  B.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant  Taylor  estate;  Ind;  Lib;  horn  N.Y. 

BRUNK  I.  W.  Sec.  25;  works  for  R.  W.  Ayres;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Va. 

BURCHFIELD  B.  F.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres. 

BUNGIE  F.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prussia. 

BUSENBARK  DAVID  N.  Farmer,  Sec.  ig,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Butler  Co.  Ohio, 
March  23,  1819;  came  to  this  county  in  1860;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  240  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $18,000;  married  Miss  Mary  Ann  Smith,  in  Butler  Co.  Ohio,  May  7,  1846;  she  was  born 
in  same  Co.  July  9,  1822;  h&ve  six  children,  George  S.  born  in  Butler  Co.  Ohio,  Oct.  8,  1848; 
John,  born  May  31,  1851;  Robt.  born  July  25,  1853;  Katie,  born  July  7,  1856;  Emma  M. 
born  Nov.  5,  1859;  Mary  M.  born  April  6,  1867,  in  Munson,  Henry  County,  111.;  improved 
the  farm  he  now  resides  on. 

BUSENBARK  BEADING,  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Butler  Co.  Ohio, 
Dec.  28,  1821;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  Christian;  owns  84  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $8,400;  married  Miss  Mary  Cornthwaite,  at  Butler  Co.  Ohio,  Jan.  13,  1848;  she  was  born 
June  21,  1828,  in  Butler  Co.  Ohio. 

HUSENBARK   ROBT.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  gefleseo;  farmer;   Rep;  Lib;  from  Ohio;  owns  83  acres. 

r~*ASTEEL  W.  P.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Bapt;  from  Pa.;  owns  140  acres. 

^     CLARK  WM.  Sec.  13,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio;  80  acres. 

CADY  D.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  111. 

OADY  E.  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Genesee  Co.  N.Y.  July  2,  1820;  came 
to  this  county  in  1849;  Ind.  ^-eP\  Meth;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value  $7,000;  married  Miss 
Metilda  Hicks,  in  Wheeling,  Va.  May  4,  1844;  she  was  born  Dec.  25,  1819,  in  Marshall  Co. 
Virginia;  has  six  children,  Sarah  J.  born  March  19,  1845;  S.  W.  E.  born  Jan.  13,  1848,  in 
Va.;  David  D.  born  July  10,  1850;  Charlotte  L.  b  rn  July  29,  1853;  Charles  C.  born  Jan.  29, 
1856;  Laura  A.  born  April  17,  1858;  all  in  Cambridge,  Henry  County,  111. 

CLAYPOOL  WM.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant,  rents  of  E.  W.  Cady;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Va- 

COCHREN  G.  W.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant,  rents  of  Mrs.  Steward;  Lib;  from  Ohio. 

CRAMER  E.  Sec.  36,    P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth-,  from  Ohio. 

CRAWFORD  JOHN  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Bowling  Green, 
Warren  County,  Ky,  Sept.  18,  1828;  came  to  this  county  in  1851;  Dem;  Pres;  owns  160 
acres  of  land,  value  $9,600;  is  Justice  of  Peace;  married  Miss  Mary  E.  Snyder,  in  Abingdon, 
111.  Aug.  14,  1851,  who  died  Nov.  3,  1863;  married  Miss  Julia  E.  Morrow,  June  14,  1864; 
both  born  in  Warren  Co.  Ohio;  has  three  children  by  first  and  four  by  second  wife;  Elizabeth 
H.  born  May  12,  1852;  Ida  J.  born  Dec.  2,  1854,  Clara  A.  born  June  17,  1857;  Mary  E. 
born  Oct.  2,  1865;  Minnie  M.  born  Oct.  n,  1867;  Arthur  J.  born  April  n,  1874;  John  W. 
born  Oct.  31,  1875;  is  breeder  of  Poland,  China  and  Berkshire  hogs. 

CUMMINGS  M.  V.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Lib   Rep;  Lib;  born  Maine;  80  acres. 

T^IXON  H.,  P.O.  Cambridge;  lives  with  mother,  Mrs.  M.  L.  Dixon:  Rep.  Meth. 

DIXON  J.,  P.O.  Cambridge;  lives  with  mother,  Mrs.  M.  L.  Dixon;  Rep;  Meth. 
DIXON   M.  L.  Mrs.  widow.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Meth;  from   Maine;  240  acres. 
DOUGLAS  J.  A.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind:  Lib. 
DOYLE  PATRICK,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  from  Pa;  owns  120  acres. 

T^ELDT  A.  P.  M.  Sec.  31;  tenant;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

FIELD  H.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Christian;  born  N.  H. 

FIELD  L.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant,  rents  of  Mrs.  Petty;  Dem;  Lib. 

FLEET  E.  O.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Geneseo;  resides  with  father,  J.  M.  Fleet;   Rep;  Lib;  from  N.Y. 

FLEET  J.   M.  Sec.  10.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  N.  Y.;   160  ac.  val.  $9,000. 

FOXES  W.M.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant  of  Mrs.  Liken;   Rep;   Lib. 

FOX  JOHN  D.  Farmer,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Center  Harbor,  Belknap  Co.  X.I  I. 
Oct.  5,  1829;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1858;  Rep;  Prot;  went  round  the  Horn  to  California  in 
1847;  remained  there  seven  years;  returned  in  1857,  and  in  the  Autumn  came  to  Rock  Island, 
111.,  where  he  was  married  Oct.  13,  1858,  to  Miss  Hannah  O.  Thomas,  with  whom  he  had 
been,  acquainted  from  boyhood;  the  same  year  lie  settled  on  the  farm  where  he  now  resides; 
he  has  held  various  town  offices,  and  for  three  successive  years  was  Chairman  of  the  County 
Board;  is  now  serving  his  second  term  in  the  lower  house  of  the  State  Legislature;  has  one 
son,  Geo.  B.  born  Oct.  17,  1865. 


LYMAN  K.  WILKINSON, 
Munson  Township. 


HENRY  COUNTY:   MUNSON  TOWNSHIP.  315 

FUNKHOTTSER  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  N.  Sewickly  Tp., 
Beaver  County,  Pa.,  November  18.  1820;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  190  acres  (160  acres  Cambridge, 
30  acres  Munson)  of  land,  value  $12,350;  lived  in  state  of  Pennsylvania  about  45  years,  and 
removed  to  Town  of  Cambridge,  Henry  Co.,  Til.,  in  March,  1865,  and  has  lived  here  12 
years;  has  held  office  of  Assessor  of  Town  of  Sewickly,  Beaver  Co.,  Pa.,  also  Collector  same 
township;  married  Hannah  M.  Baldwin,  December  13,  1849;  she  was  from  Chenango,  Law- 
rence County,  Pa.,  and  was  born  October  17,  1828;  they  have  seven  children,  five  daughters 
and  two  sons,  and  lost  two  sons. 

/"•ANT  J.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio;  owns  80  acres,  $5,000. 

^Jr     GARVEY  C.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant  on  Taylor  estate;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Ohio. 

GARRISON  ROBT.  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  35,  I'.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Parke  Co.  Ind.,  on 
April  10,  1833;  came  to  this  Co  in  1850;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value  $6,500; 
married  Miss  Mary  E.  Cochren,  Oct.  9,  1856,  in  this  township;  she  was  born  in  Knox  Co. 
Ohio,  April  I,  1838;  have  three  children  :  Mary  Jane,  born  Jan.  13;  1861;  Frank  M.,  Nov. 
13,  1866;  Efne  B.,  June  18,  1870;  all  in  this  Tp. 

GEISSINGER  J.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Christian;  from  Ohio;  owns  80  acres. 

GILBERT  N.  C.  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Ontario  Co.  N.  Y.  Feb.  10,  1814; 
came  to  this  Co.  in  1855;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  233  acres  of  land,  val.  $18,000;  married  Miss 
Francelia  Amsden,  Geneseo,  111.,  Aug.  9,  1860;  she  was  born  in  Rochester,  N.  Y.  Oct.  7, 
1840;  has  three  children,  one  son  and  two  daughters,  H.  Mark,  May  and  Lora;  is  breeder  of 
Chester  white  hogs;  located  where  he  now  resides  in  1860;  has  made  the  farm  what  it  now 
is  from  entirely  new  land. 

GILLET  GARDNER,  lives  with  son-in-law,  G.  Rowe,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  Mass.  1791. 

GILLESPIE  WM.  Sec.  16,  P.O   Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  N.  Y.;  82  ac.  val.  $4,000. 

GRADERT  WM.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Germany;  owns  80  acres. 

GREENLEE  J.  Sec.  36;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Va;  owns  320  acres. 

GREISER   E.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;   Luth;  from  Germany;  owns  40  acres. 

T  T  ADLEY  J.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Cambridge;  fanner;  Rep;   Epis;  from  Eng;  owns  158  acres. 

•^      HADLEY  J.  W.  resides  with  father,  Sec.  19,  I'.O.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Epis;  from  N.Y. 

HAMILTON  A.  A.  Sec.  21:  farmer,  rents  of  G.  A.  Wood;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

HAMILTON  J.   K.  resides  with  brother  on  Sec.  9;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Pa. 

HAMILTON   R.  W.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Pa;  40  ac.  val.  $2,400. 

HARRIS  E.  W.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Ohio;  owns  165  acres. 

HARTSHORN  J.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Cambridge;  coal  miner  for  Wm.  H.  Terpening. 

HENDERSON  A.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  boards  with  J.  Henderson;  from  Ind.  160  ac. 

HENDERSON  JAS.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  from   Indiana. 

HENDERSON   O.  S.  Sec.  18.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  from  Indiana. 

HIGGINS  G.  S.   Sec.  32,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

HILL  JOHN  1>.  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Rappahannock  Co.  Va.  March  19, 
1843;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1855;  Dem;  owns  76  acres  of  land,  value  $4,500;  was  in  the 
army,  and  participated  in  twenty  diffierent  battles;  his  command  was  Co.  C,  H2th  Reg. 
I.Y.I.;  was  color  bearer  eighteen  months;  served  about  three  years,  and  honorably  dis- 
charged in  1865;  married  Miss  Esther  E.  Ayres,  Sept.  20,  1868,  in  Munson,  111;  she  was  born 
in  Hicksville,  Defiance  Co.  Ohio,  May  14,  1847. 

HILL  PHILLIP.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  lives  with  brother,  Wm.T.  Hill;  Dem;  born  Va. 

HILL  PHILLIP  D.  P.O.  Geneseo;  lives  with  father,  W.  T.  Hill;  Dem;  Christian;  born  Va. 

HILL  WM.  T.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Rappahannock 
Co,  Va.  April  10,  1821;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Dem;  Christian;  owns  280  acres  land, 
val.  $14,000;  married  Miss  Elizabeth  Lockhart,  of  same  place,  March  30,  1841;  born  Jan. 
13,  1821;  they  have  fourteen  children:  Wm.  J.,  born  Jan.  15,  1842,  Kappahannock  Co.,  Va; 
.  John  D.,  March  19,  1843,  Rappahannock  Co.,  Va;  Geo.  R.,  Aug.  13,  1844,  Rappahannock 
Co.,  Va;  Sarah  E.,  Aug.  5,  1846,  Rockingham  Co.,  Va;  Edward  L.,  April  24,  1849,  Rocking- 
ham  Co.,  Va;  Rachel  V.,  April  27,  1851,  Augusta  Co.,  Va;  Mary  E.,  Sept.  7,  1852,  Augusta 
Co.,  Va;  Phillip  I).,  June  17,  1854,  Augusta  Co.,  Va;  Amantha  V.,  Feb.  7,  1857,  Henry  Co., 
Ill;  James  N.,  Sept.  17,  1858,  Henry  Co.,  Ill;  Emma  P.,  July  18,  1860;  Henry  Co.  Ill; 
Stephen  R.,  Sept.  27.  1862,  Henry  Co.,  Ill;  Estella  L.,  April  9,  1865,  Henry  Co.,  Ill;  Wm.  J. 
was  killed  near  Big  Shanty,  Ga.,  June  17,  1864. 

HOOS  P.   Mrs.   Sec.  35;  P.O.  Cambridge;  widow,  farmer;  born  Pa. 

HUNTER  GEO.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  O;  owns  140  acres,  $8,000. 
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316  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

HUNTER  I.  M.   H.   Sec  25;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  O;  owns  180  ac.  $10.800. 
HUTCHINSON  ROBT.  Sec.  27;  P  O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  350  ac;  from  Pa. 
HUTCHINSON  WM.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant;  Rep. 

T  NGLES  H.  J.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm  hand  forChas.  E.  Pettit;  Rep;  from  Wis. 

JACKSON  G.  D.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Bapt;  from  Pa. 
JACKSON  J.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Cambridge;  miner  for  Wm.  H.  Terpening;  Ind;  Meth;  Eng. 
JACKSON  RICHARD,   P.O.  Cambridge;  works  for  John  Boling;  Rep;  from  Mo. 
JAMISON  J.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Gene?eo;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  160  acres;  from  Conn. 
JOHNSON   P.  G.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant,  rents  of  Mrs.  Weston;  Rep;   Luth;  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  NELS,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
JONES  D.  L.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant  of  E.  W.  Cady;  Rep;  from  Indiana.   , 

T/"EYSER    JAMES,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant,  rents  of  Miss  C.  P.  Allen;  Rep;  Pres. 

KOUGH   R.    Mrs.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Cambridge;   widow,  farmer;  Pres;  born  Pa;  80  acres. 
KUHL   H.   Sec.  10;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  owns  160  acres,  val.  $10,000. 

T    ANE  J.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Epis;  from  England;  200  acres. 

*-*     LARSON   A.   Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LAY  S.   H.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;   Lib;   168  acres,  val.  $7,500. 

LEMUEL  J.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  of  Geo.  Walker;  Luth;  from  Germany. 

LIKEN   PORTER,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  of  father,  T.  Liken;  Rep;  Pres. 

LIKEN  THOS.   Sec.  5;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Pa;  owns  620  acres. 

LOMIS   B.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Universalist;  from  N.  Y;  122  acres,  val.  $9,000. 

LOMIS   M.  A.   Mrs.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  Maine;  owns  80  acres,  $5,500. 

LOMIS   S.  J.   Sec.  9;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind.  Dem;  Lib;  from  Maine. 

LONG  J.  H.  Sec.  25;   P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  from  Va;  owns  160  acres,  val.  $8,oco. 

LONGSHORE  ANI>REAV  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Randolph  Co. 
Ind.  Oct.  6,  1844,  ReP'.  Lib;  value  property  $6,400;  lived  in  State  Indiana  about  eleven  years, 
came  to  State  Illinois,  Henry  Co.  in  1855,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-one  years;  only  two 
houses  on  road  to  Geneseo  from  here,  when  he  came;  was  in  the  army  as  Brigade  Teamster 
about  eighteen  months;  married  Miss  Mary  N.  Hawk,  Dec.  5,  1867;  she  was  from  Guernsey 
Co.  Ohio,  born  Jan.  15,  1845;  they  have  one  child,  daughter,  Emma  Mabel,  born  Dec. 
21,  1868. 

LONKS  SNYDER,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant  Morris  estate;  from  N.Y. 

LOUN  — ,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant  Edwards  estate. 

LUNGREN  L.  E.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant;  rents  of  Mr.  Attwater;  Rep;  Luth. 

TV/TcAVOY  A.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Pa;  320  acres,  val.  $18.000. 

*•**•      McCAFFERTY  C.  Sec.  I,   P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  of  W.  L.  Barnes;  Dem;  Cath;   Ireland. 

MCCARTNEY  JAMES,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio;  40  acres. 

MCCARTNEY  JONAS,  lives  with  his  father,  Jas.  McCartney;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

McDOUGAL  FRED,  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant  on  Taylor  est;  Rep;  Lib;  from  N.Y. 

McNAMARA  T.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  30  acres. 

MASCH  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Germany,  Dec.  30,  1843; 
came  to  this  county  in  1871;  Luth;  owns  90  acres  ol  land,  valued  at  $5.500;  married  Miss 
Mary  Wendland,  in  Andover,  111.  June  II,  1873;  she  was  born  in  Germany,  Aug.  15,  1844; 
has  two  children — Clara,  born  April  12,  1874;  William,  born  March  4,  1876. 

MELVIN  F.  S.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  lives  with  father,  G.  T.  M.;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.  H. 

MELVIN  G.  T.  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Me;  80  acres. 

MERRILL  D.  P.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind.  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.Y;  560  acres. 

METCALF   H.  K.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  bds.  with  J.  R.  Terpening;  min.  Meih  Ch;  Rep;  from  Wis. 

MICKEL  II.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Germany;  80  acres. 

MOCK  J.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant;  rents  of  A.  R.  Mock;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Ohio. 

MOCK  T.  M.,   P.O.  Cambridge;  resides  with  J.  Mock;  Rep;  from  Indiana. 

MORLEY   R.  Sec.  26,   P.O.  Geneseo;  miner. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     MUNSON   TOWNSHIP.  317 

MORRIS  G.  Sec.   22,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Pa. 

MORRIS  M.  A.  Mrs.  widow,  Sec.  34.  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Pa. 

MORRIS  WM.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Pa. 

MURPHY  S.  J.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Christian;  born  Pa;  80  acres. 

XTELSON  C.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden;  200  acres. 
•^       NELSON  N.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
NEWMAN  CHAS.  Sac.  30,  P.O.  Cambridge;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
NEWMAN  E.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Cambridge;  rents  of  E.  Crane;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

ORTON  BRAIXARD*J.  Farmer  and  Stock  Breeder,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in 
Oneida  Co.  N.Y.  March  17,  1831;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  165  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  $10,000;  is  breeder  of  Poland-China  hogs;  his  pigs  have  won  twenty-four 
premiums  at  the  111.  State  Fairs,  in  the  years  of  1873,  1874,  1875,  and  1876,  and  most  all 
first  premiums;  has  won  sweepstakes  on  boar  or  sow  for  the  last  four  years;  young  stock  for 
sale;  married  Miss  Eliza  R.  Tuttle,  at  Trivoli,  Peoria  Co.  111.  Oct.  10,  1852,  who  was  born 
in  Oswego  Co.  N.Y.  July  14,  1833;  have  six  children,  Alice  L.  born  Trivoli,  111.  July  17, 
1854;  Edith  A.  born  Dec.  30,  1856;  Frank  B.  March  3,  1859;  Hattie  M.  July  I.  1860;  Mary 
A.  July  5,  H66;  and  Roy  L.  July  27,  1873;  all  in  Munson,  111;  first  wife  died  Aug.  13,  1875; 
married  Mrs.  Amorit  M.  Bates,  at  Mil.Wis.  Sept.  10,  1876;  born  in  Oswego  Co.  N.Y.April  9, 
1836;  she  has  one  son,  Frank  B.  Stone,  born  March  6,  1858. 

pATTEN  CEO.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant;  rents  of  Wm.  Morris;  Dem;  Meth. 
PATTEN  J.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Pa;  50  acres. 

PATTEN  S.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

PEISTER  THOS.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  N.Y. 

PETERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

PETTIT  CHARLES  E.  Farmer,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Cambridge;  bbrn  in  North  East,  Erie  Co. 
Pa.  July  7,  1834;  came  to  this  county  in  1864;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  value 
$6.000;  was  in  the  army,  Co.  E,  8th  L  V.  I.;  married  Miss  Ellen  M.  Wickwire,  at  Trivoli, 
Peoria  Co.  111.  Feb.  17,  1863,  where  she  was  born  Feb.  27,  1838;  has  three  children  living; 
lost  one.  James  M.  born  Feb.  19,  1866,  died  Sept.  26,  1867;  Guy  V.  born  July  17,  1868; 
Harry  R.  born  Sept.  27,  1872;  Inez  G.  born  July  24,  1874 — all  in  Munson,  Henry  Co.  111. 

PETTYS  E.  Mrs.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Lib;  from  N.Y.;  owns  60 acres. 

"D  ARIDAN  JOHN,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer,  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  owns  no  ac. 
REBECK  J.  Sec.  25;  tenant  on  Freeman's  farm;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

REDUS  JOHN,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  Luth;  born  Germany;  120  acres. 

REED   H.  F.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer  for  N.  C.  Gilbert;  Rep;  Lib;  fro.p  Pa. 

RINGLE  JAMES,  Sec.  7;   P.O.  Geneseo;  faimer;  Ind.  Dem;  Lib;  owns  165  acres,  val.  $8,000. 

ROBB  F.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  resides  with  brother;  Dem;  Pres;  from  Pa. 

ROBB  JOHN,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa;  owns  84  acres. 

ROBINSON  ALVIN,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  from  Maine. 

ROBINSON  C.  A.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Maine. 

ROBINSON  S.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer. 

ROBINSON  \V.   L.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  So  acres. 

ROWE  F.  T.  lives  with  father,  G.  Rowe,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Rep;  born  111. 

ROWE  GARDNER,  Farmer,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Greece,  Monroe  Co.  N.Y. 
June  30,  1820;  came  to  this  county  in  1860;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  125  acres  of  land,  value 
sio.ooo;  married  Miss  Harriet  E.  Gillet,  in  Peoria  Co.  111.  Nov.  12.  1843;  she  was  born  in 
Chatham,  Columbia  Co.  N.Y.  March  20,  1821;  have  four  children,  three  sons  and  one  daugh- 
ter: Franklin  F.,  Mary  L.,  Leander  M.  and  Herbert  E.;  made  the  farm  he  resides  on  since 
1860  from  wild  prairie. 

ROWE  L.    M.  lives  with  father,  G.  Rowe,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Rep;  born  111. 

RUPERT  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  P.O,  Geneseo;  born  in  Holmes  Co.  Ohio,  Nov. 
5,  1834;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Christian;  owns  loo  acres  of  land,  value  $5,500; 
married  Miss  Sarah  J.  Brandon,  in  this  county,  Nov.  19,  1859,  who  was  born  in  Indianapolis, 
Ind.  Aug.  I,  1840,  and  came  to  this  county  with  parents  in  1852;  have  three  children  living, 
lost  one;  Nellie  M.  born  Oct.  5,  1861;  Marietta,  born  Dec.  28,  1865,  died  May  9,  1866; 
Lilian  May,  born  Dec.  13,  1868,  and  Clyde  A.  born  Aug.  8,  1876,  all  in  ihis  county. 


318  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

O  AMUELSON  J.  A.  Sec.  12;    P.O.  Gencseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  owns  30  ac. 

^     SANDQUIST  E.  Sec.  23;  tenant;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

SCOTT  O.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant  on  Mascall's  farm;  Rep;   Lib;  from  111. 

SELLS  A.  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Licking  Co.,  Ohio,  Feb.  21,  1846; 
Rep;  Meth;  owns  50  acres  of  land,  value  §3,500;  lived  Ohio  three  years,  and  moved  to  In- 
diana in  1849,  lived  there  thirteen  years;  was  in  the  army;  enlisted  in  the  i3Oth  Reg.  Ind. 
Infantry,  Co.  E.,  was  in  thirteen  general  engagements  and  was  slightly  wounded  in  Georgia, 
and  was  honorably  discharged;  came  to  this  state  and  county  in  1868;  married  Miss  Alice 
Funkhouser,  October  27.  1870;  she  was  born  in  Pulaski  Township,  Beaver  County,  Pa., 
February  7,  1852;  two  children,  Frank  Wesley,  born  October  27,  1871;  Emma  S.,  born 
December  23,  1873. 

SEMLEY  D.  B.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  from  Pa;  owns  80  acres. 

SMALL  T.   H.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Pa;  owns  90  acres. 

SMITH  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Oxford  Co.  Maine,  Aug.  2, 
1806;  came  to  this  county  in  1851;  Ind.  Greenbacker;  Lib;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value 
$5,000;  has  been  twice  married  :  first  wife.  Miss  Ellice  F.  Adams;  she  was  born  at  Oxford, 
Maine,  May  13,  1811,  died  June  6,  1840;  had  one  son,  Charles  E.;  married  Miss  Annah  Jor- 
dan, June  26,  1848;  she  .was  born  Feb.  17,  1811,  in  Elizabeth,  Maine;  has  one  child,  Eveline 
C.  born  Nov.  5,  1849,  in  Penobscot  Co.  Maine. 

SMITH  M.  R.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Cambridge;  tenant  of  Mr.  Terpening;  Ind;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

SNOW  B.  F.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Ohio. 

SNOW  E.  J.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  N.Y.;  80  acres. 

STAHL  F.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Luth;  born  Germany;  owns  80  acres. 

STANDER   H.  Sec.  2;  laborer;  boards  with  I.  Redus;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

STEWART  S.  A.  Sec.  18;  rents  of  Thos.  Liken;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Ind;  Bapt. 

STOWE   HEZEKIAH,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  from  Me;  160  acres. 

SWAIN   WM.  H.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Mass;  owns  80  acres. 

'"pERPENING  M.  C.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind.  Rep;  Lib;  from  Iowa. 
TOOLE  A.  O.  Sec.  33;  rents  of  Wm.  Morris;  Dem;  from  Ireland. 

TASSELL  GEO.  F.  Farmer;  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  England  March  II,  1844; 
came  to  this  Co.  in  1868;  Rep;  Lib;  farm  86  acres,  owned  by  Est.  of  J.  Liken;  value  $5,000; 
married  Mrs.  Mahala  Liken  Oct.  9,  1869;  she  was  born  in  Wayne  Co.  Ohio  Feb.  22,  1833, 
and  married  John  K.  Liken  June  28,  1848,  who  was  in  the  army  about  two  years,  and  taken 
prisoner  Sept.  1863  at  Athens.  Tenn.,  confined  in  Andersonville  prison,  where  he  died  of 
starvation  Aug.  19,  1864;  he  left  two  children,  Clement,  who  died  Jan.  3,  1875,  and  Willie, 
born  Dec.  7,  1856;  Mrs.  Tassell  has  one  child  by  second  husband,  Nellie  E.  born  March  5, 
1871.  Breeder  of  Berkshire  swine. 

TASSELL  GEORGE  S.  Farmer;  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  England  March  n, 
1846;  came  to  this  county  in  1868;  Rep;  owns  80  acres  of  land  valued  at  $5,000;  wife  was 
Mahala  Hoffman,  born  in  Ohio  in  1840;  married  Oct.  9,  1869;  has  one  child. 

THOMAS  B.  H.  Farmer;  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Mt.  Vernon,  Kennebec  Co.  Me. 
Oct.  17,  1812;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1870;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  §6,000; 
was  member  of  Assembly  in  Maine  in  1867;  married  Miss  Sophia  C.  Melvin  in  town  of  Read- 
field,  Kennebec  Co.  Me.  May  29,  1838,  where  she  was  born  Feb.  13,  1813;  have  four  chil- 
dren living,  and  lost  one  son;  Henry  C.  born  July  14,  1842;  Helen  M.  born  May  28,  1846; 
Augusta  S.  born  Sept.  8,  1850;  Eva  J.  born  June  7,  1853;  Melvin  B.  born  Aug.  31,  1859, 
died  Aug.  10,  1867. 

TERPEXING  GEO.  A.  Farmer;  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Virgil.  Cortland  Co. 
N.Y.  on  March  15,  1845;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1854;  Ind.  Rep;  Lib;  owns  87  acres  of  land, 
value  $7,000;  married  Mrs.  M.A.  Rees,  in  this  Co.  March  6,  1867,  born  in  Brownsville,  Ind. 
July  22,  1843;  has  had  three  children  by  present  union  :  Elmer  A.  born  June  23,  1868;  Adel- 
bert  R.  Nov.  21.  1870,  died  Jan  2,  1875;  Effie  A.  Oct.  16,  1876,  all  in  this  Co.;  Mrs.  T.  had 
two  children  by  former  marriage,  Emma  A.  Rees,  born  Sept.  20,  1862;  and  Wm.  R.  Rees, 
July  25,  1864,  died  March  25,  1865,  in  this  Co. 

TERPEXING  JOSIAH  B.  Farmer  and  Stock  Breeder;  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born 
in  Virgil,  Cortland  Co.  N.Y.  on  Dec.  13,  1815;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Meth;  owns 
300  acres  of  land,  value  $18.000;  has  served  as  Justice  of  the  Peace  in  this  township;  mar- 
ried Miss  Elizabeth  Cronkhite  Nov.  18,  1837;  present  wife  was  Mrs.  Catherine  Calhoun, 
married  Dec.  27,  1867;  has  seven  children  by  first  marriage:  Henry  A.  born  April  23,  1839, 
resides  in  Denver,  Col.;  Mary  E..  May  5,  1841,  died  April  27,  1842;  Emma  G.  Feb.  5,  1843; 
George  A.  March  15,  1845;  Sarnli  R.  March  30,  1848;  Frank  W.  Sept.  30,  1853,  died  March 
20,  1854;  Willie  R,  Aug,  2,  1858;  by  second  marriage,  Grace  M.  Sept.  I,  1868. 


HENBY   COUNTY:     MtTNSON   TOWNSHIP.  319 

TERPENINGr  WM.  H.  Farmer;  Sec.  27:   P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Virgil,  Cortland  Co. 

N.Y.  on  April  22,  1818;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1851;  Ind;  Lib;  owns  363  acres  of  land,  value 
$25,000;  was  married  to  Miss  Eliza  Ann  Mason,  at  Brownsville,  Union  Co.  Ind.  June  18, 
1839;  she  is  a  native  of  Cincinnati,  O.  born  May  4,  1816;  have  ten  children  living;  lost  one: 
Martha  A.  born  July  13,  1841;  Missouri  A.  July  22,  1843;  Geo.  A.  May  12,  1845,  at  Browns- 
ville, Ind;  Clinton  W.  Feb.  14,  1847;  Francis  A.  Feb.  28  1849,  at  Connersville,  Fayette  Co. 
Ind.;  Melissa  A.  April  6.  1851,  Knox  Co.  111.;  Minnie  A.  Nov.  8.  1853,  Henry  Co.  111.; 
Marion  C.  Tan.  25,  1856;  Chas.  S.  Dec.  30,  1857,  Union  Co.  Iowa;  Mary  E.  May  17,  1864, 
Henry  Co.  111. 

TRACY  HENRY,  lives  with  his  father,  John  Tracy;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Dem;  Cath. 

TRACY  JOHN,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  owns  120  acres. 

TRACY  RICHARD,  lives  with  father,  John  Tracy;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Dem.  Cath. 

T  TPSON  B.  L.   Sec.  I;  P.O.  Geneseo;  works  for  W.  L.  Barnes;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 
*^       UPSON  P.  B.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  100  acres;  $4,500. 
UPSON  R.  A.  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Conn. 

WAN  WINKLE  I.  Sec.  2;  tenant,  rents  of  A.  McAvoy;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa. 

VAN  HOUSEN  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  Lexington,  Green 
County,  N.Y.  Jan.  6.  1824;  came  to  this  county  in  1862;  Dem;  Christian;  owns  82  acres  of 
land,  value  $5.000;  married  Miss  Elizabeth  Smith,  in  Prattsville,  Green  County,  N.Y.  Nov. 
17,  1847,  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Wycoff,  where  she  was  born,  Aug.  3,  1831;  have  five  children, 
Hezekiah  E.  born  May  13,  1850,  in  Lexington,  N.  Y.;  Arlington  W.  born  Oct.  29,  1858,  at 
Tonica,  111.;  Remain  N.  born  Oct.  27,  1860,  Tonica,  111.;  Lora  A.  born  July  29,  1863, 
Munson,  111.;  Iretus  C.  born  Aug.  12,  1868,  in  Munson,  111. 

VAIL  SIDNEY,  Farmer,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Goshen,  Orange  County,  N.  Y. 
April  28,  1824;  came  to  this  county  in  1856:  Rep;  Pres.  pref;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  value 
$4,000;  married  Miss  Ruth  Ann  Bennett,  at  Beloit,  Wisconsin,  Aug.  9,  1853;  she  was  born 
at  Bolivar,  Tuscarawas  Co.  Ohio,  July  18,  1834;  has  five  children  living  and  lost  one;  Edgar, 
born  April  22,  1854,  died  Jan.  5,  1865;  Charles,  born  Feb.  5,  1856;  Clarence,  born  April  27, 
1862;  Sarah  Manie,  born  Jan.  20,  1866;  Eva  Blanche,  born  May  5,  1870,  and  Fannie  Jane, 
born  Nov.  25,  1875. 

VXTALKER  GEO;  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;    Rep;  Lib;  from  Scotland;   120  acres. 
VV       WALKER   JOHN,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Scotland;  160  acres. 

WALKER  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Aberdeen.  Scotland,  Aug. 
1836;  came  to  America,  May,  1854;  to  this  county  in  1857;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  80  acres  of  land, 
value  $4,000;  is  a  bachelor;  came  to  this  county  some  years  in  advance  of  a  family  of  brothers, 
who  have  all  settled  in  Henry  Co.  and  are  all  farmers;  his  brother  James,  who  came  to  this 
country  with  him,  was  killed  by  a  runaway  team,  in  Johnson  Co.  Iowa,  Sept.  5,  1872. 

WARD  B.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth.  pref;  from  England;  owns  80  acres. 

WETMORE  P.  Sec;  31.  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  owns  40  acres. 

WHEATON  MARCUS  G-.  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Bridgwater,  \Vash- 
tenaw  Co.  Michigan.  Jan.  3,  1836;  came  to  this  county  in  1858;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  168  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  Sn.ooo;  married  Miss  Artemiotia  Algeo,  Feb.  19,  1868,  at  Fentonville, 
Genesee  Co.  Michigan,  where  she  was  born,  March  20,  1846;  have  two  children,  Lemuel  A. 
born  Oct.  7,  1870;  John  E.  born  Feb.  n,  1875;  purchased  farm  now  resides  on  March  I, 
1876. 

WILKINS  J.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib. 

WILKINSON  LYMAN  J.  Warden  Henry  Co.  Infirmary,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Geneseo;  bora 
in  Tioga  County,  Pa.  Aug.  17,  1833;  came  to  this  county  in  1872;  Ind;  Epis;  was  1st  Lieut. 
Co.  E,  93d  I.  V.  I.  in  War  of  the  Rebellion;  was  in  several  engagements,  and  grand  siege  of 
Vicksburg,  Miss.;  married  Miss  Emeline  Stevens,  March  31,  1853;  she  is  a  native  of  Canter- 
bury, N.  H.  born  Jan.  26,  1835;  they  have  three  sons,  Geo.  T.  born  Oct.  23,  1856,  at  Buda, 
111.;  Willis  L.  born  Sept.  21,  1861,  at  Tiskilwa,  111.  and  Bin  H.  born  Aug.  25,  1867,  at 
Tiskilwa,  111. 

WILLIAMSON  RICHARD,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 
WILLIAMSON  C.  J.  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant,  rents  of  father,  R.  Williamson;  Rep;  Lib. 
WILSON  JOHN,  Sec.  30;  lives  with  father,  S.  Wilson;  Rep;  Pres;  from   Pa. 
WILSON  N.  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant,  rents  of  F.  Liken;  Dem;  Lib;  from  Pa. 
WILSON  SAM'L,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Ireland. 


320  VOTKUS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

WILSON  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Penn.  Township,  Allegheny 
County,  Pa.  May  22.  1823;  came  to  this  county  in  1868;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  160  acres  of  land, 
value  $11,000;  married  Miss  Matilda  J.  Duff,  Dec.  7,  1843,  in  Penn  Township,  Pa.;  she  was 
born  Nov.  29,  1823,  in  Penn  Township,  Pa.;  have  had  eight  children,  lost  two  by  death; 
Mary  A.  born  Aug.  29,  1844;  Newton,  born  Aug.  7,  1846;  Harvey,  born  Jan.  14,  1849,  died 
July  18.  1854;  Martha,  born  Nov.  6,  1851;  Robt.  born  May  28,  1854;  Win.  D.  born  May  8, 
1859;  Geo.  B.  McClellan,  born  Feb.  24,  1864. 

WILSON  SAM'L,  Jr.  Sec.  30;  lives  with  father,  S.  Wilson;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Pa. 

WOOD  A.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ireland. 

WOOD  GEOBGE  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Addison,  Steuben  Co- 
N.Y.  Nov.  27,  1834;  came  to  this  county  in  1862;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $10,000;  served  as  Justice  of  the  Peace  the  first  eight  years;  married  Miss  Mary  Hoff- 
statter,  March  7,  1865,  at  Mason,  Cass  Co.  Michigan;  she  was  born  at  Milton,  Wayne  Co. 
Ohio,  Sept.  30.  1840;  have  two  children  living;  lost  one,  Wm.  D.  born  March  17,  1869,  died 
April  8,  1869;  Clara  M.  born  Feb.  n,  1870;  Geo.  L.  born  Oct.  27,  1876,  all  in  Munson,  111.; 
parents  moved  to  Pa.  in  1835;  moved  to  Michigan  in  1838,  and  Mr.  W.  came  to  111.  in  1862, 
and  settled  where  he  now  resides. 

WOOD  H.  D.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Unitarian;  born  Mich;  160  acres. 

WOODRUFF  J.  B.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Geneseo;  tenant  of  Mrs.  Lomis;  Dem;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

"V/OUNG  JAMES,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Scotland. 
YOUNG  THOS.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  from  Scotland. 


LORAINE  TOWNSHIP. 

A   DAMS  JAS.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  works  for  H.  H.  Joles;  Rep;  United  Breth;  from  N.Y. 

'*"'     ANDERSON   P.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Denmark;  40  acres. 

ARNETT  CHAS.,  P.O.  Sharon;  lives  with  J.  Arnett;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

ARNETT  JOS.  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Rep;  from  France;  400  acres,  val.  $16,000. 

ABNETT  SAMUEL,,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Spring  Hill,  Whiteside  Co; 
bnrn  in  Warren,  Warren  Co.  Pa.  July  6.  1836;  came  to  this  county  in  May,  1837;  Rep;  owns 
186  acres  of  land,  val.  at  $7,500;  wife  was  Catherine  Urick,  born  in  Whiteside  Co.  Aug.  10, 
1846;  married  Nov.  15,  1863.  at  Spring  Hill;  have  had  five  children,  Annie  C.,  David  W., 
Solomon  E..  Libbie  L.,  and  Geo.  Wm. 

A  RXETT  WILLIAM,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Sharon;  born  in  Warren, 
Warren  Co.  Pa.  May  3,  1831;  came  to  this  county  in  1837;  Rep;  owns  372  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  15,000;  wife  was  Ann  Maria  Britton,  born  in  Phenix  Tp.  Henry  Co.  Aug.  10,  1839; 
married  Jan.  30,  1859;  died  Dec.  20,  1876;  had  five  children — Elsie,  Emma,  Nettie,  Eva, 
and  Wm.  Leonard;  Mr.  A.  is  a  breeder  of  thoroughbred  horses  and  short-horn  cattle. 

T)  EERS  DAVID,  Sec  29,  P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner;  rents  80  acres;  born  Loraine  Tp. 

BEERS  ELIZABETH,  Sec.  29.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm;  from  N.J;  135  acres,  val.  $6,000. 

BEF.RS  FRANK,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  lives  with  L.  Norton;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

BEERS  G.  P.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  Essex  Co.  N.J. 
Oct.  II,  1824;  came  to  this  county  Nov.  1839;  Rep;  United  Breth;  owns  385  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $14,500;  wife  was  Mary  E.  Roberts,  born  in  Guernsey  Co.  Ohio,  March  4,  1829; 
"married  April  16,  1846,  at  Henry  Co.  Loraine  Tp;  have  had  four  children — Permelia.  Eliza- 
beth, Sylvia,  and  David,  all  living. 

BEREMAN  A.  L.  Sec.  II.  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio;   170  acres,  val.  $4.250. 

BLAIB  ABIGAIL  Mrs.  Farm;  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in  St.  John,  N.B.  Sept. 
18,  1812;  came  to  this  county  in  1838;  Meth;  owns  370  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $10,000; 
widow  of  Asa  Blair,  born  in  Ontario  Co.  N.Y.  June  6,  1810;  married  Sept.  24,  1835,  at 
Wayne  Co.  Ohio,  Milton  Tp;  have  six  children — Marilla.  Nancy,  Albert,  Sinclair,  Annie, 
John;  two  dead.  Hiram  and  Elizabeth;  Sinclair  and  John  manage  the  farm. 

BLAIR  JOHN,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  with  S.  Blair;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

BLAIR   SINCLAIR,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

BLUMQUIST  A.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  60  acres. 

KOLLEN  JOHN,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio;  195  ac.  val.  $5,850. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     LORA1NE   TOWNSHIP.  321 

BOLLEN  THOS.  Sec.  7,   P.O.Sharon;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Ohio;  280  acres,  $12,000. 
BOLLEN  WASHINGTON,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Dem,  horn  Henry  Co. 
BOOTH  C.  E.,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  lives  with  J.  Runnels;  Rep;  from  111. 
BRUNKEY  EDWARD,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Evang;  from  Germany;  40  acres. 

CHAMHERLIN  E.  R.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  rents  80  acres;  Rep. 
CHRISTIAN  FRED,   Sec.  I,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  rents  233  acres;  Denmark. 
CLEMMENS  GEO.,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  lives  with  G.  Hafferly;  Cath;  from  Germany. 
CLIFTON   M.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Indiana;   19  acres. 
COLEMAN  CHAS.  W.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y;   140  ac.  val.  $4,200. 
CROSIER  JNO.  B,  P.O.  Sharon;   lives  with  Wm.  Crosier;  Rep;  born  111. 
CROSIER   WM.  F.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  from  N.Y;  164  ac.  $5,740. 

"T^REHMER  J.   H.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  lives  with  P.  Drehmer;  Rep;  Evang. 

••*'     DREHMER  J.  W.,   P.O.  Geneseo;  lives  with  P.  Drehmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Cook  Co. 

DREHMER  PETER,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany;   150  acres. 

DONOVAN  JAS.,  P.O.  Atkinson;  works  for  H.  H.  Haaff;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Pa. 

DOWER  PETER,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Pink   Prairie;  farmer;  Dem;  Evang;  from  Germany;  n6ac. 

DOYLE   MICHAEL,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

DURKIN  THOS.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  80  acres. 

f~*  AGSTATTER  CHAS.,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  pastor  Evang.  Ch;  Rep;  from  Germany. 
^-*     GERMAN  WM.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  lives  with  O.  Ingram;  Rep;  Meth.  E;  from  N.J. 
GROVES  CHARLOTTE  Mrs,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  120  acres. 
GROVES  JOHN,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Henry  Co. 

TTAFFERLY  GEO.  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Germany;  120  acres. 

•*-*•      HARVEY  T.  D.  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Geneseo;  laborer;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  5  acres. 

HAAFF  HEMAN  H.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  residence  in  Heman's  Grove,  Sec.  35, 
P.O.  Atkinson;  born  in  Middlebury,  Vt.  Oct.  20,  1833;  came  to  this  county  in  August,  1874; 
Rep;  Bapt;  owns  5,000  acres  lying  in  Loraine,  Atkinson,  Yorktown,  and  Alba  Tp?;  wife 
was  Evelyn  L.  Currier,  born  in  Wyoming  Co.  N.Y.  Aug.  6,  1840;  married  Oct.  I,  1863,  at 
Buffalo,  N.Y;  Mr.  H.  was  a  practicing  attorney,  in  Chicago,  from  1858  until  his  removal  to 
this  place;  prior  to  that  time,  for  a  number  of  years,  Principal  of  a  seminary  in  western  N. 
Y;  educated  at  Madison  University,  and  also  a  graduate  of  the  State  and  National  Law 
School,  at  Poughkeepsie,  N.Y. 

HANSON   H.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Denmark;  30  acres. 

HANSON  H.  J.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Rep;  Denmark;  40  acres. 

HANSON  J.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  from  Denmark;  owns  20  acres. 

HEIGLE  JOHN,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  3  acres  of  C.  Coleman. 

HELLER  ABRAHAM,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa;  160  acres. 

HELLER  DAVID,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sees.  4,  5,  P.O.  Spring  Hill,  Whiteside  Co; 
born  in  Lehigh  Co.  Pa.  March  2,  1814;  came  to  this  county  in  1837;  Rep;  Evang;  owns  600 
acres,  val.  $21  ooo;  wife  was  Catherine  Arnett,  born  in  Germany  April  27,  1822,  married  at 
Rock  Island  March  to,  1829;  have  had  nine  children;  those  living,  Louis,  Levenis,  Susan, 
Solomon,  Samuel,  Simon  W.,  and  Mary  Ellen;  those  dead,  Caroline  and  Lavina.  Mr.  H. 
was  one  of  the  first  settlers  in  Henry  Co. 

HELLER   LAVENIS,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer,  rents  155  ac;  Rep;  Evang;  Henry  Co. 

HELLER   LOUIS,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang.  Ger;  born  Henry  Co;  40  ac. 

HELLER  SAMUEL,  lives  with  father,  D.  Heller,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  Rep;  Evang.  Ger;  Henry  Co. 

HELLER  SIMEON,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Pa;  201  acres. 

HUDSON  DAVID,  Sec.   12,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Dem;  from  N.Y;  118  ac.  val.  $4.200. 

TNGRAM  ORIN,   Sec.  31,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  120  ac;  Rep;  U.  B;  from  N.Y. 

JOHNSON  CHAS.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  from  Sweden;  80  acres. 
JOHNSON   FRED.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  from  Sweden;  40  ac. 
JOHNSON  WM.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  60  ac;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 


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JOHNSON •,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOLES   H.  A  ,   P.O.  Geneseo;  works  for  H.  H.  Joles;  Rep;  U.  B;  from  Pa. 

JOLES  H.  H.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  rents  1200  ac;  Rep;  U.  B;  from  Pa. 

JONES  JOHN  F.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Rep;   Meth;  owns  58  ac. 

JONES  J.  W.  lives  with  J.  F.  Jones,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  Rep;  Meth. 

JONES  JOHN,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Dem;  Free  Meth;  from  Ohio;  46  ac. 

T7~EEFER  JAS.,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer,   Rep;  Free  Meth;  from  Ohio;  80  ac. 

"•     KEEFKR   JNO.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Rep;  owns  10  acres. 

KEENER  WM.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Germany;  owns  80  ac. 

KEMMIS  ADELINE  Mrs.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farm;  from  N.Y;  400  ac. 

KEMMIS  QUINCY,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer  for  mother.  A.  Kemmis;  Rep;  born  Loraine  Tp. 

KEMIS  WM.  H.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  from  N.Y;  130  ac. 

T    ANGDON   MILO,  Sec.    13,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Mass. 

"     LARSON  CARL,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Meth.  Epis;  from  Sweden;   160  ac. 
LEAVENWORTH   L.  B.  Sec.  [2,  P.O.  Prophetstown;   farmer;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  from  Vt. 
LININGER   F.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 
LININGER  FRANK,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 
LININGER  JOS.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;   Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 
LUCAS  JAS.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer,  rents  300  acres;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

A/TILLER  JACOB,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner;  Rep;  U.  B;  from  Ohio;  80  ac. 
^**      MYERS  JACOB,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;   U.  B;  from  Pa. 
McLOUGHLIX    THOMAS    P.    Farmer  and  Miner,  Sec.  32,    P.O.  Geneseo;  born  in 

Scotland  July  8,  1848;  came  to  this  county  in  1862;  Dem;  owns   120  acres  of  land,  valued 

at  $4,000. 
MYERS  SUSAN,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Geneseo;  from  Tenn;  owns  26  acres. 

TVTORTON  JAY,  lives  with  L.  Norton,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

•^      NORTON   LORENZO,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y;  So  ac. 

OBERLE  J.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Jefferson  Cor;  farmer;  Rep;  Cath;  80  ac. 
OFFERLE  EDWIN,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents  too  ac;  Rep;  U.  B;  from   Pa. 

TDAPINDICK  L.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;   Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany;  172  ac. 

PETERSON   H.   P.  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  from  Denmark;  owns  35  ac. 
PETERSON  PETER,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer,  rents;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
PLUMER  CLEMENT,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Rep;  Adventist;  from  Ind;  40 ac. 
PLUMER  JOHN,  lives  with  father,  C.  Plumer,  P.O.  Prophetstown;  Rep;  from  Yorktown. 
PROUDFORD  H.  L.  works  for  H.  H.  Haaff;   Ind;  Bapt;  from  Can. 

T3  APP  ABRAHAM,  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Whiteside  Co.  III. 

**•     RESSER  LEANDER,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Geneseo;   farmer,  rents  120  ac;  born  Henry  Co. 
RIEGER   FERDINAND,  lives  with  Jos.  Arnett,  P.O. Spring  Hill;  Rep;  U.  B;  born  Henry  Co. 
RINK  JOSEPH,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Cath;  from  France;  240  acres. 
ROBERTS  FRANK  A.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 
ROBERTS  GEO.  R.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  for  Mrs.  Beers;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  from  Ohio. 
ROBERTS  HARRY,   P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  for  Mrs.  Kemmis;  Rep;  Pres;  from  111.    • 
ROBERTS  GEO.  W.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  fanner,  for  Mrs.  Beers;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 
ROBERTS  NELSON,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  from  111;  120  acres. 
ROBERTS  WESLEY,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Henry  Co;  40  acres. 
ROOS  GEO.  Sec.  8;   P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany;  owns  80  acres. 
ROOS  MARY  A.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farm;  from  Germany;  220  acres. 
ROOS  PHILLIP,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  111:  gi  acres. 


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KOOS  MARTIN,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Spring  Hill,  Whiteside  Co; 
born  in  Hesse  Darmstadt,  Germany,  Sept.  22,  1816;  came  to  this  county  in  1840;  Rep; 
Evang;  owns  380  acres,  value  $11,500;  first  wife  was  Emeline  Lehmann,  born  in  France, 
June,  1822;  died  1855;  rive  children  :  Martin,  Phillip,  Sarah,  Rebecca  and  Sallie;  second 
wife  was  Barbara  Knapper,  born  in  Wurtemburg,  Germany,  Nov.  4,  1830;  married  March  6, 
1856;  had  ten  children;  those  living:  Wm.,  Louisa,  Christina,  David,  Geo.  F.,  Samuel  W., 
Hattie,  Lydia  M.,  Benj.  H.  and  Marcilla  E;  Daniel  died. 

ROSE  JACOB,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany;  240  acres. 

ROSE  PHILIP,  lives  with  Jacob  Rose;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 

RUNNELS  JOS.   Sec.  12;  P.O.  Prophetstownj  farmer;  Rep;  from  England;  owns  20  acres. 

C  AND  BARNY,  lives  with  father,  H.  Sand;  I'.O.  Geneseo;  Rep;  born  111. 

SAND  CASPAR,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Germany;  80  acres. 

SAND  DAVID,  lives  with.father,  P.  Sand;  P.O.  Geneseo;  born  Loraine  Tp. 

SAND  HENRY,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Germany;  1 60  acres. 

SAND  HENRY,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany;  120  acres,  val.  $3,600. 

SAND  JOS.  lives  with  father,  P.  Sand;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Dem;  born  Loraine  Tp. 

SAND  PHELIX,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  born  Loraine  Tp;  rents  80  ac. 

SAND  PHILLIP,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany;  560  ac.  val.  $19,600. 

SAND  SAM'L.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  111;  rents  150  acres. 

SANTEE  MARTIN,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Sharon;  born  in  LuzerneCo. 
Pa.  Aug.  3,  1822;  came  to  this  county  in  1869;  Dem;  Pres;  owns  89  acres,  val.  $3,560; 
wife  was  Mary  Henry,  born  in  Luzerne  Co.  Pa.  May  29,  1829;  married  Jan.  23,  1849,  at 
Wyoming  Co.  Pa;  have  had  ten  children;  those  living  :  Martha  A.,  Alvira  A.,  Almina  H., 
Ellen  J.,  Milton  R.,  Malinda  C.,  Walter  J.,  Charles  C.  and  Martin  H.;  one  dead,  Rosana. 

SARTER  JOS.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Spring-Hill;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany;  owns  40  ac. 

SCHRINER  J.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany;  130  acres. 

SEIBEN  JOHN,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany;  265  acres. 

SHOUP  NEWTON,  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer,  for  Mrs.  Thomas;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

SHOWERMAN   MARSHAL,  lives  with  C.  Coleman;  P.O.  Prophetstown ;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

SLOOVER   ED.,   P.O.  Sharon;  works  for  W.  Arnett;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

SMITH  ANDREW,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Cath;  from  Germany;  owns  240  ac. 

SMITH  J.   R.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  from  111;  rents  120  acres. 

SMITH   MATTHEW,  lives  with  A.  Smith;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

SOLLARS  FRANK,  lives  with  J.  Sollars;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  from  Stark  Co. 

SOLLARS  J.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  from  Ohio;  40  acres. 

SOLLARS  WESLEY  J.,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer,  lives  with  N.  Roberts;  Rep. 

SOMERS  ED.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  rents  90  acres. 

SOMERS  GEO.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Pa;  320  acres. 

SOMERS  H.  G.  lives  with  G.  F.  Beers;  P.O.  Geneseo;  Rep;  Evang.  German;  born  Henry  Co. 

SOMERS  JACOB,  lives  with  G.  Somers;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Henry  Co. 

SOMERS  PETER,  Sec.  I;  P.  O.  Prophetstown;  farmer,  lives  with  Ed.  Somers. 

SOMERS  PHILLIP,  lives  with  G.  Somers;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Henry  Co. 

SYLER  JOHN,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Germany;  200  acres. 

•"pHOMAS  R.  A.   Mrs.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Sharon;  farm,  91  acres. 

THOMAS  TITUS,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  from  111;  rents  69  ac. 
TRINKLE  JOSEPH,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Germany;  160  acres. 
TRINKLE  WM.  Sec.  27;  P.  O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Cath;  frotn  Germany. 

T  T  RICK  JACOB,  lives  with  father,  R.  Urick;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Henry  Co 
^       URICK   RUDOLPH,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Switzerland. 

\TOGi,  JOHN,  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Cath;  from  Germany;  rents  in  acres. 
VOGL  JOS.  lives  with  J.  Vogl:  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  from  Germany. 

\\TALTZER  CHAS.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Bapt;  from  Germany;  So  acres. 

WEAVER   HENRY,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang;  from  Germany. 
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WEAVER  JACOB,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Evang.  Church;  from  Germany. 
WEAVER  PHILLIP,  lives  with  J.  Weaver;  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  Rep.  Evang;  from  Germany 
WILLEY  W.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Sharon;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  from  Ohio;  owns  40  acres. 
WIRT  BARNHARD,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 
WIRT  JACOB,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany;  160  acres. 
WIRT  JOHN,  lives  with  J,  Wirt;  P.O.  Prophetstown;  Cath;  Dem;  from  Germany. 
WIRTH  JACOB,  P.O.  Spring  Hill;  farmer,  for  Mrs.  Roos;  Rep;  Evang;  born  Henry  Co. 
WOLSON  A.  F.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Vt:  80  acres. 


CLOVER  TOWNSHIP. 

A  BBOT  T.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Necoma;  Rep;  from  Pa;  120  acres,  value  $4,800. 
*••     ABRAMSON  S.  P.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  H.  S'ickney;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  ANDREW  G.  Sec.  21.  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  G.  A.  Wood;  from  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  C.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  G.  A.  Wood;  from  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  C.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Necoma;  rents  B.  Peck's  farm;  from  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  G.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  L.  Litton;  from  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  VICTOR,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  W.  C.  Peck's  place;  from  Sweden. 
ANDREWS  L.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  N.Y;  no  acres,  value  $4,400. 
ARNOLD  W.  H.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  N.Y;  80  acres,  value  $3,500. 
AT  WOOD  G.  W.  Woodhull;  justice  of  the  peace;  Rep;  born  Vt. 

r>  AKER   A.  B.  Woodhull;  blacksmith;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

BALCH   D.  W.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Woodhull;  works  Mrs.  Balch's  place:  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

BALCH  E.  Mrs.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Ohio;  40  acres,  value  $2,800. 

BANKSON  S.  B.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Andover;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  40  acres,  value  $2,000. 

BARMAN  JOS.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  A.  C.  Brown;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

BEACH  SETH,  P.O.  Woodhull;  carriage  painter;  Dem;  from  Mich. 

BEELS  R.  F.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Oneida;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  180  acres,  val.  $9,000. 

BELL  CHAS.  Woodhull;  artist;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

BELL  «T.  D.  Merchant,  Woodhull:  born  in  New  Albany,  Ind.,  Oct.  22,  1836;  came  to  this 
Co.  in  the  Fall  of  '66;  has  family,  one  daughter;  wife  was  Miss  H.  M.  Derby,  born  in  Lock- 
port,  NTV.  June  26,  1849;  married  Aug.  8,  1865;  value  estate  $45,000;  Rep;  Meth. 

BELL  T.  F.  Woodhull;  clerk;  Rep;  from  Indiana. 

BORMAN   L.   Mrs.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Christian;  from  Va;  So  acres,  val.  $3,200. 

BORMAN  T.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

BOWLIN  M.  C.  Rev.  Woodhull;  pastor  M.  E.  Church;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

BROOKS  WM.  C.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  with  I.  B.  Curry;  Rep;  from  Ind. 

BROWN  A.  C.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Pa;  has  410  acres,  val.  $24,600. 

BROWN  JOHN,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Eng;  has  !2Oacres,  val.  $5,600. 

BROWN  SARAH   Mrs.  Sec.  26.  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Mass;  80  acres,  value  $4,000. 

BROWN  WM.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  A.  Brown;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

BUGBEE  C.  C.  Sec.  34.  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  G.  A.  Richards;  Rep;  from  111. 

BUNCE  CHAS.,  M.D.  Woodhull;  physician;  Rep;  from  Mass. 

BURGESS  ALFRED,  Farmer,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  in  Wales  of  English 
parentage,  June  16,  1819;  left  Wales  in  Nov.  1835;  came  to  the  U.S.  and  to  New  York  with 
his  parents,  and  stayed  there  until  the  following  May,  then  removed  to  Washington  County, 
Penn;  re  i  ained  there  eight  years,  and  then  removed  to  Washington  Co.  Ohio,  and  remained 
there  22  years,  then  came  to  this  Co.  and  settled  on  the  place  he  now  lives;  has  family,  four 
children  :  Harriet,  Samuel  B.,  Caroline,  and  Alice;  was  married  Feb.  18,  1846,  to  Perthena 
Lang,  has  200  acres,  value  $!2,ooo;  Rep. 
BURGESS  CURTIS,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

BURGESS  SAML.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  on  A.  Burgess'  place;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     GLOVEK   TOWNSHIP.  327 

BURGESS  THOS.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  England;  160  acres,  val.  $9,600. 
BYERS  EDWARD,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  on  his  mother's  place;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 
BYERS  J.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  40  acres,  value  $2,000. 
BYERS  JAS.  W.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  with  his  mother;  Ind;  Ohio. 
BYERS  SARAH  A.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Ohio;  60  acres,  value  $2,400. 
BYERS  SUSAN,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Ohio;  42  acres,  value  $2,100. 

/"•ALLAGHAN  D.   R.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Woodhull;  works  the  S.  D.  Taylor  place;  Ind;  from  Ohio. 

^—     CARLSON  JOHN,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Necoma;  works  R.  Jones'  farm;  from  Sweden. 

CARLSON  LEANDER,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  A.  Calkins'  place;  from  Sweden. 

CARNES  A.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  60  acres,  value  $2,400. 

CARNES  J.  B.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  R.  F.  Beels;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

CHILSON  JOS.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Woodhull;  works  for  T.  J.  Howell;  from  Ohio. 

CLARK  G.  M.  Woodhull;  watchmaker;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

CLARK  JASON,  Woodhull;  retired;  Dem;  from  Conn. 

CLARK  W.  T.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  has  240  acres,  val.  $14,400. 

CLELLAND  J.  M.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Necoma;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  80  acres,  value  $4,000. 

COCHRAN  WM.  N.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Woodhull;  works  for  Isaac  Stickney;  Rep;  from  Indiana. 

CONANT  REUBEN,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  ofG.  A.  Richards;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

CONE  ELIZA  W.  Mrs.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  with  Mr.  L.  Fay;  from  Vt;  has  160  ac. 

CORDER  EDWARD,  Woodhull;  laborer;  Dem;  born  111. 

CORDER  FRANK,  Woodhull;  shoemaker;  Dem;  born  111. 

COX  I.  M.  Woodhull;  builder  and  contractor;  Dem;  from  N.  J. 

COX  JOHX  W.  Woodhull;  Traveling  Agent  for  D.  M.  Osborn  &  Co.  Auburn,  N.Y;  born 
in  Rock  Island  Co.  111.  March  19,  1845;  came  to  this  county  when  very  young;  has  family 
two  children,  Winefred,  born  Aug.  27,  1872,  and  Nellie,  born  Dec  9,  1873;  wife  was  Miss 
Mary  Wagner,  married  Feb.  28,  1871;  Rep;  served  two  years  in  the  late  war  in  Co.  C,  112th 
111.  Vol;  belongs  lo  Masonic  Lodge  No.  —  . 

CRAWFORD  HENRY,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  J.  Bergar's  place;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

CRAWFORD  J.  W.  Woodhull;  pastor  Pres.  Church;  Rep;  from  Ind. 

CRAWFORD  THOS.  H.  Sec.  10.  Farmer,  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  near  Marietta,  Va. 
Feb.  19,  1822;  came  to  this  Co.  in  the  Fall  of  1860,  and  settled  in  this  Tp;  has  four  children, 
Henry,  Rebecca,  Susan  M.,  and  Martha  E.;  wife  was  Sarah  J.  Hamilton,  born  in  Guernsey 
Co.  Ohio,  Jan.  7,  1830,  married  Feb.  28,  1850;  has  87  acres,  value  $4,000;  Rep;  Meth. 

CURRY  I.  B.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Woodhull,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Augusta  Co.  Va. 
June  10,  1827;  came  to  this  state  and  settled  in  Knox  Co.  in  1849;  came  t<^his  Co.  in  Feb. 
1860;  has  family  six  children,  Samuel  I.,  Sophia  G.,  Morey  J.,  David  V.,  StSfc  N.,  and  Wil- 
liam; wife  was  Miss  Mary  Van  Gilder,  born  in  Hancock  Co.  Ind.  Jan.  6,  1832,  married  Feb. 
2,  1850;  has  160  acres,  value  $8,000;  Ind;  both  members  M.  E.  Church. 

CURRY  S.  I.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  D.  Whitmore;  Dem;  from  111. 


E.  C.  Woodhull;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

*-*     DANIELSON  C.  A.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  80  ac.  val.  $3,200. 
DAY  CHAS.  D.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  S.  H.  Ferris;  Rep;  from  111. 
DERBY  FLETCHER,  Woodhull;  clerk;  Rep;  from   111. 
DOYLE  JAMES,   P.O.  Woodhull,  Sec.  19,  Farmer  and  Stock   Raiser;  born  in  Cooksville, 

near  Toronto,  Canada,   Jan.  20,  1836;  came  to  this  Co.  in  the   Summer  of  1859;  has  family 

three  sons,  Charley,  Willis,  and  Arthur  J.;  wife  was  Harriet  Mitchell,  born  in  Fulton  Co.  111. 

Dec.   23,    1843,   married   March  I,  1864;   has  180  acres,  value  $13,500;  is  Commissioner  of 

Highways;  Rep. 

T^ASON  ANDREW,  Woodhull;  retired;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

~     EDGERTON  CLARK  E.  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  111. 

EDGERTOX  S.  E.  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Woodhull,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Essex  Co. 
N.Y.  Nov.  6,  1818;  came  to  this  state  and  located  in  Galesburg  in  April,  1838,  and  removed 
to  this  Co.  and  settled  on  the  place  he  now  lives  in  May,  1855;  nas  family  (our  childier, 
Mary  L..  Ethel  A..  Ida  L..  and  Clark  E.;  wife  was  Miss  Mariha  L.  Beldirg,  born  in  Wind- 
sor Co.  Vt.  May  2,  1822,  marritd  April  6,  1842;  has  105  acres,  value  $7,350;  Kep. 


328  VOTERS   ATND   TAXPAYERS   OK 

EIKER  G.  B.  Woodhull;  merchant;  Dem;   from  Pa. 

EIKSTET  SAMUEL,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Sweden;  80  ac.  val.  f  3,200. 

ELDER   WALKER,  Woodhull;  engineer;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

ELDER  WM.  Woodhull;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

ELLIOTT  LEWIS  J.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  W.  H.  Simmons;  Rep:  from  Ohio. 

ELLIOTT  Z.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  240  ac.  val.  $12.000. 

EPPERSON  J.  W.  Woodhull;  hardware  merchant;  Rep. 


B.  A.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Necoma;  Dem;  from  Ohio;ji8o  ac.  val.  $3,600. 
FARRELL  J.  H.  Woodhull;  physician  and  surgeon;   Dem;  from  Pa. 

FARRER  W.  B.  Woodhull;  carpenter;  Dem;  from   Ohio. 

FAY  LUCIUS,  P.O.  Woodhull,  Sec.  34,  Farmer;  born  in  Rockingham,  Windham  Co.  Vt 
Oct.  5,  1824;  came  to  this  Co.  in  Dec.  1853,  and  is  among  the  oldest  settlers;  has  family  five 
children,  Frank  T.,  Mary  A.,  Geo.,  Ida.  Charley;  wife  was  Miss  Emeline  Cone,  from  the 
same  place,  born  Sept.  16,  1833,  married  Feb.  28.  1855;  has  40  acres,  value  $2,000;  Hep. 

FERN  CHAS.  Woodhull;  blacksmith;  Rep;  born   Ind. 

FERN   HENRY,  Woodhull;  painter;  Rep;  from  Indiana. 

FLICKINGER   W.  A.  Woodhull;  works  for  W.  A.  Eraser;  Rep;  from   Pa. 

FORGY  ALLEN  T.  lives  with  father,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Woodhull;    Dem;  from  111. 

FORGY  PHEBE  Mrs.  P.O.  Woodhull;  Sec.  8;  widow  of  Newton  Forgy.  who  was  born 
in  Morrow  Co.  Ohio,  Feb.  17,  1828,  and  settled  in  this  county  in  1852;  he  died  Nov.  14, 
1808;  left  family  of  three  children,  Warren  W.,  Thursa  J.,  and  Sallie  E.;  Mrs.  Forgy's 
maiden  name  was  Phebe  Taylor,  born  in  Northumberland  Co.  Pa.  Jan.  20,  1833;  they  were 
married-  Dec.  25,  1853;  he  left  an  estate  of  120  acres,  value  $7,200;  Mrs.  F.  has  40  acres 
where  she  lives,  value  $2,400;  Christian  Union. 

FORGY  WM.  P.O.  Woodhull;  Sec.  8;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Morrow  Co.  Ohio,' 
May  27,  1826;  came  to  this  county  April,  1853,  and  is  among  the  oldest  settlers;  has  family 
of  five  children,  Allen  T.,  Nellie  J.,  Ralph  J.,  Wm.  Henry  and  Robert  J.;  wife  was  Miss 
Eye  Moody,  born  in  the  same  place,  Feb.  14,  1830;  married  Feb.  22,  1854;  has  400  acres, 
value  $24.000;  was  Supervisor  three  terms  and  held  other  town  offices;  Ind;  both  member* 
of  the  Meth.  Epis  Church. 

FOSTER  ALFRED,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

FOSTER  A.  J.  lives  with  Mrs.  Byers,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Woodhnll;  Rep;  from  Mo. 

FOSTER  A    P.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  N.Y.;  129  acres,  value  $10,000. 

FRASER  WM.  A.  Woodhull;  dealer  in  grain  and  broom-corn;  Rep;  from  Conn. 

/^AMBLE  W.  O.  Woodhull;  harness-maker;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

?-*     GAMBLE  W.  N.  Woodhull;  harness-maker;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

GREENO^P  W.  Woodhull;  works  for  F.  L.  Hough;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

GOODELL  B.  H.  Woodhull;  Prop.  Woodhull  Livery  Stable;  born  in  Galesburg.  Knox 
Co.  111.  Dec.  28,  1846;  has  family  of  three  children,  Gertrude  G.,  born  Aug.  2,  1868;  Lilian 
A.,  born  Aug.  20,  1872;  Pearl,  born  July  22,  1875;  wife  was  Miss  Josephine  B.  Hill,  born  in 
Athens  Co.  Ohio,  Feb.  15;  1849;  married  Aug.  21,  1867,  at  Quincy,  111;  value  estate  $7,000; 
Rep;  served  two  years  in  the  late  rebellion,  in  Co.  C,  loth  111.  Inf. 

GRANTiERG  ANDREW,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  H.  E.  Houghton;  from  Sweden. 

GRENBERG  JOHN,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  H.  E.  Houghton;  from  Sweden. 

T  T  ALE  S.  B.,  P.O.  Woodhull;  teamster.  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

HALL  A.  A.,  P.O.  Woodhull;  mason;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
HALL  JOHN",  Woodhull;  lather;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 
HALL  M.  D.,   P.O.  Woodhull;  mason;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

HALSENE  J.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Necoma;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  160  acres,  val.  $6,400. 
HAYDEN  A.  R.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Necoma;  Rep;  from  Ky;  has  160  acres,  val.  $9  600. 
HAYDEN  HENRY,  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Necoma;  Rep;  from  111. 
HEDBLOOM  JOHN,  Sec.  2=;  P.O.  Necoma;  rents  of  W.  Sidebottom;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 
HENDERSON  STEWARD,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Woodhull;  born 

in  Erie  Co.  Pa.  March  n,  1812;  came  to  this'county  in  March,  1874;  has  family  of  five  chil- 

dren, Elizabeth  A..  Catherine  B.,  Mary  A.,  Thos.  S.  M..  Steward  A.  B.;    wife   was   Eliza  A. 

Ramsy,   born   in  Fayette  Co.    May  27,   1824;    married  Aug.  3,  1845;    has  140  acres,  value 

$7,500;  Rep. 


HKXHY   COUNTY:     CLOVER   TOWNSHIP.  329 

MILLER   M.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Woodhull;  school  teacher;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  40  ac.  val.  $2.000. 
HORN  J.  W.,   P.O.  Woodhull;  retired;  Rep;  from  England;  owns  160  acres  on  Sec.  30. 
HILLERY   HERMAN,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Necoma;  rents  of  A.  Maile;  Rep;  from  111. 
HOUGH  F.   L.  Wondhull;  grain  dealer;  Rep;  from  111. 

HOUGHTON  CHAS.  E.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Vt;  80  acres,  val.  $4.000. 
HOUGHTON  FRED.  J.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  111;  has  80  ac.  val.  $3.000. 
HOUGHTON  HENRY  E.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  28 ;  P.O.  Woodhull;  born 

in  Windsor  Co.  Vt.  June  16,  1849;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;   single;  has  320  acres,  value 

$19,200;  Rep. 

HOUGHTON  L.  C.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Woodhull;  station  agent;  Rep;  from  New  England;  80  ac. 
HOUGHTON  LUCY  E.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Vt;  80  acres,  val.  $7,000. 
HOUGHTON  T.  Mrs.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Vt;  has  80  acres,  val.  $4,000. 
HOWELL  S.  W.  Woodhull;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  L.  I. 
HO  WELL  T.  J.   Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  29;    P.O.  Woodhull;    came  to  this  county 

in  the  Fall  of  1856,  and  built  the  first  house  in  Woodhull;    he  was  born  in  Orange  Co.  N.Y. 

May  7,  1823;    has  family,  one  daughter,  Carrie,  and   son,  Schuyler  P.;  wife  was   Matilda  C. 

Post,  from  the  same  place,  born  July  30.  1828;    married   Nov.  22,  1855;  has  350  acres,  value 

$23,500;  Rep;  was  School  Trustee;  both  members  of  the  Pres.  Church. 

T  ACKSON  J.  W.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  has  80  ac.  val.  $3,600. 

J      JACOBSON  JOHN,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Necoma;  rents  of  P.  N.  Nelson;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  C.  A.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Sweden;  80  acres,  val.  $4,800. 

JOHNSON  C.  G.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  J.  W.  Horn;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JOHN,  lives  on  S.  H.  Ferris'  farm,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON   LEWIS,  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Cambridge;  rents  of  A.  A.  Reed;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON   MARSHALL   H.  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;    from  Mass. 

JOHNSON  OLUF,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Necoma;  rents  of  P.  Waxell;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  S.  W.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  in  Windsor 
Co.  Vt.  Jan.  27.  1813;  came  to  this  county  in  the  Spring  of  1858,  and  settled  in  this  town- 
ship; has  family  of  three  children,  Marshall  H.,  Ida  W.,  Ruth  A.;  wife  was  Miss  Elizabeth 
A.  Holman,  born  in  Worcester  Co.  Mass.  Oct.  I,  1821;  married  Dec.  15,  1841;  has  160  ac. 
value  $10,000;  Rep; 

T/"  APPLE  G.  W.  lives  with  R.  F.  Richardson,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 
*»•     KAPPLE  JOHN,  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  III. 
KAPPLE  PHILIP,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  40  acres,  value  $2,ooo. 
KELLOGG  J.  E.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep:  from  Mass.  _ 

KEPPLE  T.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Ohio;    rents  of  A.  Shattuck.     ^ 
KIRKLAND  WILLIAM,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  has  360  acres,  value  $18,000. 
KIRKLAND  WILLIAM   P.  lives  with  .his  father;  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 
KUFUS  H.  A.  Woodhull;  merchant;  from  St.  Louis. 

T    AIRD  S.  J.  Woodhull;  butcher;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

•L>     LAIRD  THOS.  Woodhull;  butcher;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

LAGERGREN  AUGUSTUS,  Woodhull;  clerk  for  J.  D.  Bell  since  1868;  born  in 
Reaby,  near  Grenna,  Sweden,  June  13,  '47;  came  to  the  U.  S.  in  the  Fall  of  '66,  and  to 
this  Co.  in  '68;  single;  Rep;  Luth;  member  of  Masonic  Lodge,  No.  502. 

LARSON  N.  F.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Sweden;  40  acres,  value  $1,600. 

LARSON  G.  A.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  Mrs.  Peck;   from  Sweden. 

LARSON  OLUF,  Sec.  6.  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  80  acres,  value  $4.Soo. 

LEEK  AUGUSTUS,  Sec.  18;  lives  with  his  father;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  111. 

LEEK  B.  F.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  W.  Forgy;  Dem;  from  111. 

LEIST  C.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Cambridge;  Dem;  from  Germany,  120  acres,  value  $4,800. 

LINDELOFF  A.  Woodhull;  boot  and  shoe  maker;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

LINDGREN  J.  P.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  H.  W.  Hoffman;  from  Sweden. 

LOVELY  NELSON,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Mass;  has  120  acres,  value  $4,800. 

LOWRY  N.  H..  M.D.,  Woodhull;  Physician;  Rep. 

LUNGRAIN  AUGUST.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  W.  Cornell;   Rep;  from  Sweden. 


330  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

TV/T  cCONNELL  CATHERINE,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Pa;  200  acres,  value  $9,000. 

iV1  McCONNELL  Wm.  M.  lives  with  his  mother;  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Pa. 
McCLUNG  GEO.  H.  Sec.  31;  Farmer  and  Collector;  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  in  Lancaster 
Co.  Penn.,  March  14,  "44;  came  to  the  State  and  settled  at  Victoria,  Knox  Co.  in  1855;  came 
to  this  Co.  in  March,  1867,  and  settled  in  this  township;  has  family,  five  children  :  Mary  E., 
Emma  J.,  Arvilla  D.,  Stella  S.  and  Nellie;  wife  was  Miss  Diantha  Merritt;  born  in  Medina 
Co.  Ohio,  Aug.  1 8,  '33;  married  Sept.  n.  '65;  is  Collector  and  Road  Commissioner;  served 
three  years  in  the  late  war,  in  company  K,  83d  Ills.  Vol;  Rep. 

McCONNELL  J.  A.  P.O.  Woodhull;  Sec.  7;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Juniata  Co. 
Penn,  June  25,  "42;  came  to  this  Co.  April  9,  '57,  and  is  among  the  oldest  settlers;  has  family, 
five  children  living,  Frank,  Lottie,  Russell,  Minnie  and  Willie;  one  dead,  May,  by  first 
wife,  who  was  Maggie  Stitt,  born  in  Franklin  Co.  Penn.  May  25,  "41;  married  Nov.  10,  "64; 
she  died  April  13,  '74;  he  married  again  to  Mary  M.  Connor,  of  Page  Co.  Iowa,  May  10,  '76; 
has  195  acres,  value  $12,050;  Dem. 

McCONNELL  THOS.  S.  P.O.  Woodhull;  Sec.  18;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in 
Juniata  Co.  Penn.  April  16,  '37;  came  to  this  Co.  April  9,  '57,  and  is  among  the  oldest  settlers; 
has  family  of  five  children  living.  S.  M.,  Annie  C.,  Herbert,  Porter  and  Thomas;  Horace  and 
Willie,  dead;  wife  was  Miss  Margaret  Miller;  born  in  Franklin  Co.  Penn.  Sept.  27.  '35; 
married  Feb.  I,  "59;  .has  332  acres,  value  $24,900.  Mr.  M.  has,  without  exception,  the  finest 
barn  in  the  County;  Dem. 

McCORMICK  JOHN,  Woodhull;  shoemaker;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

McHOSE  JOSEPH  J.  P.O.  Woodhull;  Editor  and  Publisher  of  the  Woodhull  Enterprise; 
born  in  Geneseo,  this  Co.  July  3,  1859;  single;  came  to  Woodhull  in  1876,  and  bought  the 
Reporter,  and  in  Jan.  1877,  enlarged  it  to  a  seven  col.  folio;  running  one  page  in  the 
interest  of  Alpha. 

McHOSE  W.  E.  Woodhull;  attorney  at  law;  Rep;  born  Pa. 

MCQUEEN  DANIEL,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Sec.  9;  Farmer;  born  in  Canandaigua,  N.Y.  Aug. 
8,  1804;  came  to  this  Co.  April  12,  '52,  and  settled  in  this  township,  and  is  among  the  oldest 
settlers;  no  family;  has  two  grand  children  living  with  him,  Geo.  H.  and  John  McQueen;  wife 
was  Julana  Brown;  born  in  N.  Y.  State  Nov.  2,  1813;  married  Nov.  8,  1827;  has  277  acres, 
value  $13,850;  Rep;  both  members  of  the  M.  E.  Church. 

McQUEEN   DAN'L.  P.  Sec.  9,   P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  with  D.  McQueen;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

MAGNER  R.  H.  Woodhull;  Editor  Woodhull  Enterprise;  born  in  Mitchell,  Lawrence 
Co.  Indiana,  Feb.  17,  1849;  left  there  and  came  to  this  state  in  1851,  and  settled  in  Edgar 
Co;  remained  three  years,  and  then  removed  to  Coles  Co.  Ill;  remained  there  two  years, 
then  removed  to  Douglas  Co.  where  he  remained  until  he  was  fifteen  years  of  age;  he  then 
entered  the  army,  and  served  seventeen  months;  came  to  this  county  in  1872;  has  family,  one 
son,  Harry  E.  born  May  5,  1875;  w'fe  was  Miss  Alice  Dayhuff,  born  in  Orange  Co.  Ind.  Jan. 
16,  1851;  married  Nov.  14,  1872;  Rep. 

MAHEH^VLEXANDER,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in 
WestBow,  Albany  Co.  N.Y.  Nov.  21,  1825;  came  to  this  county  in  the  Spring  of  1859;  has 
family  four  children,  Thomas  P.,  Charles,  Laura  A.  and  Jennie  A;  wife  was  Lucia  A.  Hough- 
ton,  born  in  Grafton,  Windham  Co.  Vt.  March  2,  1843;  married  April  23,  1862;  has  160 
acres,  valued  at  $8,000;  Rep. 

MALCOLM  J.  H.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Sweden;  62  acres,  $2,000. 

MARSH  O.,  P.O.  Woodhull;  harness-maker;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

MASLIN  G.  T.  Woodhull;  proprietor  Maslin  House;  Rep;  from  Maryland. 

MAUCK   PHILIP,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Necoma;  Dem;  from  Indiana;  80  acres,  $5,200. 

MATTISON  SWAN,  Sec.  34,  Woodhull;  rents  of  I.  Stickney;  from  Sweden. 

MILLF.R  JOS.  Woodhull;  section  boss;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

MILLER  McK.  Woodhull;  attorney;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

MITCHELL  ABEL,  Woodhull;  Hardware  Merchant;  born  in  Galesburg  Tp.  Knox  Co. 
111.  Sept.  8,  1843;  came  to  this  county  in  Jan.  1869;  has  family;  one  daughter,  Jessie,  born 
March  26,  1871;  wife  was  Miss  Alice  Wyman,  born  in  Onondaga  Co.  N.Y.  March  7,  1847; 
married  Jan.  5,  1869;  has  So  acres  on  Sec.  24,  Oxford  Tp.  and  has  discovered  a  four-foot 
vein  of  coal,  and  is  about  to  sink  a  shaft,  which  will  be  a  grand  thing  for  the  village  of  Wood- 
hull;  is  School  Treasurer  of  Clover  Tp;  Rep. 

MONROE  A.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Scotland;  160  acres,  $10,400. 

MOODY  DAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  in  Morrow  Co.  Ohio,  April  25,  1832; 
came  to  this  county  in  the  Fall  of  1870;  has  family  six  children,  Magpie  E.,  William  J.,  Ida 
A.,  John  F.,  Hattie.  and  Laura  M.;  wife  was  Abby  Wescott,  born  in  Marion  Co.  Ohio,  Oct. 
27,  1838;  married  Nov.  27,  1864;  lives  on  his  father's  place;  100  acres,  value  $6,000;  Dem. 


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MOODY  EATON,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  W.  Forgy;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 
MOODY  JOHN,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Pa;  100  acres,  $5,000. 
MOODY  N.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  80  acres,  $4,800. 
MORTIS  JOS.  Woodhull;  tinner;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

MORTSOLF  JACOB,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Necoma;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  120  acres,  $4,000. 
MOSHER  S.  Sec.  24.  P.O.  Necoma;  Rep;  from  N.Y;  140  acres,  $7,000. 
MUGGRAGE  S.  G.  Woodhull;  principal  high  school;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 
MURRAY  JOHN,  Woodhull;  laborer;  Dem;   from  Ireland. 

XJEASTRUM  CHAS.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  N.  Forgy  estate;  from  Sweden. 
-^       NEELEY  S.  W.  Woodhull;  book-keeper,  Rep;  from  Pa. 
NELSON  C.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  C.  G.  Anderson's  place;  from  Sweden. 
NELSON  CHAS.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  the  J.  B.  Gebbany  farm;  from  Sweden. 
NELSON  N.  P.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Woodhull;  works  for  J.  W.  Shetler;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 
NELSON  P.  N.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Necoma;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  240  acres,  $12,000. 
NEWMAN  J.   H.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  N.Y;  100  acres,  $5,000. 
NODINE  MALCOM,  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Sweden;  120  acres,  $4,800. 


CHAS.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  I.  Stickney;  from  Sweden. 
-        OLSON  M.  F.  Woodhull;  merchant;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 
OLSON  OLUF,  Woodhull;  restaurant;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

OLSON  OLOF,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  S.  Bergers;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 
OLSON  PETER,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Sweden;  80  acres,  $4,500. 
OSBORN  ELICK,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  with  his  father;  Dem. 
OSBORN  STEPHEN,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  O.  P.  Taylor;  Dem. 
OSBORN  WM.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  40  acres,  $2,000. 
OSTRUM  L.  W.  Woodhull;  groceries;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
OSTROM  MORGAN,  Woodhull;  groceries;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

OALMET  SWAN,  Sec.  u,  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Sweden;  80  acres,  $3,200. 
PADEN  ISAAC  Jr.  Woodhull;  laborer;  Rep;  from  111. 

PAYDEN  CHARLEY,  Woodhull;  mason;  Rep;  from  111. 

PAYTON  WM.  Postmaster,  Woodhull;  born  in  Butler  Co.  Ohio,  April  29,  1812;  came  to 
this  Co.  in  1854;  has  family  nine  children  living,  three  dead;  wife  was  Mary  Ann  Hamilton, 
born  in  Ky.  March  12,  1817;  married  Dec.  3,  1833;  value  estate  $3,000;  R<p;  Meth;  was 
Justice  of  the  Peace,  and  held  other  town  offices. 

PECK   W.  Sec.  13.  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  40  acres,  $1,600. 

PEREGOY  G.  W.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Woodhull;  school  teacher;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  90  acres,  $5,400. 

PERKINS  ALBERT,  Woodhull;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

PETERSON  AARON,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Woodhull;  works  for  T.  J.  Howell;  from  Sweden. 

PETERSON  JOHN   E.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  S.  W.  Johnson;  from  Sweden, 

PETERSON  SWAN,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  80  acres,  value  $3,200. 

PLUNKET  MARTIN,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Woodhull;  broom-maker;  Dem;  from  Missouri. 

"D  ACKLEY  W.  B.,  P.O.  Woodhull;  school  teacher;  Dem;  from  South  Carolina. 

•^     RAFFERTY  TIMOTHY,  Sec.  34;  P.O.Woodhull;  Dem;  rentsof  F.Buttler;  from  Ireland. 

RAYLEY  MILO,  Woodhull;  carpenter;  Rep;  bom  Mass. 

REED  ALBERT.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Cambridge;  lives  with  his  father;  Dem;  from  111. 

REED  A.  A.,  P.O.  Cambridge;  Sec.  12,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Litchfield  Co. 
Ct.,  July  21,  1821;  came  to  this  state,  and  settled  in  Knox  Co.  in  1840,  and  remained  there 
until  1850,  and  then  came  here,  and  is  among  the  oldest  settlers;  has  family  of  six  children— 
Geo.  F.,  Albert  M.,  Willis  A.,  Lewis  C.,  Chas.  M.  and  Minnie  A.;  wife  was  Mary  A.  Cook, 
born  in  town  of  Hadley,  Mass.,  Feb.  7,  1830;  married  March  31,  1852;  has  360  acres,  value 
$14,400;  Dem. 

REED  GEO.  F.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Cambridge;  lives  on  his  father's  place;  Dem;  born  111. 
REEVES  A.  R.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Necoma;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  from  Inrl. 


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REEVE  G.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Necoraa;  Rep;  from  Ky;  has  280  acres,  value  $11,200. 

REEVE  W.  H.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Necoma;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  from  Ind. 

RICHARDS  Gr.  A.  Sec.  33,  Farmer;  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  in  Windham  Co.  Vt.,  March  10, 

1833;  came  to  this  county  in  the  Spring  of  1855,  and  is  among  the  oldest  settlers;  has  family 

of  two  children,   Minnie  A.  and  Arthur;   wife  was   Miss   M.  A.Clark,  born  in  Ohio,  1843; 

married  in   1861;  has  120  acres,  value  $9,000;  was  Assessor  and  Collector  two  terms'  Rep- 

Meth. 

RICHARDS  W.,  Woodhull;  tinner;  Rep;  from  England. 

RICHARDSON  R..F.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Derii;  from  Pa;  40  acres,  value  $2,000. 

RICHTMYER  ABRAM,  Woodhull;  Attorney  at  Law;  born  in  Schoharie  Co.  N.  V., 
March  n,  1842;  came  to  this  county  November,  1869;  has  family  of  two  children,  Jeremiah, 
born  Jan.  28,  1872;  Grace,  born  Oct.  28, 1874;  wife  was  Mary  Burton,  born  in  the  same  place 
February,  1840;  married  July  4,  1867;  Dem. 

RIDENOUR  JOHN  B.  Woodhull;  Lumber  Merchant;  born  in  Westmoreland  Co.  Pa., 
May  2,  1823;  came  to  this  county  in  the  Fall  of  1853,  and  is  among  the  oldest  settlers;  has 
family  of  two  sons  and  one  daughter;  wife  was  Miss  Loys  Payton,  from  Blackford  Co.  In- 
diana; born  Dec.  30,  1837;  Mr.  R.  served  three  years  and  nine  months  in  the  late  Rebellion, 
in  Co.  A,  55th  111.  Vol.;  has  been  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Assessor,  and  held  other  Township 
offices;  value  estate,  $2,600;  Rep;  Meth. 

ROOT  ALBERT  O.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  from  111. 

ROOT  WILLIAM  E.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  has  160  acres,  value  $10.000. 

ROUNDS  C.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  111;  has  80  acres,  value  $5,200. 

RUNDSTROM  S.  C.  Woodhull;  Furniture  Dealer;  born  in  Christianstad,  Sweden,  Aug. 
9,  1848;  came  to  the  U.  S.  and  to  Galesburg  the  7th  of  September,  1867,  and  remained  there 
three  years,  then  removed  to  Woodhull  and  went  into  the  furniture  business;  no  family; 
wife  was  Ida  M.  Walline,  from  Sweden;  married  March  29,  1876;  value  estate,  $3,000;  Rep; 
belongs  to  the  I.  O.  O.  F.,  Clover  Lodge  383. 

SAGE  CHAS.  W.,  Woodhull;  bakery  and  confectionery;  Dem;  from  111. 
SEDERBURG  FRANK,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  A.  Monroe;  from  Sweden. 

SANNQUIST  CHAS.  G.  W,oodhull;  Barber;  born  Deiderhult,  Sweden,  July  5,  1853;  left 
there  and  came  to  the  U.  S.,  and  to  Chicago  Sept.  13,  1865;  then  went  to  Lake  Co.  Indiana, 
and  remained  there  two  years,  and  then  removed  to  Altona,  this  state,  and  remained  there 
until  1872,  and  then  came  to  Woodhull;  single;  Rep;  Luth. 

SANNQUIST  PETRUS  M.  Woodhull;  Pastor  Swedish  Lutheran  Church;  born  in  Osk- 
arhamn,  Sweden,  June  8,  1835;  came  to  America  in  the  Fall  of  1865,  and  to  Woodhull  in  the 
Fall  of  1871,  and  took  charge  of  the  above  named  church;  has  family  of  one  daughter  living, 
one  son  dead;  has  one  adopted  son;  wife  was  Miss  Ida  J.  Sandell,  from  Flireryd,  Sweden, 
born  Aug.  22,  1844;  married  June  8,  1866;  Rep. 

SEIBERT  j6HN,  Woodhull;  restaurant;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

SEVER  JOSEPH,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Ohio;   150  ac.  val.  $8,250. 

SEYMOUR   R.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Va;  40  ac.  val.  $2,000. 

SHACKLEE  A.  Mrs.  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Woodhull;  from  Ohio;  60  ac.  val.  $2,400. 

SHACKLEE  W.  W.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  20  ac.  val.  $500. 

SHATTUCK  A.  F.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  Ohio;  176  ac.  val.  $10,050. 

SHATTUCK  JOHN,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  A.  Shattuck;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

SHERMEN  A.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  Mrs.  E.  Cone;  Rep;  from  111. 

SHERWOOD  ELIAS,  Woodhull;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

SHETLER  JOHN  W.,  P.O.  Woodhull,  Sec.  18,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in 
Franklin  Co.  Pa.  July  13,  1840;  came  to  this  Co.  in  March,  1866;  has  family  three  children. 
Edith  May,  William  Elmer,  and  Fred  C.;  wife  was  Miss  Nancy  J.  Knox,  born  in  Juniata 
Co.  Pa.  June  24,  1851,  married  March  II,  1869;  has  239  acres,  value  $15,535;  Dem. 

SHINN  HIRAM,  P.O.  Woodhull,  Sec.  7,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Harrison  Co. 
West  Va.  Sept.  19,  1800;  left  Va.  and  settled  in  Fulton  Co.  111.  in  April,  1834,  remained  there 
eight  years  and  then  removed  to  Knox  Co.  and  remained  there  twelve  years,  and  then  re- 
moved to  Mercer  Co.  this  state,  and  remained  there  ten  years,  and  then  came  to  this  Co;  has 
family  ten  children  living,  three  dead;  wife  was  Dorcas  Shinn,  born  in  the  same  place  Jan. 
5,  1801,  married  Feb.  28,  1819;  has  too  acres,  value  $6,000;  Rep. 

SHINN    L.    B.  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Woodhull;   Rep;  from  111. 


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SIMMONS  WM.  H.  P.O.  Woodhull,  Sec.  28,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Bristol 
Co.  Mass.  Jan.  4,  1816;  came  to  this  Co.  April,  1855.  and  settled  in  Kewanee  and  remained 
there  five  years,  and  then  came  to  this  Tp;  has  family  five  children,  Mary  E.,  Eugenie  M., 
Alice  L.,  married;  Evelinda  A.  and  Horace  F.,  single;  wife  was  Mary  A.  Briggs,  born  in  the 
same  place,  Sept.  2,  1817,  married  Dec.  9,  1838;  has  175  acres,  value  of  estate  $20,000;  Dem. 
SKINNER  A.  A.  Woodhull;  prop.  Skinner's  Hotel;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

SLATER  CHRISTOPHER.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  James  Slater;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 
SLATER  G.  J.  Sec.  3,  P.O.   Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  130  ac.  val.  $6,500. 
SLATER  JAMES,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;   from  Pa;  160  ac.  val.  $8,000. 
SLATER  JOS.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  Z.  Elliott;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 
SLAWSON  L.  W.  P.O.  Woodhull,  Sec.  19,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Albany  Co. 
N.V.  Aug.  1, 1838;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1859,  and  settled  in  this  Tp;  has  family  three  children, 
Horace,  Solon  W.  and  Luella;  has  one  adopted  son,  Chas.;  wife  was  Wilhelmina  Houghton, 
born  in  Windham  Co.  Vt.  April  27,   1846,  married  Dec.  25,  1866;  has  160  acres,  value  $10,- 
400;  Rep. 

SMITH  NATHAN  T.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Galva;  works  H.  Jones'  farm;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 
SPRATT  JAMES,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  Isaac  Stickney;  from  England. 
SPROUSE  JOHN,  Woodhull;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Va. 

STEPHENS  I.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  80  ac.  val.  $3,600. 
STEPHENS  W.  M.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  I.  Stephens;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 
STEPHENSON  GILBERT,  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Andover;  Rep;  from  111. 
STEPHENSON  STEPHEN,  Sec.  6,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  P.O.  Andover;  born  in 
Lynchapin,  Sweden,  Sept.  23,  1822;  came  to  the  U.  S.  and  this  Co.  in  Aug.  1852,  and  is 
among  the  oldest  settlers;  has  family  seven  children,  John  A.,  Gust.  O.,  August  G.,  Frank 
A.,  Henry  A.,  Charles  A.  and  Eddie  N.;  wife  was  Mary  Johnson,  from  the  same  place,  born 
Sept.  22,  1821,  married  in  1847;  has  536^  acres,  value  $26,800;  Ren;  Luth;  has  four  chil- 
dren dead,  two  sons  and  two  daughters. 

STICKNEY  ALFRED,  P.O.  Woodhull,  Sec.  20,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in 
Windham  Co.  Vt.  July  3,  1840;  came  to  this  Co.  in  the  Spring  of  1853,  and  is  among  the 
oldest  settlers;  has  family  one  daughter,  Carrie  Alice,  born  April  16,  1875;  wife  was  Miss 
Eugenia  Simmons,  born  in  Columbia  Co.  Ohio,  Oct.  8,  1845,  married  April  13,  1870:  has 
300  acres,  value  $15,000;  Rep. 

STICKNEY  CAKRIE  W.  Miss,  Res.  and  P.O.  Ontario,  Knox  Co.  111.;  daughter  of 
the  late  Henry  Stickney,  who  was  born  in  Grafton,  Vt.  Jan.  29,  1807;  he  located  in  this  Co. 
in  April,  1852;  he  died  Nov.  16,  1866,  being  one  of  the  oldest  settlers  in  the  Co;  Mrs.  Stick- 
ney was  Miss  M.  A.  Wood,  born  in  Rindge,  N.H.  Feb.  22,  1810;  they  were  married  June  20, 
1837;  he  left  an  estate  of  935  acres,  value  $50,000;  Miss  Carrie  was  born  in  this  Co.  Oct.  6, 
1856;  she  has  250  acres  on  Sec.  27,  value  $15,000;  she  resides  with  her  mother  in  Ontario, 
Knox  Co.  111. 
STICKNEY  H.  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  in  Middlesex  Co.  Mass.  Nov.  7,  1838;  came  to  this 

county  April,  1853;  not  married;  has  240  acres  on  Sec.  22,  valued  at  $12,000;  Rep. 
STICKNEY  ISAAC,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Graf- 
ton,  Windham,  Co.  Vt.  May  I,  1814;  came  to  this  county  in  the  Spring  of  1867;  Mr.  S.  is 
the  most  extensive  farmer  in  the  town;  has  family  four  children,  Arthur  W.,  Mary  E.,  Sallie 
E.  and  Isaac  F.;  wife  was  Miss  Eliza  Wass,  born  in  Nottinghamshire,  England,  Jan.  8,  1834; 
married  Jan.  21,  1864;  has  891  acres,  valued  at  $67,125;  Rep. 

STICKNEY  WILLIAM  C.  Sec*27,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born 
in  Cambridgeport,  Mass.  Sept.  6,  1846;  came  to  this  Co.  in  April,  1853,  and  is  among  the 
oldest  settlers;  has  a  family  two  children,  William  Wood,  born  March  15,  1871;  Mary  Grace, 
born  Aug.  15.  1874;  wife  was  Miss  Ida  A.  Clark,  born  in  Milford,  New  Haven  Co.  Conn. 
Jan.  I,  1848;  married  April  13,  1870;  has  178  acres,  valued  at  $13,450;  is  Supervisor,  and 
held  other  town  offices;  Rep. 

STIEFEL  F.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Cambridge;  from  Germany;  240  acres,  $12,000. 
STIERS  JAMES,  Woodhull;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 
STIERS  OSCAR,  Woodhull;  butcher;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 
STIERS  WM.  Woodhull;  butcher;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 
STITT  GEO.  W.  Woodhull;  stock  dealer;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

SWANSON  ALEXANDER,  Sec.  28,   P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  H.  E.  Houghton;  Sweden. 
SWANSON  C.  A.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  J.  Shetler;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 
SWANSOX  JOHN  E.  Woodhull;  tailor;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

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336  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

SWANSON  WM;  Sec.  i;  P.O.Cambridge;  rents  W.  Poppy's  place;  from  Sweden. 
SWARD  A.  Woodhull;  section  boss;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 

"pALBOTT  W.  K.,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

TAYLOR  B.  Woodhull;  blacksmith;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

TAYLOR  D.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Necoma;  Rep;  from  Ireland;  60  acres,  $2,400. 

TAYLOR  D.  P.  Woodhull;  physician  and  surgeon;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

TAYLOR   MICHAEL,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  with  his  son;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

TAYLOR  O.  P.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Pa;  320  acres,  $19,200. 

TEMPLETON  WM.,   P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Indiana. 

THAYER   II.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  N.Y;  80  acres,  $4,000. 

THAYER  M.  S.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Oneida;  Rep;  from  N.  Y;  100  acres,  $5,000. 

THOMPSON  B.  B.  Woodhull;  mason;  Rep;  from  Scotland. 

THORP  JAMES,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Necoma;  lives  on  the  J.  Thorp  estate.  Rep;  from  Indiana. 

TOWER  JULIUS,  Woodhull;  police  magistrate;  Rep;  from  Vt. 

TURNER.  L.  W.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Orange  Co. 
N.Y.  May  31, 1829;  came  to  this  county  in  the  Fall  of  1861,  and  settled  in  this  Tp;  has  fam- 
ily, one  son,  Lucius  A.  born  in  Miami  Co.  Ohio,  April  6,  1857;  wife  was  Julia  A.  Shute,  from 
Washington  Co.  Ohio,  born  July  10,  1822;  married  Sept.  21,  1853;  has  120  acres,  valued  at 
$7,800;  Rep;  is  also  School  Trustee. 

VANNICE  A.  P.  Woodhull;  Restaurant;  born  in  Crawfordsville,  Indiana,  Jan.  8,  1845; 
came  to  this  county  in  1852;  has  family,  one  son,  E.  I.  born  Oct.  3,  1871;  wife  was  Miss  So- 
phia Errett,  born  in  Allegheny,  Pa.  Aug.  1844;  value  of  estate,  $800;  Rep. 


A1TALGREN  P.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Andover;  from  Sweden;  22  acres; 
^*       WALTON  JAS.  Woodhull;  hardware  merchant;  Rep;  from  England. 

WEBURG  P.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Necoma;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  80  acres,  $3,000. 

WEIR  A.  M.  Woodhull;  druggist;  Dem;  from  111. 

WEIR  J.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  80  acres,  $4,000. 

WEIR  J.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Dem;  from  Ohio;   160  acres,  $8,000. 

WEIR  JAMES,  Woodhull;  druggist;  Dem;  from  111. 

WENNERSTRUM  CHAS.  F.  Woodhull;  Clerk  for  J.  D.  Bell;  born  in  Nye,  near 
Hoetlanda,  Sweden,  July  29,  1852;  came  to  the  U.S.  in  June,  1870,  and  to  this  county  in 
1874;  single;  Rep;  Meth;  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  and  Odd  Fellows  Lodges. 

WEST  N.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  S.  H.  Ferris;  Rep;  from  111. 

WHITE  THOS.,  P.O.  Woodhull;  retired;  Rep;  from  England. 

WHITMORE  D.   Woodhull;  retired;  Dem;   from  Ohio;  224  acres,  $11,200. 

WHITMORE  JOHN,  Woodhull;  retired;  lives  with  D.  Whitmore;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

WHITNEY  G.  W.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  W.  Root;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

WHITNEY  N.  C.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Washington 
Co.  Ohio,  May  14,  1834;  came  to  this  state  and  to  Boone  Co.  in  1855,  and  remained  there 
eighteen  months,  then  removed  to  this  county,  and  settled  in  this  Tp;  has  family  seven  chil- 
dren, John  T.,  Lafayette,  Marietta,  Cora  C.,  N.  Franklin,  Willie  T.  and  Hattie  Gertrude; 
one  dead,  Mary  E.;  wife  was  Catherine  Shiers,  born  in  Philadelphia,  Sept.  31,  1836;  married 
Feb.  27,  1859;  has  120  acres,  value  $7,200;  Rep. 

WHITNEY  WILLIAM,  Sec.  17,  P.O.WoodhulI;  Farmer;  born  in  Town  Waterford.  Wash- 
ington Co.  Ohio,  May  13, 1823;  came  to  the  state  and  to  DeKalb  Co.  in  1852;  remained  there 
six  months,  and  then  removed  to  Winnebago  Co;  remained  there  three  years,  and  then  came 
to  this  county,  and  settled  in  this  Tp;  has  family  three  children,  Geo.  W.,  Sarah  A.  and 
Chas.  E.;  wife  was  Jane  Cheffy,  born  in  Va.  June  18,  1821 ;  married  Feb.  15, 1844;  has  three 
children  dead,  Charlotte,  Mary  E.  and  Wm.  R.;  has  80  acres,  value  $4,800;  Rep;  Meth. 

WIDNEY  A.  E.  Woodhull;  clerk;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

WILEY  SOLON  W.  Woodhull;  banker;   Rep;  from  111. 

WILKINS  CHAS.,  P.O.  Woodhull;  constable;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

WILKINS  JOHN,  Woodhull;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

WILKINS  WM.  Woodhull;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  Pa. 


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WILLIS  J.  W.  Woodhull;  physician;  Ind;  from  N.Y. 
WOODS  JOS.  Woodhull;  painter;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

•VUVER  ISAAC,   P.O.  Woodhull;  retired;  Ind>  from  Pa. 

BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 
WOODHULL. 

Bell  J.  D.  Dealer  in  Staple  and  Fancy  Dry  Goods,  Ready  Made  Clothing,  Hats, 
Caps,  Boots,  Shoes,  Millinery  and  Straw  Goods. 

Goodell  B.   H.   Livery,  Feed  and  Sale  Stable. 

McHose  J.  J.  Editor  and  Publisher  Woodhull  Enterprise.  This  office  has 
recently  been  fitted  up  with  New  Type,  Presses,  etc.,  and  has  facilities  for 
turning  out  all  kinds  of  Job  Work  from  a  visiting  card  to  a  mammoth 
poster,  with  neatness  and  dispatch.  Job  Work  done  in  colors  if  desired. 

Mitchell  Abel,   Dealer  in  Hardware,  Stoves,  and  Farm  Machinery. 

Richtmyer  Abram,  Attorney  at  Law  and  Collection  Agent. 

RidetlOUr  JnO.   B.   Lumber  Dealer. 

Rlindstrom  S.  C.   Manufacturer  and  Dealer  in  Furniture  of  every  description. 

Sannquist  Chas.  G.  Barber  and  Hair  Dresser.  Hair  Cutting,  Shaving  and 
Shampooing  done  in  the  best  style.  Woodhull  Bath  House  in  connection. 

Vannice  A.   P.   Dealer  in  Canned  Goods,  Tobacco,  Cigars,  Oysters,  etc. 


OXFORD   TOWNSHIP. 

A   BRAHAMSON  CHAS.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  120  acres. 

•*"*•     ABRAHAMSON  N.  P.  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  Luth. 

A  BRAHAMSON  N.  A.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  in  Swe- 
den, March  4,  1825;  came  to  the  United  States  and  to  this  county  in  1860;  has  family  of 
seven  children,  Nelson  P.,  Ameny,  Sonoro,  Emmet,  John,  Nancy  and  Tilda;  wife  was  Mary 
Nelson,  from  same  place;  has  326  acres,  value  $16,300;  Rep;  Luth. 

ADMUN  A.  J.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  has  60  ac.  val.  $3,000. 

ANDERSON  JOHN,  lives  with  his  father.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  rents  of  C.  J.  Samuelson;  Rep;  Luth. 

ANDERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  works  for  A.  P.  Falk;  Rep;  Luth. 

ANDERSON  J.   H.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  300  ac.  val.  $18,000. 

ANDERSON  NELS,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden;  189  ac. 

O ACHUS  ARCHIBALD,  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Oxford;  laborer;  Rep;  born  III. 
BARTON  T.  J.  Alpha;  hotel  proprietor;  Ind;  Pres;  from  Pa. 

BACHUS  JAMES,  Farmer;  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Oxford;  born  in  Gallia  Co.  Ohio,  Oct.  14, 
1823;  left  there  and  came  to  this  county  in  October,  1845,  and  is  among  the  oldest  settlers, 
there  being  very  few  when  he  came;  has  family  of  seven  children  living,  one  dead;  has  been 
married  twice;  first  wife  was  Mary  James,  born  in  Pa.  May  22;  1824;  married  May  22,  1846; 
she  died  Dec.  20,  1875;  married  again  to  Nancy  C.  Maxey,  born  in  HardinCo.  Ky.  March  29, 
1846;  married  May  31.  1876;  has  119  acres,  value  $8,330;  Rep;  Meth;  has  been  School 
Trustee  for  twenty-three  years. 

BARTON  WM.,  P.O.  Alpha;  laborer:  Dem;  from  Pa. 

BANKSON  OLUF,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  rents  of  W.  D.  Fleharty;  Luth;  from  Germ'y. 

BEERS  F.  C.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Oxford;  farmer,  works  for  S.  B.  Shumway;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 


338  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

BERGSTROM   PETER,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer,  works  for  Jos.  I.aird;  Rep. 

BESTOR  JOHN  G.  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  Rep;  from  Conn. 

BESTOR  T.  J.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  Rep;  from  Conn;  has  5  acres;  val.  estate  $1,200. 

BILLINGS  JOHN,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Ind;  from  N.Y.;  has  240  acres,  val.  $16,800. 

BIRQUIST  C.  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  80  acres,  val.  $4,000. 

BLADE  JOHN  M.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Alpha;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  has  200  ac.  val.  $12,000. 

BLAIR  D.  R.,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 

BLAIR  WM.  Alpha:  retired;  Rep;  from  Nova  Scotia. 

BLOOM  FRANK,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  in  Sweden, 
Oct.  8,  1834;  came  to  the  United  States  and  to  this  county  in  the  Spring  of  1865;  has  three 
children,  Charley  M.,  Silma  and  John  Oscar;  wife  was  Hannah  Johnson,  from  the  same 
place,  born  May  23,  1847;  married  in  the  Spring  of  1865;  has  100  acres,  val.  $5, 300;  Rep; 
Luth. 

BRABERG  PETER,  Sec.  7;   P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  80  ac. 

BRIDGER  T.  W.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y.;  has  170  acres. 

BRIGGS  AUGUSTUS,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer,  rents  of  G.  W.  Briggs;  Ind. 

BRIGGS  A.  M.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  lives  on  his  mother's  place;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  111. 

BRIGGS  G.  W.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Oxford;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y.;  has  260  acres,  val.  $10,000. 

BRIGGS  G.  W.  Jr.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer,  rents  of  G.  W.  Briggs;  Rep;  born  111. 

BRIGGS  RANSOM,  P.O.  Oxford;  laborer;  Rep;  born  111. 

BRYANT  GILBERT,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer,  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  born  111. 

BRYANT  J.  S.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.  H.;   141  ac.  val.  $8,460. 

BOYD  WM.  S.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  rents  of  John  Laird;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

BOYD  WM.  Y.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  rents  of  Anson  Calkins;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

BUNDY  A.  C.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Ind;  from  N.Y.;  40  acres,  value  $2,800. 

BUNDY  EDWIN,  P.O.  Alpha;  Sec.  28;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Otsego  Co. 
N.Y.,  May  5,  1823;  left  there  and  removed  to  Oakland  Co.  Michigan,  in  the  Spring  of  1844, 
and  remained  there  eight  years,  and  then  came  to  this  county  in  the  Spring  of  1852;  has 
family,  nine  children  living:  Rovilla  C.,  Addella  L.,  Urania  M.,  Lelia  L.,  Erskine  J.,  Flo- 
rence G.,  May  E.,  Gertrude  T.,  and  Bessie  A.;  two  dead,  Alasco  E.  and  Harriet  E.;  wife 
was  Sillinda  L.  Wilber,  born  in  Madison  Co.  N.  Y.,  Nov.  3,  1824;  married  Feb.  22,  1844; 
has  160  acres,  value  $11,200;  Ind;  Supervisor  one  term. 

CADY  J.  F.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Wis;  76  acres,  value  $5,300. 
CALKINS  ALLEN,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer,  rents  of  John  Laird;  Rep;  from  111. 

CALKINS  ANSON,  P.O.  Alpha;  Sec.  21;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Austerlitz, 
Columbia  Co.  N.  Y.,  Nov.  14,  1818;  came  to  the  state  and  county  and  settled  on  the  place 
where  he  now  lives  in  June,  1841,  there  being  but  a  few  families  in  the  town  when  he  came; 
has  family,  five  children:  Mira  P.,  Mary  E.,  James  B.,  John  F.,  and  Winfield  C.;  wife  was 
Miss  H.  Griffin,  born  in  Berkshire  Co.  Mass;  married  April  20,  1847;  has  397  acres,  value 
$23,800;  Rep;  Assessor  one  term. 

CALKINS  IRVING  L.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Alpha;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Columbia 
Co.  N.  Y.,  April  20,  1855;  came  to  this  county  with  his  parents  the  same  year;  has  family, 
one  daughter,  Rena  May.  born  Oct.  31,  1876;  wife  was  Mary  E.  McQuiston,  born  in  West- 
moreland Co.  Pa.  Aug.  29,  1858;  married  Aug.  25,  1875;  Mr.  C.  works  the  A.  A.  Calkins 
estate  of  200  acres,  value  $8,000;  Rep;  Bapt. 

CALKINS  J.  B.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  lives  on  his  father's  place;  Rep;  from  111. 

COLSON  CHAS.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Alpha;  rents  of  R.  D.  Timberlake;  Dem;  from  Sweden. 

CAMPBELL  W.  O.  P.O.  Woodhull;  Sec.  23;  Farmer;  born  in  Franklin  Co.  Pa.  March 
8,  1838;  came  to  the  state  and  county  in  the  Spring  of  1866;  in  the  Fall  of  1866  removed  to 
McLean  Co.  and  remained  there  four  years  and  six  months,  and  then  returned  to  this  county; 
has  family  of  six  children,  Lawrence  N.,  Emma,  Nellie  M.,  John  W.,  Minnie  M.,  and  Nannie 
D.;  wife  was  Theresa  N.  Hammond,  born  in  Franklin  Co.  Pa.  May  4,  1844;  married  Nov. 
II,  1863;  both  members  of  the  Presbyterian  Church;  is  Supervisor;  Rep. 

CARLSON  PETER,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Windsor;  rents  of  Saml.  Pritchard;  Ind;  from  Sweden. 

CARR  WM.  Oxford;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

CHAMBERLAIN  AMSEY,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

CHAMBERLAIN  LEANDER,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  lives  on  father's  place;  Rep;  Ohio. 

CHARLSTON  J.  F.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden,  160  ac.  val.  $8,500. 


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CLAY  S.   H.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  with  his  father;  Dem;  from  111. 

CLAY  W.  L.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Vt;  320  acres,  value  $19,200. 

GLOSS  JOHN,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;   160  ac.val.  $S,ooo. 

CLOSS  L.  A.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Luth;   from  Sweden. 

COLE  A.  B.  P.O.  Alpha;  Sec.  28;  Retired;  born  in  Chenango  Co.  N.  Y.,  April  13,  1806; 
left  there  and  came  to  this  county  and  settled  in  this  township,  Jan.  1839,  ar"d  is  among  the 
oldest  settlers,  there  being  but  six  voters  in  the  township  when  he  came;  has  family,  four 
children;  wife  was  Augusta  Briggs,  born  in  Worcester  Co.  Mass.  Nov.  22,  1804;  married  Nov. 
24,  1831;  has  40  acres,  value  §3,000;  has  been  County  Commissioner  one  term,  Assessor 
one  term,  and  held  other  town  offices;  Dem;  Bapt. 

COLE  F.  C.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Dem;  from  N.  Y.;  160  acres;  value  $10,000. 

COX  JULIA  ETTA  Mrs.  P.O.  Alpha;  Sec.  16;  widow  of  John  W.  Cox,  who  was  born 
in  Wayne  Co.  Indiana,  Jan.  12,  1807;  settled  in  this  county  in  the  Spring  of  1849;  he  died 
March  2,  1869,  being  one  of  the  oldest  settlers  in  the  county;  left  family  of  five  children, 
Eliza,  Joseph  F.,  John  W.,  Saml.  K.,  and  Eorald  S.;  Mrs.  C.'s  maiden  name  was  Julia  Etta 
Williamson,  born  in  Jefferson  Co.  Ky.  April  22,  1812;  has  124  acres,  value  $10,000;  Meth. 

COX  J.  F.  P.O.  Alpha;  Sec.  20;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Rock  Island  Co.  111. 
Jan.  16,  1840:  came  to  this  county  in  1850,  and  is  among  the  oldest  settlers;  has  family,  four 
children  living,  Wilhelmina  G.,  Elmer  S.,  Clinton  and  Walter  K.;  one  dead,  Carlton  F.; 
wife  was  Jane  W.  Sutton,  born  in  Canada,  Dec.  31,  1843;  married  Dec.  6,  1864;  has  160 
acres,  value  $10,000;  Rep;  member  of  Masonic  Lodge,  No.  367. 

COX  J.  N.  Oxford;  school  tgacher;  Rep;  born  111. 

COX  R.  R.  Retired,  P.O.  Oxford;  born  in  what  is  now  called  Wayne  Co.  Ind.  near  Rich- 
mond, Aug.  29,  1805;  left  there  and  removed  to  Tippecanoe  Co.  Ind.  in  1824,  and  remained 
there  until  the  Spring  of  '37;  then  removed  to  Mercer  Co.  this  state,  just  across  the  line  in 
Rivola  Tp.,  at  that  time  there  being  but  three  families  in  the  Tp;  he  remained  there  until 
1864,  then  removed  here,  his  former  home  being  but  three-quarters  of  a  mile  from  where  he 
now  lives;  has  family,  five  children  living,  four  dead;  been  married  twice;  first  wife  was 
Sarah  L.  Epperson,  born  in  Tennessee,  1809;  married  Dec.  13,  1832;  she  died  Feb.  4.  1864; 
married  again  to  Susan  Morford,  born  in  Penn.'Sept.  I,  1801;  married  Aug.  3,  1865;  has 
been  Justice  of  the  Peace  24  years;  two  terms  as  County  Commissioner;  two  terms  as  Super- 
visor, and  held  other  town  offices;  Rep;  Bapt. 

COX  SAML.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  lives  with  his  mother;  Rep;  born  111. 

CREE  BARBRA,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  So  acres,  val.  $4,000. 

pVANIELSON  AUGUST,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer,  rents  of  S.  Skalberg;  Rep. 

*-'     DOUGLASS  S.  S.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  with  his  father;  Dem;  from  111. 

DOUGLASS  S.  S.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  in  Greene  Co. 
Ky.  June  18,  1820;  came  to  the  state  in  1834,  and  settled  in  Lawrence  Co.  111.  and  remained 
there  six  years,  then  removed  to  Crawford  Co.  Ind.;  remained  there  two  years,  and  then 
removed  to  Sangamon  Co.  111.  and  remained  there  until  1852,  and  then  came  here;  has  fam- 
ily, eight  children  living,  two  dead;  has  been  married  three  times;  first  wife  was  Mary  A. 
Bullock;  second,  Annie  Glenon;  third  was  Margaret  C.  Warner;  has  320  acres,  value  $16,000; 
has  160  acres  in  Iowa;  Dem. 

DROWN  S.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;   Rep;  from  Pa;  50  acres,  value  $3,000. 

1  ," CKLAND  A.  Alpha;  carpenter;  Ind;  from  Sweden. 

*-*     ELDER   S.  C.  Sec.  14.  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer,  rents  of  W.  M.  Roush;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

EPPERSON  SAMUEL,  Merchant,  Alpha;  born  in  Indiana,  July  5,  1830,  and  removed 
to  Estill  Co.  Ky.  the  same  year  with  his  parents,  and  remained  there  until  1848,  and  then 
came  to  Rio  Tp.  Knox  Co.  and  remained  there  until  Feb.  1876,  and  then  came  to  Alpha  and 
went  into  the  mercantile  business;  has  family,  four  children  living :  Josephene,  \Vm.  H., 
Elizabeth  H.  and  John  E.;  Samuel  A.  deceased;  wife  was  Sarah  A.  Epperson,  born  in  Ind. 
Oct.  24,  1824;  has  So  acre^  on  Sec.  33;  value  estate,  §6,000;  Ind;  United  Brethren;  mem- 
ber Masonic  Lodge,  No.  367. 

EPPERSON  WM.  Alpha;  laborer;  Ind;  born  111. 

EVITTS  R.  B.,  P.O.  Oxford;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

"Pj^ALK  J.  A.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;   160  acres. 

^      FALL  JOHN,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  rents  of  C.  F.  Peterson;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 


340  VOTERS   AND  TAXPAYERS  OP 

FALK  A.  P.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  New  Windsor;  born  in  the  State  of 
Colmer,  Sweden,  July  27,  1838;  left  there  and  came  to  this  Co.  in  1854,  and  commenced 
working  by  the  month,  and  now  has  the  best  improved  farm  in  the  Tp;  has  family  one  daugh- 
ter living,  ReginaO.;  two  sons  dead;  wife  was  Margaret  C.  Peterson,  born  in  Sweden,  June 
8,  1848;  married  Feb.  14,  1867;  has  865  2-3  acres  all  under  cultivation,  value  $56,225;  Ind; 
Luth. 

FALiK  JOHN  F.  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  New  Windsor;  born  in  Sweden,  Jan.  24,  1850;  left 
there  with  his  parents  and  came  to  the  U.S.  and  to  Mercer  Co.  in.  1854;  came  here  shortly 
after;  has  family,  three  children  :  Edward  F.,  Ludrick  T.  and  Hilda  Josephene;  wife  was 
Caroline  S.  Johnson,  from  Sweden,  born  March  25,  1848;  married  April  7.  1870;  value  of 
estate  $5,000;  Ind;  Swedish  Luth. 

FARUM  JOHN  A.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer,  rents  of  P.  Welch;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

FISHEL  JACOB,  Sec.  23.  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer,  works  for  W.  O.  Campbell;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

FLEHARTY  W.  S.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  New  Windsor,  farmer;  Ind;  from  111;  267  ac.val.  $16,020. 

FRENELE  ISAAC,  Alpha;  laborer;  Rep;  from  111.      * 

FRENELE  O.  Alpha;  carpenter;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

/"-1  AMBEL  H.  Alpha;  laborer;  Ind;  born  111. 

*-J   GOFORTH  T.  H.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  rents  of  Mrs.  P.  Underwood;  Rep;  Tenn. 

GAMBLE  S.  A.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  in  Dry  Run, 
Franklin  Co.  Penn.  July  21,  1838;  came  to  this  Co.  in  the  Fall  of  '57;  has  family,  four  chil- 
dren :  Fannie,  Fred  E.,  Willie  M.  and  Nonnie  D.;  wife  was  Miss  Annie  E.  Widney,  born 
in  Spring  Run,  Franklin  Co.  April  17,  1840;  married  April  17,  1865;  died  March  5,  1876;  has 
140  acres,  value  $8,400;  Dem;  Pres. 

GAMBLE  T.  W,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Woodhull;  born  in  Perry  Co. 
Penn.  April  19,  1830;  came  to  the  state  and  settled  at  Abingdon,  Knox  Co.  in  the  Fall  of 
'55;  remained  there  two  years,  and  then  came  to  this  Co;  has  family,  eight  children  :  Bell 
N.,  Annetta,  Ariminta  M.,  Nellie  T.,  Kate  M.,  Carrie  L.,  Lloyd  E.  and  Myrtle;  wife  was 
Margaret  C.  Elder,  born  in  Dry  Run,  Franklin  Co.  Penn.  March  15,  1835;  married  Sept.  21, 
1853;  has  160  acres,  val.  $9,600;  Dem;  Pres. 

GRANT  A.  W.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  New  Windsor;  born  in  Smo.en, 
Sweden,  Aug.  7,  1840;  came  to  the  U.S.  and  to  Galesburg  in  Aug.  1864,  and  remained  there 
until  1874,  and  then  came  to  this  Co;  has  family,  three  children :  Maten  W.,  Adolph  A.  and 
Edwin  N.;  wife  was  Christine  M.  Peterson,  from  the  same  place,  born  Oct.  22,  1842;  mar- 
ried April  3,  1869;  has  213^  acres,  value  $16,500;  Rep;  Luth. 

GUSTISON  NELSE,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  S.  Pritchard;  from  Sweden. 

IT  AMMOND  W.  T.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Maine;  has  55  acres. 
HARKNESS  A.  J.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  lives  with  his  father;  Ind;  from  Ohio. 

HARKNESS  D  .  D.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Alpha;  born  in  Cayuga  Co. 
N.Y.  April  14,  1819;  left  there  in  1835.  and  removed  to  Sandusky  Co.  Ohio,  and  remained 
there  until  1855,  and  then  came  to  this  Co.;  has  family,  six  children  :  Delivan,  Arthur  T., 
Jennie.  Eva,  Prescott,  and  Laura;  wife  was  Amanda  Alexander,  born  in  Herkimer  Co.  N.Y. 
July  27,  22;  married  June  24,  1846;  has  140  acres,  value  $9,800;  was  School  Director. 

HARKNESS  DELIVAN,   Sec.  32,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  lives  with  his  father;  Ind;  from  Ohio. 

HARTGROVE  WM.  Oxford;  blacksmith;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

HAWKINSON   E.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  90  ac.  val.  $5,400. 

HAWKINSON  N.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  70  acres,   val.  $4,200. 

HAYES  ELNOR,  Alpha;  blacksmith;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

HENDERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;   Rep;  from  Pa;  240  ac.   val.  $14,400. 

IIKNDRICKS  S.  A.  Alpha;  restaurant;  Rep;  born  111. 

HERBERT  T.  M.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  New  Windsor;  attorney  at  law;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

IIIGLEY  H.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Oxford;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  40  acres,  val.  $1,600. 

HILL  CYRUS,  Sec.  18,  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

HILLER  J.   B.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Woodhull;  mechanic;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y.  has  21^  acres. 

HOAG  J.  B.  Notary  Public  and  Collecting  Agent,  Alpha;  born  in  Rensselaer  Co.  N.  Y., 
Sept.  1817;  left  New  York  and  came  to  the  state  and  Co.  in  1839;  has  family,  four  children  : 
Lyman  J.,  Ira  G.,  Mary  O.,  and  Chas.  S.;  has  been  married  four  limes;  first  wife  was  Sarah 
Collins,  from  Ohio;  second  was  Rosetta  Hammond,  from  Maine;  third  was  Ruth  Tompkins, 
from  N.  Y;  fourth  was  Mary  Hodgens,  from  West  Va;  value  estate  $2,500;  Ind;  served 
three  terms  as  Justice  of  the  Peace,  and  held  other  town  offices. 


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HOLSTROM  N.  P.  Sec.  n;  P.O.Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  120  ac.  val.  $6,000. 
HOOGNER  JOHN,  Sec  6;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden,  has  251  acres. 
HOWELL  CHAUNCY.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  Orange  Co.  N.Y.;  has  360  acres. 
HOWELL  GEO.  DEWITT,  lives  with  his  father;  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
HOWELL  SAMUEL  P.  lives  with  his  father;  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

T  AYNES  JOHN,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Alpha;  fanner;  Rep;  from  Pa;  has  38  acres,  value  $3,000. 

J       JOHNSON  A.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  New  Windsor,  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden;  has  80  acres. 

JOHNSON  ANDRO,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  rents  of  A.  P.  Peterson;  farmer;  Luth;  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  GUST.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  Peter  Peterson;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JOHN,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Oxford;  rents  of  W.  Hartgrove;  farmer;  from  Norway. 

JOHNSON  JOHN,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  rents  of  G.  Johnson;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JONAS,  P.O.  New  Windsor;  Sec.  8;  Farmer;  born  in  Westyertland,  Sweden. 
Oct.  2,  1827;  came  to  N.  Y.  in  1864;  left  there  and  came  to  Geneseo,  this  Co.  in  1865,  and 
in  1866  removed  to  Moline,  Rock  Island  Co.  and  remained  there  until  1874,  then  came  here; 
has  family,  four  children  living,  three  dead;  wife  was  Hannah  Johnson,  born  in  the  same 
place,  March  13,  1833;  married  June,  1855;  has  80  acres,  value  $4,000;  Rep;  Luth. 

JOHNSON  J.  A.  lives  with  his  father;  Sec.  8;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  J.  G.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  122  acres,  val.  $6,500. 

JOHNSON  J.  M.  P.O.  Alpha;  Sec.  27;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Clark  Co.  Ind. 
Jan.  22,  1827,  came  to  the  State  and  to  the  Co.  in  the  Spring  of  1859;  has  family  five  children, 
J.  W.,  Francis  O.,  Emma,  Augusta  J.  and  Martha;  wife  was  Miss  Sarah  Davis,  born  in 
Middletown,  Ct.  Dec.  30,  1840;  married  May  15,  1862;  has  52  acres,  value  $4,160;  Dem;  both 
members  of  the  M.  E.  Church. 

JOHNSON  P.  Sec.  2;  P.  O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  68  acres,  value  $4,080. 

JOHNSON  S.  A.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;   80  ac.  val.  $4,000. 

JOHNSON  S.  G.,  P.O.  Alpha;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

JONES  O.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Windsor;  Rep;  from  Canada;  has  155  acres,  value  $10,850. 

T/"ELLEY  TIMOTHY,  P.O.  Alpha;  laborer;  Ind;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

**•     KENNEDY  A.  T.  lives  on  J.  E.  Kennedy's  farm;  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Dem;    III. 
KENNEDY'  J.  E.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  from  Pa;  has  180  ac.  val.  $10,800. 
KERR  VALENTINE,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa;  has  200  acres,  val.  $12,000. 
K.INTER  JOHN,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  works  for  John  Taze;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

T    AWSON  A.,  Alpha;  post  master;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

*-*     LEWIS  J.  C.,  P.O.  Alpha;  Baptist  Clergman;  Ind;  born  in  III. 

LAIRD  JOSEPH,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Sec.  26;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Franklin 
Co.-Penn,  Nov.  II,  1812;  came  to  this  State  and  settled  in  Pike  Co.  in  the  Fall  of  1856; 
remained  there  6  yrs.  and  then  came  to  this  Co;  hasjfamily  five  children,  Margaret  E.,  Minerva 
J,,  Catherine  M.,  Samuel  J.  and  Thos.  A.;  wife  was  Sarah  A.  Adams,  born  in  Perry  Co.  Pa. 
in  1814;  married  March  8,  1838,  she  died  Dec.  31,  1855;  married  again  Sept.  13,  1863,  to 
Mrs.  Charlotte  Growe;  born  in  Granville,  Mass.  April  4,  1823;  has  80  acres,  value  $4,800; 
Dem;  Pres. 

L.EET  LOREN,  P.O.  Alpha;  Grain  Dealer;  born  near  Quebec,  Canada,  Nov.  9,  1830;  came 
to  the  U.S.  in  1851,  and  to  the  State  in  1855,  and  to  the  Co.  in  1868;  has  family  three  children, 
Avery  E.,  Minnie  A.  and  Daisy  B.;  wife  was  Miss  Mary  F.  Newton;  born  in  Acworth,  N.  H. 
Nov.  7,  1835;  married  in  Nov.  1855;  Rep. 

LEWIS  J.  C.,  P.O.  Alpha;  baptist  clergyman;  Ind;  born  in  111. 

LINDBERG  S.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  has  144  ac.  val.  $7,200. 

LINDER  JOHN,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  rents  of  J.  Hoogner;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

LINQUIST  P.  M.     Sec.  13;  P.O.  Woodull;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden:  160  ac.  $8,000. 

LINN   NATHAN,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer,  lives  on  I.  Wilcox  place;  Dem;  Ohio. 

LOCKWOOD  A.  C.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Oxford;  farmer;  Ind;  Bapt;  born  111;  80  acres,   val.  84,500. 

LOQUIST  J.,  Alpha;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

LUTTRELL  C.  C.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Tenn;  no  acres,   $7,700. 

A/TcGLAUGHLAN  L.  P.O.  Oxford;  Rep;  farmer;  from  Pa. 

*•  MCLAUGHLIN  S.  S.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Oxford;  farmer;  Rep;    from   Pa;  85   acres,  $5,950. 


342  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OP 

McCURDY  A.  H.  Sec.  22;  Farmer;  P.O.  Alpha;  born  in  Westmoreland  Co.  Pa.  Sept.  27, 
1826;  came  to  this  county  in  the  Spring  of  1864,  and  settled  in  this  Tp.;  has  family  of  five 
children:  Margaret  J.,  Annie  C.,  John,  Samuel,  and  Clyde;  wife  was  Martha  Taze,  from 
same  place,  born  Aug.  1823;  married  in  June,  1852;  has  74  acres,  value  $5,000;  Rep;  both 
members  of  the  Baptist  Church. 

McDERMOTT  JOHN,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  the 
County  Tyrone,  Ireland,  May  10,  1847;  came  to  the  U.  S.  and  to  N.  Y.  in  1853;  remained 
there  until  1858,  and  then  came  to  this  county;  has  family  four  children:  Peter,  John,  Mary 
A.,  and  Ellen;  wife  was  Mary  A.  Fall,  from  the  same  place;  married  Feb.  I,  1853;  has  320 
acres,  value  $20,000;  Dem;  Cath. 

McQUISTON  SAML.  Sec.  28;-  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  works  for  F.  C.  Cole;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

McVITTY  JOHN,  Sec.  27  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer,  works  for  James  Stitt;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

MAYER  C.  A.,  Alpha;  butcher;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

ME  A.D   HARVEY,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Oxford;  farmer,  rents  of  C.  C.  Luttrell;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 

MOLTHOP  D.  O.,  Alpha;  carriage  maker  and  blacksmith;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

MORS  PETER,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer,  rents  of  S.  Skalberg;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

MUNSON  AUGUST,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer,  works  for  W.  S.  Fleharty;  Ind. 

XT  ELSON  LEWIS,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden;  68  acres, 
*~      NEWMAN  C.  A.,  Alpha;  butcher;  Dem;  born  111. 
NORGREN  C.  E.,  Alpha;  druggist;  Dem;  from  Sweden. 

f~^AK  PETER,  Sec,  4;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  rents  of  Gustus  Johnson;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
^     OCEAN  CHAS.  Sec.  9;  P:O.  New  Windsor;  farmer,  rents  of  C.  J.  Samuelson;  Rep. 
OLSON  N.  P.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  160  acres,  val.  $8,000. 
OLSON  S.  T.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;   160  acres. 
OVERSTREET   H.  S.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Woodhull;  fanner;  Dem;  born  111;  120  acres,  val.  $8,400. 
OVERSTREET  MITCHEAL  E.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  Pres;    Ky;  100   ac.    $7,500. 
OVERSTREET   ROBT.  J.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Rep;  born  111;   100  acres,  val.  $7,500. 

DALME  PETER,  Sec.  Ii;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  rents  of  L.  M.  Nelson;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
PALM  WM.'  Sec.  20;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer,  rents  of  A.  P.  Falk;  Luth;  Sweden. 

PATTERSON   F.  Sec..  15;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Mass;  80  acres,  value  $5,000. 

PATTERSON  O.  H.  Sec. '28;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer:  Ind;  Bapt;  from   N.  Y;  156   acres,  $9,360. 

PERSING  W.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  from  Pa;  40  acres,  value   $1,800. 

PETERSON  C.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  120  acres,  $6,000. 

PETERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer,  rents  of  A.  P.  Falk;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

PETERSON  LARS,  Sec.  5;    P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  Sweden;  240  ac.  $11,000. 

PETERSON  N.  P.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;  240  ac,  $12,000. 

PETERSON  PETER,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  Sweden;  275  ac.  $13,750. 

PIPER  HENRY,  Oxford;  school  teacher;  Rep;  born  111. 

POPE  E.  S.  Oxford;  school  teacher;  Rep;  born  Wis. 

POPLETT  FRANK,  Alpha;  Merchant;  born  in  JCnox  Co.  111.  May  28,  1851;  came  to 
this  county  Feb.  8,  1875;  has  family;  two  children  I'vint,  Ella  L.,  born  Jan.  12,  1875;  Mary 
A.,  born  Aug.  19,  1876;  Hattie,  born  July  10,  1873,  died  Aug.  n,  1873;  wife  was  Miss  Laura 
L.  Rowe,  born  in  Knox  Co.  Feb.  22,  '49;  married  July  3,  1872;  value  of  estate  $3,000;  Ind. 

PORTER  GEORGE,  Alpha;  harness-maker;  from  Scotland. 

PRITCHARD  SAML.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Dem;  from  N.  Y. 

REHN  A.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  Rep;  from  Sweden;  70  acres,  value  $3,500. 

REHN  JOHN,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer,  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

REYNOLDS  W.  T.,  Alpha;  laborer;  Ind;  from  111. 

ROBERTS  H.  H.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Dem;  from   Pa;    198  ac.  val.  $11,880, 

ROBERTS  HENRY,  Alpha;  livery  stable;  Rep;  from  111. 

ROWE  J.  L.,  P.O.  Alpha;  lumber  dealer;  Ind;  born  111. 

ROWE  THOS.  L.,  Alpha;  hardware  and  groceries;  Ind;  born  111. 

RUSK  HIRAM,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Missouri;  40  acres,  value  $2.580. 

RUTLEDGE  SAMUEL,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Alpha;  Dem;  from  Pa;  rents  of  R.  D.  Timherlake. 


J.     D.     BELL. 

Woodhull. 

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HENRY  COTTNTY:   OXFORD  TOWNSHIP.  345 

OCHWARZ  C.,  Alpha;  shoemaker:  Dem;  from  Germany. 

^     SElBERT  STEWART,  Sec.  13;   P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer,  Dem;  from  Pa. 

SETTERDAHL  AUGUST,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  Lull);  from  Sweden. 

SEXTON  A.  G.,  Alpha;  carriage  maker  and  blacksmith;  hid;  from  Pa. 

SEXTON   H.   H.,   P.O.  Alpha;  physician  and  surgeon;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

SEXTON   MILES  H.,   P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Illinois. 

SHAFLEE  WM.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Ohio;  40  acres,  val.  $2,800. 

SHINN  H.  G.  P.O.  New  Windsor;  Sec.  20;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Harrison 
County,  W.  Va.  Jan.  I,  1834;  came  to  this  connty  in  the  Spring  of  1865;  has  family  of  three 
children,  Frank  H.,  Libbie  E.,  and  Nellie;  wife  was  Hannah  L.  Henderson;  born  in  Fayette 
County,  Pa.  Jan.  22,  1841;  married  March  10,  1868;  has  201  acres,  value  $14,000;  Ind;  one 
child  dead,  Bertie. 

SHINN  M.  H.  P.O.  Alpha;  Sec.  22;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Harrison  County, 
Western  Va.  Nov.  5,  1821;  left  Va.  in  the  Spring  of  1834,  and  settled  in  Canton,  Fulton 
County,  Illinois,  and  remained  there  until  1842,  and  then  removed  to  Knox  County,  and 
remained  there  until  1855,  then  came  here;  has  family  four  children  living — Silva  A.,  Genette 
E.,  Carroll  A.,  and  Bertha  P.;  Mrs.  Shinn's  maiden  name  was  Paulina  H.  Pease,  born  in 
Starksborougli,  Addison  Co.  Vt.  Feb.  19.  1828;  married  July  9,  1848;  has  247  acres,  value 
$14,820;  Ind. 

SHUBACK   AUGUST,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Alpha;  Ind;  from  Sweden;  rents  of  R.  D.  Timberlake, 

SHUMWAY  S.  B.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Brad- 
ford County,  Pa.  April  15,  1822;  left  there  and  came  to  this  state,  and  settled  in  Lee  County, 
in  1844,  remained  there  two  years,  then  removed  to  Gale.sburg,  Knox  County,  remained  there 
four  years,  was  off  and  on  in  California  four  years,  and  settled  in  Henry  County  in  the  Fall 
of  1853;  has  family  four  sons  and  three  daughters;  wife  was  Miss  Lydia  J.  Streeter,  born  in 
Illinois,  October.  1835;  married  Feb.  28,  1854;  has  421  acres,  value  $21,000;  was  Supervisor 
seven  years,  Assessor  two  terms,  and  held  other  town  offices;  Ind;  Cong. 

SKALBERG  S.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  New  Windsor;   Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  600  ac.  val.  $30,000. 

SKINNER   GRAHAM,  Alpha;  restaurant;  Rep;  from   Pa. 

SKINNER  JOS.  B.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Woodhull;  Farmer;  born  in  Jackson  Hall,  Franklin  Co. 
Pa.  Nov.  2,  1852;  came  to  this  county  in  the  Spring  of  1870;  no  family;  wife  was  Miss  Bell 
X.  Gamble,  born  in  Abingdon,  Knox  County,  Illinois,  April  13,  1856;  married  Feb.  6,  1877; 
value  of  estate  $500;  Dem;  both  members  of  the  Presbyterian  church. 

SLUYTER    H.  O.  Sec.  24;   P.O.  Woodhull;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  N.  Y;  26  acres,  value  $3.000. 

SNYDER   WM.  A.  Sec.  13;   P.O.  Woodhull;   Rep;  from  Ohio;  lives  with  Barbra  Cree. 

SPIVEY  KLIAS,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Alpha;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Montgomery 
County,  Indiana,  Feb.  15,  1836;  came  to  this  county  December,  1866;  has  family  five  chil- 
ren:  Ida  L.,  Edward  D.,  John  C.,  Morris  E.,  and  fames  M;  wife  was  Sarah  M.  Olin.born  in 
Trumbull  County,  Ohio,  Feb.  27,  1838;  married  Dec.  22,  1859;  has  160  acres,  value  $9,600; 
Dem. 

SPIVEY  J.   R.  Sec.  18;   P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ind;  80  acres,  value  $5,600. 

STARBOARD   PEENIA  Mrs.  Sec.  3;   P.O.  Alpha;   Bapt;  from  N.  Y;   160  acres,  value  $8,000. 

STITT  JAMES,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  W.oodhull;  farmer;   Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa;   160  acres,  val.  $9,600. 

STONEBURG  JOHN",  Sec.  16;   P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  from  Sweden;  rents  of  John  Henderson. 

STONEBURG  JOHN,  Alpha;  mason;  Ind;  from  Sweden. 

SWANSON  AUGUST,  Sec  i;  P.O.  "Woodhull;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Vena, 
Sweden,  April  22,  1841;  came  to  the  United  States,  and  to  this  county  in  the  Fall  of  1857; 
has  family  seven  children  :  Frans  J.,  Carl  A.,  Adolph  A.,  Mary  M.,  Sarah  A.,  Geo.  A.,  and 
Emily;  wife  was  Miss  Matilda  Johnson,  born  in  Estergelen,  Sweden,  April  22,  1841;  married 
Jan.  24.  1862;  has  210  acres,  value  $10,500;  Rep;  Luth. 

SWANSON  FRANK,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  W.-.odhull:  farmer;  Ind;  from  Sweden;  works  for  J.  Widney. 

^PAUKSLEY  J.   P.O.  Alpha;  station  agent  C.  B.  &  Q.  R.R;   Dem;  from  Va. 

TAZE  JOHN,  Sec.  23.  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Pa;  240  acres,  $14,400. 

TAYLOR  W.  C.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  New  Windsor;  Farmer;  born  in  Colchester  County,  Nova 
Scotia,  Tan.  I,  1826;  came  to  the  state,  and  settled  in  Knox  County,  in  1840;  left  there  and 
came  to  this  county  in  1863;  has  family  four  children  living,  Jacob  E..  C.  W.,  Harriet  A., 
and  Frederick  1'.;  four  children  dead,  Eunice,  Ziremba,  Martha,  and  Thomas;  wife  was 
Maria  E.  Parkins,  born  in  Gallia  County,  Ohio,  April  9,  1829;  married  Nov.  7,  1847;  has  So 
acres,  value  $8,000;  Rep;  Meth. 

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846  VOTERS    ANT>   TAXPAYERS   OF 

TAZE  WM.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Pa;   194  acres,  $9,700. 

THOMAS  J.  R.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Oxford;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa;  40  acres,  $2,000. 

T1LDEN  J.  F.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  from  Vt. 

TILDEN  J.   H.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  lives  on  father's  place;  Rep;  from  Vt. 

TILDEN  O.  E.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;   Rep;  from  Vt;  240  acres,  $12,000. 

TIMBERLAKE  GEO.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Alpha;  lives  with  father;  Dem;  born  111. 

TIMBERLAKE  JOS.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Alpha;  lives  on  father's  place;  Dem;  born  111. 

TIMBERLiAKE  B.  D.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Alpha;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Green 
Co.  Ky.  Dec.  17,  1807;  left  Ky.  i  1833,  and  removed  to  Sangamon  Co.  Ill;  remained  there 
four  years,  then  removed  to  this  county,  and  settled  on  the  place  he  now  lives  in  the  Fall  of 

1837,  at  that  time  there  being  but  one  man  in  the  Tp.,  Almeron  Underwood;  has  family  nine 
children  living,  four  dead;   Mr.  T.  is  the  most  extensive  farmer  in  the  town;  has  farm  of  920 
acres,  most  all  of  which  is  under  cultivation;  Mrs.  T.'s   maiden   nane  was  Jemima   Simms, 
born  in   Barren  Co.  Ky.  Aug.  25,   1811;    married   Nov.  13,   1834;  value  of  estate,  $46,000; 
Dem. 

TIMBERLAKE  WM.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Alpha;  lives  on  father's  place;  Dem;  from  111. 

UNDERWOOD  A.  D.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Alpha;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Henry 
Co.  Oxford  Tp.  111.  Dec.  II,  1839,  and  is  among  the  oldest  settlers;  has  a  family,  two  chil- 
dren, Hester  P.  born  Nov.  18,  1871;  Bruce  A.  born  Oct.  I,  1874;  wife  was  Miss  Ellen  L. 
Sinden,  born  in  LaSalle  Co.  111.  May  27,  1849;  married  March  31,  1870;  has  160  acres, 
value  $11, 200;  Assessor  one  term,  and  is  justice  of  the  Peace;  Rep. 

UNDERWOOD  MILTON,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Alpha;  Farmer  and  Stock  Kaiser;  born  in 
Tecumseh,  Lenawee  Co.  Michigan,  Oct.  29,  1831;  left  there  and  came  to  this  county  and 
settled  in  this  Tp.  March,  1837,  he  and  his  brother  being  the  two  oldest  settlers  in  the 
Tp;  has  family  three  children,  Elvin  J.,  Eli  D.  and  Elias  M.;  wife  was  Miss  L.  L.  Arnold, 
born  in  Cattaraugus  Co.  N.Y.  March  II,  1838;  married  June  n,  1856;  has  303  acres,  value 
$15,150;  Rep. 

WANHORN  JOHN,  P.O.Oxford;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 
^       VALLINE  ANDREW,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

"11TALLINE  N.  P.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  240  acres,  $12,000. 
*  *  WARNER  W.  W.,  P.O.  Alpha;  school  teacher;  Ind;  born  111. 

WEIBLE  JOHN,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Woodhull;  rents  of  Jno.  Taze;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

WELCH  JAMES,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer:  Dem;  Cath;  from   Ireland;  80  ac.  $4,000. 

WELCH  JAS.,  P.O.  Alpha:  laborer;  Ind;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

WELCH   NICHOLAS,  Alpha;  section  boss;  Ind;  Cath;   from  Ireland. 

WELCH   P.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  320  acres,  $16,000. 

WESTLAND  MARY  C.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Luth;  from  Sweden;    100  acres,  $5,000. 

WIDNEY  JOHN  A.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Frank- 
lin  Co.  Pa.  March  27,  1840;  came  to  this  state  in  1855,  and  settled  in  Mount  Carroll,  and 
resided  there  three  years;  then  removed  to  this  county  in  the  Spring  of  1858;  has  family  of 
four  children,  Stella  B.,  Bertie  G.,  Grace  E.  and  Leo  E.;  wife  was  Sarah  A.  Gillette,  born  in 
Sullivan  Co.  N.Y.  March  7,  1841;  married  Oct.  26,  1865;  has  160  acres  in  Iowa,  and  160  in 
Nebraska;  served  three  years  in  the  late  war,  in  Co.  D,  112th  111.  Vols;  Tax  Collector  one 
term;  Ind;  both  members  M.  E.  Church. 

WIDNEY  MARGARET,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Meth;  from  Pa;  120  acres.  $7,200. 

WILBER  MARTHA  S.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Alpha;  Widow  of  the  late  Robert  M.  Wilber,  who 
was  born  in  Rhode  Island  May  9.  1798;  he  came  to  this  state  and  settled  in  Warren  Co.  in 

1838,  and  remained  there  until  1849;  then  came  to  this  county  and  settled  on  the  place  she 
now  lives;    he  left  family  thirteen  children;  two  were  killed   in    the    late  war;    Mrs.  W.'s 
maiden  name  was  Martha  Cleveland,  born  in  Grafton  Co.  N.  H.  Oct.  4,  1815;  has  160  acres, 
value  $10,000;  Bapt;   Mr.  W.  was  a  Baptist  clergyman. 

WILBER   R.  P.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  lives  with  mother;  Ind;  born  111. 
WILCOX  I.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  New  Windsor;  farmer;  Rep;  from  111;  351  acres,  $24,570. 
WILLIAMS  JOHN,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  works  for  M.  Underwood;  Rep;  from  Kyi 
WILSON  GEO.  W.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Alpha;  lives  with  father;  Dem;  born  111. 
WILSON   HIRAM  C.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Alpha;  lives  with  father;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 


HENBY   COUNTY  :     GALVA   TOWNSHIP.  347 

WILSOK  S.  J.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Alpha;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  the  town  of  Carmi- 
chaels,  Green  Co.  Pa.  March  I,  1815;  left  there  in  March,  1845,  and  went  to  Adams  Co. 
Ohio,  and  remained  there  until  Nov.  1846;  then  removed  to  Highland  Co.  Ohio,  and 
remained  there  until  the  following  March;  then  removed  to  Cuba,  Clinton  Co.  and  then  to  this 
county  in  1854;  has  family  of  ten  children,  Hiram.  Geo.,  Martha,  Stephen,  Alfred,  Elmore, 
Crawford,  Lee,  Forest,  and  Margaret;  wife  was  Maiy  Wright,  born  in  Clinton  Co.  Ohio, 
June  9,  1851;  married  Dec.  12.  1850;  has  160  acres,  value  $10,000;  Dem. 

WOODS  R.  L.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Woodhull;  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  born  in  Jackson,  Perry 
Co.  Pa.  Feb.  22,  1834;  came  to  LaSalle  Co.  in  May,  1856,  and  remained  there  until  1858, 
and  then  returned  to  Pa;  came  to  this  county  in  March,  1869;  has  family  of  four  children, 
Carrie  L.,  Josie  W.,  Maggie  B.  and  Laura  May;  wife  was  Miss  S.  A.  Gamble,  born  in  the 
same  place,  Jan.  18,  1835;  married  Feb.  22,  1860;  has  133%  acres,  value  $10,000;  Dem; 
both  members  of  the  Pres.  Church. 

WYMAN  F.  D.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Woodhull;  works  for  A.  Mitchell;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

WYMAN  P.  L.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Woodhull;  lives  on  A.  Mitchell's  farm;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

yUCK.  DANIEL,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Alpha;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa;  108  acres,  $7,560. 

BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 

ALPHA. 

Epperson  Sam'l.  Dealer  in  Dry  Goods,  Groceries,  Clothing,  &c. 
Hoag  J.  B.  Notary  Public  and  Collecting  Agent. 
Leet  Loren,  Grain  Dealer. 

Rowe   &   Poplett,   Dealers    in   Groceries,   Hardware,    Glassware,   Queensware, 
Boots,  Shoes,  Pumps.       Produce  taken  in  exchange  for  goods. 

OXFORD  TOWNSHIP. 

Bundy  Edwin,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser.     Poland  and  China  Hogs  a  specialty. 
Sec.  28,  P.  O.  Alpha. 


GALVA  TOWNSHIP. 

A   LBRO  A.  W.,  Galva;  groceries;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.  Y;  owns  45  acres  coal  land. 

\*~     ALBRO  JOHN,  Galva;  laborer;  Meth. 

ABY  ALEXAXDEB,  Farmer,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Richland  Co.  Ohio,  April  9. 
1830;  came  to  county  1855;  Rep;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $9.600;  wife  was  Mal- 
vina  Stanton,  born  in  Rochester,  N.Y.  March  I,  1826;  married  Feb.  18,  1850;  has  had  nine 
children,  four  living,  and  five  dead;  seven  boys,  and  two  girls;  was  School  Director  from 
1868  to  1877. 

ALBRO  LOUISA   Mrs.  wid.  of  Durias;  Galva;  from  N.Y. 
ALBRO  SAMUEL  T.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Knox  Co. 
ALDERMAN  JAS.  Galva;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 
ALDERMAN   M.  B.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Knox  Co. 
ALDERMAN  O.  J.  Sr.  Galva;  teamster;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa. 
ALDERMAN  O.  J.  Jr.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Pa. 
ALEXANDER  J.   H.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 
ALLEN  A.  E.  Galva;  harness-maker;  Rep;  from  Geneseo  Co.  111. 
ALLEN  WM.  J.  Galva;  teamster;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 
ALINE  ERICK,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  from  Sweden;  owns  80  acres. 
ANDERSON  A.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  ALEX.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;   Meth;  from  Sweden. 


348  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

ANDERSON   ANDREW,   Sec.  7,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Sweden;  owns   105  acres. 

ANDERSON  ANDREW  Jr.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  lives  with  father;  Ind;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  10.  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;   Prot:  from  Sweden;  68  acres. 

ANDERSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Galva;  lab.  on  J.  N.  Morgan's  farm;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  AUGUST,  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON    A.    B.  Galva;  boots  and  shoes;   Dem;   Meth;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON   A.   P.  Galva;  dry  goods;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON   B.  Galva;  hotel;  Rep;  from  \.J.  , 

ANDERSON  JNO.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  lives  with  father;  Ind;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON   PETER   E.  Galva;  laborer;   Dem;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  P.   G.  Galva;  clerk;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  SQUIRE,  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.V. 

ANDERSON  SWAN,   Galva;  laborer;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  W.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Miss. 

ANDREWS  JOHN  H.  Grocer;  Galva;  born  in  Fabius,  Onondaga  Co.  N.Y.  July  30, 
1837;  came  to  this  county  April  12,  1872;  Rep;  Bapt;  val.  prop.  $2,000;  lived  in  Fabius  un- 
til he  was  fourteen  years  old,  and  moved  to  Newark,  N.T.  Aug.  1851;  lived  there  twenty-one 
years,  and  then  came  to  this  county  April,  1872. 

ARNOLD  W.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Prot;  owns  80 acres. 

ARSON  S.   L.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Freewill  Meth;  from  Norway. 

ARVIDSON  CHAS.  Galva;  teamster;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

ATWOOD   H.  T.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Marshall  Co.  Ill;  120  acres. 

ATWOOD  J.  R.  Galva;  merchant;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Marshall  Co.  III. 

ATWOOD  TIMOTHY,  Galva;  merchant;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

AYRES  A.  J.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Henry  Co. 

AYRES  JAS.  A.  Galva;  farmer;   Rep;  Prot;  born  in  Co. 

AYRES  JNO.  A.  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

AYRES  V.   M.  Galva;   Rep;  B  pt;  from  Conn. 

T)  ABBITT  J.  Galva;  groceries;   Rep;  Prot;  from  Fulton  Co.  111. 

BABCOCK  A.  C,   M.D.  Galva;  physician  and  surgeon;  Rep;  Prot;  owns  134  acres. 

BABCOCK   E.   D.,   M.D.  Galva;  phpsician  and  surgeon;   Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y;  owns  144  acres. 

BACLEAN  ANDREW,  Galva;  painter;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BAILEY   IRA  A.  Galva;  miller;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

BAILEY   R.   F.  Galva;  dry  goods:   Rep;  from  Vt. 

BAILEY  T.   M.  Galva;  agt.  U.S.  Ex.  Co.  and  P.  &  R.  I.  R.R.;   Kep;   Prot;  Irom  Ohio. 

BAKER  S.   B.  Sec.   16,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Bapt;  rents  of  father,  E.  Baker,  160  acres. 

BANGSON  S.  Galva;  tailor;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BARBER   D    C.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Mass. 

BARLOW  G.   Galva;  tailor;  Rep.  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BARTON  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Prot. 

BARTRAM  SAMPSON,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;   Meth;  from  England;  So  acres. 

BARTRAM   WM.   H.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

BAUCHMAN   H.  E.  Galva;  broom-maker;  Rep.  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

BECKSTROM  A.,  P.O.  Galva;  lumber;   Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BELL  ROBT.  G.  Galva;  yard-master  C.B.  &  Q.R.R.;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Mercer  Co. 

BERG  M.  C.  Galva;  shoemaker;   Meth;  from  Sweden. 

BENNETT  C.  E.  Galva;  hotel;   Prot;  from  N.Y. 

BERRY    I.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;   Prot;  from  N.Y. 

BEST  J.   F.   Galva;  harness  manufacturer;   Kep;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

BEVIER  LEWIS   H.  Galva;  teaming;  Rep;  Prut;  from  Stark  Co. 

BIGELOW  H.  Attorney  at  Law  and  U.S.  Commissioner.  Galva;  born  in  Leroy,  Genesee 
Co.  N.  Y.  Feb.  23.  1829;  came  to  Co.  in  1856;  Rep;  Prot;  wife  was  Anna  B.  Davidson,  born 
in  East  Jeffrey,  N.H.,  Feb.  I,  1836;  married  Nov.  20,  1855;  has  one  child,  Clani  S.  born 
Sept.  2,  1865;  was  State's  Attorney  6th  Circuit  of  111.  from  1860  to  1864. 


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BLAIK  EL>"WARI>  1>.  Fanner,  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  I'eoria,  I'eoria  Co.  111. 
Dec.  16,  1837;  came  to  Co.  1851;  Ind;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value  812, ooo;  wife  was  Annie 
Shue,  born  in  Deposit,  Broome  Co.  N.Y.  Nov.  ig,  1841;  married  March  7,  1865:  has  three 
children,  one  boy  and  two  girls. 

BIGELOW  MARY  Mrs.  (wid.  of  Jno.  A.)  Galva;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

BLAIK  HENRY  T.  Sec.  I,   P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  lives  with  brother;  Prot;  from  Peoria  Co. 

BLAIR  J.   F.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;   Prot;  from  Va;  owns  135  ac.  val.  $9.450. 

BLALOCK  WM.   Galva;  salesman;    Prot. 

BODINSON  CAKL  F.  Grocer,  Galva;  born  in  Soderhamn,  Sweden,  June  29,  1846;  came 
to  U.  S.  Aug.  1865;  came  to  Henry  Co.  same  year;  Dem;  wife  was  Louisa  \V.  Dahlgren, 
born  in  Knox  Co.  111.  April  9,  1852;  married  Dec.  28,  1870;  has  three  children,  all  boys. 

BOGGS  E.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

BOGGS  G.  K.  Galva;  telegraph  operator;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

BOOSTROM  ANDREW,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BOOSTROM  ISAAC,  Brick  Manufacturer,  Galva;  born  in  Ocklebo,  Gestrickland,  Sweden, 
July  22,  1833;  came  to  U.S.  1857;  came  to  Co.  1864;  Rep;  Prot;  wife  was  Annie  Mattson, 
born  Ocklebo,  Gestrickland,  Sweden,  Aug.  15,1842;  married  Nov.  18,  1865;  has  two  chil. 
dren. 

BOOSTROM  JONAS,  lives  with  mother  on  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Galva;  Trot;  from  Sweden. 

BOOSTROM  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

BOOSTROM  L.  Mrs.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Galva;  Prot;  from  Sweden;  owns  71  acres,  val.  $4,260. 

BOOSTROM  OLOF,  Galva;  laborer;   Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BOYANTON  W.  J.  Galva;  conductor  C.B.  &  Q.R.R;  Rep;  from  Mich. 

BOYD  RANDOLPH,  Galva;  salesman;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

BOURK  A.  Galva;  laborer;  from  Sweden. 

BOURK.  N.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BRIDSON  J.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Isle  of  Man. 

BRITTON  CHAS.  Galva;  iron  fence  builder;  Prot;  from  Mich. 

BRITTON  J.  Galva;  boarding-house;  Prot;  from  Mich. 

BROLIN  O.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  owns  30  acres,  value  $1,200;  from  Sweden. 

BROOT  C.  M.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

BROWN  E.  C.  Galva;  insurance  agent;   Rep;  Bapt;  from  Conn;  owns  So  acres,  val.  $5,000. 

BROWN  MARIAN,  Galva;  painter;  Rep;  Prot. 

BROWNELLf  J.  W.  Galva;  car  repairer  C.B.  &  Q.R.R;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.Y. 

BROWXLEE  THOS.  Dry  Goods  Dealer,  also  Farmer,  Galva;  born  in  Pollockshaws, 
Renfrewshire.  Scotland,  Sep.  1 8,  — — ;  came  to  U.  S;  Aug.  1849;  came  to  Henry  Co.  March, 
1853;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  320  acres  land;  first  wife  was  Sarah  McDonnell,  born  near  Skye 
Highlands  Scotland,  1822;  married  July  13,  1843,  died  Dec.  — ,  1849;  second  wife  was 
Elizabeth  Coupland,  born  in  Yorkshire,  England,  July  30,  1834;  married  in  Peoria,  Aug.  26, 
1852;  seven  children  living,  one  dead;  has  three  children  by  first  wife. 

BRUCE  OLIVER  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Townsend,  Windham  Co. 
Vermont,  Feb.  15,  1847;  wife  was  Mary  Addie  Davidson,  born  in  East  Jeffrey,  N.H.,  June 
8,  1845;  married  Nov.  2,  1871. 

BRYAN   FRANK,  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

BRYAN    R.  T.  lives  on  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Ky. 

BULKELEY  HENRY  D.  Galva;  carpenter;  Dem;  Univ;  from  N.Y. 

BURG  C.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  P.  O.  Krans;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

BURNETT  E.  A.  Galva;  laborer;   Rep;  Prot;  born  Galva  Tp. 

BURNETT  S.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;   Rep;  Bapt;  from  Pa;  owns  158  ac.  val.  $12,000. 

BURT  G.  P.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Vt. 

BUTLER  J.  Galva;  flour  and  feed;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

BUTTERS  G.  W.  Galva;  agricultural  implements;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Me. 

/"\\  LESTER   JAS.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  y.Cromier;   Prot;  from  Isle  of  Man. 
^-     CALHOUN  ANDREW,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;   Pres;  from  Ireland;  4OOac. 
CALHOUN  ANDREW  G.  lives  with  father  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Galva;   Dem;  from  Philadelphia. 
CALHOUN  JAS.  Galva;  laborer;   Pro;  from  Ireland. 


350  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

CARLSON  ALFRED,  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

CARSON  DANIEL,  Galva;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

CARTER  GEO.  B.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Stark  Co. 

CARTER   WESLEY  C.  Galva;  salesman;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

CARTER  WM.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

CHAPMAN   M.  C.  Galva;  Secy.  Galva  Mfg.  Co;  Rep;  Prot;  from  England. 

CHAPMAN   M.  T.  Galva;  Supt.  Galva  Mfg.  Co;  Dem;  Univ;  from  England. 

CHERRY  SAMUEL,  Galva;  broom-maker;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

CHOLLETT  FRANCIS,   Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from   N.Y. 

CHOLLETT  J.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

CHURCH  B.  Galva;  clerk;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Stark  Co 

CHURCH  NORMAN  W.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

CHURCHILL  CHAS.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

CLARK  C.  F.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep:  from  Mich. 

CLARK  C.  M.,  M.D.,  Galva;  physician  and  surgeon;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

CLEOSON  I.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

CLUCAS  JAS.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  I.  A.  Bailey;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Isle  of  Man. 

COLLIER  J5TO.  E.  Barber,  Galva;  born  in  Shotley  Bridge,  Co.  Durham,  Eng.  Oct.  23, 
1849;  came  to  U.  S.  Aug.  1851;  came  to  Co.  1874;  Dem;  Epis;  wife  was  Anna  Ulrici,  born 
in  Milwaukee,  \Vis.,  Feb,  28,  1857,  married  in  Rockford,  111.,  June  16,  1873;  has  two  chil- 
dren. 

CONKLIN  MARY  E.  Mrs.  wid.  of  Stephen  A.,  P.O.  Galva;  Bapt;  from  L.I. 

COOK  WM.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Galva;  lab.  on  J.  T.  Tood's  farm;  Dem;  Prot;  from  England. 

COON  J.  M.  Rev.  Galva;  minister  Bapt.  church;  Rep;  from  Pana,  111. 

COOPER  ROBT.  Galva;  teamster;  Rep;  from  Peoria,  111. 

COOPER  R.  P.  Galva;  teaming;  Rep;  Chris;  from  Ky;  owns  160  acres  in  Iowa. 

CORDER  R.  Galva;  tinner;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Knox  Co.  111. 

COSTELO  PHILIP,  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

COSTEN  CHAS.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

COUPLAND  JOS.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Epis;  from  England;  owns  136  acres  land. 

CRABB  JNO.  Galva;  laundry;  Rep;  from  Ky. 

CRAMER  E.  S.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  «f  W.  E.  Cummings;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

CRAWFORD  F.  J.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.Y. 

CRAWFORD  W.  B,  Galva;  meat  market;  Rep;  from  N.Y;  owns  80  acres  land.  * 

CRIMMINS  MICHAEL,  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

CRISMAN  DANIEL,  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

CRISMAN  DAVID.  Galva;  mason;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

CRISMAN  J.  E.  Galva;  carpenter;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

CRISMAN   WM.  H.  Galva;  carpenter;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

CRIST   LOUIS,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

CROMIEN  JAS.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  owns  280  ac.  land. 

CURTISS  F.  J.   Galva;  furniture  and  undertaker;  Rep;   Prot;  from  N.Y. 

•p\AHGRIN  ALFRED,  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Knox  Co. 

*-'     DANIELS  TIMOTHY,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  from  Wales;  80  ac.  $5,200. 

DAVIDSON  SARAH  A.  Mrs.  lives  with  H.  Bigelow,  Galva;  Bapt;  from  N.H. 

DAVIS  A.  W.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  Vt. 

DAVIS  CHAS.  E.   Hardware  and  Stoves,  Galva;  born    Rockingham,  Vermont,  Oct.   19, 

1835;.  came  to  this  Co.  in  1855;  w'ffi  was  Jeannie  V.  Wight,  born  in  Lowell,  Mass.  Nov.  25, 

1837,  married  Sept.  24,  1861. 

DAVIS  EDWARD,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa;  owns  8oac.  $4,800. 
DAVIS  E.  A.  Galva;  clerk;  Dem;  Spir;  from  Vt. 
DAVIS  JNO.  F.  Galva;  sewing  machine  agt;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Vt. 
DAVIS  JOS.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Vt. 
DAVIS  R.  H.  Galva;  brakeinan;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Fultou  Co,  111. 


HENKT   rrorXTT  :    OAT.VA    TOWNSHIP. 

DAY  EMMA  Mrs.  wid.  of  Jno.  Galva;  Bapt;  from  Stark  Co. 

DAY  JNO.  B.  Galva;  flour;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.H. 

DEEM   ADAM,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio;  owns  loo  ac.  land,  $11,200. 

DEEM  CATHERINE  Mrs.  wid.  of  A.  C.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Galva:  Meth;  from  Ohio;  320  ac.  $22,400. 

DEEM  S.  V.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;   Rep;  from  Ohio;  owns  120  ac.  land,  val.  $6,500. 

DENNIS  B.  C.  Rev.  Galva;  minister  M.  E.  church;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

DETRICK  J.  N.  Galva;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  from  Pa. 

DICKINSON  C.  V.  Galva;  planing-mill;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

DICKINSON  H.  L.  Galva;  carpenter  and  builder;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.  J. 

DICKINSON  J.  S.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

DONEGAN  MICHAEL,  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

DONNELLY  B.  Galv.i;  tailor;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Ireland. 

DORR   B.  M.  Galva;  jeweler  and  musical  instruments;  Ind;  Univ;  from  Bureau  Co. 

DOW  JNO.  Galva;  wagon  maker;  Prot. 

DOW  L.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

DRAIN  SAMUEL,  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

DUNCAN  W.  L.,  P.O  Galva;  baggage  express  agt.  Galva;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

DWIRE  ELLIS,  Galva;  teamster;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

DWYER  WM.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  born  III. 

DYSON  E.  K.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

DYSON  J.  W.  Galva;  wagon  maker;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Eng. 


CHAS;  Galva;  jeweler;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Germany. 
EK  L.  P.  Galva;  druggist;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

EDSON  LEONARD  P.  Broom  Manufacturing,  Galva;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Westmore- 
land, Cheshire  Co.  N.  H.  Feb.  20,  1812;  came  to  county  1856;  Rep;  Epis;  wife  was  Jane  J. 
Balou,  born  in  Westmoreland,  Cheshire  Co.  N.  H.  April  17,  1817;  married  Aug.  4,  1834; 
has  seven  children. 

ELDRIDGE  B.  S.  Galva;  stock  raiser;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Mass;  owns  175  acres  in  Henry  Co. 

ELDRIDGE  SAMUEL,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Mass. 

ELFORS  PETER,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  owns  40  ac.  val.  $2,400. 

ELKINS  SAMUEL,  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  S.  Wales 

ELKINS  THOS.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Eng. 

ELLIS  F.  M.  Oalva;  cabinet  maker;  Dem;  Bapt;  from  Ky. 

ELLSWORTH  LOUIS,  Galva;  barber;  Rep;  Prot. 

ELMORE  FRED.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Galva;  rents  of  Mrs.  H.  G.  Whipple;  Rep;  Second  Advt. 

EMERY  HANNAH  Mrs.  Widow  of  Henry,  Galva;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Westmore- 
land Co.  Pa.  Nov.  3,  1814;  came  to  county  1860;  Christian;  owns  80  acres  of  land;  her 
first  husband,  Frederick  W.  Emery  (brother  to  Henry),  was  born  in  Mercer  Co.  Pa.  July  5, 
1808;  married  Hannah  Gaffney  Feb.  22,  1833;  died  at  West  Jersey,  Stark  Co.  111.,  Oct  I, 
1846;  her  second  husband,  Henry  Emery,  was  born  in  Northumberland  Co.  Pa.  Jan.  7,  1802; 
came  to  county  April,  1856;  married  Feb.  22,  1860;  died  Nov.  17,  1875. 

EMERY  JACOB.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  lives  with  son-in-law;  Rep;  Spiritualist;  from  Pa. 

EMERY  JNO.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

EMERY  J.   P.  Galva;  carpenter;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Stark  Co. 

EMERY  MICHAEL;  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Stark  Co.  111. 

EMERY  O.  P.  Galva;  justice  of  the  peace  and  insurance  agt;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Fulton  Co.  111. 

ENGLE  ERICK,  Galva;  laborer;  from  Sweden. 

ENGLISH  THOS.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  H.  Baker;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

ENGSTRAND  J.  M.  Galva;  boots  and  shoes;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

ERICKSON  E.  Sec.  18.  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer  Advt:  from  Sweden;  owns  38  ac.  val.  $1,700. 

ERICKSON  HANS,  Galva;  farmer;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

ERICKSON  J.  Jr.  Galva;  cigar  manufacturer;  Rep;  Prot;  frofn  Henry  Co. 

ERICKSON  JNO.  Galva;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
ERICKSON  JOS.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  county. 
ERICKSON   MARGARET  Mrs.  P.O.  Galva;  widow  of  Jonat;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 


352  VOTKUS  AND  TAXPAYKKP  OF 

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ERICKSON  L.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Bishop  Mill;  farmer;  from  Sweden;  owns  60  acres,  val.  $3.ooo. 

ERICKSON  O.  E.  Galva;  clerk;   Rep;  l.uth;  from  Sweden. 

ERICKSON   P.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Prot;  from  Sweden;  owns  76  ac.  val.  $3,800. 

ERRETT  E.  A.  Mrs.   P.O.  Galva;  widow  of  J.  \V.;  Christian;  from  Vermont. 

EVANS  ELIZABETH   Mrs.  P.O.  Galva;  from  Fulton  Co. 

EVANS  JNO.  Galva;  coal  dealer;  Rep;  Meih;  from  Wales. 

EVERETT  J.   H.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Conn;  owns  80  ac.  val.  $5,200. 

EVERETT   R.   F.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  240  ac.  val   $16,800. 

"C"ABER   F.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Prot;  from  Luxemberg;  owns  160  ac.  val.  $8,000. 
FARR  EDWARD  \V.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  born  Tp. 

FARRELL  DANIEL,  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Cath. 

FARRELL  JAS.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem. 

FIELD  SOLOMON,  Patent  Medicine  Manufacturer,  Galva;  born  in  Ferrisburgh,  Addi- 
son  Co.  Vt.  April  21,  1817;  came  to  county  April  7,  1863;  Rep;  owns  300  acres  land  in 
Kansas;  wife  was  Phebe  N.  Carter,  born  in  Salisbury,  Addison  Co.  Vt.  Jan.  13,  1816;  mar- 
ried April  26,  1835;  has  had  seven  children,  five  dead,  and  two  living — girls. 

FINLEY  J.   L.  Galva;  grocer  and  hardware;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Stark  Co. 

FISHER  J.  B.  Galva;  physician;  from  Prussia. 

FITCH   E.  E.  Galva;  school  teacher;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Iowa. 

FLANSBURGH  NELSON,  Galva;  postal  elk.  C.B.  &  Q.  R.R;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.  V. 

FORD  B.   P.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Galesburg,  111. 

FORD  DYER,  Galva;  dry  goods;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.  Y. 

FORD  M.  M.  Galva;  dry  goods;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  1370  acres  land;  from  N.  Y. 

FOSTER  GEO.  Galya;  carpenter;  Dem;  Christian;  from  Pa. 

FOOTER  G.  L.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.J. 

FOSTKR  JNO.  Galva;  Policeman;  Rep;   Prot. 

FOWLER  JNO.  C.  Galva;  butcher;  Rep;  from  Michigan. 

FOWLER   MARTIN,  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Mich. 

FOX  JAS.  Galva;  laborer;  born  Ills. 

FTCAZIER   ROBISON,    Sec.  24,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Christian;  owns  1 18  acres. 

FREED  J.  HENRY,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ills. 

FREED  JNO.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa;  owns  160  acres;  $8000. 

FRISK  ERIC  P.  Clerk,  Galva;  born  in  Ofranaker,  MeUingland,  Sweden,  March  3,  1 .47; 
came  to  United  States,  1867;  came  to  county  same  year;  Rep;  Meth;  value  prop.  $i  >', 
wife  was  Catharina  A.  Stoneberg,  horn  in  Ofranaker,  Helsingland,  Sweden,  Jan.  18,  I  46; 
married  April  6,  1872;  has  one  child,  Edward  J.  born  June  2,  1875.  also  one  dead. 

FRUSHBURG  J.  Galva;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

FURGASON   E.  Galva;  butcher;  Dem;  Prot;  from   Mich. 

GADQUIST   PETER,  Galva;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 
GALDBRANSOX    LARS,  Galva;  lab  ,rer;   Rep;   Meth;   from    Norway. 
GASTER  JAS.  Galva;  grocer;  Meth;  from  Pa. 
GOLDEN   L.  J.  Mrs.  Galva;  dress-maker,   Prot;  from  Michigan. 
GOODMAN  S.  E.  Galva;  teamster;  Rep;    Prot;  from  Ky. 
GOODWIN  JOS.  Galva;  brickmaker;  Rep;  from  England. 
GOOLD  SYLVESTER,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Vt. 
GRAHAM  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;   Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 
GRANT  I.  Galva;  meat  market;   Dem;  from   Lafayette,  Ills. 
GREEN   ALLON,  Galva;  laborer;  Prot;  from   Mo. 
GREEN  JNO.  Galva;  bricklayer;  Dem;  from  Lawrence  Co.  Ills. 
GREEN  S.  H.,  P.O.  Galva:  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 
GRIi-FITH   ARCHIBALD,  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Epis;  from  Ireland. 
GROSS  FREEMAN,  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Bapt;  from  N.Y;  owns  350  acres,  val.  $21,000. 
GROSS  J.  C.  Galva;  cooper;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.  Y. 


Rev.  ROBERT  M.  WILBER  (deceased), 
Oxford  Township. 


HENBY  COTTNTY:   GALVA  TOWNSHIP.  355 

GROVE  W.  A.,  M.D.  Galva;  physician  and  surgeon;  Dem;  Prot. 

GRUBB  F.  Galva;  telegraph  operator;  Prot. 

GRUBB  ISAAC  E.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

GUILD  R.  B.  Rev.  Galva;  Minister  Cong.  Church;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Vermont. 

GUISLESPEY  B.  Mrs.  Galva;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

GUISTERSON  A.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

GUSBERG  A.  Galva;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

GUTHRIB  BROTHERS,  Foundry,  Machinists,  Engine  and  Boiler  Makers,  and  Deal- 
ers in  Machinery  Supplies,  Agricultural  Machinery.  Repairing  solicited,  also  general 
machine  jobbing,  Galva,  Henry  Co.  111. 

GUTHRIE  WM.  Galva;  foundry  and  machine  shop;  Dem;  Meth;  from  England. 

IT  ADSALL  ISAAC  D.  Sec.  4,  P.  O.  Galva;  laborer;  rents  of  M.  Mehaffy;  Ind.  Plot;  Pa. 
'••'•      HALL  C.  W.  L.  R.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot. 
HALL  NANCY  E.  Mrs.  widow  of  William;  Galva;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 
HALSTROOM  J.  Galva;  laborer;    Meth;  from  Sweden. 

HAMMOND  F.  N.  Galva;  grain  and  broom   corn;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Ohio;  owns  80  acres. 
HANLON  A.  O.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 
HANSON  LOUIS,  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 
HANSON  PETER,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
HAPTONSTALL  SAMUEL,  Galva;  engineer;  Rep;  from  Mo. 
HAPTONSTALL  S.  W.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Knox  Co.  111. 
HARNER  D.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Wyoming,  Ills. 
HARRISON  A.  D.,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ills. 
HARRIS  D.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Mass. 
HARRIS  W.  Galva;  butcher;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 
HART  THOS.  Farmer,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born   in   East   Church,  Isle  of  Sheppey, 

England,  Oct.  9,  1822;  came  to   United  States  Aug.  19,  1851;  came  to  this  county  in  1855; 

Rep;  Bapt;  owns  106  acres  land,  value  $10,000;  wife  was  Matilda  Terry,  born  in  Milton, 

England,  Sept.  I,  1827;  married  Jan.  16,   1847,  died   May  9,  1876;  have  had   five   children; 

three  dead  and  two  living. 

HART  WM.  Galva;  tinner;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Germany. 
HASS  C.  Galva;  baker;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Germany. 

HAWARD  O.  G.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  N.  S.  Palmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from   Ohio. 
HAWKS  HENRY,  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

HEADLUND  E.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  owns  152  acres. 
HEDBERG  JONAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  Jan.  13,  1828; 

Rep;  Meth.  pref ;  owns  42  }£  acres  of  land,  value   $2,500;  lived  in   Sweden   about  eighteen 

years;  came  to  this  country  1847;  came  to  this  state  and  county  to  Bishop  Hill,  June  4,  1847; 

has  lived  here  thirty  years;   has  held  office  Corporation  Trustee,  Bishop  Hill  three  years; 

married  Catharine  Anderson.  December,  1849;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  1831;  have  one  child, 

daughter,  Caroline  Hedberg,  born  Nov.  21,  1856. 
HEDLAND  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  Feb.  21.  1840; 

came  to  this  county  in  1851;  Rep;  Meth.   pref;  owns   115   acres  of  land,   value   $6,000;    he 

lived  in  Sweden  ten  years;  came  to  this  country  in  1850;  came  to  this  state  and   Henry  Co. 

Bishop  Hill  same  year,  and  he  has  lived  here  twenty-six  years;  lived  in  Colony   ten   years; 

married  Anna  Anderson.  June  22,  1867;  she  was  born  Sweden  in  1837;  have  three  children, 

one  boy  and  two  girls:    Peter  Edwin,  Laura  Angeline,  Ellis  Hedland. 
HEDSTROM  J.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
HEMPSTEAD  FRED.  P.O.  Galva;  engineer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y.  city. 
HEMPSTEAD  O.  A.  Galva;  groceries;  Rep;  Bapt;  L.I. 

HENDERSON    DAVID  W.    Stock  Dealer;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in   Morgan  Co.  111.  Feb. 

I,  1839;  lived  in  Morgan  Co.  up  to  1864,  and  then  went  to  the  mines  in  Montana  and   Idaho 

Territories  in    1864,  and   remained  three  years,  and  then  emigrated  to  Henry  Co.  in  1867; 

Rep;  wife  was  Annie  E.  Jewelt,  born  in  Morgan  Co.  111.  Oct.  21, 1842;  married  Jan.  9, 1868; 

has  three  children,  one  boy  and  two  girls. 

HENDERSON  ELIZABETH  P.  Mrs.,  widow  of  Wm.,  P.O.  Galva;  Meth;   from  Ky. 
HENDRICKS  ANDRF.W,  Galva;  carpet  weaver;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
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HEBNER  HENRY,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  fanner;  Freewill  Bapt;  from  Germany;  Ind;  80  ac. 

HERBNER  HERMAN,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  from  Germany. 

HERBNER  PETER,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  from  Germany. 

HERDIEN  PETER,  Galva;  furniture;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

HIEN  H.  C.  Galva;  butcher;  Dem;  Prot;  born  111. 

HIGGINS  H.  Galva;  grain  dealer;  Dem;  from  N.  Y. 

HILLS.  Galva;  engineer;  from  Eng. 

HILLBURGJNO.  Galva;  lab;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

HINICH  G.  W.  Galva;  dentist;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Penn. 

HOFFMAN  ABRAM,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa.  owns  320  acres. 

HOFFMAN  GEO.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  U.  Breth;  from  Pa;  owns  40  acres. 

HOFFMAN  M.  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  U.  Breth;  from  Pa;  owns  40  acres;  val.  $2,000. 

HOLMES  D.  E.  Galva;  lumber;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Conn. 

HOLMES  JAS.  Galva;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  Street  Commissioner. 

HOLMES  PHCEBE,  Mrs.  wid.  of  Asel,  P.O.  Galva;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

HOPKINS  N.  Mrs.  wid.  of  E.,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Freewill  Bapt;  from  N.Y.;  80  acres. 

HONGERFORD  LEVI,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Ohio;  owns  15  acres. 

HOUGH  JNO.  Galva;  stock  dealer;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

HOUGH  GEO.  W.  Galva;  grain  dealer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

HOUGH  WM.  S.  Galva;  grain  dealer;  Rep;  Bapt.  from  Pa. 

HOULE  T.  E.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Eng;  owns  240  actes;  $14,800. 

HOWATER  CHAS.  Sec.  36;  farmer;  rents  of  I.  A.  Bailey;  Rep;  Free  Meth. 

HOYT  JULIA  Mrs.,  Galva;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

HOYT  S.  S.  Galva;  hardware;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Ohio. 

HUNT  HENRY,  Galva;  butcher;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Eng. 

HUNTER  A.  S.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

HUNTER  JAS.  B.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio;  rents  of  R.  Rowley. 

HURD  THEODORE  F.  Galva:  merchant;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.  J. 

KURD  T.  F.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.  J. 

HURLBUT  F.  A.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.  H.;  owns  192  acres;  val.  $13,400. 

HUSTED  ALLEN,  Farmer;  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Starkborough,  Addison  Co.,  Vt., 
July  22, 1804;  came  to  county  1852;  Dem;  Spiritualist;  owns  50  acres  land,  val.  $2,500;  first 
wife  was  Lois  Tarbel,  born  in  Stanfordville,  Dutchess  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  24,  1799,  married 
Feb.  21,  1824,  died  May  22,  1865;  sec  nd  wife  was  Caroline  Littell,  born  in  Tazewell  Co., 
Ind.,  Feb.  II,  1836,  married  Aug.  26,  1865;  has  had  five  children,  four  living  and  one  dead, 
one  by  first,  and  four  by  second  wife. 

HUSTED  EZEKIEL,  Farmer;  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Starksborough,  Vt.,  March 
24,  1815;  came  to  county  1854;  Rep;  Spiritualist;  owns  120  acres  land,  val.  $8,400;  wife 
was  Amanda  Salisbury,  born  in  Monkton,  Vt.,  March  3,  1812,  married  April  30,  1835;  has 
had  eight  children,  five  living  and  three  dead;  has  been  Justice  of  the  Peace  three  years. 

HUSTED  S.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  from  Vt. 

HUTCHINSON  WM.  Galva;  lab;  Prot. 

T  VES  C.  S.  Galva;  farmer;  Bapt;  from  Stark  Co.,  Ind;  owns  40  acres. 
IVES  MARY,  Mrs.,  wid.  of  Henry  T.,  Galva;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

JACKMAN  B.  A.  Mrs.,  wid.  of  J.  W.,  Galva;  Prot;  from  Pa. 
JACKMAN  EDWIN  A.,  Galva;  mason;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 
JACKMAN  ELLIOTT  W.,  Galva;  mason;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 
JARVIS  S.  G.,  Galva;  groceries;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Knox  Co.,  III. 
JARVIS  GEO.,  Galva;  lab;  Epis;  from  Eng. 

JARVIS  HARRIET  E.,  Mrs.,  wid.  of  Jno.  S..  P.O.  Galva;  Prot;  from  III. 
JARVIS  SAMUEL  G.   Grocery;  Galva;  born  in  Suffolk  Co.,  Long  Island,  N.  Y..  Dec. 

5,  1829;  came  to  county  1868;  Rep;  Meth;  wife  was  Mariette  Dean,  born  in  Greene  Co.,  N. 

Y.,  Nov.  3,  1832,  married  Feb.  28,  1857;  has  had  eight  children,  three  derd  and  five  living; 

was  private  in  Co.  K,  gth  111.  Cavalry — enlisted  Oct.  12,  1862,  discharged  Oct.  15,  1864. 


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JEWELL   CHAS.,  Galva;  lab;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

JEWELL  C.  G.,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Swedenborgian;  from  N.H.;  owns  146  ac;  $8,760. 

JETTIBURG  PETER,  Galva;  lab;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JEWELL  ROBERT,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

JEWELL  \VM.  R.  Sac.  31;  farmer;  rents  of  father;  P.O.  Galva;  Dem;  from  Will  Co. 

JOHNSON  ALBERT,  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Galva;  rents  of  H.  Nance;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  ANDREW,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  CHRISTINA  Mrs.  wid.  of  Olof;  P.O.  Galva;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JNO.  Sec.  16,   P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ireland;  owns  160  acres. 

JOHNSON  LOUIS,  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  L.  W.  Galva;  harness-maker;  Dem;  from  Stark  Co. 

JOHNSON  OLOF,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  OLOF,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  rents  of  Mrs.  Mack;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  O.  K.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  PETER,    Sec.  36,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  rents  of  W.  L.  Wiley;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  P.  H.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  SAM'L.  A.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  SWAN,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  SWAN  P.  Tailor;  Galva;  born  in  Hvena,  Sweden,  Feb.  13,  1838;  came  to 
U.  S.  Aug.  1857;  came  direct  to  county;  Rep;  Prot;  wife  was  Mary  Christine,  born  in 
Kroxhult  Crestata,  Sweden,  March  8,  1840;  came  to  U.  S.  1854;  married  Dec.  19.  1864;  has 
three  children;  was  private  in  Co.  D,  I7th  Ills.  Infantry;  was  taken  prisoner  at  Holly  Springs, 
Miss.,  Dec.  20,  1862. 

JOHNSON  TAYLOR,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  rents  of  T.  Johnson;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ind. 

JOHNSON  THEO.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  WM.  E.  Galva;  farmer;  Prot;  from  Henry  Co. 

JONES  PETER,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Galva;  lives  with  father;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

JONES  R.  W.,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

JONES  Z.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.Y;  owns  180  acres,  val.  $12,600. 

T7"  EARNS  SAMUEL,  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

**      KELLEY  D.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  rents  of  W.  L.  Wiley;  Prot. 

KELLEY  JAS.  Galva;  station  watchman;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

KELLEY  WM.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  rents  of  J.  Cromier;  Prot;  from  Isle  of  Man. 

KELSEY  N.  Galva;  grocer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Conn. 

KELSEY  W.  W.  Galva;  student;  Prot;  from  Knox  Co. 

KENNEDY  J.  L.  Galva;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

KENNISH  WM.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer:  Rep;  Meth;  from  Isle  of  Man;  owns  I2O  acres. 

KERR  D.  C.  Galva;  railroad  agent;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

KEWLEY  WM.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  rents  of  J.  Ericson;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Isle  of  Man. 

KIEMAN  PETER,  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

KILLIP  CATHERINE  Mrs.  wid.  of  John,  Galva;  Prot;  from  Isle  of  Man. 

KING  JNO.  Galva;  teamster;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Mo. 

KING  R.  A.  Galva;  drugs;  Rep;  from  Peoria,  111. 

KIRBY  G.   W.  Galva;  salesman;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

KNEALE  W.  Sec.  3.  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Isle  of  Man;  owns  103  acres. 

KRANS  JNO.  C.  Galva;  clerk;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Bishop  Hill,  111. 

KRANTZ  OLOF,  Galva;  printer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

T    ACY  WM.  Galva;  poultry  dealer;  Dem;  from  England. 
J->     LAGERQUIST  THEO.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 
LAMB  PETER,  Galva;  broom-maker;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 
LAMBERTSON  CHAS.  L.  Galva;  farmer;   Rep;  Prot;  from  Sta,rk  Co, 


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LAPIR   MARGARET   Mrs.  wid.  of  John,  Galva;  Bapt;  from  Scott  Co. 

LANDRY  U.  Galva;  foreman  on  C.  B.  &  Q.  R.R.;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Canada. 

LANGDON  JNO.  Galva;  butter  and  eggs;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

LARSON  ANDREW,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LARSON  ISAAC,  Galva;  laborer;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

LARSON  JNO.  O.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

LARSON  PETER  Jr.  Restaurant;  Galva;  born  in  Soderhamn,  Helsingland,  Sweden, 
July  19,  1851;  came  to  this  county  in  1870;  Dem;  Prot;  value  of  property  $750. 

LARSON  PETER,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LARSON  SWAN,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LEDELL  W.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  rents  of  J.  M.  Miller;  Prot. 

LEVINE  P.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  owns  80  acres. 

LEWIN  JNO.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  rents  of  J.  Kebbie;  Prot;  from  Isle  of  Man. 

LINDER  FRANK,  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LINDQUIST  ERIC  E.  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  1820;  Ind; 
Adventist;  67%^  acres,  worth  $3,500;  he  lived  in  Sweden  thirty  years;  came  to  this  country 
in  1850;  came  to  this  state  and  county  the  same  year;  has  lived  here  twenty  years;  married 
Magdalene  Olson;  she  was  born  in  Sweden;  three  children,  one  boy  and  two  girls  :  Eric  E., 
Margaret  and  Bebata. 

LINDQUIST  ERIC  E.  farmer,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

LINDSEY  JNO.  Galva;  stock  breeder;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

LINDSEY  WM.,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  from  Ohio. 

LINDSLEY  ,  Galva;  Prot. 

LINQUIST  A.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LINGSDATE  PETER,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LISDOM  LOUIS,  Galva;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

LOCKWOOD  J.  E.  Galva;  cigar  mfr;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Fulton  Co.  111. 

LOFLAND  DAVID,  Galva;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

LOFLAND  D.  R.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Bureau  Co.  111. 

LOGAN  J.  W.  Galva;  confectionery;  Ind;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

LOIND  LOUIS,  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

LONEY  S.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Ca;  owns  160  acres,  val.  $9,920. 

LOONEY  ELEANOR   Mrs.  wid.  of  Robert,  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Galva;  Prot;  from  Isle  of  Man. 

LOVEGREEN  JNO.  Galva;  shoe-maker;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LOVEGREEN  S.  Galva;  shoe-maker;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LOVETT  M.  F.  Sec.  I4_,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  rents  of  E.  D.  Harrison;  Rep;  Meth;  from  111. 

LUND  PETER,   Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

LUNDBERG  ERICK,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Galva;  laborer  on  P.  M.  Wickstrum's  farm;  from  Sweden. 

LYND  E.  A.  Galva;  banker;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y;  owns  1050  acres  land  in  Iowa. 

LYND  S.  Galva;  restaurant;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

LYONS  JAS.  Galva;  laborer;   Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

TV/TcCANN   PAT.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

*•**-      McCARTY  JNO.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  rents  of  Mr.  Baldwin;  Dem;  Cath;  Ire. 

McCLAIN  SARAH   Mrs  wid.  of  Robt.,  P.O.  Galva;  Pres;  from  Ireland. 

McCONKLE  EDWARD  B.  Galva;  harness-maker;  Rep;  from  Del. 

McCONKLE  GEO.  Galva;  harness-maker;   Rep;  from  Del. 

McCULLOUGH  J.   M.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio;  80  ac.  $5,000. 

MCDONALD  DANIEL,  Galva;  mail  agent;   Rep;  from  Bureau  Co. 

McDOWELL  J.  B.  Galva;  wagon-maker;   Rep;  Meth;  from  Ind. 

McFADDEN  CHAS.  Galva;  engine-wiper;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

McKANE  MARY  Mrs.  wid.  of  Francis,  P.O.  Galva;  Epis;  from  Isle  of  Man. 

McKANE  RUFUS,  Galva;  laborer;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

McKEE  ROBT.  Galva;  stock  dealer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

McMAKIN  S.  H.  Galva;  painter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 


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MCMILLAN  ROUT.   R.  Galva;  medicine  peddler;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

McNAMARA  WM.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  owns  So  ac.  $5,200. 

MADDOX  A.   R.  Galva;  book-keeper;  Rep;  Cong;  from  W.  Va. 

MADDOX  CHAS.  C.  Galva;  harness  maker;  Prot;  from  Stark  Co.  111. 

MADDOX  C.  S.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  Tp 

MADDOX  M.  .R.  Galva;  harness-maker;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Va. 

MADDOX  SAMUEL,  Galva;  Rep;  Ind;  from  Va. 

MAIN  SUSAN   Mrs.  wid.  of  Henry,  P.O.  Galva;   Meth;  from  Ohio. 

MANLEY  O.   B.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

MARSHALL  C.  A.  Mrs.  wid.  of  W.  M.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Galva;  Meth;  from  Ohio;  80  ac.  $4,000. 

MARSHALL  GEO.  Galva;  painter:  Dem;  Meth;  from  Ga. 

MARSHALL  W.   D.  lives  with  mother,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

MARTIN  H.  C.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Morgan  Co;  120  ac.  $7,200. 

MASON  D.   H.  Galva;  dentist;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.Y. 

MATSON  OLOF,  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

MAY  DANIEL,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;   Dem;  Unit.  Breth;  from  Ohio;  80  ac.  $5,200. 

MEALMAN  NANCY  Mrs.  wid.  of  Peter;  P.O.  Galva;  Cong;  from  Pa. 

MELINE   P.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;   Luth;  from  Sweden. 

MELINE  S.  Galva;  laborer;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

MERRITT  D.  F.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Unit.  Pres;  from  N.Y. 

METTLER   D.  M.  lives  with  fa'her  on  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Galva;  carpenter;  Dem;  Freewill  Bapt;  Ohio. 

METTLER   L.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Ohio;  owns  40  ac.  land,  $2,400. 

METTLER   MILES,  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Ohio;  157  ac.  $11,775. 

METZNER  CATHERINE  Mrs.  wid.  of  Jno.,  P.O.  Galva;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

METZNER  CHAS.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Tp. 

METZNER  JNO.  D.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Jersey,  111. 

MEYER  L.  H.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  mother;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

MEYER  MARY  Mrs.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Kewanee;  wid.  of  Henry;  Meth;  from  Germany;  80  ac. 

MILLER  A.    F.  Gapt.    Dealer   in    Books   and    Stationery,   Postmaster,    Galva;  born  in 

Steuben  County,  N.  Y.  June  22,  1837;  came  to  Co.  in  1862;  Rep;  enlisted  as  private  in  Co. 

H,  l6th  Iowa;  was  wounded  at  battle  of  Shiloh,  April  6,  1862. 

MILCHRIST  JNO.,  P.O.  Galva,  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Isle  of  Man;  owns  260  acres. 
MILCHRIST  THOS.  E.  Attorney  at   Law,  Galva;  born  in  Peel,  Isle  of  Man,  April   12, 

1841;  came    to    United    States,   March,    1848;  came   to  county  1860;  Rep;  Prot;  wife  was 

Lottie  P.  Ayers,  born  in  Andover,  Henry  County,  Ills.  Aug.  14,  1843;  married  Oct.  27,  1867; 

has  three   children;  was    2d   Lieutenant,  Co.  G,  112   Ills.  Infantry;  enlisted  Aug.  12,  1862; 

discharged  Aug.  13,  1865;  has  been  State's  Attorney  Henry  Co.  since  1872. 
MILES  E.,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Conn. 

MILLER  GEO.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  rents  of  Mrs.  Adkins;  Dem;  Prot. 
MILLER  JAMES  M.   Farmer,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Pa.,  1812;  Ind;  Lib;  owns 

251  acres,  value  $15,000;  he  lived  in   Pennsylvania  fifty-two  years,  and  came  to  Illinois  in 

1864;  has  held  office  of  School  Director;  married  Hannah  Rose  in  1833;  she  was  born  in  Pa; 

died  in  1842;  had  five  children;  married  Henrietta  Kemp,  1854;  she  was  born  in  Maryland; 

has  three  children,  lost  two. 

MILLER  M.   Galva;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Pa. 
MINK  B.  H.  Farmer,  Stock  Raiser  and  Shipper,  Sec.  q,  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Salem,  Salem 

Co.  N.J.  May  19,  1831;  came  to   county  Oct.    1866;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  320  acres  land,  val. 

822,400;  wife  was   Mira  Henderson,  born    in    Morgan  County,  Ills.  July  12,  1842;  married 

May  21,  1862;  has  five  children,  three  boys  and  two  girls. 

MINK  JNO.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  lives  with  son;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.J. 
MOAK  PHILLIP,  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 
MOBERG  CHAS.  Galva;  salesman;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 
MOBERG  J.,  P.O.  Galva;  laborer  on  farm;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 
MOLINE  ERIC,  Galva;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 
MOORE  S.  S.  Galva;  painter;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 
MORGAN  J.   >f.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  G.ilva;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio;  owns  480  acres;  $25,000. 


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MORRIS  DAVID  Mrs.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Galva;  Free  Will   Bapt;  from  Pa.;  owns  40  acres;  $2,ooo. 

MORRISON  J.  J.  Galva;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Prot;  from   Iowa. 

MORTON  ELIZABETH  Mrs.,  P.O.  Galva;  widow  of  Thos.;  Meth;  from  Isle  of  Man. 

MOSSHART  C.  H.  Galva;  dry  goods;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Princeton,  111. 

MOTT  JANE  E.  Galva;  Cong;  from  N.  Y. 

MOTT  WM.  H.  Blacksmith,  Galva;  born  in  Hyde  Park,  Dutchess  County,  N.  Y.  March 
15,  1836;  came  to  county,  Spring  of  1856;  Dem;  wife  was  Jane  E.  Hill,  born  in  New  York 
City,  Sept.  24,  1836,  married  Jan.  26,  1857;  has  five  children;  was  musician  in  47th  111. 
Infantry,  also  blacksmith  in  Quartermaster's  Department,  U.  S.  A. 

MOWI'.RY  GEO.  W.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Putnam  Co.  Ills. 

MULTON  ROBT.  Galva;  brickmaker;  Dem;  from  England. 

MUNGER  LYMAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  West  Springfield,  Mass.  Sept. 

22,  1811;  came  to  county  May,  1866;  Rep;  Unit;  owns   So  acres  land,  val.  $8,000;  wife  was 
Martha  S.  Whitney,  born  in  Constantia,  Oswego  County,  N.Y.  Sept.  20,  1811;  married  June 

23,  1836;  has  had  eight  children,  seven  living  and  one  dead,  three  sons  and  five  daughters; 
has  been  member  of  Board  of  Education  two  years. 

MURPHY  PHILLIP,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dam;  Cath;  from  Ireland;  owns  100  acres. 
MYERS  FREDERICK,  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

"M"ASH  JAS.  Galva;  fireman;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Iowa. 

•L>i      NAUSTROM  ANDREW.  P.O.  Galva;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

NASLUND  ANDREW,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Gilva;  born  in  Sweden  March  n,  1831;  Ind;  Lib; 
owns  180  acres  of  land,  value  $9,000;  lived  in  Sweden  twenty-two  years,  and  came  to  this 
country  in  1854,  in  December,  and  came  to  this  state  and  county  same  year,  and  has  lived 
here  twenty-three  years;  only  one  house  in  Galva  when  he  came;  has  held  office  of  School 
Director  for  nine  years;  married  Helena  Matilda  in  1859;  s'le  was  born  in  Sweden;  she  died 
October  20,  1876;  has  five  children,  three  boys  and  two  girls. 

NEID  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

NELSON  HENRY  D.  Galva;  bridge  builder;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

NELSON  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

NELSON  N.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

NELSON  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Galva;  laborer  on  J.  Erickson's  farm;  from  Sweden. 

NETSELL  O.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

NEWELL  F.  B.  Galva;  foreman  C.  B.  &  Q.  R.R.  shops;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Vermont. 

XEWMAX  JOS.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Pa. 

NEWSTRUM  ERIC,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden  Nov.  9,  1840;  Ind; 
owns  50  acres  land,  value  $2,500;  lived  in  Sweden  nine  years,  and  came  to  this  country  1850; 
came  to  this  state  and  county,  to  Bishop  Hill  same  year,  and  has  lived  in  this  county  twenty- 
six  years:  married  Miss  Anna  Headlund,  Dec.  9,  1864;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  Dec.  II, 
1842;  and  came  to  this  country  1850;  have  two  children:  Adeline  Rosalia,  born  May  27, 
1865;  Lilly  Ethelinda,  born  May  7,  1874. 

NICHALDS  GEO.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Galva;  rents  of  J.  F.  Todd;  Rep;  Prot. 

NICHLOS  H.  A.  Galva;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y. 

NICHOLSON   HENRY,  Galva;  shoemaker;  Rep;  from  England. 

NOBRUM  ANDREW,  Galva;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

NODINE  K.  Mrs.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Adventist;  from   Sweden;  owns  54  acres;  $2,700. 

NOID  A.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

NORDEN   PETER,  Galva;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

NORLING  ANDREW,  Sr.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  from   Sweden;  owns  122  ac. 

NORLING  ANDREW,  Jr.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Ills. 

NORLING  PETER,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  lives  with  father;  Rep;  born  B.  Hill. 

NORLING  P.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

NORTON   D.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Galva;  book  agent;  Dem;  from  Conn. 

NORTON  NELSON,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Galva;  laborer  on  W.  B.  Smith's  farm;  Prot;  Denmark. 

NORTH  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany. 

NOSTRUM  ANDREW,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents  of  L.  Heedberg;  Rep;  Sweden. 

NOTT  A.  L.,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

NYDE  LOUIS,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     QALVA    TOWNSHIP.  361 

/"VCONNELL   JNO.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Galva;  laborer  on  S.  Burnett's  farm;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

^     OGG  SARAH  Mrs.  (wid.  of  Joel),  P.O.  Galva;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

OK.RANS  E.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Sweden;  owns  92  acres,  val.  $3,680. 

OLDROYD  HENRY,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  W.  Smith;  Rep;  Prot;  Morgan  Co. 

OLESON   E.  Galva;  clerk;  from  Sweden. 

OLSON  JONAS  \V.  Attorney  at  Law,  Galva;  born  in  Sodexala,  Helsingland,  Sweden, 
July  3,  1843;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1846;  wife  was  Carrie  Mattson,  born  in  Ochlebo,  Gestric- 
land,  Sweden,  June  5,  1848;  married  Nov.  18,  1869;  has  two  children,  girls;  was  Representa- 
tive State  Legislature  271)1  General  Assembly;  is  Tax  Collector  and  Police  Magistrate. 

OLSON  SWAN  P.  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  June  8,  1848;  came 
to  this  county  in  1866;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  60  acres,  value  $3,000;  has  lived  in  this  county  ten 
years;  married  Miss  Kate  Nordine  in  February,  1875;  she  was  born  in  Bishop  Hill,  1854; 
have  one  child,  named  Swan  Alfred  Olson. 

ORDWAY  S.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Vt;  owns  12  acres. 

OSBORNE  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  from  England. 

OSKURG  PETER,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  boards  with  Peter  Elfors;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

OSTROM  E.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

OTTERSTROM  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;  from  Sweden. 


C.  H.  Galva;  painter;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 
PAINE  J.  C.  Mrs.  Galva;  toys;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

PALMER  CHRISTOPHER  C.  Wagon-maker,  Galva;  born  in  Exeter,  Otsego  Co. 
N.Y.  Jan.  5,  1840;  came  to  Co.  1858;  Rep;  wife  was  Lucy  A.  Lamb,  born  in  Williamstown, 
Mass.  May  22,  1842;  married  March  23,  1862;  has  two  children;  was  private  in  Co.  G,  112th 
111.  Infantry;  enlisted  Aug.  12,  1862;  discharged  July  6.  1865;  went  through  the  following 
engagements  in  the  late  rebellion  :  Knoxville,  Tenn;  Loudon,  Bean  Station,  Philadelphia, 
Tenn.,  and  Resacca  and  Kenesaw  Mt.  Ga. 

PALMER  LAURA  L.  Mrs.  (wid".  of  D.  W.),  P.O.  Galva;  Bapt;  from  N.Y;  owns  60  acres  land. 

PALMER  MARANDA  Mrs.  (wid.  of  Geo.  D.)  P.O.  Galva;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

PALMER  MARY  Mrs.  (wid.of  Jno.)  Galva;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

PALMER  N.  S.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

PALMER  W.  A.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Prot;  from  K.Y. 

PARKINS  J.  H.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Cong;  from  Eng;  owns  Soacres,  val.  $4,500. 

PARKINS  W.  H.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Galva;  green  house;  Ind;  Cong;  from  Eng;  owns  244  acres. 

PATTERSON  J.  O.,  M.D.  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Galva;  born  in  West  Newton, 
Westmoreland  Co.  Penn.  Dec.  13.  1819;  came  to  Co.  1868;  Rep;  United  Pres;  first  wife  was 
Elizabeth  A.  Wallace,  born  in  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  Feb.  2,  1827;  married  July  17,  1845;  died 
March  29,  1859;  second  wife  was  Mary  E.  Nealley,  born  in  Bangor,  Me.,  Feb.  14,  1835;  has 
had  five  children  —  three  dead  and  two  living  —  all  by  first  wife. 

PATTERSON  THOS.  W.  Galva;  stationery;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

PATTEY  MARGARET  Mrs.  (wid.  of  David),  Sec.  35.  P.O.  Galva;  Meth;  from  Isle  of  Man. 

PEARSON  JNO.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  Wm.  L.  Wiley;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

PECK  B.  S.  Galva;  physician;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Galesburg. 

PEPPIDING  J.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Eng;  owns  20  ac.  val.  $1,200. 

PERRY  THOS.  H.  Galva;  civil  engineer;  Dem;  Pres;  from  Conn. 

PETERSON  ALFRED,  Galva;  tailor;  Rep;  Luth.  from  Sweden. 

PETERSON  ANDREW,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

PETERSON  ARICK,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Galva;  laborer  on  A.  C.  Deem's  farm;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

PETERSON  AUGUST,  Galva;  mechanic;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

PETERSON  A.  J.  Galva;  shoemaker;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

PETERSON  N.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  L.  Husted;   Prot;  from  Sweden. 

PETERSON  O.  Galva;  clerk;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

PETERSON  OLOF  L.  Furniture  Dealer,  Galva;  born  in  Jarbo,  Gestrickland,  Sweden, 
Aug.  30.  1840;  came  to  U.S.  Sept.  1865;  came  to  Co.  1865;  Rep;  Meth;  wife  was  Lizzie 
Hanson,  born  in  Jarbo,  Gestrickland,  Sweden,  Jan.  18,  1840;  married  June  5,  1865;  has  three 
children. 

PETERSON  OSCAR,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 


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PETERSON  PETER  S.  Contractor  and  Builder,  Galva;  born  in  Ochlebo.Gestrickland, 
Sweden,  Oct.  28,  1834;  came  to  U.S.  1856;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1868;  Rep;  Meth;  val.  prop. 
$1,000;  wife  was  Carolina  II.  Larson,  born  in  Stavarngaer,  Norway,  Oct.  30,  1845;  married 
July  I,  1861;  has  had  five  children,  three  living  and  two  dead. 

PETERSON"  PETER,  Jr.  Broom  Corn  Dealer,  Galva;  born  in  Bollnas,  Helsingland, 
Sweden,  Nov.  7,  1835;  came  to  U.S.  1846;  came  to  Co.  1846;  Rep;  wife  was  Julia  M.  Troil, 
born  in  Hudiksvall,  Sweden,  March  19,  1840;  married  July  19,  1861;  has  one  child  dead 
and  one  living,  Peter  Fred,  born  Oct.  30,  1865. 

PETERSON  SWAN  T.  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

PHILHOWER  PHILLIP,  Galva;  carriage  manufacturer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.  J. 

PHILLIPS  NICHOLAS  E.  Grain  and  Broom  Corn  Dealer,  Galva;  born  in  Phillips- 
burg,  Orange  Co.  N.Y.  Jan.  10,  1826;  came  to  Co.  in  1865;  Dem;  Bapt;  wife  was  Eliza  A. 
Ives,  born  in  Stark  Co.  111.  Aug.  17,  1849;  married  Sept.  6,  1870;  has  two  children,  boys; 
came  to  this  state  in  1847. 

PIEREY  WM.  Galva;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Eng. 

PILGRIM  JNO.  Galva;  teamster;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Eog. 

PITZEL  — "— ,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  Jacob  Emery;  Rep;  Prot. 

PRATT  RUFUS  H.  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Galva;  born  in  Cumberland  Co.  Me.  March 
2,  1836;  came  to  county  1857;  Rep;  Prot;  wife  was  Frances  E.  Lawder,  born  in  Hamilton, 
Ohio,  1849;  married  Feb.  5,  1873,  died  March  15,  1875,  has  one  child,  William  R.  born 
Dec.  22,  1874;  was  private,  Co.  C,  112th  111.  Infantry. 

PREBLE  D.  Galva;  butcher;  Prot;  from  Ohio. 

PREBLE  W.  B.  Galva;  clerk;  Dem;  born  Tp. 

PRICE  ARCHIBALD,  Carpenter  and  Builder,  Galva;  born  in  Sussex,  N.  J.  Nov.  I, 
1831;  came  to  county  June  19,  1867;  Ind;  Meth;  first  wife  was  Susan  R.  Van  Syckle,  born  in 
Sussex  Co.  N.  J.  Sept.  13,  1837;  married  March  31,  1855,  died  Oct.  25,  1868;  second  wife  was 
Nfary  J.  Doll,  born  in  Butler  Co.  Pa.  Nov.  5,  1846;  married  May  20,  1874 ;  has  had  three  chil- 
dren, two  living,  one  dead,  all  by  first  wife. 

PRICE  JNO.  Galva;  Bap;  from  Eng. 

PRICE  OBED, 'Contractor  and  Builder,  Galva;  born  in  Sussex  Co.  N.  J.  April  22,  1834; 
came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  45  acres  land;  wife  was  Mary  Abbott,  born 
in  Carbon  Co.  Pa,  Sept.  29,  1839;  married  Dec.  29,  1859;  has  two  children,  one  girl  and 
one  boy. 

PURDY  A.  W.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  MetU;  from  Ca;  owns  37  acres  land. 

THOS.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Galva;  laborer;  Epis;  from  Isle  of  Man. 

D  EGAN  E.  M.  Galva;  express  agent;  from  N.  Y. 

A^-     REGAN  MARY  C.   Mrs.  Galva;  widow  of  Wm;  Swedenborgian;  from  N.  C. 

REGNELL  J.  A.  Galva;  clerk;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

REED  CHAS.  A.  Galva;  barber;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Schuyler  Co.  111. 

REED  D.  P.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  from  Pa;  owns  87  ac.  val.  $6,500. 

REED  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Eng. 

REDNALL  RICHARD,  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Epis;  from  Eng. 

REED  I.  N.  Galva;  traveling  agent;  Rep;  Prot;  horn  Galva  Tp. 

RIBLEY  ELLEN   Mrs.  P.O.  Galva;  widow  of  Adolphus;  Meth;  born  111. 

RIGGEN  F.  M.  Galva;  mason;  Prot;  from  Stark  Co.  111. 

ROBINSON  ELLEN  Mrs.  Sec  32;  P.O.  Gal.va;  widow  of  Daniel;  Cong;  from  Ireland;  172  ac. 

ROBINSON  DANIEL,  Sec.  32;  P.O.. Galva;  lives  with  mother;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

ROBINSON  G.  H.  Galva;  restaurant;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.  J. 

ROBINSON  JAS.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Galva;  lives  with  mother;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

ROBINSON  JOHN,  Sec.  32;  .P.O.  Galva;  lives  with  mother;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

ROBERTS  GEO.  W.  Sec.  12;    P.O.  Kewanee;    farmer;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  from  N.Y;  80  ac- 

ROBERTS  JNO.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewajiee;  farmer,  lives  with  son;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

ROCINE  CHAS.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  owns  105  ac.  val.  $6,300. 

ROGERS  THOS.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  from  Ohio;  160  ac.  val.  $11,000. 

ROOT  J.  P.  Galva;  general  merchandise;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Peoria  Cp.  111. 


R.     A.     LITTLE, 
Wethersfield. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     GALVA   TOWNSHIP.  365 

ROCKAFELLOW  ABRAHAM  J.  Farmer,  Real  Estate  Dealer,  and  Stock  Raiser, 
Galva;  born  in  Somerset  Co.  N.  J.  July  28,  1819;  came  to  county  1837;  owns  217  acres 
land,  val.  $21,700;  first  wife  was  Sarah  S.  Newcomb,  born  in  Missouri,  Dec.  29,  1822;  mar- 
ried Feb.  1841;  died  Feb.  19,  1868;  second  wife  was  Jane  C.  Young,  born  in  Orange  Co. 
N.  Y.  April  17,  1835;  married  Nov.  18,  1869;  has  eight  children,  seven  by  first  wife  and  one 
by  second;  is  President  Galva  Manufacturing  Company,  and  Director  in  the  First  National 
Bank;  Mr.  R.'s  first  wife's  father  and  mother,  Charles  and  Bettie  Newcomb,  emigrated  from 
Keene,  N.  H.  to  Mo.  in  1817,  and  remained  five  years;  then  went  to  Springfield,  111.,  and 
then  removed  from  there  to  Fulton  Co.  111. 

ROSE  M.  P.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;   Meth:  from  Sweden. 

ROUNDS  WM.  Galva;  laborer;  Prot. 

RUNQUIST  NELSON,  Grocer,  Galva;  born  in  Alfta,  Helsingland,  Sweden,  Aug.  31, 
1837;  came  to  U.  S.  Oct.  1846;  came  to  county  same  year;  Rep;  Sec.  Adventist;  wife  was 
Martha  Nelson,  born  in  Sodevald,  Helsingland,  Sweden,  June  24,  1840;  married  Jan.  13, 
1865;  has  two  children,  girls. 

SANDEAN  C.  Galva;  tailor;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

SANDEAN  E.  Galva;  P.O.  Galva;  laborer;  from  Sweden. 

SANDERS  CARL  M.  Photographer,  Galva;  born  in  Skone,  south  part  of  Sweden,  Sept. 
28,  1839;  came  to  U.  S.  May  12,  1870;  came  to  county  May  18,  1870;  Dem;  Swedenborgian; 
wife  was  Ida  M.  Carlson,  born  in  Smoland,  Sweden,  Nov,  7,  1846;  married  March  2,  1872; 
has  four  children,  two  boys  and  two  girls. 

SANDERSON  E.  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Vermont. 

SAUNDEAN  CHAS.  Galva;  tailor;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

SCOTT  JNO.  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  S.  C. 

SECORD  V.  C.,  P.O.  Galva;  engineer  C.B.  &  Q.  R.R;  Prot;  born  Tp. 

SEELEY  I.  B.  Galva;  druggist;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.  Y. 

SEILS  GEO.  Galva;  molder;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

SELBERG  CHAS.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Sweden;  owns  35  accres,  $1,750. 

SEWELL  THOS.  Galva;  engineer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Eng. 

SEWARD  W.  H.  Galva;  bridge  builder;  Rep;  from  Will  Co.  111. 

SEYBERT  DANIEL,  Galva;  carpenter;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Pa. 

SEYBERT  JAS.,  Galva;  carpenter;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

SHARP  S.  J.,  Galva;  student;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Va. 

SHEETZ  N.  I.,  Galva;  dentist;  Rep;  Prof,  from  Freeport,  111. 

SHERMAN  CHAS.  S.,  Galva;  billiard  hall;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

SHERMAN  NELSON,  Farmer;  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Milan,  Huron  Co.,  Ohio, 
Sept.  17,  1828;  came  to  county  1866;  owns  80  acres  land,  val.  $4,000;  wife  was  Anna  Brit- 
ton,  born  in  Pitsford,  Lenawee  Co.,  Mich.,  March  9,  1845;  married  Feb.  18,  1863;  has  had 
two  children,  one  girl  and  one  boy. 

SHORT  EDWARD  L.,  Galva;  policeman;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ind. 

SHUA  A.  C.  Galva;  lab;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 

SHTJRTZ  G.  W.,  Galva;  wire  worker;  Rep;  born  Tp. 

SHURTZ  W.  M.,  Galva;  boarding  house;  Rep;  from  Ind. 

SHURTLEFF  C.  A.,  Galva;  Justice  of  the  Peace;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.  H. 

SILEN  JNO.  E.,  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

SILGA  A.,  Galva;  lab;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

SIMMONS  C.  W.,  Galva;  plasterer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

SIMMONS  E.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  .from  N.Y. 

SIPESGEO.  W.,  Galva;  baker  and  restaurant;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

SMALLEY  CHAS.  O.  Agricultural   Implements  and  Seeds,  Galva;  born  in  Ludlow,  Vt., 
,Sept.  9,  1842;  came   to  county  1868;  Rep;  Bapt;  wife  was   Maggie   Drury,  born  near  Elm-' 
wood,  Stark  Co.,  111.,  March  6,  1847;  married   in   Niles,  Mich.,  July  31,  1866;  has   four  chil- 
dren, three  boys  and  one  girl. 

SMALLEY  D.  W.,  Galva;  livery;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Vt 

SMALLEY  OSCAR,  Galva;  drayman;  Prot;  from  Vt. 

SMITH  E.  W.,  Galva;  hotel;  Rep;  from  Peoria  Co, 

SMITH  CHARLES,  Galva;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Ind. 

SMITH  JACOB,  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Christian;  from  Pa;  owns  6  acres. 
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366  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OP 

SMITH  GEO.  S.  Sewing  Machine  Agent,  Galva;  born  in  Suffolk  Co.,  L.  I.,  Oct.  26,  1833, 
came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Rep;  Prot;  wife  was  Laura  A.  Fifield,  born  in  Sutton,  N.  H., 
April  5.  1837;  married  May  7,  1857;  has  four  children. 

SMITH  J.  S.,  Galva;  merchant;  Dem;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

SMITH  JNO.  N.,  Galva;  peddler;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  from  N.Y. 

SMITH   M.  A.,  lives  with  father,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Galva;  Rep;  from  Stark  Co. 

SMITH  WARREN  B.,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Vt;  owns  208  acres. 

SMITH  WILSON,  Farmer;  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Richland  Co.,  Ohio,  March  28, 
1831;  came  to  this  county  1861;  Rep;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  §10,400;  wife  was  Mary 
M.  Dennis,  born  in  Warren  Co.,  N.  J.,  March  14,  1836,  married  June  18,  1854,  has  had 
eleven  children,  ten  living  and  one  dead,  six  boys  and  five  girls;  Mr.  Smith  has  three  chil- 
dren, Wynnie  Bell,  Minnie  Dell  and  Willie  Mason  Smith,  all  born  Oct.  17,  1871,  all  living, 
and  age  six  years  coming  Oct.  17,  1877. 

SNYDER  L.  A.  Galva;  broom  corn  dealer;  Dem;  from  Md. 

SOPER  A.  W.,  Galva;  hardware;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

SOPER   HENRY,  Galva;  salesman;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Fulton  Co.,  111. 

SOPER  JOS.  F.,  Galva;  merchant;  Dem;  Pro';  from  N.  J. 

SOPER  WRIGHT  R.  Hardware  and  Groceries.  Galva;  born  in  Monmouth  Co.,  N.  J., 
Oct.  25,  1828;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Prot;  wife  was  Mary  A.  Reed,  born  in 
Scotland  Co.,  Mo..  June  4,  1844;  married  July  16,  1861;  has  four  children,  two  girls  and  two 
boys. 

SPENCER  JUDSOX,  Galva;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

SPENCER  MARTIN,  Galva;  merchant;  Rep;  Spiritualist;  from  N.Y. 

SPENCER  S.  G.,  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

SPERRY  S.,  Galva;  mechanic;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Aurora,  III. 

SPIEGEL  C,,Sec.  6;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Prot;  from  Germany;  owns  80  acres,  val.  $4,800. 

SPRAGUE   ROBERT,  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  rents  A.  Hoffman;  Rep;  U.  Breth. 

STACY  A.,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Galva;  lab;   Prot;  from  Eng. 

STAPLES  F.  M.,  Galva;  butter  and  eggs;  Dem;   Prot;  from  Hancock  Co.,  Til. 

STARBOARD  GEO.,  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Me. 

STARBOARD  LEVI  B.,  Galva;  notions;  Rep;  born  111. 

STODDARD  OLIVER  P.  Dry  Goods,  Galva;  born  in  Peoria  Co.,  111.,  Aug.  14,  1842; 
came  to  county  1843;  Rep;  Prot;  wife  was  Agnes  A.  Munger,  born  in  Yates  Co.  N.Y.,  Aug. 
9.  1841;  married  Jan.  29, 1867;  enlisted  as  private  Co.  B.  42d  111.  Inf.  Aug.,  1861,  discharged 
May,  1862. 

STOWE  C.  H.,  Galva;  painter;  Dem;  from  Geneseo,  111. 

STOWE  MARY  A.   Mrs.,  wid.  of  Wm.,  P.O.  Galva;  Prot;  from  Philadelphia. 

STOWE  WM.  A.,  Galva;  painter;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Stark  Co.,  111. 

STROM   M.  Galva;  tailor;  Lutb;  from  Sweden. 

SUNQUIST  ANDREW,  Galva;  lab;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

SUNQUIST  E.  Galva;  lab;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

SWAN  CRANSTON  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Galva;  born  Jefferson  Co.  Ind.  Oct.  28, 
1832;  he  lived  in  Indiana  about  thirty-two  years,  then  removed  to  Knox  County,  Linn  Tp., 
and  lived  there  nine  years,  and  removed  to  Henry  County  in  1873,  and  has  lived  here  since; 
holds  office  School  Director  in  his  town;  married  Margaret  Jane  Ikerd,  May  22,  1856;  she 
was  from  Lawrence  Co.  Ind;  she  was  born  Jan.  18,  1838;  they  have  seven  children,  five  boys 
and  two  girls;  have  lost  one  son;  Rep;  Lib;  130^  acres  of  Ian •',  value  $7,830. 

SWANSON  A.  P ,  Galva;  carriage  painter  and  trimmer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

SWANSON  C.,  Galva;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

SWANSON  C.  G,  Galva;  blacksmith;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

SWANSON  OLOF,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden.  , 

SWEET  W.  B.,  Galva;  book-keeper;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

SWICKARD  J.  W.,  Galva;  mechanic;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

SWIFT  GEO.,  Galva;  teamster;  Dem;  from  Iowa. 

SWISTROM.  E.,  Galva;  laborer;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

""PAGGART  WM.  D.,  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y. 

THACKER  JAS.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  J.  M.  Wiley;  Rep;  Prot. 


HENRY  COUNTY:    GALVA  TOWNSHIP.  367 

THAYER  CHAS.  Galva;  cigar  maker;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

THOMAS  JEROME,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  G.ilva;  horn  in  Noble  Co  Ind.  June  16, 
1851;  came  to  county  1865;  Dem;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  value  $4,000;  wife  was  Lucy 
Underwood,  born  in  Coldbrook  Tp.  Warren  Co.  111.  Feb.  5,  1853;  married  Dec.  2,  1874;  has 
one  child,  Jesse  Irving  Thomas,  born  in  Galva  Tp.  Henry  Co.  111.  Nov.  21,  1875. 

THOMPSON  F.  A.  Galva;  schoolteacher;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Stark  Co. 

THOMPSON  J.  F.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Bapt;  from  Conn. 

THORELL  LOUIS,  Galva;  laborer;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

THORN  J.  G.  Galva;  billiard  saloon;  Dem;  from  Knox  Co.  111. 

TODD  J.  F.,   M.D.  Galva;  physician  and  surgeon;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Stark  Co. 

TOLINE  ANDREW,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  rents  of  P.  Levine;  Meth;  from  Sweden. 

TOLINE  PETER,  Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

TOWNSEND  THOS.  Galva;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Pa. 

TROLIXE  ERIC,  Farmer,  Sec.  30.  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  loo  acres,  value 
$5,000;  he  was  born  in  Sweden,  lSi6,  and  came  to  this  country  with  the  colony  that  settled 
at  Bishop  Hill  in  1846;  he  was  one  of  the  persons  selected  to  divide  the  land  of  the  colony 
when  the  division  was  made;  he  married  Betey  Olson  in  1840;  she  was  born  in  Sweden;  she 
died  1847;  in  1848  he  married  Christine  Olson;  shewas  born  in  Sweden;  has  one  son,  named 
Eric;  lost  five  children. 

T  TDEAN  ANDREW,   Galva;  laborer;  Luth;  from  Sweden. 

V       UNDERWOOD  ALBERT,  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Mich. 

UNDERWOOD   HENRY  L.  Sec.  33;   P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  lives  with  father;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

UNDERWOOD   WM.   H.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  lives  with  father;  Rep;  from  Galesburg. 

UXDERWOOD  MICHAEL,  Farmer.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Chippeway,  Wayne 
Co.  Ohio,  Feb.  20,  1825;  came  to  countv  1858;  Rep;  owns  172  acres  land,  val.  $13,660;  first 
wife  was  Mary  E.  Beach,  born  in  Medina  Co.  Ohio,  Aug.  25,  1830;  married  April  22,  1847; 
died  Aug.  20.  1874;  second  wife  was  Katie  Burlin,  born  in  Mon  mouth  Co.  N.  J.  July  13, 
1849;  married  Nov  7,  1875;  has  had  ten  children,  seven  living  and  three  dead,  nine  by  first 
wife  and  one  by  second;  has  been  Justice  of  the  Peace  in  county  six  years,  Supervisor  one 
year,  Assessor  seven  terms,  also  School  Director  and  Trustee  for  many  years. 

UPDYKE  J.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  Prot. 

UPHAM  A.  W.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

UPHAM  CHAS.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Ca. 

UTLY  E.  P.  Galva;  tinner;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

WANDEAN  ERICK,  Galva;  laborer;  Prot;  from  Sweden. 

V       VANDERWAKER  CHAS.  lives  with  mother,  Sec.  23;   P.O.  Galva;  Dem;  Prot;  N.Y. 
VANDERWAKER  CAROLINE  Mrs.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Galva;  wid.  of  Nicholas;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 
VANDERWAKER   WM.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.Y.;  owns  45^  ac. 
VANSICKEL  N.  Galva;  Prot. 
VINCENT  JNO.  Galva;  laborer;  Prot;  born   111. 
VIOX  FRED.  M.   Marble  Dealer  and   Cutter.   Galva;    born   in   Erie  Co.  N.Y.  April  14. 

1848;  came  to  county  1864;    Dem;  val.  prop.  $1,200;  wife  was  Althea  M.  Hendrick,  born  in 

Ohio,  Sept.  20,  1848;  married  Sept.  20,  1869. 


W.  W.  Galva;  butcher;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Mich. 
WALKER  WM.  Gilva;  warehouseman;  Dem;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 
WAHLSTRUM  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Galva;  was  born   in  Sweden,  1831; 
came  to  this  country  in  1850;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  130  acres,  value  $6,000;  has  lived  here  twenty- 
seven  years;  one  of  the  oldest  settlers;  he  married  Manha  Johnson  in  1860;  she  was  born  in 
Sweden;  has  seven  children,  named  Frank  V.,  Leander,  Geo.  A.,  Charles  A.,  Fred.  O.,   Mar- 
garet, Nora  A. 

WARREN  ALONZO.  Galva;  laborer;  Dem;  from  Indiana. 

WARTERS  LUKE,  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  P,O.  Galva;  born  in  Leavening,  Yorkshire,  England, 
Aug.  20,  1831;  came  to  U.  S.  Nov.  1851;  came  to  county  1873;  Dem;  Epis;  wife  was  Caro- 
line E.  Oldroyd,  born  in  Pontefract,  Yorkshire,  England,  Nov.  29.  1831;  married  April  IO, 
1852;  has  had  four  children,  two  dead  and  two  living,  two  boys  and  two  girls. 

WATERS  WM.  lives  with  father,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Galva;  Dem;  from  Morgan  Co.  111. 


VOTEES    AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

WATT  C.  R.  Galva;  dentist;   Rep;  Prot;  from  Quincy,  111. 

WATTERS  WM.  E.  Galva;  tinner;  Ind;  from  Mo. 

WELCH  ANDREW  J.  Galva;  carpenter;  Rep;  Univ;  from  Vermont. 

WELCH  E.  Galva;  tailor;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

WELCH   H.  Galva;  mason;  Rep;  from  Vermont. 

WELTON  ELVIRA   Mrs.  P.O.  Galva;  widow  of  S.  J.;   Meth;  from  Ohio. 

WEIR  ROBT.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  Chas.  Ives;  Prot;  from  Scotland. 

WENT  WORTH  EBER  H.  Meat  Market,  Galva;  born  in  Starksborough,  Vt.  June  13, 
1851;  came  to  county  1853;  Dem;  Prot;  wife  was  Sarah  J.  Hageman,  born  in  West  Chester 
Tp.  Porter  Co.  111.  Dec.  3,  1850;  married  Feb.  II,  1873;  has  two  children,  one  boy  and  one 
girl. 

WENTWORTH  NELSON,  Galva;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Vt. 

WENTWORTH   R.  F.  Galva;  butcher;  Dem;  Prot;  from  Vt. 

WEST  D.  E.,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  N.Y. 

WESTBERG  J.   H.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  from  Sweden;  owns  92  acres. 

WESTMAN  PETER,  Galva;  brakeman;  Rep;  from  Sweden. 

WHIPPLE  H.  G.  P.O.  Galva;  Dem;  Epis;  from  Conn;  owns  60  acres,  val.  $10,400. 

WHITE  CHAS.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  rents  of  H.  Baker;  Dem;  from  Peoria  Co. 

WHITE  FREDERICK,  Galva;  peddler;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Pa. 

WICKSTRUM  JACOB,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Bishop  Hill. 

WICKSTRUM  P.   M.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Ind;  Prot;  from  Sweden;  owns  204  acres. 

WILEY  D.  L.  Galva;  pres.  First  Nat.  Bank;  Rep;  Univ;  from  Vt;  owns  2,000  acres  in  Iowa. 

WILEY  JAS.  M.  Real  Estate;  Galva;  born  in  Rockingham,  Vt.  Jan.  23,  1817;  came  to 
this  county  in  Spring  of  1838;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  1,000  acres  land;  first  wife  was  Margaret 
S.  Miles,  born  in  Sharon,  Conn.  Aug.  10,  1825;  married  Aug.  10,  1843,  died  April  4,  1860; 
second  wife  was  Mary  M.  Brook;,  born  in  Chester,  Vt.  April,  1834;  married  Dec.  2o,  1860; 
died  Jan.  9,  1867;  third  wife  was  Lizzie  S.  Yocum,  born  in  Jeromeville,  Ohio,  June  7,  1837; 
married  Jan.  4,  1872;  has  had  seven  children,  five  by  first,  and  two  by  second  wife,  all  liv- 
ing; Mr.  W.  was  one  of  the  founders  of  Galva  town  in  1854. 

WILEY  SUSAN  J.   Mrs.  wid.  of  Geo.  R.,   P.O.  Galva;  Bapt;  from  Vt;  owns  250  acres. 

WILEY  W.  LORENZO,  Lumber  Dealer,  Galva;  born  in  Brimfield.  Peoria  Co.  IlL 
Aug.  29,  1846;  came  to  this  county  in  1870;  Rep;  Cong;  wife  was  Flora  B.  Wiley,  born  in 
Brimfield,  Peoria  Co.  111.  March  4,  1848;  married  Oct.  2O.  1871;  has  three  children,  one 
boy  and  two  girls. 

WILEY  W.  F.  Cashier  First  Nat.  Bank,  Galva;  born  in  Brimfield,  Peoria  Co.  111.  July  16, 
1850;  came  to  county  in  1854;  Rep;  Prot;  wife  was  Florence  E.  Munger,  born  in  Penn  Van, 
Yates  Co.  N.Y.  Sept.  17,  1852;  married  Sept.  26,  1871;  has  had  one  child,  Floyd  L.  born 
Oct.  21,  1874;  died  Nov.  20,  1874. 

WILEY  WM.  L.  Hon.  Real  Estate  Dealer,  Galva;  born  in  Rockingham, Vermont,  Nov. 
2O,  1820;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  2,500  acres  of  land;  first  wife  was 
Louise  Bailey,  born  in  Saxton's  River,  Vt.  May  31,  1821;  married  April  14,  1842;  died  July 
II,  1862;  second  wife  was  Eunice  B.  Williams,  born  in  Westmoreland,  N.Y.  Jan.  15,  1844; 
married  Feb.  n,  1864;  has  had  three  children,  two  living  and  one  dead — one  by  first  wife, 
and  two  by  second;  has  been  member  of  the  State  Board  of  Equalization  from  1872  to  1876; 
also  Director  in  the  Peoria  &  Rock  Island  R.R. 

WILKINSON  A.  G.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  from  Va. 

WILLIAMS  CHAS.  Galva;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Prot;  from  England. 

WILLIAMS  CHAS.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot. 

WILLIAMS  C.   M.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  rents  of  L.  Williams;  Rep;  Prot,  from  Ind. 

WILLIAMS  EDSON,  Carriage  Manufacturer,  Galva;  born  in  Charlemont,  Franklin 
Co.  Mass.  Nov.  2,  1815;  came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Rep;  Bapt;  first  wife  was  Corinthia 
M.  Spencer,  born  in  Columbus  Co.  N.Y.  Jan.  5,  1816;  married  March  4,  1841;  died  Sept. 
24,  1871;  second  wife  was  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Washington  (wid.  of  Geo.),  born  in  Essex  Co.  N.J. 
Feb.  1822;  married  Nov.  9,  1875;  has  hud  three  children,  one  living  and  two  dead,  all  by 
first  wife. 

WILLIAMS  GEO.  Galva;  laborer;  Epis;  from  England. 

WILLIAMS  GEO.  W.  Galva;  clerk;  Dem;  from  England. 

WILLIAMS   H.   E.  Galva;  blacksmith;   Rep;  Prot;  from  England. 

WILLIS  SAMUEL,   P.O.  Galva;  janitor;  Rep;   Meth;  from  England. 


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WILSON  GUSTAVE,   Restaurant,  Galva;  born  in  Jonkoping  Smoland,  Sweden,  Feb.  15, 

1852;  Dem;  val.  prop.  $750. 
WOOD  JAS.  B.  Clerk;  Galva;  born  in   Barren   Co.    Ky.  April  20,  1856;  came  to  county 

in  1876;  Rep;  Prot. 

WOOD  WM.  A.  Galva;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Chicago. 

WOOLSEY  THOS.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Galva;  laborer  on  Ben  Eldridge's  farm;  Rep;  Prot. 
WYMAN  FRANK,  Galva;  clerk;  Rep;  from  Wis. 

\/OCUM   L.   M.  Galva;  banker;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Pa;  owns  2,240  acres  in  Iowa. 

YOCUM  O.  E.  Galva;  gen.  mdse;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Indiana;  owns  640  acres  in  Iowa. 
YOCUM  CHAS.   Retired   Merchant   and   Farmer;  Gaiva;  born   in  York   Co.  Pa.   Oct.  16, 

1811;  came  to  this  county  in  1867.  Rep;  Meth;  wife  was  Mary  Smith,  born  in   Lancaster 

Co.  Ohio,  Feb.  21,  1814;  married  March  18,  1834;  died  July  12,  1875;  has  seven  children, 

all  living. 

YONGS  P.  R.  Galva;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
YOUNG  HEXRI  W.   Editor  Galva  Journal,  Galva;  born  in  Long  Island,  N.Y.  Dec.  17, 

1847:  came  to  this  county  in  1875;  Dem;  Prot.     The  Galva  Journal  was  organized  Feb.  9, 

1872. 


BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 


GALVA. 

Bigelow  H    Attorney  at  Law  and    U. 

S.  Commissioner. 

Bodison  Carl  F.  Dealer  in  Groceries. 
BoOStfUm  Isaac,  Brick  Manufacturer. 

Brownlee  &  Stoddard.  Dry  Goods, 

Clothing,  Boots  and  Shoes. 
Collier  Jno.  L.  Barber. 
Davis  Chas.  E.  Hardware  and  Stoves. 
Edson  Leonard  P.   Manufacturer  and 

Dealer  in  Brooms  and  Brushes. 
Field      Solomon,      Patent      Medicine 

Manufacturer. 

First  National  Bank,   i).  L.  Wiley, 

Prest. ;   W.  F.  Wiley,  Cashier. 

Guthrie  Brothers,  Founders,  Machin- 
ists, Engine  and  Boiler  Makers, 
Dealers  in  Machinery  Supplies, 
Agricultural  Machinery,  &c.  Re- 
pairing solicited,  also  General 
Machine  Jobbing. 

Henderson  D.  W.  Live  Stock  Dealer, 
Office,  Live  Stock  Yards. 

JarVJS  Sam'l    G.  Dealer  in  Groceries. 

Johnson  Swan  P.  Tailor. 

Larson  &  Wilson,  Restaurant  and 
Bakery. 


Miller  A.  F.  Books,  Stationery,  &c. 
Milchrist  ThOS.  E.  Attorney  at  Law. 
Mott  Wm.  H.  Blacksmith. 
Olson  Jonas   W.    Attorney    at    Law, 
Real  Estate  and  Loan  Agent 

Palmer  Christopher  C.  Wagon  Maker. 

Patterson  J.  0.   M.D.,  Physician  and 

Surgeon. 
Peterson  Olof  L.  Furniture  Dealer. 

Peterson    Peter,   Jr.    Broom    Com 

Dealer. 
Phillips  Nicholas  E.  Grain  and  Broom 

Corn  Dealer. 

Pratt  Rufus  H.  Physician  and  Surgeon. 
Price      Archibald,       Carpenter      and 

Builder. 
Price    Obed,    Mason,  Contractor    and 

Builder. 

Rockafellow  Abraham  J.  Real  Estate 

Dealer  and  Stock  Raiser. 
ROSS    &    Peterson,    Contractors    and 

Builders. 
Runquist  Nelson,  Dealer  in  Groceries. 

Sanders  Carl  M.  Photographer. 

Smalley  Chas.  0.  Agricultural  Imple- 
ments Manfr's'  Agent  and  Dealer 
in  Farm  Machinery. 


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VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 


Smith  Geo.  8.  Sewing  Machine  Agent, 
and  Dealer  in  Musical  Instru- 
ments. 

Soper  Wright  R.  Hardware  and  Gro- 
ceries. 

VJOX  Fred   M.    Dealer   and    Manufac- 
turer  of  American    and     Italian 
Marble,  Monuments,  Slabs  and  all 
kinds  of  Granite.     Agent  Batavia 
,    Building  Stone. 


Wentworth  E.  H.  Meat  Market. 
Wiley  Jas.  M.  Real  Estate. 

Wiley  W.  Lorenzo,  Lumber,  Paints, 
Oils,  &c. 

Wiley  Wm.  L.  Real  Estate. 

Williams  &  Philhower,  Carriage  Build- 
ers, Manfr's  Carriages,  Buggies, 
Phaetons  and  Spring  Wagons. 

Young  Henri  W.  Editor  Galva  Journal. 


WESTERN   TOWNSHIP. 


AHLSTRAND  JOHN  A.,  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Sweden,  1847;  came  to  111.  in  1869. 

ANDERSON  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  Sept.  15,  1824; 
came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  162  acres  of  land,  valued  $6,480;  came  direct 
from  Sweden  to  this  county,  remained  two  years  and  moved  to  Minnesota,  remained  there 
nine  years,  thence  back  to  this  town;  name  of  wife  was  Martha  Anderson,  born  Feb.  13, 
1823..  married  Oct.  29,  1838,  in  the  old  country;  have  had  eight  children,  only  four  now  living: 
Anna  Maria,  born  March  I,  1839;  Harriet  Sophia,  born  Dec.  I,  1841;  Christian,  born  Oct. 
I3.  l853;  John  Henry,  born  May  16,  1857. 

ANDERSON   F.  G.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth. 

ANDERSON  GUST.,  P.O.  Orion;  born  Sweden;   Rep;  Luth;  came  to  111.  1868. 

ANDERSON   (i.  W.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;   Dem;  Lib. 

ANDERSON  JONAS,  P.O.  Orion;  Luth;  born  Sweden,  1838;  came  to  111.  1869. 

ANDERSON  JOHN  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  Jan.  31,  1823; 
came  to  this  county  in  1857;  RePJ  Luth;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  value  $4,800;  son  of 
Andrew  and  Elizabeth  Olson,  Mr.  Anderson  and  his  mother  emigrated  to  this  county 
together,  name  of  his  wife  was  Clara  M.  Erickson,  born  June  iS,  1843,  married  Sept.  14, 
1866;  have  three  children  living  and  one  dead;  Andrew  Nathaniel,  born  Sept.  4.  1867; 
Christina  Josephine,  born  March  I,  1870;  Hulda  M.  born  Nov.  26,  1872,  and  died  July  23, 
1873;  Hulda  Albertine,  born  July  23,  1874. 

ANDERSON  JOHN   M.  Sec.  3,  P.O.Orion;  tenant. 

ANDERSON   PETER  D.,  P.O.  Orion;  born  Sweden,  1840;  Rep;  Luth;  came  to  111.  1849. 

ANDERSON  SWAN,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Luth. 

ANDERSON  S.  G.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Orion,  tenant;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

ANDERSON   WM.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  born  Pa.  1835. 

ASPLUND  J.  W.,  P.O.  Orion;  laborer;  born  Sweden. 

T3AM1JRICK  EDWARD,  Orion;  section  boss;  Ind;  Cath. 

BARD  A.   M.  Sec.  33;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden,  1849;  came  to  111.  1859. 
BARNS  WM.  R.  Sec.  27,   P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Quaker. 
BAUGH   L.  S.,  P.O.  Orion;  miller;  Rep;  Meth;  came  to  111.  1856. 
BAXTER  JAMES,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  laborer;  Dem;  Lib. 
BELLOWS  WM.  S.,  P.O.  Orion;  carpenter;  born  in  Rhode  Island,  1842. 
BENNETT  J.  P.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Orion;  born  New  Jersey,  182=;  came  to  111.  1857. 
BENTLY  C.  N.  Rev.  Orion;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis.  Church. 
BERNHARD  A.,  P.O.  Orion;  Meth;  born  Pa.  1826;  came  to  111.  1848. 
BERNHARD  WM.  C.  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Meth;  born  W.  Va.  1851;  came  to  111.   1868. 
BETCHEL  E.  C.  Rep;  Ind;  born  R.  Island  Co.  1844;   vol.  Co.  C,  H2th. 
BLACKFAN  SUSAN  W.  wid.  of  Edward,  P.O.  Orion;  came  to  111.  1845. 


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BLACKFAN  BENJAMIN  R.  M.D.  Farmer,  Sec.  27.  P.O.  Orion;bornin  Delaware  Co. 
Pa.  Nov.  27,  1827;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1864;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  val.  $12,- 
800;  son  of  Joseph  Blackfan,  of  Bucks  Co.  Pa.,  who  graduated  at  the  Pennsylvania  Medical 
University  of  Philadelphia  in  1812,  it  being  the  only  medical  institulion  in  the  U.  S.  at  that 
time,  and  died  in  1864;  Mr.  B.  K.  Blackfan's  mother  (Hannah)  died  in  Delaware  Co.  Pa. 
in  1844;  name  of  wife  was  Amanda  H.  Trego,  daughter  of  James  Trego,  of  this  town,  born 
Aug.  14,  1837,  married  Aug.  19,  1857;  have  two  children,  James  T.  born  Oct.  21,  1858,  May 
T.  Dec.  8,  1864. 

BLACKFAN  SAMUEL,  Farmer.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  this  town  July  5,  1843; 
parents  came  to  this  town  in  1841;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  60  acres  of  land,  val.  $7,000;  son  of 
William  and  Elizabeth  K.  Blackfan;  name  of  wife  was  Hannah  M.  Thomas,  born  Nov.  13, 
1841,  married  Sept.  3,  1867;  had  two  children;  the  eldest,  Willie  H.  died  Feb.  12,  1869, 
abtut  one  year  old;  Edgar  T.  born  Oct.  23,  1871;  Mr.  Blackfan's  mother,  Elizabeth  K.  was 
credited  as  the  compiler  of  the  township  history,  as  elsewhere  recorded. in  this  work;  she  was 
also  prominent  among  the  ladies  of  this  town  in  destroying  the  liquor  traffic  and  breaking 
up  the  grog  shops  in  1856;  its  positive  effect  was  apparent  for  several  years, 

BLAKELY  JAMES  P.  Farmer,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Pa.  Dec.  15,  1819;  came 
to  ihis  county  1857;  Dem;  Pres;  owns  151  acres  of  land,  valued  $9.000;  son  of  Samuel  C. 
Blakely,  of  Alleghany  Co.  Pa;  name  of  first  wife  was  Rebecca  Grouse,  born  Jan.  30,  1827, 
married  July  14,  1848;  have  five  children,  Samuel  D.  born  Nov.  22,  1849,  Anna  Mary, 
born  Jan.  9,  1852,  Nancy  Jane,  born  Feb.  21,  1854,  James  P.  born  Oct.  2,  1860,  Phillip  R. 
born  March  25,  1866;  Anna  Mary,  first  daughter,  married  John  Brabham  March  21,  1876; 
second  wife  was  Margaret  R.  Farron,  married  Sept.  21,  1875. 

BLAKELY  S.  D.  Orion;  school  teacher;  Dem. 

BRAWLY  E.  F.  agt,  R.R.I.  &  Sc.L.R.R;  Rep;  Lib. 

BRIGHAM  FRANCIS  E.  Farmer,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Orion;  born  Aug.  I,  .1826;  son  of 
John  M.  Brigham,  of  Whitingham,  Vt;  came  to  this  county  in  1860;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  160 
acres,  val.  $9,000;  wife's  name  was  Meliscent  A.  Brown,  daughter  of  Rufus  Brown,  Esq.,  of 
same  town,  married  Jan.  16,  1855;  have  lost  four  children;  none  living. 

BLIXT  AUGUST,   Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  came  to  III.  1865. 

BLODGETT  HANNAH  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Orion,  born  in  Groton,  Mass,  on 
June  9,  1828;  came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Bapt;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  val.  $7,200;  wid. 
of  Ezra  F.  who  was  son  of  William  Blodgett,  of  Tyngsborough,  Mass,  and  born  June  10, 
1824,  died  Feb.  14,  1870;  Mrs.  Hannah  A.  was  daughter  of  Jefferson  Taylor,  of  Dunstable, 
Mass.,  who  came  to  this  state  1854  and  died  1873,  at  Moline;  married  Ezra  F.  Blodgett  May 
2,  1850;  have  three  children,  Joseph  T.  born  March  7,  1852,  George  E.  born  Sept.  22,  1860, 
Mary  E.  born  April  5.  1865;  have  lost  two  boys  and  three  girls;  Joseph  T.  Blodgett  married 
Flora  A.  Bigelow  July  21,  1875,  of  Stowe,  Vt. 

BLODGETT  ELSIE  J.  Retired,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Nashua,  N.  H.  Aug.  13, 
1832;  came  to  this  county  in  1858;  Bapt;  the  estate  contains  240  acres,  valued  $14,000;  was 
daughter  of  Asa  Barnes,  of  Hillsborough,  N.  H.,  wid.  of  Josiah  Blodgett,  married  Sept.  14, 
1858;  Mr.  Blodgett  was  son  of  Wm.  Blodgett,  of  Tyngsborough,  Mass,  born  Sept.  27,  1826; 
came  to  this  county  1849;  died  July  24,  1865;  was  among  the  first  settlers  of  this  Tp;  have 
two  children  living,  Josephene,  born  Sept.  16,  1859,  Walter  J.  born  Nov.  14,  1865;  Mary  E. 
born  Dec.  6,  1862,  and  died  May  14,  1875. 

BLODGETT  JOSEPH  T.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Orion;  carpenter;  Rep;  Bapt. 

BLODGETT  MARY  Mrs.  wid.  Orion;  U.  Breth. 

BOLLES  JESSE,  Orion;  shoemaker;  Dem;  Lib. 

BOTHWELL  LEONARD  R.  Farmer,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Jefferson  Co.  N. 
Y.  April  28,  1838;  came  to  this  county  in  1860;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  val. 
$8,400;  Vol.  Eleventh  Ohio  Battery,  was  engaged  in  the  battles  of  New  Madrid,  Corinth, 
and  luka;  in  the  last  received  three  wounds  before  leaving  the  field,  and  on  account  of 
which,  after  four  months'  time,  was  honorably  discharged;  was  son  of  David  Bothwell,  of 
N.Y;  name  of  wife  was  Florence  D.  Lloyd,  daughter  of  Mahlon  B.  Lloyd,  the  first  settler 
of  this  town,  born  May  12,  1844,  married  June  6,  1867;  have  had  six  children,  three  living, 
Ada,  born  May  31,  1868,  Herbert  L.  born  Feb.  24,  1874,  Amelia,  born  Oct.  16,  1875;  is  Tp. 
Collector. 

BURNS  JOHN  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Clinton,  Allegheny  Co.  Pa.  Sept. 
9,  1826;  came  to  this  county  1857;  Ind;  Pres;  owns  560  acres  of  land.  val.  $35,000;  son  of 
Robert  Burns,  of  Pa;  Mr.  John  M.  at  the  age  of  twenty-six,  went  to  California  by  steamer 
via  Panama,  returned  via  Nicaragua  route;  remained  there  about  three  years,  and  soon  after 
returning  to  his  native  town  came  to  this  county  with  less  money  to  make  a  start  as  a  farmer 
than  many  of  our  young  men  receive  for  a  year's  salary;  name  of  wife  was  Ester,  daughter  of 
Samuel  Meanor,  of  Clinton,  Pa.  born  Jan.  29,  1828,  married  Oct.  18,  1849;  have  two  chil- 
dren, J.  Sanford,  born  Nov.  25,  1851,  Mary  Jane,  born  Sept.  17,  1856. 


872  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

BUCK  GEORGE  W.  Farmer.  Sec.  6.  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in  Chautauqua  Co.  N.Y. 
April  19,  1834;  came  to  ibis  couniy  in  1838;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  63  acres  of  land,  val.  $4,000. 
son  of  Roswell  Buck,  of  N.Y;  has  held  the  office  Collector  and  Road  Commissioner;  Vol. 
in  Co.  C,  H2th  111.  I.;  was  out  about  three  years  and  mustered  out  of  the  U.  S.  service  at 
Greensborough,  N.C;  name  of  wife,  Mary  A.Glenn,  daughter  of  James  Glenn,  born  July  18, 
1844,  married  July  8,  1863;  Mrs.  Buck's  father  is  the  oldest  living  settler  of  Henry  County, 
Dr.  Baker  being  the  first,  now  deceased;  Mr.  Glenn  built  the  first  house,  Dr.  Baker  making 
his  home  with  Mr.  Glenn  a  long  time;  Mr.  Buck  has  three  children,  James  Dana,  born  April 
22,  1866.  George  B.  born  July  31, 1868,  Mary  Eliza,  born  Dec.  7,  1874. 

BURNS  J.  SANFORD,  lives  with  parents,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Orion. 

CALAHAN   HIRAM,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Lib. 
CALAHAN  JAMES,  Sec.   23,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;   Rep;  Lib. 

CALAHAN  JOHN,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Lib. 

CALLAWAY  SAML.   H.  Sec.  32,  P.O.Orion;  farmer;  born  England. 

CARLBERG  CHARLES,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Luth. 

CAR  LIN  J.  T.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth. 

CARLSTONE  AARON,  P.O.Orion;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth. 

CARLSTEN  CHARLES,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1837;  came  to  111.  1867. 

CARROLL  JAMES,  Sec.  2,  P.O.Orion;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath. 

CARSON  DAVID,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Dem;  Pres. 

CARSON  JAMES,  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib. 

CARSON  WM.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib. 

CESSNA  H.  W.  Orion;  brickmaker;  Rep;  U.  Breth. 

CESSNA  WM.  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Cumberland  Co.  Pa.  Dec.  21,  1825; 
came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  U.  Pres;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $5,000;  also 
120  acres  in  Iowa;  son  of  Wm.  Cessna,  born  in  1777;  Mr.  Cessna  was  vol.  Co.  E,  i8th  111.  I. 
under  Capt.  James  W.  Brewer;  name  of  wife  was  Emeline  Cessna,  of  Ohio,  born  Nov.  21, 
1825,  married  Dec.  10,  1849;  had  nine  children,  six  living;  Henry  W.  born  Sept.  26,  1850, 
Charles  W.  born  July  2O,  1852,  Martha  C.  born  Dec.  28,  1853,  Lucy  E.  born  July  3,  1859, 
Laura  C.  born  May  9,  1862,  Edna  Viola,  born  April  7,  1864;  his  wife  died  Sept.  27,  1867. 

CHAFFEE  F.  M.  Orion;  pastor  M.  E.  Church;  Rep. 

CHALLBURG  HENRY,  P.O.Osco;  born  Sweden  1831,  came  to  111.  1856. 

CHASE  ADDISON  M.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib. 

CHASE  CHARLES  E.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Lib. 

CHASE  MEBBICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Douglas,  Mass.  Dec.  13,  1811; 
came  to  this  county  1873;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  100  acres  of  land,  val.  $6,000;  son  of  Benjamin 
and  Sarah  Chase,  of  Worcester,  Mass;  moved  to  Vt.  when  about  four  years  old,  lived  there 
forty-two  years,  then  moved  to  Washington  Co.  N.Y.,  lived  there  about  fifteen  years,  then 
moved  to  this  town;  has  three  brothers  and  one  sister  still  living;  name  of  wife  was  Sarah  M. 
Brigham,  of  Whitingham,  Vt.  born  Aug.  12,  1816.  married  Sept.  II,  1834;  six  children,  Syl- 
vester S.  born  Sept.  3,  1835,  Rebecca  E.  born  Feb.  10,  1839,  John  B.  born  May  6,  1841, 
Charles  E.  born  Jan.  19,  1844,  Sarah  M.  born  Oct.  :2,  1847,  Addison  M.  born  Oct,  30,  1855; 
no  deaths  ever  occurred  in  his  family. 

CHILSTROM  DANIEL,  Sec.  17;  P.O.Orion;  farmer;  Ind;  Ind. 

CHILSTROM  GUST.  P.O.  Orion;  Ind;  born  Sweden,  1825,  came  to  111.  1847. 

CHINBURG  A.  G.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth. 

COLLINSON  T.  H.,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  England,  1843,  came  to  111.  1845. 

CRAMPTON  F.  A.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;   Meth. 

CRAMPTON  J.  W.  Orion;  Rep;  Meth. 

CRAMPTON  SUSAN  C.  widow  of  J.  C..  Orion;  Meth. 

CROCKER  CHARLES,  Sec.  16,  P.O.Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib. 

CUBBIN  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  14.  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  County  Donegal,  Ireland,  Aug. 
1845;  came  to  this  county  in  1861;  Dem;  Cath;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $4,800;  son  of 
William  Currin,  of  the  Old  Country;  stopped  nine  months  in  Philadelphia,  thence  to  this 
county;  name  of  wife  was  Sophia  Lind,  daughter  of  Samuel  Lind,  of  Sweden,  born  Nov.  18, 
1847;  married  Dec.  16,  1870;  have  two  children,  Mary  Ellen,  born  Aug.  4,  1871,  John  S., 
born  May  24,  1874. 


Hon.  W.  W.  WARNER, 
Western. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     WESTERN    TOWNSHIP.  375 

•p\AHLSTEDT  J.  G.  Orion;  organist;  Luth. 

*••'     DARROW  G.  W.  Orion;  agent  Peoria  and  Rock  Island  R.  R.;  Rep. 

DEATS  GEORGE,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  born  Virginia,  1831. 

DEVENNY  P.  F.  Orion;  carpenter;  Dem;  Lib. 

DILLEY  ISAAC  R.  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Braxton  Co.  Va.  July  20, 1837; 
came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Univ;  owns  86  acres  of  land,  value  $4,500;  son  of  Abra- 
ham Dilley,  of  Rock  Island  Co.  who  emigrated  to  Illinois  in  1840,  from  Virginia;  name  of 
wife  was  Indiana  Huston,  daughter  of  T.  W.  Huston,  born  Jan.  28,  1848;  married  Sept.  27, 
1868;  have  had  three  children,  two  living,  Mary  Alma,  born  March  12,  1870,  Almira  Jane, 
born  Sept.  23,  1871,  died  July  13,  1872,  Thomas  Isaac,  born  March  20,  1874. 

DILLON  MARTIN,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Dem;  Lib. 

DUNCAN  THOS.  Farmer,  Sec.  2O,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Ireland,  Nov.  21,  1835;  came  to 
this  county  in  1861;  Ind;  Pres;  owns  106  acres  of  land,  value  $6,000;  son  of  James  Duncan, 
County  Antrim,  Ireland;  vol.  Co.  C,  H2th  111.  I.;  was  out  about  three  years;  was  besieged 
at  Knoxville  twenty-eight  days  on  eight  days'  rations;  was  wounded  at  the  battle  of  Resaca, 
Ga.  and  laid  up  in  the  hospital  nine  months;  name  of  wife,  Elizabeth  Bolles,  daughter  of 
Jesse  Bolles,  born  Oct.  28,  1835,  at  Thompson,  Ct;  married  Feb.  7,  1862;  four  children  liv- 
ing, Lenora  B.,  born  April  30,  1866,  William  E.;  born  Aug.  17,  1869,  James  T.  and  Jesse  B. 
(twins),  born  Aug.  7,  1873;  Mrs.  Duncan's  first  husband  was  James  Ludi,  leaving  one  son, 
Nelson  J.  Ludi,  who  died  Jan.  1857. 

DUSENBURY  DANIEL,  P.O.  Orion;  blacksmith;  Dem;  born  W.  Va. 

DYAL  AMOS,  Farmer,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Allegheny  Co.  Pa.  March  7,  1834; 
came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Ind;  Bapt;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value  $10,000;  son  of  Wm. 
H.  Dyal,  of  Ohio,  whose  father  was  in  the  war  of  1812;  Mr.  Dyal  moved  to  Coshocton  Co. 
Ohio,  with  his  father,  in  1845,  lived  there  eleven  years,  thence  to  this  county;  first  wife  was 
Isabel!  McFarland,  of  Holmes  Co.  Ohio,  born  Feb.  8,  1839,  married  Nov.  27,  1860,  and  died 
Sept.  4,  1872,  leaving  two  children  :  Ida  Eliza,  born  Oct.  I,  1861,  Robert  K.,  born  July  18, 
1866;  second  wife  was  Marietta  Talbut,  born  Dec.  12,  1841,  married  Oct.  25,  1874;  she  was 
widow  of  M.  L.  Hovey,  who  died  Sept.  4,  1872. 

J7  ATON  E.  J.  Rep;  born  Vermont,  1852,  came  to  111.  1875. 

*-•     EATON  GEO.  W.  Orion;  grain  dealer;  Rep;  Lib. 

EASTON  JOSHUA,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Mass.  1826,  came  to  111.  1859. 

ELLIS  JOHN  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in  Holstein,  Germany, 
Sept.  21,  1835;  came  to  this  county,  1864;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  85  acres  of  land,  value  $5,500; 
son  of  John  Ellis;  Mr.  Ellis  came  to  the  U.  S.  in  1858;  name  of  wife  was  Otilde  7obel,  of 
Prussia,  born  Aug.  29,  1843;  married  Nov.  I,  1864;  have  four  children,  Emma  Carolina,  born 
April  28,  1867,  John  William,  born  Feb.  10,  1869,  Henry  Gustaf,  born  Feb.  26,  1872,  Louis 
Jacob,  born  Jan.  15,  1875. 

ENGLE  HUDSON  B.  Farmer,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Orion;  bom  in  Burlington  Co.  N.  J.  Nov. 
4,  1821;  came  to  this  county  in  1844;  Rep;  Quaker;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $6,000; 
Son  of  Joseph  and  Hannah  Engle;  Mr.  Joseph  Engle  died  in  1831;  Hannah,  his  wife,  died 
1855;  Hudson  B.  was  one  of  the  first  settlers  in  this  town,  only  four  houses  built  before  his 
own;  name  of  wife  was  Sarah  Elwell,  born  in  Springfield,  Mass.  Dec.  16,  1830;  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Engle  were  married  by  the  Rev.  I.  Pillsbury,  Nov.  n,  1847,  being  the  first  couple  married 
by  a  clergyman  in  the  town;  Mr.  Engle  has  sold  pork  for  seventy-five  cents  per  hundred 
pounds,  wheat  for  twenty-five  cents  per  bushel,  and  cnrn  for  ten  cents,  since  living  in  this 
town;  have  had  eight  children,  seven  living :  Julia  Burr,  born  Oct.  19,  1848,  Flora  Luella, 
born  Nov.  24,  1852,  May  Rebecca,  born  Nov.  10,  1854,  Anna  Gertrude,  born  Dec.  22,  1856, 
Charles  Henry,  born  Dec.  19.  1863,  William  EUvood,  born  March  19,  1870,  Hudson  Burr, 
born  Jan.  15,  1872;  Elizabeth  Blackfan,  deceased  at  three  months  old. 

ENTRIKEN  N.  M.  Orion;  merchant;  Rep;  Cong. 

ERICKSON  C.  A.  Orion;  carpenter;  Rep;  Luth. 

ERICKSON  C.  E.  Orion;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth. 

ERICKSON  N.  G.,  P.O.  Orion;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth. 

ERNST  C.  Mrs.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer. 

EWING  SAMUEL  B.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Dem;   Pres. 

T^ARRAND  OSCAR   F.  Orion;  laborer;  Rep;  Bapt. 
-^      FARRING  O.  F.  Orion;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib.     . 

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376  VOTERS   AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

FERGUSON  THO3IAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  born  in  County  Antrim,  Ire- 
land,  March  17,  1826;  came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Rep;  U.  Pres;  owns  150  acres  of  land, 
value  $9,000;  son  of  Jas.  Ferguson;  Mr.  Ferguson  came  to  the  U,  S.  in  1847,  lived  at  Pitts- 
burg  ten  years,  then  to  this  county,  and  now  feels  proud  of  his  adopted  country;  name  of  wife 
'was  Jane  Grant,  born  in  Morayshire,  Scotland;  married  Aug.  1850;  have  eight  children, 
James  A.,  born  May  5,  1851,  Ann,  born  May  6,  1853.  Jane,  born  April  12,  1855,  William, 
born  April  10,  1857,  Ella,  born  Jan.  22,  1860,  Sarah  May,  botn  Feb.  14,  1864,  Harriett  Belle, 
born  March  28,  1870,  Carrie  Twilo,  born  May  28,  1872;  James  A.  graduated  at  Monmouth 
College,  class  of  1876;  is  now  at  the  U.  Pres.  Theological  Seminary  of  Allegheny  City,  Pa. 

FERGUSON  ANNIE  Mrs.  widow.  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Orion. 

FIELDS  JOHN  T.  Farmer.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Belmont  Co.  Ohio,  Oct.  16, 
1831;  came  to  this  county  in  1863;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  value  $12,000;  first 
settled  in  Bureau  Co.  lived  there  about  five  years,  then  removed  to  this  town;  son  of  John 
Fields,  whose  father  was  under  General  Washington  all  through  the  Revolutionary  War,  and 
one  of  the  guards  over  Major  Andre,  who  was  hung  as  a  spy;  first  wife  was  Rebecca  Dillon, 
married  Feb.  21,  1865,  and  died  May  19,  1871,  leaving  two  children,  Guy  D.,  bom  May  29, 
1866,  Agnes  A.,  born  Sept.  10,  1867;  second  wife  was  Amelia,  daughter  of  Wm.  Jordan, 
married  Feb.  26,  1874. 

FREEMAN  J.  C.r  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Lib;  born  in  England,  1829,  came  to  111.  1854. 

FREEMAN  H.  S.,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Henry  Co.  1854. 

FRECK.HI.M  JOHN,  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Sweden.  1835,  came  to  111.  1870. 

FURGUSON  G.  M.  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep. 

GOLDEN  WM:  Sec.  28;  P.O.Orion;  tenant;  Dem;  Lib. 
GRANDIN  P.  A.  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Sweden  1836; 'to  111.  1865. 

GABRIELSON  ERIC,  Merchant  and  Stock  Dealer,  Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  Feb.  18, 
1849,  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  Dem ;  Ind;  owns  house  and  lot  worth  $500;  son  of  Charles 
Gabrielson,  of  Andover;  name  of  his  wife  was  Josephine,  daughter  of  Just  Hufflund,  now 
residing  in  this  township,  born  Jan.  I,  1850,  married  Aug.  5,  1874;  have  one  daughter,  Estella 
N.,  born  Dec.  31,  1875;  Mr.  Gabrielson  is  a  General  Dealer  in  all  kinds  of  Merchandise,  and 
Stock  Shipper,  also  Agent  for  Foreign  Passage  Tickets,  and  sells  Foreign  Exchange. 

GRANT  DANIEL,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Pres. 

GRANT  WM.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Pres. 

GUSTAFSON  JOHN  G,  Farmer,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  April  20,  1844; 
came  to  this  county  1851;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  val.  $5.000;  son  of  Andrew 
Gustafson,  now  of  Missouri;  name  of  wife  was  Elizabeth  Weech,  daughter  of  Joseph 
Weech,  from  England,  born  Feb.  9,  1851;  married  Dec.  25,  1871;  two  children:  Joseph  A., 
born  Feb.  7,  1873;  John  A.,  born  Jan.  6,  1875;  his  father  first  settled  in  Lynn  Tp.,  and  was 
among  the  first  of  his  countrymen  to  this  part  of  the  Co;  Mr.  Gustafson  has  eight  brothers 
and  one  sister  living  in  this  country;  Mrs.  Gustafson  has  four  sisters  and  five  brothers. 

TT  AGLUND  GUST,  P.O.  Orion;  Ind;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1833;  to  111.  1868. 
^*      HAMILTON  DAVID  A.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres. 

HAMILTON  WM.  C.  Sec.  32;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  born  in  III.  1849. 

HAMILTON  WM.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres. 

HAMMER  ALBERT  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  this  town  Aug.  14,  1856; 
Luth;  lives  on  the  estate  of  40  acres  of  land,  val.  $3,000;  son  of  William  A.  Anderson,  whose 
name  was  changed  in  accordance  to  the  Church  rule  to  Hammer  soon  after  coming  to  this 
country;  Mr.  Hammer  was  among  the  first  Swedish  settlers  in  the  town  in  the  year  1851; 
no  one  did  more  to  make  his  country  people  comfortnble,  or  devoted  more  time  in  looking 
up  home*  for  them  and  suitable  places  to  make  a  start  in  this  their  chosen  country,  than  did 
Mr.  Hammer;  Mr.  Albert  A.  Hammer's  mother  died  in  the  Winter  of  1865,  and  his  father, 
William  A.  soon  followed  her  to  the  unknown — only  two  weeks  intervening  between  their 
deaths — leaving  three  small  children  behind  them:  Albert  A.  (the  subject  of  this  sketch), 
Peter  A.,  born  Jan.  19,  1858;  Amelia,  born  Feb,  14,  1860. 

HAMMERSTALL  CHARLES,  P.O.Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1843;  to  111.  1869. 

HAMOR   E.,  P.O.  Orion;  mail-carrier;  Rep;  born  Pa.  1817;  to  111.  1854. 

HAMOR  NATHANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec  29;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Pa.  Dec.  25.  1842;  came 
to  this  county  1858;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  val.  $5,ooo;  son  of  Evan  Ilamor, 
now  of  this  town;  volunteer  in  Co.  C,  !O2d  111.  J;  was  with  Gen.  Sherman  in  his  campaign 
and  march  to  the  sea;  name  of  wife  Mattie  A.,  daughter  of  Allnd  rr.d  Elizobtlh  Joidan; 
her  grandfather  on  her  mother's  side,  Daniel  H.  Jfjip,  was  the  first  white  man  settling  on  the 
Seneca  Reservation  in  Ohio;  married  Dec.  20,  1866. 


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HA3f  N"A  JOHX  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Westmoreland  Co.  Ohio,  March 
15,  1835;  came  to  this  county  in  1841;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  val.  $9,000;  son 
of  Roberc  a.id  Prisciila  Hanna,  who  left  Pennsylvania  for  Ohio  1836;  remained  there  four 
years,  then  to  Stark  Co.  in  this  state  one  year,  thence  to  Shaubena  Grove  in  this  county;  was 
among  the  first  settlers  in  that  part  of  the  county;  Mr.  Kobt.  Hanna  died  in  1859;  his  wife 
Prisciila  died  some  years  before;  name  of  Mrs.  John  M.  was  Martha  Bleeks.  of  Crawford 
Co.  Ohio,  born  Aug.  16.  1838;  married  Nov.  6,  i8;6;  have  two  children:  Charles  R.,  born 
June  14,  1859;  George  B.,  bom  April  8,  1862;  Mr.  Hanna  settled  in  this  township  in  1870. 

HEARSHIE  MARSHALL,  Sec.  7;   P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Pres. 

HENDERSON  MARY  A.  Orion;  wid  Jas;  Bapt. 

HENDERSON  THOS.  Orion;  mason;  Rep;  Lib. 

HENDRICKSON  ERICK,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth. 

HENRIKEN  FRED,  Sec.  i;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib. 

HIGG-IXS  LEVI,  Grain  Dealer,  Orion;  born  in  Preble  Co.  Ohio,  8th  of  June  1829;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  1853;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  200  acre«,  val.  $12,000;  town  and  personal  property 
$25,000;  is  County  Supervisor  and  Justice  of  the  Peace,  also  one  of  the  proprietors  of  the 
Town  Plat;  wife's  name  was  Martha  J.  Adams,  born  igth  of  Jan.  1829;  married  July  16, 
1846;  six  children:  Sarah  Eliza,  married  Ellis  T.  Brawley;  MaryC.,  married  D.  R.  Michener; 
Minnie  A.,  Effie  L.,  Arthur  E.,  and  Hattie  L.;  one  of  first  settlers. 

HILL  JANE   Mrs.  Orion;  widow  of  Geo.  Hill;  Meth. 

HITCHCOCK  L.  N.  Sec.  II;  P.O.Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth. 

HOFFLAND  JOHN,  P.O.Orion;  Rep;  Lmh;  born  Sweden  1810;  to  111.  1868. 

HOFFLUND  JUST,  Farmer,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden  1806;  came  to  this 
county  1851;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  val.  $5,000;  son  of  Nicholas  Hofflund,  of 
Sweden;  name  of  wife,  Anna  Colson,  born  Oct.  4.  1810;  married  June  15,  1834;  have  seven 
children  living:  Charles  J.,  born  Oct.  II,  1835;  Mary  Louisa,  born  Jan.  28,  1839;  Hannah 
Sophia,  born  Oct.  I,  1841;  Gertrude  Lottie,  born  Dec.  28,  1843;  Alexander,  born  Aug.  28, 
1847;  Josephine,  born  Jan.  I,  1850;  G.  Frederick,  born  Dec.  17,  1854;  Mr.  Hofflund  was 
among  the  first  of  his  country  people  to  this  town. 

HULTGREN  OTTO,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1847. 

HUSTON  JOHN,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib. 

HUSTOX  THOS.  W.  Farmer.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Dearborn  Co.  Ind.  April  17, 
1823;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  Universalist;  owns  130  acres  of  land.  val.  $7,500, 
also  120  acres  in  Mo.;  son  of  Joseph  Huston,  who  emigrated  from  N.  H.  to  Ohio  in  1811, 
and  enlisted  in  the  war  of  1812,  as  drummer-boy,  under  Capt.  Gest;  name  of  wife  was  Mary  A. 
Horham,  of  Dearborn  Co.  Ind.,  born  March  20,  1826;  married  Sept.  14  1843,  whose  father 
was  also  in  the  war  of  1812,  and  was  taken  prisoner,  but  escaped,  and  then  emigrated  in 
1815  to  Ind.  from  Vt.;  Mr.  Huston  has  six  children:  Polly  E.,  born  July  I,  1844;  Indiana, 
born  Jan.  28,  1848;  Dearborn,  born  Nov.  28,  1849;  Olive,  born  May  18,  1851;  Mary  A.,  born 
June  24,  1855;  and  Delila  A.  born  Dec.  19,  1866. 
V 

T  MAN  ELIZABETH  Mrs.  Orion;  widow;  Meth. 

•^     INGSTROM  CHARLES,  Luth;  born  Sweden  1830;  to  111.  1868. 

INGSTROM  C.  L.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth. 

IRVIN  J.  S.  Dem;  Pres;  born  Ireland  1813;  to  111.  1854. 

JACOBSON  HANS,  P.O.Orion;  carpenter;  Meth. 

JAMES  O.  D.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Meth. 

JOHNSON  A.  Sec.  35;  P.O  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1813. 

JOHNSON   A.  P.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  A.  P.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth. 

JOHNSON  A.  P.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Luth. 

JOHNSON  CHRIS.  Orion;  railroad  laborer;  Dem;  Luth. 

JOHNSON  CHARLES  J.  Sec.  34;  P.O.Orion;  farmer;  Luth. 

JOHNSON  CHAS.  M.  Sec.  9,  P.O.Orion;  farmer;  Luth. 

JOHNSOX  HENRY,  Merchant;  Milling;  Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  June  22,  1832;  came 
to  Henry  County  in  1848;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  So  acres,  valued  at  $3,000;  town  and  personal 
property  $6,000;  wife  was  Catherine  Abrahamson,  married  May  I,  1858;  have  two  children, 
boys,  Oscar  Linne,  born  Sunday,  Aug.  31,  1873,  and  Andrew  Oliver,  born  Monday,  April  17, 
1876;  was  one  of  the  first  settlers  of  the  town;  has  been  School  Director. 


378  VOTEKS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

JOHNSON   D.  F.  P.O.Orion;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JAS.  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  J.  A.,  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  born  Va. 

JOHNSON  J.   M.   Sec.  35,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Lath;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JOHN  M.,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Lnth. 

JOHNSON  J.  P.  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  L.   P.  Sec.  34,  P.O.Orion;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth. 

JOHNSON  OSCAR,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

JOHNSON   NICHOLAS,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth. 

JOHNSON  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  35.  P.O.  Linn;  born  in  Sweden,  Sept.  22,  1805; 
came  to  this  county  in  1846;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  90  acres,  valued  at  $5.000;  son  of  John  Nel- 
son, of  Sweden;  name  of  first  wife  was  Christine  Larson,  who  died  1849;  two  children,  Jno. 
M.  born  1829,  Samuel  Henry,  born  1831;  both  sons  milling  in  Orion;  name  of  second  wife 
Anna  Eliza  Samuelson,  born  Nov.  5,  1807;  married  March  6,  1850. 

JOHNSON  SAMUEL,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Luth. 

JONES  DANIEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in  South  Wales,  Sept.  I,  1806; 
came  to  county  1856;  Rep;  Lib;  70  acres,  $4,500;  son  of  Lewis  Jones,  from  South  Wales; 
name  of  wife  Mary  Jenkins,  daughter  of  Wm.  Jenkins,  of  same  place;  born  May,  1812;  mar- 
ried Feb.  22,  1834;  six  children  living,  Lewis,  born  Jan.  4,  1836;  Walter,  born  Feb.  3,  1837; 
William,  born  Sept.  19,  1841;  Mary  Martha,  born  Jan.  25,  1848;  Richard,  born  April  I, 
1850;  Daniel,  born  June  18,  1853;  in  the  year  of  1854  the  body  of  a  Swede  was  found  by 
N.  Huntoon,  while  running  a  mowing  machine  on  the  farm  now  owned  by  Daniel  Jones;  the 
body  was  so  far  decomposed  that  the  coroner  ordered  it  to  be  buried  near  where  found;  no 
clue  ever  was  found  to  the  cause  of  his  death. 

JONES  BEES,  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  born  in  Brecon  Co.'S.  Wales,  Dec.  18; 
1822;  came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $4,000, 
and  160  acres  in  Kansas,  and  200  acres  in  Carroll  Co.  Iowa;  name  of  wife  was  Mrs.  Margaret 
Jones,  born  June  I,  1820;  married  July  5,  1852,  in  Pottsville,  Pa.;  have  two  children,  Mar- 
garite  Ann,  born  Feb.  25,  1861;  Samuel,  born  July  10.  1865;  Mrs.  Jones  has  one  son  by  her 
first  husband,  William  R.  born  May  13,  1846;  Mr.  Jones  and  family  emigrated  to  this  country 
alone,  without  kith  or  kin  or  friends,  first  to  Pa.  and  lived  there  ten  years,  and  then  to  this 
county. 

JORDAN  ALFRED,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Orion;  born  Me;  came  to  111.  1863. 

JORDAN  JAY,  Farmer,  Sec  36,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Cook  County,  this  state,  Sept.  16, 
1849;  came  to  this  county  in  1872;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $5.000;  son 
of  Thbs.  and  S.  N.  Jordan,  now  of  Orion;  the  elder  Mr.  Thos.  J.  once  lived  in  this  Tp.  when 
the  Indians  were  very  numerous;  name  of  wife  was  Hannah  J.  Dunmire,  born  Dec.  26,  1850; 
married  Jan.  5,  1872;  have  had  four  children,  two  living,  Edward,  born  Oct.  2,  1874;  Albert, 
born  Jan.  29,  1876;  Mr.  Jordan  offered  himself  to  the  army,  but  was  rejected  on  account  of 
age. 

JORDAN  MONROE,  Orion;  at  school;  Rep;  Lib. 

JORDAN  THOS.  Orion;  retired;  Rep;  Lib. 

JORDAN  W.  L.  Orion;  Rep;  Lib. 


ABRAM,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa;  came  to  111.  1865. 
*•     KEEL  H.  D.  Sec.  id.  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Breth. 

KELEHEK  DANIEL  L.  Farmer,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  County  Kerry,  Ireland, 
Aug.  20,  1836;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1856;  Ind;  Cath;  owns  240  acres  of  land,  val.  at  $16,800; 
son  of  Daniel  Keleher,  who  died  in  Ireland  1846;  Mr.  Keleher  is  breeding  Poland-China  and 
pure-blooded  Berkshire  pigs;  also  Norman  horses;  name  of  wife  was  Ellen  Currin,  daughter  of 
Wm.  Currin,  of  Co.  Donegal,  Ireland,  born  June  10,  1837;  married  Jan.  19,  1863;  have  four 
children,  Mary  Ann,  born  Feb.  I,  1864;  Ellen  B.  born  Jan.  17,  1866;  Daniel  C.  born  Aug. 
21,  1870;  Ida  E.  born  June  8,  1875;  held  official  positions  about  twelve  years. 

KELEHER  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  County  Kerry,  Ireland, 
March  15,  1842;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1866;  Ind;  Cath;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $5,600; 
vol.  Co.  H.  15131  111.  Inf.  under  Col.  Woodhall;  was  soon  detailed  on  detective  duty,  under 
Major  Tracy,  in  the  State  of  Georgia;  was  son  of  Daniel  Keleher,  of  County  Kerry,  Ireland; 
name  of  wife  was  Christine  Olson,  born  in  Sweden,  June  8,  1845;  daughter  of  Olef 
Bengtson;  married  Dec.  16,  1870;  have  one  child,  Ida,  born  March  9,  1872. 

KELMER  J.  C.  Orion;  livery;   Rep;  Lib. 

KETTERING  JAMES,  Orion;  carpenter;  Rep;   U.  Breth. 


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KERR  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  County  Down,  Ireland,  July  8, 
1832;  came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Dem;  U.  Pres;  owns  240  acres  of  land,  value  $12,000; 
son  of  Wm.  Kerr,  farmer,  of  Ireland;  name  of  wife  was  Sabina  Adair,  of  Ireland,  born  Nov. 
20,  1833;  married  March  26,  1853;  have  ten  children,  Samuel  M.  born  Jan.  9,  1854,  in 
Brooklyn,  N.Y.;  William,  born  May  I,  1857;  James,  born  Dec.  20,  1858;  John,  born  Sept. 
20,  1860;  Thos.  H.  born  Nov.  ig,  1862;  Ann  Jane,  born  Oct.  I,  1864;  Martha  E.  born  Dec. 
25,  IS66;  Robert  P.  born  July  II,  1868;  Joseph  B.  born  Feb.  15,  1870;  Margaret,  born  May 
3,  1871. 

KILMER  J.  C.  born  Pa;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1855. 

KINTtAID  M.  P.  Attorney,  Orion;  born  in  Virginia,  in  1850;  came  to  this  county  1869; 
Ind.  in  pol.  and  relig;  graduated  in  the  law  department  of  the  Michigan  University,  in  the 
class  of  1876. 

KINSEY  SHARLOT  F.  Mrs.  Retired;  P.O.Orion;  born  in  Burlington,  N.J;  daugh- 
ter of  Joseph  and  Hannah  Engle,  July  I,  1817;  came  to  111.  1841;  Quaker;  married  Amos  B. 
Kinsey  1841;  three  children,  Whorton  J.  married  Lucette  Harland,  1868;  Hannah  E.  mar- 
ried Wm.  Myers,  1869;  Mary  Ella,  married  Wm.  W.  Slater,  1872;  owns  house  and  lot,  val. 
$1,200. 

KNOWLES  THOS.  E.  Prop.  Livery  and  Sale  Stable,  Orion;  born  in  Bradford  Co.  Pa. 
came  to  this  county  1857;  Rep;  Lib;  son  of  Henry  and  Elizabeth  Knowles,  from  England, 
who  came  to  the  U.  S.  1833;  married  in  Philadelphia,  June  25,  1836;  Mr.  Knowles  died 
Oct.  29.  1865,  leaving  nine  children,  five  sons  and  four  daughters;  Thos.  E.  Knowles  runs  a 
livery,  keeps  horses  ready  at  all  times  for  the  gayest  as  well  as  the  most  sedate. 

T    ARSON  S.  L.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Meth. 

"     LAWSON  J.   H.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Luth. 

L  AWSOX  ANDREW  P.  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  born  in  Centre  Port,  Sweden, 
May  25,  1824;  came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at 
$10,000;  son  of  Louis  Gustafson,  of  Sweden;  Mr.  Lawson  has  held  an  official  position  for 
some  time  in  the  church;  name  of  wife  was  Britie  Erickson,  born  Aug.  II,  1820;  married 
March  I,  1846,  died  Oct.  I,  1874,  leaving  three  children.  Chas.  P.  born  July  28,  1853;  Gust, 
born  March  10,  1859;  Albert,  born  April  24.  1864. 

LINDHOLM  CHARLES  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  33.  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  May  22, 
1828;  came  to  this  county  1853;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  260  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $13,000;  son 
of  Samuel  Petterson,  of  Sweden;  wife's  name  was  Christina  Petterson,  born  March  7,  1833; 
married  Oct.  1854;  have  eight  children,  John  Justus,  born  Feb.  4,  1856;  Wm.  Henry,  born 
July  18,  1858;  Frank  August,  born  Feb.  5,  1861;  Emily  Sophia,  born  Sept.  20,  1863; 
Edbloom,  born  March  30,  1866;  Ella  Amelia,  born  May  6,  1869;  Mary  Aloria,  born  July  19 
1872;  Chas.  Otto,  born  March  25.  1876. 

LIPPINCOTT  J.   H.  Rep;    Ind;  born  Ohio;  came  to  111.  1850. 

LINDEN  GUST,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  came  to  111.  1867. 

LINDWALL  S.  E.,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

LOVE  ALEX,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Pres. 

LONG  H.  H.  Orion;  physician;  Rep;  Bapt. 

LOVE  JAMES,  Sec.  32,  P.O.Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Pres. 

LONG  JOEL  W.,   P.O.  Orion;  Dem.   Univ;  born  Ohio;  came  here  1875. 

LOVE  WM.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth. 

LUESLEY  R.   M.  Orion;  butcher;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

LUND  ANNA  S.  Mrs.  widow  of  John,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Orion. 

V/TcCAHON  JOHN, 'Sec.  32,  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 
V1      McCAUSLAND   H.,  P.O.Orion;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

McCAXDLESS  WILLIAM,  Farmer  and  Merchant,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Alle- 
gheny County,  Pa.  Nov.  18,  1810;  came  to  this  county  1854;  Dem;  Pres;  owns  220  acres  of 
land,  value  $13,200;  son  of  Alexander  McCandless,  who  died  Oct.  1848,  leaving  eight  chil- 
dren, all  but  one  still  living;  was  in  the  War  of  1812;  name  of  wife  was  Elizabeth  McEwing, 
of  Philadelphia,  born  June  17,  1826;  married  Aug.  26,  1862;  Mrs.  McCandless'  first  husband 
was  Isaac  A.  Walker,  of  Pa.  who  died  Aug.  12,  1860,  leaving  two  children,  Anna  Mary,  born 
June  17,  1850;  Francis  I.  born  July  II,  1852. 

McCLOSKY  EDW.,  Orion;  laborer;  Dem;  Lib. 
McCOSLIN  JOHN,  P.O.  Orion;  born  Pa. 


380  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

MCDONALD  F.  M.  Sec.  21.  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres. 

MCDONALD  S.  J.,  P.O.  Orion;  born  Pa. 

McEWEN  JOHN.  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Pa;  came  here  1862. 

McGEE  SAMUEL,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Lib. 

McGILL  WM^  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

McGOVERN  J.  H.  Orion;  merchant;  Dem;  Lib. 

McGRAW  HUGH,  Sec.  5;  farmer;  Pres. 

McKELVEY  ELLA,  Mrs.  widow;  Orion;  Meth. 

McMEEKEN  WILLIAM,  Farmer;  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  Ireland,  March  25, 
1821;  came  to  this  county  1856;  Rep;  U.  Pres;  owns  62  acres  of  land,  valued  S4.OOO;  came 
to  the  U.  S.  1847;  settled  in  Philadelphia;  then  to  111.  1853;  wife's  name  was  Agnes  Reed, 
of  Ireland;  married  July  23, 1853;  nine  children,  all  living:  James,  born  May  II,  1854;  Mary 
Jane,  May  26,  1856;  William,  Nov.  13,  1858;  Francis,  May  14,  1861;  John,  March  3,  1864; 
Robert  C.  June  30, 1866;  Hugh,  June  24, 1869;  Alexander,  Oct.  23, 1871;  Agnes  Alida,  May 
17,  1874. 

McWHINNEY  AND.  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ind.  1824;  to  111.  1854. 

McWHINNEY  E.  H.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth. 

MANNING  J.  R.  Sec.  9;  P.O  Sunny  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt. 

MARTIN  JENNETT   Mrs.  P.O.  Orion;  born  Scotland  1822;  to  111.  1851. 

MAWBY  VINCENT  H.  Farmer;  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Iowa  Oct.  8,  1852;  came 
to  this  county  in  1874;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $5,000;  son  of  Bartholo- 
mew, who  with  three  sons  enlisted  in  the  late  war  and  honorably  discharged,  all  of  which 
were  born  in  England;  name  of  wife  was  Sarah  Jane  McHenry,  born  April  9, 1835;  married 
Mr.  Mawby  July  3,  1875;  her  first  husband,  Edward  Bell,  left  two  children,  John  J.  and  El- 
mer E.:  Mrs.  Mawby  was  one  of  the  eight  ladies  who  destroyed  the  liquor  and  broke  up  the 
sale  of  whisky  in  1856  in  this  town. 

MEALMAN  ADAM,  Farmer;  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Franklin  Co.  Pa.  Aug.  25, 
1822;  came  to  this  county  1858;  Dem;  U.  Breth;  owns  240  acres  of  land,  value  $17,000;  son 
of  John  K.  and  Catherine  Mealman,  who  emigrated  from  Pa.  to  Rock  Island  Co.  1839;  fam- 
ily consisted  of  six  boys  and  four  girls;  his  father,  Mr.  John  K.  was  in  the  war  of  1812;  his 
grandfather  was  a  British  soldier,  brought  over  to  this  country  to  fight  our  forefathers,  de- 
serted immediately  on  his  arrival,  joined  Washington's  forces,  fought  like  a  true  and  valiant 
soldier  all  through  the  revolutionary  war;  first  wife  was  Harriet  Kimball,  born  April  19, 1827, 
married  April  15,  1847,  died  Dec.  27,  1865,  having  had  six  children:  Kasia,  born  Dec.  20, 
1848;  William,  Jan.  8,  1851;  Russell,  July  3,  1853;  Sarah,  Jan.  31,  1856,  died  April  3,  1857; 
Maria,  March  10,  1858,  died  Oct.  19,  1876;  John  R.  Dec.  25,  1860,  died  Feb.  24,  1875;  Cla- 
rissa L.  Aug.  17,  1863;  second  wife,  Rachel  L.  Dyal,  born  April  22,  1844;  married  Dec.  27, 
1866;  three  children:  Minnie  E.  born  Feb.  22, 1868;  Edna  E.  May  19,  1870;  Hattie  M.  Feb. 
19,  1873. 

MEALMAN  CHAS.  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1845;  to  111.  1869. 

MEANOR  WM.  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa.  1840;  to  111.  1862. 

MEELMAN  CHARLES,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Luth. 

MICHENOR  DELACY,  Orion;  schoolteacher;  Dem;  Lib. 

MONTGOMERY  SAMUEL  E.  Farmer;  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  born  County 
Down,  Ireland,  June  20,  1830;  came  to  this  county  1857;  Rep;  U.  Pres;  owns  60  acres  of 
'land,  value  $4.500;  son  of  James  Montgomery,  who  died  in  this  town  May  I,  1871,  aged  "6 
years;  name  of  wife  was  Catherine  McNamara,  born  March  7,  1834,  daughter  of  John  Mc- 
Namara.  of  Ireland;  married  Dec.  5,  1851;  have  six  children  living:  William,  born  Dec.  6, 
1855;  Margaret  Jane,  April  12,  1858;  Georgiana  Washington,  April  22,  1862;  Samuel,  July 
26,  1865;  Elizabeth  Agnes,  Oct.  9,  1867;  Mary  Emma,  March  31,  1870;  Mr.  Montgomery 
emigrated  to  the  county  in  1848,  from  Scotland,  and  was  in  the  U.  S.  Service  two  years  in 
the  late  war. 

MOREY  GEO.  F.  P.O.  Orion;  clerk;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio  1837;  to  111.  1839. 

MORTON  JOSEPH,  Farmer;  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Butler  Co.  Ohio,  Jan.  27, 
1835;  came  to  this  county  1856;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value  $9,600;  son  of 
Zalmunna  and  Clarissa  Morton,  who  settled  in  Adams  Co.  111.  in  1848;  are  direct  descend- 
ants from  the  Plymouth  company  of  New  England;  name  of  wife  was  Margaret  J.  Gate,  of 
Quincy,  111,  born  Dec.  10,  1841;  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Sarah  Cate,  of  Hancock  Co;  mar- 
ried Oct.  13,  1868;  have  had  five  children,  four  living:  Clarissa  J.  botn  April  4,  1871;  Geo. 
Melville,  April  19,  1873;  Clarence  Edwin,  Oct.  3,  1874;  Luella  A.  March  19,  1876. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     WESTERN    TOWNSHIP.  381 

MORRISON  ROBERT,  Farmer;  Sec.  7:  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in  Down  County,  Ire- 
land, Oct.  13,  1826;  came  to  this  country  1850;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  139  acres  of  land,  value 
$8,400;  came  direct  from  Ireland  to  Rock  Island  County,  then  to  this  county;  name  of  wife 
was  Margaret  McLean,  born  Dec.  13,  1827,  came  to  this  county  1849;  married  July  31,  1853; 
two  eldest  children  are  dead;  three  living:  Joseph  Robert,  born  March  22,  1860;  William 
John,  Oct.  21,  1862;  and  Margaret,  July  28,  1867. 

MUMAN  L.   H.  Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa.  1842;  to  111.  1868. 

•\TELSON  JUST,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  to  111.  1869. 

•^       NEUMANN   HENRY,   Orion;  merchant;  Rep;  Lib. 

NEUMANN  JULIUS,  Orion;  merchant;  Dem;  Bapt. 

NELSON  OSCAR,  Orion;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth. 

XILSON  PETER,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer:  Luth;  to  111;  1868. 


G.  \V.  photographer;  Dem;  born  Eng.  1849;  to  111.  1855. 
OUGH   HENRY,  Orion;  carriage  maker;  born  Eng. 
OUGH  THOS.  Orion;  carriage  maker;  Rep;  born  Eng. 
OWENS  JOHN,  Orion;  merchant;  Rep;  Lib. 

DARKS  H.  H.  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  U.  Pres;  born  111.  1849. 
PATRICK   W.  D.  Orion;  jeweler;  Rep;  Lib. 

PETERSON  ANDREW  M.  Farmer;  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden  Aug.  27? 
1828;  came  to  this  county  1852;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  520  acres  of  land,  valued  $31,200;  son  ot 
Peter  and  Mary  Christine  Johnson;  Peter  Johnson  died  in  the  old  country  in  1866;  Mary, 
his  wife,  then  came  to  this  county,  and  is  living  here  now;  name  of  wife  was  Gary  L.  Swan- 
sen,  born  Sept.  18,  1827;  married  March  29,  1857;  have  had  seven  children,  five  now  living: 
Maiy  Louisa,  born  April  24,  1859;  Caroline  Sophia,  Nov.  17,  1860;  Emma  Matilda,  Feb.  6, 
1863;  Christine  Charlotte,  Jan.  26,  1865;  Ida  Josephine,  July  20,  1871;  there  were  only  five 
houses  in  the  town  when  Mr.  Peterson  came  here. 

PETERSON  AUGUSTUS,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1849;  to  111.  185.2. 

PETERSON  J.  A.  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1843;  to  111.  1867. 

PETTERSON  A.  F.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth. 

PETTERSON  ALEX.  Sec.  26;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1838;  to  111.  1868. 

PETTERSON  ALFRED,  P.O.Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1844;  to  111.  1869. 

PETTERSON  AUGUST,  P.O.  Orion;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth. 

PETTERSON  C  P.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Luth. 

PETTERSON  DAVID,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth. 

PETTERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  born  Sweden. 

PETTERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth. 

PETTERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Meth. 

PETTERSON  J.  P.  W.  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  this  Co.  1851. 

PETTERSON  N.  P.  Farmer;  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  Nov.  28.  1812; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  1849;  RePJ  Luth;  owns  160  acres,  valued  at  $9,000;  was  one  of  the  first 
settlers  of  this  Tp;  son  of  Peter  Nelson,  of  Sweden;  wife's  name  was  Eva  Caroline  Johnson; 
married  March,  1842;  have  seven  -children:  Anne  Maria,  Margaret  Charlotte,  John  Peter, 
William  (who  married  Josephine  C.  Petterson  Nov.  4,  1876),  Carl  Erick  Albert,  Alfred,  Ar- 
thur Edward,  and  Nels  August. 

PETTERSON  P.  A.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1844. 

PETTERSON  S.  E.  Orion;  sexton  Swedish  Church;  Rep. 

PIERCE  JACOB,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  U.  Breth. 

PIERCE  ROBERT  J.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres. 

PRITCHARD  JOSEPH,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib. 

T)  EEVES  JOHN  L.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Meth. 
1X-     REEVES  M.  Orion;  Rep;  Meth. 
RICHARDSON  VANCE,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  born  111.  1847. 
R1CKLEY  J.  W.  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  bom  Switzerland,  to  III.  1875. 
RIKGDAHI.  AUGUST,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  from  Sweden. 


382  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

RISHEL  H.  M.  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Lib;  to  111.  1865. 
ROGERS  H.  K.  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y.  1849;  to  111.  1875. 
ROSE  A.  R.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer. 
ROST  ADOLPH,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  tenant;  Rep;  Luth. 

C  AMUELSON  A.  P.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth. 

•^     SAMUELSON   A.  G.  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Sweden;  to  111.  1871. 

SAMUELSON  CHARLES,  Farmer;  Sec.  35;  P  O.  Oiion;  born  in  Sweden  Nov.  1827; 
came  to  this  county  1852;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  320  acres  of  land,  value  $19,200;  came  to  the 
U.  S.  in  1851,  stopped  six  months  in  N.  Y,  then  direct  to  this  county;  holds  the  office  of 
School  Director;  name  of  wife  was  Hannah  Maria  Swanson,  born  March  22,  1833;  married 
Sept.  12,  1856;  seven  children,  all  living:  John  Albert,  born  May  29,  1857;  Peter  August, 
Nov.  6, 1858;  Charles  Edward,  Sept.  4, 1860;  Jonas  Victor,  April  15,  1864;  Gust  Oscar,  Sept. 
26,  1866;  Hannah  Amelia,  Jan.  II,  1869;  Minnie  Matilda,  Nov.  26,  1871. 

SAMUELSON  JOHN,  Farmer;  Sec.  25;  P.O.Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  Dec.  5, 1835;  came 
to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  400  acres,  value  $24,000;  volunteered  in  Co.  C, 
43d  111.  Inf.  appointed  serg't;  was  in  eight  battles,  among  which  were  Shiloh,  siege  of  Vicks- 
burg,  and  Jenkins  Ferry  in  Arkansas;  was  in  service  three  years;  name  of  wife  Mary  Larson; 
mairied  May  31,  1867;  three  children  :  John  Warren,  born  June  17,  1872;  Arthur  Herman, 
Aug.  8,  1874;  Edward,  Jan.  9,  1877;  there  were  only  seven  families  in  this  town  when  he  came 
here;  built  a  fine  residencei876,  centennial  year;  seventy  Swedes  who  died  with  the  cholera 
soon  after  arrival  here,  were  buried  on  his  farm  in  one  grave. 

SCOTT  ARCHIBALD,  Farmer,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Orion;  born  Beaver  County,  Pa.  Dec.  6, 
'  1806;  came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Dem;  Pres;  owns  253  acres  of  land,  value  $15,000;  son 
of  Win.  Scott,  who  \vas  major  in  the  Reaver  Co.  Militia  in  the  War  of  1812,  and  died  with 
camp  fever,  contracted  while  at  Erie,  Pa.:  Mr.  Scott  moved  from  Washington,  Pa.  direct  to 
this  town;  name  of  wife  was  Elizabeth  McCandless,  daughter  of  Alexander  McCandless;  has 
three  children.  Mary  Elizabeth;  Alexander  M.  C.,  Jennie  Georgetta;  Mrs.  Scott's  first 
husband  was  James  Ewing,  who  left  four  children;  her  eldest  son,  Samuel  Ewing,  owns  87 
acres  of  land,  value  $5,500,  and  lives  with  Mr.  Scott. 

SEAGLER  FRANK,  Orion;  Dem;  Lib. 

SELLEN  ERICK,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden.  1841;  came  to  111.  1869. 

SELLERS  WM.  Farmer,  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Orion;  born  Warren  Co.  Ohio,  July  II,  1827; 
came  to  county  in  1862;  Rep;  Luth;  136  acres,  value  $7.500;  son  of  George  Sellers,  of  Ohio, 
who  was  under  Gen.  Harrison  in  the  War  of  1812;  one  of  his  most  prominent  battles  was  that 
in  which  Tecumseh  was  killed,  name  of  wife  was  Sarah  A.  Surface,  born  Sept.  3.  1841, 
married  Jan.  12,  1859;  s'x  children,  five  living.  James  M.  born  Dec.  3,  1859;  Elmer  E.  born 
Nov.  21,  1862;  Mary  E.  born  April  9,  1865;  Minnie  and  May  (twins),  born  April  6,  1868, 
Minnie  died  in  infancy;  Stanley,  born  May  10,  1873. 

SHEESLEY  HIRAM,  Sec.  28,  P.O  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  U.  Brethren. 

SHIVELEY  JOHN,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Christian;  born  Virginia. 

SIVERLY  JOHN,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden,  1847;  came  to  111.  1869. 

SMITH  ASA  H.  P.O.Orion;  farmer;  from  N.Y. ;  val.  prop.   $500. 

SMITH  JNO.  F.  Farmer.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Orion;  born  Edford  Township,  Nov.  10,  1854;  Dem; 
Luth;  owns  320  acres  of  land,  value  $19,200;  son  of  William  Smith,  who  emigrated  from 
Maryland  direct  to  this  county  in  1849,  and  still  lives  on  farm  first  purchased;  only  three 
houses  in  Tp.  when  Mr.  Smith  arrived,  buying  a  farm  on  which  one  of  these  houses  then 
stood;  Mr.  John  F.  Smith,  grandfather  on  mother's  side:  Andrew  Emert  died  Sept.  22;  1876, 
aged  seventy-seven  years;  Mr.  Smith  has  four  sisters,  Maggie  A.  who  married  Dr.  Lawbaugh, 
ot  Phcenix,  Mich;  Carrie,  Ella  C.  and  Emma  L;  parents  living  in  Edford. 

SMITH  WILLIAM  L.  Farmer,  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Alleghany  Co.  Maryland, 
April  29,  1842;  came  to  this  county  in  1872;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  170  acres  oMand,  value 
$8.000;  son  of  Ernest  H.  Smith,  W.  Virginia;  Vol.  Co.  B,  2d  Iowa  Inf.;  was  out  about 
three  years;  was  in  the  battles  of  Fort  Donelson,  Shiloh  and  Corinth,  in  the  latter  received  a 
severe  wound  in  the  right  knee;  name  of  wife  was  Maria  E.  Edwards,  born  May  14,  1849, 
married  Feb.  22,  1873;  have  one  child,  William  Hemy,  born  Nov.  30,  1873;  Mrs.  Smith  has 
one  son  by  her  first  husband,  Abram  S.  Byerrum,  born  Nov.  8,  1868. 

SNIDER  DAVID  T.  Farmer,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Virginia,  Dec.  25,  1835;  came 
to  111.  in  1866;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  242  aares,  value  $16,000;  son  of  James  C.  whose  grand- 
father was  captured  by  the  Indians,  when  a  small  boy,  and  held  by  them  about  four  years, 
and  when  regained  by  his  parents  could  only  remember  the  name  of  a  mountain  near  by  his 
father's  house,  and  his  book  with  the  letter  O  in  it;  name  of  wife  was  Hannah  Ramsey, 
daughter  of  Ira  Ramsey,  of  Monongalia  County,  W.  Virginia,  born  Nov.  25,  1841,  married 
March  4,  1860;  three  children,  James  Ira,  born  Jan.  31,  1861;  Emery,  born  Nov.  25,  1864, 
and  Luther,  born  July  25,  1867. 


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ABNER  B.   LITTLE  (deceased), 
Wethersfield. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     WESTERN    TOWNSHIP.  385 

SNYDER   ROBERT,   Orion;  blacksmith;   Rep;  Meth. 

SPENCER   WM.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Meth. 

STATES  CLAWSON,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;   Rep;  Meth. 

STATES  DAVID  J.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Brethren. 

STATES  GEO.  W.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth. 

STEARNS  J.  W.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib. 

STEINHOLAN  JOHN,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth. 

STEVENS  BENJAMIN   F.  Sec.  g;   P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Dem;  Lib. 

STEVENS  CHAS.  Orion;  carpenter;  Lib. 

STEVENS  E.  P.  Orion;  livery;  Dem;  Lib. 

STEVENSON  OTIS.  Sec.  2;  P.O.Orion;  tenant;  Luth. 

STEVENSON  THOS.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer:  Rep;  Pres. 

SULLIVAN  A.  W.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Orion;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib. 

SULLIVAN  HENRY,  Tenant,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Ontario  Co.  N.  Y.  June  8, 
1832;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Lib;  works  300  acres  of  J.  S.  Keater's  land,  value 
$20,000;  son  of  Wm.  whose  father  was  all  through  the  Revolutionary  War;  Wm.  Sullivan 
had  five  sons  in  the  late  war;  one  son  (Marvin),  was  killed  at  Stone  River  battle;  Geo.  and 
Solomon  were  nearly  starved  to  death  at  Andersonville,  were  there  nine  months;  name  of  wife 
was  Lois  McKibben,  born  May  27,  1835,  married  June  2,  1850;  had  seven  children,  six 
living;  Alba  W.  born  May  15,  1852;  Myron  H.  born  May  27,  1855;  Sarah  M.  born  May  30, 
1858;  Mary  E.  born  Feb.  15,  1862;  Samuel  K.  born  May  7,  1866;  Frank  E.  born  April  23, 
1871;  Mrs.  Sullivan  had  three  brothers  in  the  late  war. 

SULLIVAN   W.   H.  Sec.  17;   P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Lib. 

SUTTON   W.  J.  teacher;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Pa.  1851;  came  to  111.  1870. 

SWANSON  CARLE  M.  Farmer,  sec.  34;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  1809;  came  to 
this  county  in  1849;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  56  acres,  value  $3,000;  son  of  Charles  G.  of  Sweden; 
wife  was  Ann  Eliza  Johnson,  born  1817,  married  in  1837;  have  three  children:  Charles  G. 
born  1838;  Christina  Charlotte,  born  1843;  Emma  Matilda,  born  1857;  Charles  G.  married 
Christina  Louisa  Erickson;  Christina  C.  married  John  Johnson;  Emma  Matilda  married 
John  Samuelson;  Mr.  Swanson  was  one  of  the  earliest  Swedish  settlers. 

SWANSON  GUST.  ALFRED,  Farmer,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  1839; 
came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  154  acres  of  land,  value  $10,000;  son  of 
John  Swanson,  who  came  direct  to  this  county  from  Sweden,  and  died  in  1869;  Mr.  Swanson's 
mother  is  still  living  in  Lynn  Tp.;  name  of  wife  was  Carolina  Christina  Larson;  married 
Jan.  25,  1869;  have  four  children  :  Joseph  Enoch,  born  May  10,  1870;  Luther  E.  born  Jan. 
12,  1872;  Christina  Sophia,  born  May  29,  1873;  Alfred  Nathaniel,  born  June  17,  1875;  Vol. 
Co.  H,  H2th  111.  I.  as  Alfred  Swanson;  honorably  discharged  at  Greensborough,  N.  C.  from 
the  U.  S.  service,  June  20,  1865. 

SWANSON  C.  G.,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  JOHN  VICTOR,  Farmer,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  Sept.  6, 
1835;  came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  240  acres  of  land,  value  $14,400; 
elder  brother  of  G.  A.  who,  with  his  parents,  came  direct  from  Sweden,  Jan.  8,  1846;  name 
of  wife  was  Anna  Maria  Petterson,  daughter  of  N.  P.  of  this  town;  married  March  28,  1863; 
six  children  :  Hannah  May,  born  Feb.  I,  1864;  Joseph  Albert,  born  Jan.  25,  1866;  John 
Nathan,  born  Oct.  13,  1868;  Charlotte  Amelia,  born  May  12,  1871;  Luther  Edward,  born 
Oct.  17,  1873;  Charles  Aaron,  born  Nov.  22,  1875. 

SWANSON  OSCAR,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Rep;  Meth. 

SWANSON  OTTO,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden,  1839;  came  to  111.  1868. 

SWANSON  SWAN,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Luth. 

SWANSON  S.  J.  Kep;  Luth;  farmer;  born  Sweden,  1847;  came  to  111.  1870. 

SWANSON  S.  P.  Sec.  34;   P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Luth. 

'"TREGO  B.  F.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Quaker. 

TREGO  EUGENE,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  born  Pa.  1851. 

TALBOT  ALFRED  L.  Tenant,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Orion;  born  Cambridge,  in  this  county, 
Aug.  15,  1851;  Dem;  Bapt;  rents  80  acres  of  land  of  A.  Dyal;  son  of  William  Talbot,  who 
was  one  of  the  pioneers  of  this  county,  and  has  nine  children,  six  boys  and  three  girls;  the 
latter  are  married  and  live  in  this  county;  the  elder  Mr.  Talbot  has  been  a  leading  and 
official  member  in  the  Baptist  Church  of  Cambridge  for  thirty  years;  Mr.  Alfred  L.  married 
Hannah  H.  Kane,  of  South  Bend,  Ind.  Jan.  28,  1875;  she  was  born  Aug.  28,  1855;  have  one 
daughter,  Edna  May,  born  Nov.  13,  1876. 

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386  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

THOMAS  GEORGE  W.  Nurseryman,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Litchfield  County, 
Conn.  Jan.  24,  1843;  came  to  this  co  nty  in  1857;  Rep;  Bapt;  son  of  William  R.  now  of 
Conn.;  Vol.  Co.  C,  H2th  111.  I.  under  Col.  Henderson;  was  engaged  in  the  siege  of  Knoxville; 
was  on  the  right  in  the  charge  at  Atlanta,  Aug.  6,  1864,  also  at  the  battle  at  Nashville,  and 
remained  under  the  Col.  now  a  Genl.  till  the  close  of  the  war;  name  of  wife  was  Emma  A. 
Farrand  Allegan  County,  Mich,  born  June  5,  1858;  married  at  Pierson,  Montcalm  Co. 
Mich.  Aug.  18,  1872;  two  children,  Minnie  May,  born  July  10,  1873;  Mabel  E.  A.  born  Jan. 
16,  1877. 

TREGO  H.  Orion;  postmaster;  Rep;  Lib. 

TREGO  H.  S.  Sec.  28;  P.O.Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib. 

TREGO  JAMES,  Retired;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Bucks  County,  Pa.  Aug.  I,  1807;  came  to 
this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Quaker;  son  of  Mahlon  Trego;  wife  was  Abbie  V.  Herron,  born 
April  6,  1806,  in  N.  J.;  married  Feb.  24,  1834;  two  children,  Scudder  H.  and  Amanda  H.; 
Scudder  H.  married  Emma  A.  Kinsey  in  1855.  and  has  two  children,  Joseph  P.  and  Lizzie 
B.;  Amanda  H.  married  Benjamin  R.  Blackfan. 

TREGO  SCUDDER  H.  Orion;  carpenter;  Rep;  Lib. 

TREGO  THOMAS  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  this  state,  June  19,  1849; 
came  to  this  county,  1855;  Rep;  Lib;  living  on  his  father's  farm,  So  acres,  value  $5,000;  son 
of  H.  S.  and  Rebecca  B.  Trego,  of  the  Quaker  faith,  formerly  from  Bucks  County,  Pa.;  his 
father,  H.  S.  first  settled  in  Mercer  Co.  in  1840,  and  one  of  the  first  settlers  of  this  town,  and 
has  held  many  town  offices;  while  living  in  Mercer  Co.  was  among  the  sufferers  by  the  great 
tornado  of  1844,  when  many  of  his  friends  and  relatives  lost  their  lives;  Mr.  Thos.  W.  has 
one  sister,  who  married  Dr.  Wm.  L.  Craig,  of  Pa.  who  died  in  1873. 

TURNER  WM.  M.  Orion;  laborer;  Rep;  U.  Brethren. 

"\7~ALENTINE   E.,  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  born  Pa.  1849;  came  to  111.  1854. 
^      VALENTINE  J.  O.,  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  born  Pa.  1822;  came  to  111.  1854. 
VALENTINE  R.  D.,  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  came  to  111.  1854. 
VANCE  J.  M.,  P.O.  Orion;  retired;  Rep;  Meth. 
VANDERVIER  C.  P.,  P.O.  Orion;  produce  shipper;  Dem. 

DE  CLARK,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Lib;  born  W.  Va. 

WADE  COLEMAN,  P.O.  Orion;  teamster;  Dem;  born  W.  Va. 

WADE  MILTON,  P.O.  Orion;  teamster;  Rep;  U.  Breth. 

WADE  OLIVER  P.,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Meth;  born  W.  Va.  1838;  came  to  111.  1867. 

WALLER STADT  F.  A.,  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  clerk;  Rep;  Luth. 

WAL.LERSTADT  LARS  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden,  Aug.  28, 
1827;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  val.  $12,000;  son  of 
John  Wallerstadt;  now  holds  the  office  of  Trustee  of  the  Lutheran  Church;  name  of  wife 
was  Sophia  Erickson,  born  May  28,  1831,  whose  father  emigrated  to  this  county  1852;  mar- 
ried Dec.  31,  1853;  have  seven  children  living  and  three  deceased,  Frank  Alexander,  born 
Nov.  29.  1854;  Charles  Joseph,  born  Sept.  17,  1857;  Simon  Lucius,  born  O  t.  28,  1861; 
Henry  Cornelius,  born  Sept.  21,  1864;  John  Albert,  born  June  7,  1868;  Lamiel  Edwin,  born 
April  22,  1870;  George  William,  born  Aug.  3,  1872. 

WARD  ED.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Dem;  Epis. 

WARD  FRED.  B.  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Washington",  D.  C.,  March  20, 
1843;  came  to  this  county  1867;  Dem;  Univ;  owns  226  acres,  val.  $12,000;  son  of  Commo- 
dore James  H.  Ward,  U.  S.  Navy,  who  was  killed  at  Mathias  Point,  Va.  1861,  and  grandson 
of  Col.  James  Ward,  Hartford,  Conn;  Mr.  F.  B.  Ward  now  lives  upon  a  ^  Sec.  of  land  lo- 
cated with  a  land  warrant  given  to  his  grandfather  for  services  in  the  War  of  1812;  Mr. 
Ward  graduated  in  the  Class  of  1864  in  the  College  of  the  City  of  New  York;  name  of  wife 
was  Julia  B.  Engle,  daughter  of  Hudson  B.  Engle,  of  Orion;  born  Oct.  19,  1848;  married 
June  17,  1869;  have  four  children,  Sarah  W.  born  April  24, 1870;  Fanny  B.  born  Sept.  1871; 
Amy,  born  May  9,  1873;  Ruth  B.  born  Oct  18,  1875. 

WARNER  WILDER  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.Orion;  born  Worcester  Co.  Mass.  Oct.  10, 
1828;  came  to  this  county  in  1849;  son  of  Elias  and  Mary  A.  Warner  (maiden  name  Mary 
A.  Lawrence);  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  400  acres  of  land,  val.  §20,000,  and  800  acres  in  Kansas; 
Mr.  Warner  came  to  Rock  Island  in  1848,  ihen  to  this  counly.  and  followed  schcol  leaching 
about  twelve  years;  has  held  (he  offices  of  Justice  of  the  Peace.  Assessor,  Supervisor  nnd 
Notary  Public  for  several  successive  terms;  was  a  member  of  llie  2Sth  session  of  the  Illinois 
Legislature;  name  of  wife  was  Olive  Washburn,  of  Mass,  born  Jure  19.  1834;  married  Oct. 
10,1854;  have  six  children.  Wilder  W.,  born  Aug.  10,  1855;  Mary  E.,  l;orn  July  19.1857; 
Wilmot  S.,  born  Feb.  22.  1859;  Lawrence  C'.,  born  Feb.  27,  1861:  F'rank  C..  born  Feb.  4, 
1863;  Maria  A.,  bom  Feb.  21,  1665;  Mr.  Wainer's  grandfather,  Eiias  Watner,  was  in  the 
battle  of  Bunker  Hill  in  the  War  of  the  Revolution. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     WESTERN   TOWNSHIP.  387 

WELUVER  R.  P.  Orion;  Rep;  Lib. 

WASHBURN  CHAUNCEY  E.  Farmer,  -Sec.  2;  P.O.  Orion;  born  Springfield,  Mass. 
May  17,  1834;  came  to  this  county  1837;  Dem;  U.  Breth;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value 
$8,000;  son  of  Abisha  Washburn,  who  emigrated  with  his  family  to  this  county  in  1837; 
died  Aug.  31,  1873;  Mr.  Washburn's  mother  died  in  Michigan,  while  on  a  visit  there,  1849; 
name  of  wife  was  Emily  Piatt,  of  Covington,  Ind.  born  April  5,  1833;  married  March  28, 
1857;  have  seven  children,  Ida  M.,  born  July  16,  1859;  Charlotte,  born  Oct.  7,  1861;  George, 
born  Oct.  20,  1863;  Otis,  born  March  20,  1865;  Edward,  born  Jan.  24,  1867;  Eliza  J.,  born 
Aug.  19,  1868;  Emma,  born  Feb.  22,  1874. 

WAYNE  WM.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib. 

WEISS  GEORGE,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Orion;  tenant;  Dem;  Lib. 

WEISS  GEORGE,  P.O.  Orion;  Dem;  Lulh;  born  Germany  1846;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1851. 

WETHERELL  HORACE,  P.O.  Orion;  Rep;  Lib;  born  R.  I.  1810;  came  to  111.  1859. 

WESTERLUND  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Osco;  born  in  Helsingland,  Sweden, 
Aug.  10,  1839;  came  to  this  county  in  1850;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  320  acres  of  land,  val.  $19.200; 
son  of  Eric  A.  Westerlund,  who  died  1869;  Elizabeth,  his  mother,  died  on  the  ocean,  while 
coming  to  this  country;  holds  the  office  of  School  Trustee;  name  of  wife  Elnora  C.  S.  Hull- 
man,  born  July  7,  1843;  married  Feb.  17,  1863;  have  six  children,  Oscar  W.,  born  Nov.  14, 
1863;  John  A.,  born  June  10,  1865;  Augusta  M  ,  born  June  5,  1867;  Emma  E.,  born  March 
13,  1869;  Arndt  L.,  born  March  18,  1871;  Peter  E.,  born  Jan.  24, 1876;  Mr.  Westerlund  was 
one  of  the  twelve  men  who  explored  the  Rio  Grande  River,  in  1860;  they  started  from 
Pike's  Peak  with  ox  teams,  without  guides  or  road,  in  a  southwesterly  direction,  as  the  gen- 
eral make  of  country  would  lead  them,  until  they  reached  the  head  waters  of  the  river,  then 
followed  it  down  to  Albuquerque,  New  Mexico,  then  sold  their  outfit,  and  made  three  boats, 
and,  in  opposition  to  all  advice  and  appeals,  started  down  the  unknown  river  over  eight  long 
rapids  or  falls,  where  no  man  was  ever  known  to  go  before  and  come  out  alive;  one  of  which 
is  a  point  where  all  the  natives  claim  the  river  passes  under  the  mountain,  and  proved  it  a 
false  idea,  only  having  that  appearance,  caused  by  a  right  angle  of  the  river,  where  the  rocks 
are  1,000  or  more  feet  high;  landed  at  El  Paso  safely,  and  sold  their  boats  for  $50  cash,  as 
trophies  of  a  feat  never  before  performed. 

WILLIAMSON  HIRAM,  Orion,  mason;  Rep;  Lib. 

WILLIAMSON  JOSEPH,  Orion;  carpenter;  born  Pa. 

WILSON  GKORGE,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Spiritualist. 

WILSON  J.  S.  Sec.  II;  P.O.Orion;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth. 

WILSON  JAMES,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Sunny  Hill;  tenant. 

WILSON  WILLIAM  C.  Farmer,  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Morristown;  born  in  Norway,  Feb.  n, 
1839;  came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  val.  $4,500;  came  to 
the  U.  S.  in  1853;  stopped  first  at  Quebec,  Wisconsin,  Iowa,  and  then  to  111.  in  1857;  volun- 
teer 37th  III.  I.,  under  Col.  White,  of  Chicago,  afterwards  was  under  Col.  Black;  was  in  bat- 
tles of  Pea  Ridge,  Prairie  Grove.  Chalk  Bluff,  siege  of  Vicksburg,  and  the  fall  of  Mobile; 
was  honorably  discharged  at  Camp  Butler,  111;  enlisted  as  a  private  and  rose  to  a  Captaincy, 
and  served  in  the  United  States  Army  four  years  and  ten  months;  name  of  wife  was  Ellen 
E.  Showalter  of  this  state,  born  July  2.  1845;  married  Dec.  6,  1866;  have  five  children, 
Mary  E.,  born  Oct.  2,  1867;  Adella  I.,  born  Sept.  20,  1868;  Clara  A.,  born  Oct.  28,  1869;  J. 
Canby,  born  May  6,  1873;  Ralph  K,,  born  April  6,  1875;  lost  one  boy. 

WOOD  B.  P.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  Rep;  Lib. 

WOOD  C.  S.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib. 

WOOD  TIMOTHf,   Sec.  4;  P.O.'Coal  Valley;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib. 

WOOD  TIMOTHY  Jc  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  Rep;  Lib. 

•y  OUNGQUIST  JAMES  A.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Osco;  Rep;  Luth. 

BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 

ORION. 

Blackfan  R.  R.  M.  D.,  Breeder  Poland-China,  and  Berkshire  Pigs,  from  import- 
ed stock. 

Gabrielsotl  Eric,  Dealer  in  General  Merchandise;  Produce  and  Stock  shipper; 
sells  Foreign  Exchange  and  Passage  Tickets  to  all  European  ports. 


388  VOTERS   AINU   TAXPAYERS   OF 

Higgins  Levi,  Grain  Dealer  and  Justice  of  the  Peace. 

Johnson,  Lloyd  &  Co.  Props.  Union  Flouring  Mills.     Custom  work  a  specialty. 

Keleher  Danl.  L.  Breeder  Poland-China,  and  thoroughbred  Berkshire  Pigs;  also 
Norman  Horses  not  surpassed  in  the  State.  No  pains  has  been  spared  in 
the  selection  of  this  stock.  Sold  at  reasonable  terms.  Res.  Sec.  14. 

Kinkaid  M.  P.  Attorney  at  Law  and  Loan  Office. 

Knowles  Thps.  E.  Livery  and  Exchange  Stable.  Free  Hack  in  connection 
with  Orion  House. 

Owens  &  McCandless.  Dealers  in  Groceries,  Queensware,  Hardware  and  Stoves. 
Thomas  GeO.  W.  Nurseries,  Sec.  27,  P.  O.  Orion. 


LYNN  TOWNSHIP. 

ADAMS  CHAS.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Greenbacker;  go  acres,  value  $3,600. 

ALMQUIST  FRANK,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farm  laborer-  Rep;  born  in  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  A.  G.,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  rents  farm  of  R.  M.  Thompson;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  130  acres. 

ANDERSON  C.  G.  Lynn  Center;  furniture  dealer;  born  in  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  CHAS.  G.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farm  laborer;  Rep,  born  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  C.   M.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Swedona;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  b  >rn  in  Sweden;  70  ac.  $2,800. 

ANDERSON  E.  M.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  rents  farm  of  D.  McKillop;  Rep;  Meth;  111. 

ANDERSON  EDWARD,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  111. 

ANDERSON   FRANK  O.  Sec.  35;   P.O.  Opheim;  rents  farm  of  Steven  Stevenson;  Rep;  Luth. 

ANDERSON  J.  FRANK,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Osco;  rents  farm  of  John  Swanson;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  J.  O.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  480  acres. 

ANDERSON   PETER  J.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Opheim;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  So  ac.  $4,000. 

ARASMITH  JOHX  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Henry  Co.  111.  in 
1835;  Rep;  owns  300  acres  land,  value  $15,000;  was  School  Director  one  year,  and  Collector 
one  year;  married  Rosilla  M.  Derby,  of  Illinois,  in  1862;  seven  children:  Alvin  J.,  Fred  A., 
Ida  M.,  Minnie  M.,  Hattie  O  ,  Lillie  P.,  and  Fannie  A. 

ASK  JOHANAS,  Sec.  5;   P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  in  Sueden;  IO  acres. 

ASTROM  CHAS.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  boni  Sweden;  So  acres,  $3,200. 

T)  AKD  C.  L.  Sec.  5;   I'.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  88  ac.  val.  $3,520. 

BERGQUIST  J.   P.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  iSoac. 

BERGSTRON  ANDREW,  Sec.  2:  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  rents  farm  of  Mrs.  Westerland;  Rep. 

BEXGrSTON  B.  F.  Farmer  and  Slock  Raiser, -Sec.  15;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Sweden 
in  1849;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  185:;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  153  acres  land,  value  $6,500;  served 
as  Collector  one  year;  Constable  two  years;  married  Gustava  Charlotte  Anderson,  of  Sweden, 
in  1870;  three  children,  names:  Arved  Ulysses,  Gustava  Klizabeth,  and  Adelia  Gustina. 

BEXGrSTOX  Gr.  Farmer  and  General  Merchant,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Sweden 
in  1837;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1852;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  160  acres  land,  store,  merchandise, 
etc.,  value  $14,000;  has  been  Town  Clerk  eight  years;  Supervisor  one  year;  School  Trustee 
three  years;  married  Anna  L.  Swanson,  of  Sweden,  in  1860;  seven  children,  named:  Frans 
A.,  Anna  M.,  Augusta  E.,  Ida  J.,  John  W..  Johanna  A.,  and  Carl  G. 

BJORKLUMD   N.  P.,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  house  and  lot. 

BLACKMAX  C.  V.  Mrs.  Lynn;  Postmistress;  widow  of  Judge  H.  C.;  born  Pa.  1823; 
came  to  county  1872;  he  served  in  the 8th  Kansas  V.  L.  2nd  Lieut,  three  years,  promoted  to 
Major  and  Lieut.  Colonel,  and  died  at  Holly  Springs,  Miss.,  while  in  the  service;  Mrs.  Black- 
man  has  been  Postmistress  four  years;  two  children,  Theodore  V.  and  Cornelia  L. 

BLOS3  ANDREW,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer  and  blacksmith;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

BOGR.EM  CHAS.  Sec.32;  P.O.  Opheim;  fanner,  rents  of  Victor  Hultgren;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

BJLTKN3TEKN   \VM.   V.  Sic.  24;  P.O.  An.lover;  fanner;  Rep;  Pres;  Prussia;  600  ac.  $2,400- 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     LYNN   TOWNSHIP.  389 

BRIGGS  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  Sweden  in  1830;  came  to  Henry 
Co.  1852;  Rep;  Lutli;  owns  165  acres,  val.  $8,000;  married  Sarah  Lena  Johnson,  of  Sweden, 

in   1860;  five  children  :  Chas.  August   Swan  Alfred,  John  Aimer,  Saml.  Manuel,  and  Hulda 

Josephine. 

BKOLINE  A.,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
BROODEEN    ANDREW,    Manufacturer  of  Harness,  etc.,  Lynn;  came   to  Henry  Co. 

in  1867;  born  in  Sweden  in  1843;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  house   shop,  lots,  merchandise,  etc.  val. 

$1,500;  married  Carrie  Hallquist,  of  Sweden,  in  1873;  one  girl,  name  Beda  I'.cata. 
15URNISON   HALENA   Mrs.  Sec.  18;  widow  of  Jonas  Peter,  farmer;  born   Sweden;  40  acres. 

/^ALKE  JOHN   P.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer,  lives  with  father;  Dem;  born  111. 

^-     CARLSON  C.  J.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;  240  ac.  $9,600. 

CARLSON  C.  J.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer,  rents  Gustav  Johnson;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

CHARLESTON  C.  A.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden  So  acres,  $3,200. 

CLARK  EDWARD  P.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer,  with  father;  Dem;  Pres;  wife;  child. 

CLARK  W3I.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Ireland  in 
1819;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1840;  Dem;  Pres;  owns  350  acres  land,  val.  $18,000;  married 
Almira  Pillsbury,  of  Grafton  Co.  N.  H.  in  1842;  five  children,  names:  Esther  A.,  Louisa  A., 
Amelia  R.,  John  P.,  and  Edward  P. 


C.  O.,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
-'     ERICKSON  E.  A.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer,  rents  of  S.  P.  Johnson;  Rep;  Luth. 

T?AHR  FRANK,   P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farm-laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

FROST  PETER,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

/^ABRIELSON  AUGUST,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;  450  acres. 

*-*     GABRIELSON  JOHANAS,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

GABRIELSON  \VM.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  111;  190  acres,  $7,600. 

GRAN  C.  J.  Sec.  it;   P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;   Sweden;  80  acres,  $3,200. 

GTJSTAFSON  A.  >I.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  Sweden 
in  1840;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1851;  Rep;  owns  160  acres  land,  val.  $8,000;  was  Private  in 
H2th  I.V.I.,  Co.  D;  promoted  to  Corporal;  served  three  years;  Town  Clerk  one  year;  Col- 
lector one  year;  married  Johanna  Sophia  Charlson,  of  Sweden,  in  1866;  three  children: 
Alme  N.,  Ina  Afiesene,  and  Allen  Abraham. 

GUSTAFSON  G.  \V.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  Sweden;  160  acres,  $6,400. 

GUSTUS  NELSON,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  Sweden  in  1836;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  265  acres  land,  val.  $12,000;  has  been  Assessor  seven 
years;  married  Clara  Matilda  Magnusson,  of  Sweden,  in  1862;  three  children:  John  Edwin, 
Oscar  Theodore,  and  Hulda  Redovina. 

T  T  ARDY  J.   Lynn  Center;  auctioneer;  Rep;  born  Pa. 

HANSON  C.  J.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer:  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;  200  ac.  $6,000. 

HANSON  SWAN,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;  40  acres,  $1,600. 

HEGREN   F.  O.,   P.O.  Lynn  Center;  basket-maker;   Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

HENRY  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Sweden  in  1828;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  1853;  Kep;  I.uth;  owns  240  acres  land,  val.  §12,  ooo;  married  Caroline  Ma- 
tilda Johnson,  of  Sweden,  in  1857;  six  children:  John  Alfred,  Chas.  August,  Frans  Albert, 
Hilda  Christina,  Emma  Sophia,  and  Lydia  Otelia. 

HILBRING   HENRY.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Germany;    So  acres,  $3,200. 

HOAG  IRA  G.,   P.O.  Opheim;  station  agent  St.L.,  R.I.  &  C.  R.R;  born  111. 

HOGREN   OTTO,  Sec.  I;   P.O.  Lynn  Center;  brick-maker;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

HOLADAY  GEO.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farm-laborer;  Rep. 

HOLM  SWAN,  Sec.  I;   P.O.  Lynn  Center;  brick-maker;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;   4  ac.  $1,600. 

HOOLTGREN  J.   V.  Sec.  32;   P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;  128   acres,   $4,800. 

HOOGNER   SAML.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Sweden;  owns  120  acres,  val.  $4,800. 

HULTMA.N   A.   I'.   Lynn;  tailor;   Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  owns  house  and  lot. 

T  SKAELSON  A.  1'.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  120  ac.  val.  $4,800. 
ISRAELSON  JOHN,  Sec.  20;  farmer,  with  father,  A.  P;  Rep;  Meth. 


890  VOTERS   AUD   TAXPAYERS   OF 

JACOBSON  P.  A.,  P.O.  Opheim;  carpenter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
JOHANSON  NELS,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  70  ac.  val.  $2,800. 
JOHNSON  ALEXANDER,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  120  acres,  $4,800. 
JOHNSON  A.  J.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  no  acres,  val.  $4,400. 
JOHNSON  C.  J.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  rents;  own  house;  born  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  C.  M.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Opheim;  Rep;  Luth;  100  acres,  val.  $6,400;  born  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  GUST.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Swedona;  Rep;  Luth;  20  acres,  val.  $Soo;  born  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  GEO.  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.   25;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  Henry  Co.  111.  in 

1849;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  200  acres,  value  $10,000;  married  Anna  Engstrum,  of  111.  in  1871; 

one  girl,  Dora  Levina. 
JOHNSON  HENRY,   Farmer,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Sweden  in  1827;  came 

to    Henry  Co.    in    1852;  Rep;  Luth;  owns    120  acres   land,  value  $6,000;  married  Hellen 

Christena  Swanson,  of  Sweden,  in    1858;  three  children,  Ida  Carolina,  Henry  William,  and 

Hanna  Christena. 

JOHNSON  JACOB  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  Sweden  in  1845;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  1849;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  80  acres,  value  $3.700;  married  Emma  Jane  Ander- 
son, of  Sweden,  in  1870;  three  children,  Henry  Alfred,  Verney  Edward,  and  Fred.  Almor. 

JOHNSON  J.  P.,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer  and  crpenter;  Rep;  Luth;  20  acres,  $800;  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JOHN  V.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Ophiem;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  80  acres. 

JOHNSON  MARGARET  Mrs.  widow  of  J.  F.  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  240 acres. 

JOHNSON  OSCAR,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  OTTO  Mrs.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  108  acres,  val.  $4,300;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  PETER,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  Sweden, 
1829;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1857;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  $8.000;  has  been 
Postmaster  five  years.  School  Director  three  years;  married  Fredricka  Pearson,  of  Sweden, 
in  1851;  four  children,  named  Peter  A.,  Anna  Matilda,  Ellen  Adean,  and  Emma  Louise. 

JOHNSON  PETER,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  50  acres,  val.  $2,000. 

JOHNSON  SWAN  P.  Farmer,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Andover;  born  in  Sweden,  in  1832;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  in  1853;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  466  acres  land,  value  $25,000;  was  School  Direc- 
tor six  years;  married  Christine  Peterson,  of  Sweden,  in  1856;  has  five  children,  named 
George  W.  John  A.  Ida  M.  Frank  L.  and  Hulbert  J. 

T    ARSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Opheim;  renter  S.  P.  Johnson;  Rep;  Luth;  80  acres. 

*-•     LARSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  lives  with  son;  Rep;   Luth. 

LARSON  A.  J.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  owns  240  acres. 

LARSON   B.  K.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  120  acres. 

LARSON  C.  M.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  owns  150  ac. 

LARSON  CHAS.  V.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

LARSON   ERIC,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  290  acres. 

LARSON   FRANK,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer  with  father;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LARSON   FRANK   L.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer,  renter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LARSON  JOHN,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  132^  ac. 

LARSON  OL/EF,  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Sweden  in  1840;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1862;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  60  acres  land,  value  $2,400;  married  Anna  Sophia 
Hegg,  of  Sweden,  in  1868;  two  children,  named  Frank  Oscar,  Esther  Julia. 

LARSON  O.   W.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer  with  P.  I.  Anderson;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LARSON   WM.  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer  with  father,  B.  K.;  Rep;  Luth. 

LAWSON  ANDREW,  P.O.  Opheim;  farm  laborer  with  father,  F.  L.;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LAWSON   FRANK   L.,   P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  rents  86  acres;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

LEIF  CHAS.  Sec.  u;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  laborer  on  R.R.;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

LEMBKE  WM.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  Germany. 

LINCOLN   II.   N.  Opheim;  laborer;  Rep;  born  in  Sweden. 

LINCOLN  JOHN  N.  Opheim;  constable;  Rep;  born  in  Sweden. 

LINCOLN  NELS.  N.  Gen'l  Corns.;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  Sweden  in  1842;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1872;  Rep;  Luth;  was  :st  Sergt.  in  the  Illh  U.S.  Vts.  Co.  E,  one  year  and 
a  half;  honorably  discharged;  married  Caroline  Charlson,  of  Illinois,  in  1867;  three  children. 

LINDBECK  C.  A.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  owns  100  ac. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     LYNN   TOWNSHIP.  391 

LINPELL  C.  J.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep  ;Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  80  ac.  $3,200. 

LINDQUEST  GUSTAF,  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

LINDSTRO3I  C.  J.  Hardware  Merchant  and  Dealer  in  Agricultural  Implements  Lynn; 
born  in  Sweden  in  1846;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1852;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  house,  store,  lot, 
mdse.  etc.,  val.  $3,500;  was  Town  Clerk  four  years,  now  Justice  of  Peace,  has  been  four 
years,  School  Trustee  six  years;  married  Louise  G.  Carlson,  of  Sweden,  in  1872;  two  chil- 
dren, named:  Mary  Rosetta,  Ida  Charlotte. 

LIMBERG  JOHN,  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  80  acres. 

LONG  JOHX  S.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Pa.  1835; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1854;  Greenbacker;  owns  550  acres  land  with  brother,  val.  at  $20,000; 
was  School  Director  and  Trustee  ten  years,  Supervisor  six  years;  married  Nancy  J.  Fleming, 
of  Ohio,  in  1862;  seven  children,  names  :  Wilson  W.,  Fleming  T..  Alice  M.,  Julia,  Birdie 
E.  and  Jessie  L.,  Alice  M. 

LONG  THOS.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Pa;  owns  550  ac.  land  with  bro. 

LUNDGREN  C.  A.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  owns  100  ac. 

LUNQUIST  J.   K.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;   farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  owns  l6oac. 

1\  /f  cKILLOP  A.  lives  with  father,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Canada. 
^"*      McKILLOP  DAL.  lives  with  father,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Canada. 
McKILiLOP  MALiCOLM,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in 

Scotland  in  1812;  came   to   Henry  Co.  in   1855;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  240  acres  land,  val.  $14,- 

400;  has  been  School   Director  four  years;  married  Catharine  Cook,  of  Scotland,  in  1844; 

has  eight  children,  named  :  Mary,  Catherine  K.,  Elizabeth,  Flora,  Danl.,  Archibald,  Malcolm, 

and  Amelia. 

McKILLOP  MALCOLM,  lives  with  father,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Canada. 
MAGNUSSON  CHAS.  J.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  owns  170  ac. 
MAGNUSSON  MAGNUS,  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 
MALM  J.  A.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer  with  father,  S.  J.;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden.. 
MALM  S.  J.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Woodhull;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  owns  80  ac.  $3,200. 
MATHSON  OLOF,  P.O.  Opheim;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 
MATHSON  THOMAS,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Opheim;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;'  born  Sweden. 
MELIN  A.  P.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  owns  10  ac.  $400. 
MELIN  JOHN,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer  with  father,  A.  P.;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden. 
MOLEBERG  C.  P.  fanner,  rents  of  T.  White;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

MONTER  GUST.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  10  ac.  $400. 
MUMA  L.  H.  Sec.  to,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  teacher;  Rep. 

XT  EAL  THOMAS,  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  born  England. 

•^       NELSON  CHAS.  J.  Sec.  6,  P.O.Swedona;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Sweden;  200  ac.  $8,000. 

NELSON  JOHN,  P.O.  Opheim;  rents  farm  of  John  Ridenour;  Rep;  Meth;bornin  Sweden. 

NELSON  STEPHANAS,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Opheim;  carpenter;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

NELSON   VICTOR,  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer,  rents  of  John  Samuelson;  Rep. 

XEUMANX  V.  Genl.  Merchant,  Lynn;  born  in  Prussia  in  1841;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in 
1858;  owns  store,  house,  lot,  mdse.  etc.,  val.  $8,000;  was  in  the  I42cl  I.V.I.,  Co.  B,  as  Musi- 
cian; married  Anna  Wickstrum,  of  Galva,  III.  in  1865;  four  children. 

NORALL  A.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  107  ac.  $4,280. 

NORDQUIST  JOHN  M.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

NORMAN  C.  W.,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  runs  threshing  machine;  Dem;  born  in  III. 

NORMAN  ELIS,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 


J.  P.  Lynn  Center,  carpenter;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 
-        OSTROM  C.  G.  Sec.  56,  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  ac.  $3,200. 

OALM  CHAS.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

PETERSON  A.  J.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  rents  of  Foster;  Rep;  Luth;  born  111. 
PETERSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer,  rents  of  Ridenour;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 
PETERSON  AUGUST,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  faimer,  renls;  R«p;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 


392  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

PETERSON  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Orion;  horn  in  Sweden  in  1827;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1852;  Rep;  Luth;  •  wns  256  acres  land,  value  $10,240;  married  Ellen  Ander- 
son, of  Sweden,  in  1855;  four  children — Mary  Ellen,  Josephena,  John  Edward,  and  Frans 
Henry. 

PETERSON  ANDREW  P..  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in 
Sweden  in  1827;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1851;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  320  acres  land,  value  $16,000; 
married  second  wife,  Sophia  Johanna  Shult,  of  Sweden,  in  1866;  four  children— Charles  T., 
Frank  E.,  Melinda,  and  Anna. 

PETERSON  C.,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  owns  178  acres. 

PETERSON  C.  A.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  zooacres. 

PETERSON  C.  F.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;   120  ac. 

PETERSON  CHAS.  F.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;   Rep:  Melh;  born  in   Sweden;  255  ac. 

PETERSON  CHAS.  G.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;   Rep;   Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

PETERSON  GUST.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  rents  of  Boldensten;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden. 

PETERSON  JAPPA,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden. 

PETERSON  J.  J.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Opheim;  carpenter;  Rep;  Lulh;  born  in  Sweden. 

PETERSON  N.  ERICK,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

PETERSON   N.  P.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  80  acres. 

PETERSON  O.  Sec.  18;   P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  40  ac. 

PETERSON   P.  B.  Sec.  23;   P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  60  ac. 

PETERSON  PETER   H.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  nc. 

PILLSBURY  G-EO.  B.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in 
Grafton  Co.  N.H.  in  1816;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1836;  Dem;  owns  933  acres  land,  value 
$50,000;  has  served  as  Trustee,  Supervisor,  Treasurer,  and  Justice  of  Peace;  married  Eliza- 
beth J.  Greely,  of  New  Hampshire,  in  1846;  three  children — Louisa  A.,  George  B.,  and 
Henry  L. 

T)  EHN  JOHN  M.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  120  acres. 
ROSE  VVM.  Sec.  0;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  100  ac. 

RIDENOUR  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  Pr>.  in  1807;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1854;  Dem;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  $3,200;  married  Susanah  Beightel,  of 
Pa.  in  1830;  nine  children — Elizabeth,  Margaret,  Mary,  Hannah,  Anna  E.,  Amanda  S.,  John 
B  ,  Wm.  B.,  David  E. 

ROSENSTONE  ANDREW,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  retired;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

ROSENSTONE  JOHN  G.  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Sweden  in  1832; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  300  acres  land,  value  $15,000;  has  been 
School  Director  seven  years;  married  Caroline  Peterson,  of  Sweden,  in  1857;  five  children- 
Nancy  J.,  Nellie  C.,  Edwin  A.,  James  N.,  and  Reuben  L. 

RYDMAN  AUGUST,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  section  boss  on  R.R.;  Rep;  Luth:  Sweden. 

CAMUELSON  SAM'L,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;   Meth;  born  in  Sweden. 

"^     SAMUELSON  SAMUEL  A.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Lynn'Center;  farmer,'  renter;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 

SAMUELSON  C.  J.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  Sweden, 
1833;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1849;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  880  acres  of  land,  value  $44,000;  married 
Carolina  Peterson  of  Sweden  in  1840,;  three  children,  names;  John  A.lbert,  Almon  Victor  and 
Caroline  Matilda. 

SAMUELSON  'JOHN,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  Sweden 
in  1815;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1849;  owns  840  acres,  value  $42.000;  was  Commissioner  of 
Highways  five  y^ars;  married  Mary  Charlotta  Peterson  of  Sweden,  in  1837;  four  children: 
John  Leander,  Solomon  August,  Mary  Sophia  and  Johannes;  Rep;  Luth. 

SAMUELSON  LEANDER,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  works  father's  farm;  P.O.  Opheim;  born 
in  Henry  Co.  111.  in  1850;  Rep;  Luth;  married  Augusta  C.  Bergquist,  of  Sweden,  in  1873; 
two  children — Maria  Matilda  Lydia/and  John  August  Amel. 

SAMUELSON  SOLOMON,  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  works  father's  farm;  P.O.  Opheim;  born 
in  Henry  Co.  111.  in  1853;  Rep;  Luth;  married  Wilemene  C.  Vedergren,  of  Sweden,  in  1876. 

SAMUELSON  JOHN,  Sec.  II;  Lynn;  wagon-maker;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  owns  shop. 

SAND  J.,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SANDOHOL  S.  Sec.  20;  P.O.   Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  owns  216  ac. 

SCHMIDT  ER.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  born  in  Germany;  owns  500  ac.  $20,000. 


Capt.  J.  B.  RIDENOUR, 
Woodhull. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     LYNN   TOWNSHIP.  395 

SERMAN  G.  W.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer,  rents  of  Fife;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden. 

SESTRAND  C.  \V.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Opheim;  rents  farm  of  J.  Tracy;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SHUCK  M.,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farm  laborer;  Dem;  born  in  111. 

SHULT  HOXS,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Sweden  in  1834;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  335  acres  land,  value  $12,000;  was  School  Director 
eight  years;  married  Mary  Johnson,  of  Sweden,  in  1862;  five  children,  names:  Albert  T., 
Frank  A.,  Oscar  A.,  Anna  Josephena,  and  Ida  Emedia. 

SHULT  P.  J.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  83"^  acres. 

SJA  PETER,  Sec.  33;   P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  owns  5  acres. 

SLATT  C.,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer,  with  father.  Swan  Slatt;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

SLATT  SWAN,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  10  ac.  $400. 

SNIGGS  AUGUST  T.  Clerk  for  G.  Bengston,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Sweden 
in  1846;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1853;  Rep;  Luth;  was  Collector  two  years,  Town  Clerk  one 
year,  School  Director  one  year;  was  in  H2th  I.  V.  I.,  Co.  H,  as  private,  three  years;  married 
Matilda  L.  Rosberg,  of  Sweden,  in  1869;  four  children,  names:  Wm.  A.,  Gilbert  T.,  Anna 
M.,  and  Almeda  E. 

STEN  J.  P.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  acres,  val.  $3,200. 

STODDARD  E.  S.   Lynn  Center;  dealer  in  stock;  Rep;   born  in  111. 

STROMQUEST  JOHN,  Sec.  5;   P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;    born  in  Sweden. 

STROMQUEST  JON'AS,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

SWANSON  ANDREW  G.  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer,  with  father;  Rep;  Luth. 

SWANSON  C.  J.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer,  rents  of  Larson;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON   ISAAC,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  50  acres. 

SWANSON  JOHN  M.  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  153  acres. 

SWANSON  J.  P.,  P.O.  Opheim;  rents  farm  of  C.  J.  Samuelson;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

SWANSON  L.  Mrs.  widow  of  John  Swanson,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  PETER,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  40  ac. 

SWAJfSON  SWAN",  Farmer,  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  born  in  Sweden  in  1818;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  180  acres  land,  value  $9,000;  married  Stina  Cajsa 
Peterson,  of  Sweden,  in  1846;  ten  children:  Andrew  Gustaf,  Swan  John,  Peter  August,  Frans 
Theodore,  Christina,  Anna  Lena,  Inga  Maria,  Carolina,  Emma  Louisa,  Josephina. 

SWANSON  SAML.  A.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  rents  farm  of  E.  Schmidt;  Rep;  Luth. 

SWANSON  S.  J.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer,  with  father;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

SWANSON  S.  J.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  40  ac.  $1,600. 

SWEDLUND  P.  P.O.  Woodhull;  merchant;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

•"P HOMPSON  FRED.  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  ticket  agt.  R.  R.  I.  &  St.  L.  R.  R.;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 
THOMPSON  RICHARD  N.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  N.Y.;  95  ac. 

TRACY  JAMES  A.,  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer  with  father,  Joab;  Dem;  born  111. 

TRACY  JOAB,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  Indiana,  1831; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  1851;  Dem;  owns  1,200  acres  land,  value  $60,000;  was  School  Director 
and  Trustee  eighteen  years;  married  Mary  Jane  Coon,  of  Indiana,  in  1850;  ten  children, 
names:  Ellen,  Catharine,  Rachel,  Minnie,  Mary  Jane,  Wm.  R.,  James  A.,  Willis  C.,  Jesse, 
and  Joab. 

TRACY  W.  R.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  111. 

TURNAR  AUGUST,  Lynn;  boot  and  shoe  maker;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  owns  house,  etc. 

WANBUREN  T.  I.  P.O.  Swedona;  photographer,  rents  Johnson;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  N.Y. 
V       VISTRAND  CHAS.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Swedona;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  80  ac. 
VISTRAND  J.  P.  Sec.  6;   P.O.  Swedona;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  77  ac.  $3,080. 

A  TIT  ESTER  LUND  ANDREW,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
VV       WESTERLAND  JONAS,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;  390  ac. 
WEAVER    W.  W.    Dealer  in   Grain  and  Stock,  Opheim;  born  in  N.  Y.  in  1838;  came  to 
Henry   County   in    1866;  married  Mary    A.    Rounds,   of  111.   in   1867;  four  children,  Chas. 
Wallace,  D.  Wilmont,  Myrtle  and  Mabel. 

WESTRAN  JOHN  P.  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Orion;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Sweden;  owns  80  acres;  $3,200. 
WHITE  JAMES,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Opheim;  famer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  England;  owns  75  acres. 
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896  VOTERS  AND'TAXPAYERS  OF 

WHITE  R.  S.  Farmer  and  Stock  -Raiser,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Ophein,;  born  in  England  in  1832; 
came  to  Henry  County  in  1855;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  256^  acres  land,  val.  $12,800;  was  School 
Director  twelve  years;  married  Elizabeth  Neal,  of  England,  in  1852;  nine  children,  viz: 
Wm.  G.  T.,  John  R.,  Lesley  A.,  Mary  E.,  Sarah  L.,  Maria,  Angelina,  Alice  R.  and  Ethel  I. 

WILLIAMS  MARTIN,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  dealer  in  grain;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 

WRIGHT  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Opheim;  born  in  England  in 
1830;  came  to  Henry  County  in  1857;  Rep;  owns  183  acres  land,  value  $9,200;  School 
Director  two  years;  Road  Commissioner  two  years;  married  Sarah  White,  of  England,  in 
1851;  seven  children,  viz :  William,  James,  Rosan,  Emaline,  Elizabeth,  Minnie,  and  Martha. 

WRIGHT   WM.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Opheim;  farmer,  rents  of  John;  Rep;  born  England. 

"V/OUNG  C.  P.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Lynn  Center;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  160  acres. 


BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 
LYNN  CENTER. 

Bengstotl  6.  Dealer  in  Dry  Goods,  Groceries,  Notions,  Boots,  Shoes,  etc. 

Broodeen  Andrew,  Dealer  in  Wagon  and  Buggy  Harness,  Saddles,  Bridles, 
Halters,  Collars,  Whips.  Blankets,  etc.  Carriage  Trimming  a  specialty. 

Lintlstrom  C.  J.  Dealer  in  Hardware,  Stoves,  Tinware  and  Agricultural  Imple- 
ments. 

Neumann  V.  Dry  Goods  and  General  Merchandise. 

OPHEIM. 

Weaver  W.  W.  Grain  and  Stock  Dealer. 


ANNA  WAN  TOWNSHIP. 

A  KINS  FRANK,  Annawan;  teacher;  Dem;  born  in  Pa. 

^*-     ALLEN  E.  Annawan;  teacher;  Rep;  born  in  N.  Y. 

ALLEN  EMORY  A.  Annawan;  principal  school;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

ARKLAND  JOHN,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter;  U.  Breth;  from  Canada. 

ANDREWS  S.  L.  Miller,  Annawan;  born  in  Franklin  Co.  Pa.  Feb.  24,  1826;  came  to 
county  1859;  Rep;  Cong;  wife  was  Fannie  Talbot.  of  Taunton,  Somersetshire,  England; 
born  Dec.  10, 1839;  has  four  children,  Albert  T.,  A.Grace,  Carlos  S.  and  H.  Maud;  Mr.  An- 
drews was  Captain  of  Co.  H  I34th  I.  V.  I.;  has  been  Supervisor  six  years;  has  been  elected 
Chairman  of  the  Board  twice. 

ARMSTRONG  P.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter. 

"D  ACKUS   L.  C.  Annawan;  engineer;  Dem. 

BATTEN  ELI,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

BATTEN  ELI  D.  lives  with  father,  R.  W.  Batten;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  born  in  111. 

BAL/DWMN  J.  B.  Restaurant,  Annawan;  born  Essex  Co.  N.  J.  Dec.  22,  1839;  came  to 
this  county  in  1865;  Rep;  owns  house  and  lot,  value  $1,200;  married  Miss  Sarah  Slate,  of 
Greene  Co.  N.Y.  Nov.  1868  ;  has  two  children;  keeps  a  fine  Restaurant;  was  in  army  four 
years. 

BARKER  S.  If.  Merchant.  Anns. wan;  born  in  Oswego  Co.  N.Y.  Jan.  I,  1835;  came  to  this 
county  1858;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  320  acres  of  land,  value  $15,000;  wife  was  Helen  J.  Hartley, 
born  Bureau  Co.  111.  Nov.  27,  1841;  married  Jan.  j,  1862;  has  three  children;  Mr.  Baiker  is 
by  trade  a  blacksmith;  worked  at  his  trade  six  years  in  Annawan;  has  been  a  member  of 
Town  Council  five  years,  School  Treasurer  se\en  years.  Justice  of  Peace,  also  legal  adviser. 

BARTO  O.  D.  Annawan;  mason;  Dem. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     ANNAWAN   TOWNSHIP.  397 

BATTEN  GILBERT,  lives  with  father,  Eli  Batten;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  from  Ohio. 

BATTEN  J.  R.  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  from  Ohio. 

BATTEN  B.  W.  Farmer,  Sec.    18;  P.O.   Annawan;  born    Madison  Co.  Va.   July   8,  1829; 

came  to  county  in  1855;  Rep;  U.  Brethren;  owns  300  acres  of  land,  value  $15,000;  personal 

property  $4.000;  wife  was  Mary  J.  Hilman,  born    Preble  Co.  Ohio,  Jan.  31,  1834;  married 

Jan.  1852;  has  nine  children,  seven  living;  has  been  Commissioner  of  Highways. 
BATTEN  S.  W.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 
BEAM  EDWARD,  P.O;  Annawan;  carpenter;  Dem. 
BEVINS  WM.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Eng. 
BELLOWS  A.  M.  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter;  Rep. 
BICE  JAS.  M.  Wagon  and  Carriage  Maker,  Annawan;  born  PeoriaCo.  111.  Sept.  25,  1843; 

came  to  this  county  1854;  Rep;  owns  house  and   shop,  value  $2,500;  wife  was   Anna  Liza 

Luther,  of  Lake  Co.  Ill;  married  Jan.  I,  1867;  has  five  children;  was   in  army  three  years; 

has  been  member  of  Town  Council. 
BICE  ROBERT,  Shoemaker,   Annawan;  born  Jo  Daviess  Co.  III.  Oct.  I,  1846;  came  to 

this  county  1854;  owns  house,  value  $1,200;  vvife  was  Margeret  E.  Thackeary,  born  Bureau 

Co.  Oct.  27.  1848;  married  Feb.  I,  1875;  has  one  child,  James  W.;  has  been  Clerk  of  Town 

Council,  Town  Clerk,  and  Collector. 
BLIN  DANIEL    Sr.    Farmer,  Sec.   27;  P.O.    Annawan;  born  Warren  Co.  Ohio,  Dec.  4, 

1806;  came  to  this  county  1853;  ReP!  U.  Brethren;  owns  280  r.cres  of  land,  value  $16,000; 

wife  was    Elizabeth  Fry,   of  Loudon   Co.  Va.  born    1809;  married   May   25,  1829;  has  had 

twelve  children,  nine  living. 
BLIN  DANIEL  Jr.  lives  with  his  father;  born  Warren  Co.  Ohio,  April  26,  1846;  came  to 

county  1853;  Rep;  U.  Brethren;  owns  177  acres,  value  $10,000;  wife  was  Hannah  R.  Car- 

rell;  nurried  Dec.  20,  1866;  has  five  children. 

BLIN  SAMUEL,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Brethren. 
BLIN  SOL.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Brethren;  from  Ohio. 
BOH  ART  JACOB,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer,  renter;  from  Belgium. 
BOLIN  DANIEL,  Sec.  27;   P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  U.  Breth;  from  Ohio. 
BOLT  WM.  Annawan;  lumber  dealer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
BOOTH  R.  P.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Eng. 
BOSS   1'.  P.O.  Annawan;  retired;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 
BOWEN  DAVID,  laborer;  Rep;  born  in  Canada. 
BRAINARD  WILLIAM  E.  Sec.  13;  Farmer  and  Stock  Shipper;  P.O.  Annawan;  born 

Medina  Co.  Ohio,  March   28,   1838:  came   to   this  county  1854;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  260  acres, 

value  $13,000;  wife  was  E.  J.  Prince,  of  Yorkshire,  Eng.  born  Oct.   17,   1838;  married  Oct. 

3,  1858;  has  five  children;  is  a  breeder  of  Chester  white  swine. 
BRISTOL  DAVID,  Annawan;  carpenter;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Michigan. 
BRISTOL  ERVINE,  Annawan;  carpenter;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  N.Y. 
BROADBENT  WM.,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  Eng. 
BROWN  EDWARD.  Annawan;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 
BROWN  JOHN,  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep. 
BROWN  JOHN',  Annawan,  carpenter;  Rep;  from  N.  Y. 
BROWN  WM.  Annawan;  Rep;  Meth. 

BROWNING  FRANK,  Annawan;  teacher;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  N.Y. 
BROWNING  J.   H.  Farmer,  Annawan;  born  in  Conn.  Nov.  I,  1824;  came  to  this  county 

1858:  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  26  lots,  value   $2.000;  first  wife  was   Marietta   Gardner,  of  N.  Y. 

died    May  30,  1864;  second  wife   Mrs.  Lois  Williams,  born  Oct.  3,  1842;  married  June  14, 

1871;  has  three  children. 

BUFFETT  EMMETT,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

BUFFF.TT  WM.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

BUMPHREY  C.   H.  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  P.O.   Annawan;  born   in  Putnam  Co.  111.  April  I, 

1840;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  personal  property  value  $8,000;  wife  was  Mary  E. 

Morton,  born  Nov.  26,  1867;  has  four  children;  in  the  army  four  years. 
BUMPHREY  M.  A.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Mass. 
BURNS  JOHN,  Farmer.  Sec.  lj;  P.O.  Annawan;   born   Somerset  Co.  Me.  March  4,  1821;; 

came  to  this  county  1852;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns   no  acres  of  land,  valued   at  $5,500;  personal 

properi-y  $1,500;  wife  was  Gratie  Weston,  of  Somerset  Co.  Me.  born  June  29,  1829;  married 

Sept.  3,  1851. 

BUTTERMORE  DANIEL,  Annawan;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Brethren;  from  Pa. 


398  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

/~*AMPER  J.  S.  Annawan;  constable;  Dem;  from  Del. 

^     CARROLL  H.  N.  Annawan;  engineer;  Rep;  born  111. 

CAMPER  J.  W.  Jeweler  and  Dealer  in  Watches,  Clocks,  &c.;  residence  and  P.O.  Anna- 
wan;  born  in  Kent  Co  Del.  Sept.  4,  1841;  came  to  Henry  Co.  1864;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns 
house  and  lot,  value  $2.000;  married  Miss  Addie  M.  Treager.  of  Ohio,  Oct.  8,  1863;  one 
child;  wife  keeps  a  first-cla>s  Millinery  Shop  in  connection  with  his  fine  Jewelry  Store. 

CARROLL  JAMES  R.,  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Lib;  Brethren;  from  Ohio. 

CARROLL  JOHN,  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Rep;  Brethren. 

CARTER  GEORGE,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Atkinson;  farmer;  from  Eng. 

CART  WRIGHT  MARSHAL,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  born  111. 

CASH  D.  F.  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

CASTNER  JACOB,  Annawan;  teamster;  Rep;  from  Ireland. 

CELLUS  FRANK.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  from  Belgium. 

CHAMBERLANEC.  V.,  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Mass. 

CHAPPELL  HENRY  H.  Livery,  Annawan;  born  Oswego  Co.  N.  Y.  Feb.  2O,  1841; 
came  to  this  county  1866;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  personal  property  valued  at  $1.500;  wife  was 
Ida  E.  Lathrop,  born  May  26,  1852;  married  July  21,  1870;  has  one  child;  was  sergeant  in 
army  three  years. 

CLAWGES  C.  Mrs.  Annawan;  widow  of  Dr.  J.  W.  F.  Clawges;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

CLARK  J.  A.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Breth;  from  Pa. 

CLARK  J.  F.  Annawan;  carpenter;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 

CLEMENTS  CHARLES,  Annawan;  saloon;  Dem;  from  Germany. 

CLEMENTZ  GEO.  Annawan;  laborer;  Dem;  born  Germany. 

COATS  SAMUEL,  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep;  Breth;  born  in  Illinois. 

COCKERT  FRANK,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer,  renter;  from  Belgium. 

COLBY  W.  D.  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Menard  C«.  111.  Nov.  25,  1838; 
came  to  Co.  in  1866;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  280  acres,  valued  at  $14,000;  wife  was  Mary  E. 
Dodds,  of  Menard  Co.  born  Nov  2,  1840;  married  Jan.  16,  1868;  has  three  children,  Alfred 
I.,  Lydia,  and  Alice  D.;  was  in  army  three  years. 

COLE  W.  W.  Jr.,  student  at  college;   Rep;  Bapt;  born  N.  Y. 

COLE  WM.  W.  Justice  Peace,  Annawan;  born    in    Erie   Co.   N.Y.    July    12,    1825;  came 

to  this  county  in  1855;   Rep;  owns  130  acres,  valued  at  $7,800;  wife  was  Miss  Almira  Patch, 

of  Erie  Co.  N.Y.  born  Dec.  13,  1830;  married  April  16,  1848;  she  died  March  17,  1864;  has 

had  five  children;  was  one  of  the  first   settlers;  helped  organize  the  town;  has  been   Super- 

y         visor,  Assessor,  Collector,  and  Road  Commissioner;  taught  in  Public  School  22  years. 

COLLINS  E.  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;   Dem. 

COLLINS  LEANDER,  Sec.  II;  farmer;  P.O.  Annawan;  Dem. 

COLLINS  WM.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Annawsn;  farmer;  Dem. 

COLLINS  W.  J.  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem. 

COMP  HIRAM  E.  Blacksmith,  Annawan;  born  in  Henry  Co.  April  15,  1852;  Rep;  his 
wife  was  Amelia  Linehan,born  May  15,  1856;  married  Dec.  25,  1876. 

CONKLIN  CHARLES,  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep. 

CONKLIN  N.  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep. 

CRAIG  LYFORD  K.  Book-keeper,  Annawan;  born  in  Bureau  Co.  111.  Jan.  24,  1845; 
came  to  this  Co.  in  1874;  Rep;  Master  Lodge  of  Masons;  Clerk  of  Town  Council;  was  for- 
merly merchant  in  Sheffield;  was  1st  Lieut,  in  Co.  H,  I33d  Regl. 

CROSBY  THOMAS.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Breth;  born  in  England. 

l^ANIELS  JAMES,  Sec.  30;   P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;    Rep;  from  Ohio. 
'-'     DART  A.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
DANIELS    JOHN  R.   Farmer;  renter.    Sec.    16;   P.O.    Atkinson;    born  in    Jackson    Co. 

Ohio,  Jan.  29,  1847;  came  to  Co.  in  1873;   Rep;  wife  was  from    Iowa;  married  May  7,  1871; 

has  three  children;  was  in  the  army. 

DART  G.  A.  lives  with  father,  A.  Dart;  teacher;  Rep;  born  in  Pa. 
DART  W.  C.   Annawan;  clerk;  born  in  N.Y.  July  9,  1847;  came  to  this  Co.  in   1860;   Rep; 

wife    was   Sarah    T.    Sargent;  married   in    September,   1863,  in   Kenosha,   Wis.;  has    three 

children. 
DEBATES  JOHM,   Sec.  6;   P.O.  Annawan;  fanner;  renter;  from  Belgium, 


HENRY   COUNTY  :    ANNA  WAN   TOWNSHIP.  399 

DEBOICK  PETER,  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  from  Belgium. 

DE  MARANVILLE  I.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter. 

DEMAY  DAVID,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Annawan;  faimer;  renter;  from   Belgium. 

DENNIS  AUGUST.  Annawan;  cooper;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

DENNIS  FRANK.  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;   Rep. 

DENNIS  THOMAS,  Sec.  17;   P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

DEWITT  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Greene  Co.  N.Y.  May  24, 
1824;  came  to  Co.  in  1850;  Dem;  owns  240  acres,  valued  at  $14,400;  wife  was  Sarah  A.  Nel- 
son, born  Oct.  18,  1831,  in  CanadaWest;  married  May  5,  1848;  has  six  children;  Black  Hawk 
camped  on  this  farm  when  on  his  way  to  Chicago. 

DEWITT  O.  D.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  lives  with   his  father;  born  Henry  Co. 

DEWITT  PLATT,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 

DO\V  J.  \j.  Grain  and  Real  Estate  Dealer,  Annawan;  born  in  Canterbury,  N.  H.  May  6, 
1830;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1855;  Rep;  owns  6,000  acres  land,  valued  at  $50,000;  wife  was 
'_  Maggie  B.  Lamb,  born  in  Galashiels,  Scotland,  July  15,  1841;  married  Oct.  14,  1862;  has 
four  children;  was  Captain  of  Co.  A,  H2th  Regt.;  Mr.  Dow  is  one  of  the  three  brothers  that 
came  to  Annawan  before  it  was  a  town;  they  constantly  increased  in  capital,  till  now;  they 
are  doing  business  in  Davenport,  Atlantic,  and  other  places  in  Iowa,  besides  their  business 
here;  has  been  a  member  of  Town  Council. 

DUKLAND  LYMAN,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Breth;  from  N.Y. 

DUNCAN  ANDREW  M.  Proprietor  of  New  and  Popular  Hotel  at  Annawan,  just 
furnished;  born  in  Westmoreland  Co.  Pa.  Jan.  24,  1836;  came  to  Co.  in  1857;  Dem;  owns 
house  and  lot,  valued  at  §700;  wife  was  Mrs.  Mary  Lamphere,  born  in  Canada;  married  in 
1872;  has  two  children;  has  been  Constable. 

TULLES  FRANKLIN,  P.O   Annawan;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Canada. 

*-*     ERTZ  JOHN,  Annawan;  shoemaker;  from  Germany. 

EMMONS  C.  Annawan;  Dem. 

EYER  P.  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Warren  Co.  Ohio,  April  14,  1823; 
came  to  this  Co.  in  1857;  Rep;  Breth;  owns  430  acres,  value  $25,000;  personal  property, 
$5,000;  first  wife  was  Matilda  F.  Patten,  who  died  in  September,  1850;  second  wife  was 
Sarah  Blin,  born  in  Warren  Co.  Ohio;  June  20,  1831;  married  Aug.  14,  1851;  has  had  ten 
children;  three  living  by  first  wife,  and  three  by  second. 

"T^AILON   ROBERT,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter;  from  Illinois. 
KICK  J.  C.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Ind;  from  Canada. 

FERGUSON  HENRY  Z.  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in 
Chenango  Co.  N.Y.  July  2,  1826;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1858;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  500  acres  of 
land,  $20,000;  personal  property  $5,000;  wife  was  Roxanna  M.  Cleveland,  of  the  same  Co.; 
married  March  24,  1850;  has  three  children;  has  been  Supervisor,  Assessor,  Collector;  was 
teacher  for  twenty-five  years. 

FERGUSON  R.  G.  Butcher,  Annawan;  born  in  Tioga  Co.  N.Y.  March  12,  1818;  came  to 
this  Co.  in  1865;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  house  and  lot.  valued  at  $3,000;  wife  was  Sophia  Bavin, 
born  in  England,  June  3,  1825;  married  March  17,  1844;  has  two  children;  the  family  is 
noted  for  their  fine  musical  talents;  has  been  leader  of  choir  thirty  years. 

FRANKLIN  R.   B.,  P.O.  Annawan;  teacher:  from  Canada. 

FRONK  JOSEPH,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;   Breth;  born  Pa. 

FRONK  JOSEPH,  Jr.  P.O.  Annawan;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  born  in  Illinois. 

FRONK  O.  W.,  P.O.  Annawan;  lives  with  his  father,  Joseph  Fronk;  Rep;  born  in  Illinois. 

FRONK   WM.   H.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa. 

/~*ALVIN  WILLIAM,  Annawan;  foreman  on  track  repairs;  Ind;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

^J     GILES  FRANK.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Bapt;  Illinois. 

GILES  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Clarke  Co.  Indiana,  Jan.  7, 
1825;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1851;  Dem;  owns  200  acres  land,  valued  at  $12,000;  wife  was 
Minerva  J.  Hay,  born  in  Jefferson  Co.  Indiana,  Oct.  2,  1830;  married  July  2,  1846;  has  six 
children. 

G1L/KS  JACOB,  Farmer;  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Clarke  Co.  Ind.  March  26,  1820; 
came  to  county  1865;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  127  acres  of  land,  valued  $7,300;  wife  was  Catha- 
rine Kellar,  of  Ind;  married  April  2,  1846;  has  eight  children;  Justice  of  the  Peace  and 
Commissioner  of  Highways. 


400  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

GILES  JOHN,  lives  with  father,  Jacob  Giles;  teacher;  Lib;  Rep;  from  Ind. 

GILES  J.  MUNRO,  lives  with  father,  Jacob  Giles;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Ind. 

OILMAN  H.  N.  Annawan;  lumber  merchant;  Dem;  from  N.  H. 

GOCHENOUER  J.  M.  Annawan;  merchant;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

GOCHENOUER  WM.  Farmer;  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Annawan,  born  in  Warren  Co.  Ohio,  Fel  • 
21.  1834;  came  to  county  1856;  Rep;  Brethren;  owns  40  acres,  value  $2.Soo;  wife  was  Elmi- 
ra  L.  Gary,  of  same  Co.  born  May,  1844;  married  March  8,  1860;  have  three  children,  Lil- 
lian L..  Ada  F.,  Olive  M. 

GOTHRIDGE  JAS.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  from  Eng. 

TTAMILTON  JAMES,  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Canada. 
"-1      HARK.NESS  GEO.  W.  Annawan;  clerk;  Rep;  from  N.  J. 

HARRIS  H.  H.  Annawan;  carpenter;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Ohio. 

HARTLEY  MATT.  P.O.  Mineral;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 

HAY  F.  M.  Farmer;  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Jefferson  Co.  Ind.  June  22.  1833; 
came  to  this  county  1854;  Dam;  owns  210  acres,  valued  $10,500;  wife  was  Hannah  A. 
Tower,  of  N.  Y.;  married  Nov.  26,  1868;  has  three  children;  is  a  breeder  of  Jersey  stock. 

HAY  THOMAS,  Farmer;  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Roxburghshire,  Scotland,  Nov. 
26,  1800;  came  to  this  country  1811;  to  Henry  Co.  1856;  Dem;  Univ;  owns  240  acres  of 
land,  value  $6,000;  wife  was  Sarah  Maden,  of  N.  C.  born  June  2,  1800;  married  Nov.  23, 
1820;  has  had  eleven  children. 

HAYES  GARRISON,  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  Dem;  Bapt;  from  Va. 

HAYES  J.  Mrs.  widow,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Tenn. 

HAXBY  JOHN  H.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 

HAXBY  WILLIAM,  Farmer;  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Scott  Co.  111.  May,  1835! 
came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  owns  280  acres  land,  value  $16,000;  personal  property 
$2,000;  wife  was  Eveline  McG:e,  of  Peoria  Co.  born  Jan.  II,  1850;  married  March,  1870; 
has  three  children;  breeder  of  Poland  China  hoys. 

HEAPS  C.  L.  Farmer;  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Lancaster  Co.  Pa.  June  I,  1835;  came 
to  county  1848;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  80  acres,  valued  $4.800;  wife  was  Margate  Clement,  of 
Canada,  born  July  18,  1840;  married  Oct.  28,  1858;  has  eight  children,  four  living;  is  a 
member  of  Kewanee  R.  A.  C.  No.  47. 

HEAPS  I.  G.  Farmer;  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Lancaster  Co.  Pa.  Nov.  13,  1840: 
came  to  this  county  1848;  Rep;  owns  200  acres,  value  $12,000;  wife  was  Rhoda  A.  Pettys- 
born  Oneida  Co.  N.  Y.  Dec.  20,  1844;  .married  May  16,  1865;  has  three  children;  was  Capt. 
Co.  I  of  27th  Reg.  of  111.  Volunteers;  was  twice  wounded  in  battle,  and  was  a  prisoner  a 
short  time  at  Andersonville;  is  breeder  of  Short- Horns,  and  Norman  and  Clydesdale  horses. 

HEAPS  PORTER,  lives  with  his  father,  W.  G.  Heaps;  born  111. 

HEAPS   W.  G.  Sec.  32;   P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  Breth;  from  Md. 

HEATH  E.  A.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  N.Y. 

HEATH  JAS.  D.  Painter;  Annawan;  born  Fayette  Co.  Pa.  July  8, 1843;  came  to  this  county 
1870;  Rep;  wife  was  Louisa  Sturm;  Ind;  married  May  24,  1870;  has  one  child;  was  in  army 
three  years;  especial  attention  given  to  carriage  painting  and  graining. 

HEATH  J.  R.  Farmer;  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Merrimack  Co.  N.  H.  Oct.  3,  1822; 
came  to  this  county  1853;  Rep;  owns  80  acres,  value  $5,000;  personal  property  $5.000;  Mr. 
Heath  is  engaged  in  raising  blooded  stock;  in  his  herd  the  following  families  are  represented, 
Young  Marys,  Louans,  Bracelets,  Rosamonds,  Pomonas,  Adelaides,  Craggs.  and  Duke  of  the 
Pines,  Head  of  the  Herd;  Berkshire  swine  and  young  stock  for  sale;  wife  was  Matilda  M. 
Bass,  of  Monroe  Co.  N.Y.;  married  Oct.  14.  1845;  has  three  children. 

HILDING  JOSEPH  A.  Blacksmith;  Annawan;  born  Wasstergootland,  Sweden,  March 
I,  1845;  came  to  this  county  1870;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  shop  and  lots;  valued  $1,700. 

HIRSCHBERGER  HERMAN,  Hardware;  Annawan;  born  in  Brunswick,  Germany, 
Aug.  22,  1839;  came  to  this  county  in  1861;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  house  and  store  valued  $4,000; 
wife  was  Miss  Kate  Seyller,  of  Germany,  born  March  10.  1844;  married  Sept.  16,  1862;  has 
four  children;  was  in  army  three  years;  is  a  member  of  Town  Council;  Hirschberger  &  Co. 
are  the  only  hardware  men  in  town. 

HOLDRIDGE  C.  V.  Farmer;. Sec. 25;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  LaSalle  Co.  111.  Nov. 6, 1837; 
came  to  this  county  1853;  Rep;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  valued  $12,000;  personal  property 
$2,000;  wife  was  Elizabeth  Simmons,  of  Ohio;  married  Nov.  25,  1859;  has  seven  children; 
breeder  of  Short  Horn  cattle,  Berkshire  swine  and  Norman  horses. 

HOUSE  O.  C.  P.O.  Annawan;  teacher;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.Y. 


HENRY   COUNTY:    ANNAWAN   TOWNSHIP.  401 

HUMPHREY  H.  F.  Farmer;  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Ashtabula  Co.  Ohio,  Dec.  18, 
1825;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  340  acres  of  land,  value  $20,000;  per- 
sonal property  $4,000;  wife  was  Martha  Becker,  born  in  Canada;  married  Sept.  21,  1856; 
has  five  children,  John  A. .Charles  A  ,  Franklin  G.,  Mary  E.  and  Jennie  M.;  breeder  of  Short 
Horns,  graded  cows  and  Poland  China  hogs. 


J 


OHNSON  JOSEPH,  Annawan;  teamster;  Rep;  from  Canada. 
JONES  J.  J.  Annawan;  miller;  Bapt;  born  in  Ohio. 


TV"  ING  EDWARD,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ind. 

"•      KELSEY  IRA,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  born  in  Conn. 

KELSEY  ERASTUS,  Farmer;  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Conn.  Jan.  10,  1821;  came 
to  county  1856;  Rep;  180  acres,  value  $10,000;  wife  was  Fannie  Way,  died  March  22,  1869, 
second  wife  was  Johanna  Burgess,  of  Maine,  born  in  Somerset  Co.  Jan.  I,  1812,  married 
Dec.  30,  1869;  has  three  children. 

KENEGY  C.  H.  Annawan;  physician;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Ohio. 

KRAUSE  HARMAN,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

KRAUSE  L.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Germany. 

T    AMB  W.  Mrs.  Annawan;  postmistress;  Bapt;  from  Scotland. 
^—*     LAMONT  JOHN,  Annawan;  engineer;  Rep;  from  Canada. 
LEWIS  G.  W.  Rev.  pastor  of  Bapt.  Church,  Annawan;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
LINEHAN  J.  R.  traveler  for  Chicago  house;  Dem;  born  111. 
LINEHAN  R.  Annawan;  saddler;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 
LOUGHREY  ANDREW,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa. 
LOWREY  WALTER,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  rents;  Rep;  born  111. 

]V/rcCLOUD  BENJ.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ind. 

*•**     McCOY  ARCHY,  Annawan;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Ireland. 

McDERMAND  ROBERT,  Annawan;  farmer  and  Tp.  Coll;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Nova  Scotia. 

McNEELY  JOHN",   Fanner;  s'ec.  26;  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Jefferson  Co.  Ind.  March  I, 

1826;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  owns  440  acres  of  land,  valued   $25,000;  personal 

property  $4,000;  wife  was  Catherine  Slaughter,  born  in  same  Co.  Oct.  2,  1827;  married  Oct. 

30,  1851;  has  eight  children,  three  boys  and  five  girls. 
MACHESNEY  A.  T.  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  from  Pa. 
MACHESNEY    GEORGE,  Annawan,  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  born  in  Westmoreland  Co. 

Pa.  Oct.  2ft,  1826;  came  to  Co.  1855;  Rep;  Meth;  wife  was  Sarah  Kinnan,  born  in  same  Co. 

Feb.  28,  1836,  married  Feb.  28,  1865;  has  two  children  George  C.  and  Dora  J. 
MACHESNEY  JAMES,   Farmer,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Westmoreland  County, 

Pa.  March  17,  1817;  came  to  county  in  1854;  Rep;  U.   Brethern;  owns  680  acres,  valued  at 

$34,000;  wife   was  Mrs.  Silvinda  Johnson,  of  Indiana,  born  Dec.  29   1834;  married  Jan.  30 

1861;  has  five  children. 

MACHESNEY  TAYLOR,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Pa. 
MACHESNEY  WM.  Annawan;  boarding-house,  Rep;  from  Pa. 
MASON   THOMAS,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  Brethren. 
MESSMORE  GEORGE,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  from  Pa. 
MESSMORE  HENRY  S.  Farmer,  Sec.  27,   P.O.   Annawan;  born  in  Pa.  Jan.  18,  1830, 

came  to  this  county  1851;  Dem;  U.  Brethern;  wife  was  Christina  Blinn,  born  Oct.  13,  1833; 

married  May  21,    1855;  seven  children,  three   living;  owns  280  acres  land,  valued   $16,000; 

personal  property,  §2,500. 

MESSMORE  JOHN,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  from  Pa. 
MINARD  GEORGE.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  from  Canada. 
MINARD  SOLOMON,  Farmer,  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Annawan,  born  in  Canada,  Feb.   24.    1814; 

came  to  county  in  lS6o;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  400  acres,  valued   $20,000;  wife  was   Elizabeth 

Barron,  of  N.  Carolina:  second  wife  was  Mary  Barron;  one  child  living;  was  the  first  settler 

of  Annawan;  knew  old  Shabbona;  helped  to  arrest  the  murderers  of  Col.  Davenport. 
MOON  GEORGE.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep. 

MOON  MATHEW,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Annawan;  fani.er,  renter;  Bapt;  from  England. 
MOON    STEVEN,  Farmer,    Sec.  35,  P.O.  Kewanee;   born  Yorkshire,  England,  Dec.  1822; 

came  to  county,  1853;  Rep;  owns  320  acres  of  land,  value  $]6,cco;  wife  was  Sarah  Fetch  of 

same  place,  born  Feb.  26,  1832,  married  Nov.  1849;  'las  s'x  children. 


402  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

MOON  SETH   H.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  England. 

MOON  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  29,   P.O.   Annawan;  born  Yorkshire,  England,  March  5, 

1813;  came    to  county   in    1865;  Rep;  Church  of  Eng;  owns  400  acres,  valued  at  $20,000; 

wife  was  Miss  Ann  Haxby,  born  in  England;  married  Aug.  12,  1847;  has  eight  children. 
MOON  THOMAS  P.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  lives  with  father,  Steven  Moon;  Rep;  111. 
MUMFORD  A.  J.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 
MUMFROD  EVINGTON,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep. 
MUMFORD   G.  H.    Farmer  and    Mechanic,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Oneida  Co. 

New   York,  Sept.   4,    1829;  came   to   county   1856;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  380  acres;  wife   was 

Catharine  Myers,  born  in  St.  Lawrence  County,  N.  Y.  Jan.   13,  1834;  married  Sept.  9,  1862; 

have  three  children;  Mr.  Mumford  has  300  acres  of  unimproved  land  in  Loraine,  which  is  for 

sale, in  Sees.  15,  21,  19,  II,  22;  inquire  of  G.  H.  Mumford. 
MUMFORD  W.  C.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 
MURREY  DAVID,  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ireland. 


N 


EWBAKER  GEORGE,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;    Rep;   Meth;  born  N.Y. 


NEWELLi  O.  W.  Physician,  Annawan;  born  Bradford  Co.  Pa.  May  30,  1832;  came  to  this 
county  in  1871;  Rep;  Ind;  owns  six  lots,  valued  at  $4,000;  married  Rebecca  S.  Gale,  April 
13,  1858;  has  one  child,  graduated  at  Keokuk.  Rush  and  Bellevue  Colleges;  surgeon  in  army 
three  years;  is  Police  Magistrate. 


O 


LDFATHER  S.  T.  Sec.  27,   P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Brethern;  born  Indiana. 


UACE  JAMES,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep. 

PARTER  I.  W.  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep;  born  111. 

PATTERSON  J.  W.  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 

PATTER  ALBERT  B.,  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep;  111. 

PAINE  JUDSON  P.  Farmer,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Dutchess  County,  N.Y.  Jan.  22, 
1834;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  owns  house  and  lot,  valued  at  $2.500;  wife  was  Harriet 
Webster,  Columbia  County,  N.  Y.  born  Aug.  19,  1834;  married  Sep.  19,  1852;  has  two  chil- 
dren; has  been  Collector. 

PETTITT    ALFRED  W.  lives  with  father,  Samuel  Pettitt;  Rep;  born  Canada. 

PETTITT  DAVID  N.  lives  with  father,  Samuel  Pettitt;  Rep;  born  in  Canada. 

PETTITT  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Cambridgeshire,  England, 
Jan.  7,  1821;  came  to  county,  1853;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  160  acres,  valued  at  $8,000;  wife  was 
Mrs.  Saphrona  Rohrer,  maiden  name  Troyer,  born  July  15,  1820,  married  April  8,  1853;  has 
eight  children. 

PETERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Denmark. 

PHILIPS  FRANCIS,  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep;  N.Y. 

POMEROY   M.  K.  Annawan;  druggist;  Rep;  from  Vermont. 

PONT  ROBERT,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  England. 

PORTER  CHARLES,  Annawan;  carpenter;  Rep;  from  111. 

PORTER   WILLIAM,  Annawan;  wheelwright;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  in  Iowa. 

PRATT  WALTER,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  from  England. 

PRESTON  G.  T.,  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  from  Canada., 

PRINCE  GEORGE,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Neponset;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  England;  owns  600  acres. 

PRINCE  JOHN,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Neponset;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Henry  Co. 

PURDY  S.,  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Canada. 

O  ATHBUN  S.  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

•*^-     RITCHEY  W.  W.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Christian;  born  111. 

ROBINSON  J.  L.  Druggist   and   Banker,  Annawan;  Rep;  born    Whiteside  County,  Oct. 

14,  1851;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  owns  40  acres  and  three  lots;  married  Miss  Ella  V. 

Way,  Nov.  29,  1874;  has  one  child. 

ROCKAFELER   H.  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer,  renter;  Dem;   Bapt;  from  Canada. 
ROE  GEO.  H.  Annawan;  laborer;  Dem;  from  N.Y. 


JACOB     KEMERLING, 
Burns    Township. 


HENRY  COUNTY:    ANNAWAN   TOWNSHIP.  405 

ROE   OMER,  Restaurant  and  Grocery,  Annawan;  born  Greene  County,  N.Y.  Dec.  g,  1855, 

came  to  this  county  in  1874;  also  keeps  a  billiard  hall. 
ROGERS  NORMAN,  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
ROUSE  EDWARD,  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep;  from  Canada. 
ROWE  WM.  Annawan;  teamster;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

O ARGENT  B.  C.  Annawan;  dry  goods  merchant;  Dem;  from  N.H. 
SEYLLER   L.  Annawan;  carpenter;  Rep;  born  111. 

SCHEFFER  GEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Germany,  June  4, 
1828;  came  to  this  country  in  1851;  to  Henry  Co.  1864;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  80  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $4,000;  wife  was  Esther  E.  Ingels,  born  in  Meigs  Co.  Ohio,  Dec.  10,  1827;  married 
Feb.  13,  1856;  has  three  children. 

SCHNEID  CHAS.  laborer;  P.O.  Annawan;  Rep. 

SCHWAB  FRED,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter. 

SHAW  E.  E.  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  born  Ind. 

SHAW  JONATHAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Wayne  Co.  Ind.  May  12, 
1824;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Univ;  owns  800  acres  of  land,  value  $25,000;  per- 
sonal property  $4,000;  wife  was  Elizabeth  C.  Everts,  of  Meigs  Co.  Ohio;  married  April  3, 
1849;  has  six  children;  has  been  Supervisor  and  School  Trustee. 

SITTLER  JOHN,  Annawan;  saloon-keeper;  Dem;  born  in  France. 

SITTLER  JOSEPH,  Annawan;  harness-maker;  Dem;  born    111. 

SLATER  EZRA,  Annawan;  hotel;  Rep;   from  N.Y. 

SLATER  F.  H.  P.O.  Annawan:  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  from  N.Y. 

SLATER  WM.  W.  Speculator,  Annawan;  born  Albany  Co.  N.Y.  Jan.  18,  1834;  came  to 
county  1855;  Rep;  owns  225  acres,  value  $9,000;  also  owns  a  mill  for  grinding  feed. 

SLICK  JAMES,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Pa. 

SMITH  W.  C.  Retired  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Annawan;  born  in  Dutchess  Co.  N.Y; 
came  to  county  1854;  Rep;  Ind;  owns  house  and  lot,  value  $3,000;  married  Mrs.  Rachel 
Snell,  his  third  wife,  in  1876;  has  had  five  children;  has  been  largely  engaged  in  stock  deal- 
ing; has  been  Assessor. 

SPENCER  EDWARD,  House  Joiner,  Annawan;  born  in  Canada,  June  20,  1843;  came 
to  this  county  in  1848;  Dem;  owns  house  and  lot;  was  in  army  two  years;  wife  was  Wealthy 
Minard,  of  Henry  Co;  married  Sept.  22,  1874. 

STEVENS  JOS.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  from  N.H. 

STINEHART  F.  W.  Stock  Grazer,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Wayne  Co.  N.Y.  Sept.  2,  1837; 
came  to  county  1870;  Rep;  wife  was  Frances  C.  Goodwin,  of  Merrimack  Co.  N.H,  born 
May  2,  1845;  married  March  21,  1864;  Mr.  Stinehart  is  proprietor  of  the  celebrated  Dow  & 
Alden  Pasture,  which  contains  2,000  acres;  is  owner  of  Bashaw  stallion  Black  Duke;  has 
had  twenty-one  children,  nineteen  living. 

STINEHART  W.  B.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  ,  Annawan;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

SWEET   DAVID,  Annawan;  retired;  Rep;  Advt;  from  Vt. 

SWIGER   NELSON,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  111. 

THOMPSON  AMOS,  P.O.  Annawan;  laborer;  Rep. 

TROYER  C.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Canada. 

TROYER  JOHN,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Annawan;  bee-keeper;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Canada. 

TINKER  C.  A.  Farmer;  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Oneida  Co.  N.Y,  May  12,  1835; 
came  to  this  county  1845;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  170  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $11,000;  personal 
property  $4,000;  wife  was  Jennie  S.  daughter  of  Capt.  Almus  Pratt,  of  Conn,  born  in  De 
Kalb  Co.  Nov.  14,  1839;  married  Nov.  14,  1859;  has  five  children,  Charles  N.,  Nellie  G., 
Louisa  H.,  Stella  B.  and  Josiah  W. 

TROYER  D.  C.  Speculator,  Annawan;  born  Canada,  Oct.  14,  1843;  came  to  this  county 
in  1851;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  house  and  lots,  value  $1,000;  wife  was  Mary  J.  Hollit;  married 
Sept.  3,  1866;  has  five  children  by  first  wife;  is  in  Town  Council. 

TROYER  JOHN  C.  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  Canada,  Oct.  12,  1838;  came 
to  county  1851;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  160  acres,  value  $8,000;  wife  was  Mary.J.  Patterson,  born 
Nov.  21,  1843;  married  Nov.  16,  1859;  has  five  children,  four  living;  Mr.  Troyer  makes  a 
specialty  of  bee  culture  and  Poland-China  hogs;  was  in  army  three  years. 

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406  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

TBOYEB  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Canada,  Feb.  26,  1832; 
came  to  county  1851;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  270  acres,  value  §13,50x3;  personal  property  $3,000; 
wife  was  lona  A.  Tinker,  born  Lewis  Co.  N.Y.  Oct.  13,  1838;  has  had  five  children,  three 
living,  William  S.,  Albert  M.,  Leroy  E.;  Ada  A.  died  Dec.  28,  1874,  aged  16;  Mr.  Troyer 
has  the  most  extensive  apiary  in  Co;  choice  extracted  and  box  honey  for  sale. 


V 


ANLANDSCHOOT  A.  B.  Annawan;  saloon;  Dem;  from  Belgium. 


'\1TAGNER  J.  Rev.  P.O.  Annawan;  pastor  Unit.  Breth.  Church;  Rep;  from  Pa. 
VV       WALGRAVES  CHAS.  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  renter. 
WAY   D.  S.  Annawan;  druggist  and  banker:   Rep;  born  111. 
\VAY  LYMAN  I.   Farmer,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Conn.  Jan.  29,  1840;  came  to 

state  1857;  to  this  county  1862;  Rep;  owns  240  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $12,000;  personal 

property  $3,500;  wife  was  Emily  A.  Harris,  of  Ohio,  born  Oct.  14,  1842;  married   Dec.  29, 

1861;  has  three  children;  breeder  of  Jersey  cows  and  Essex  swine. 
WEBB  A.  J.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 
WEBB  G.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  born  III. 
WEBB   HIRAM,   P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  born  Illinois. 
WEBB    J.     C.     Farmer,   Sec.    22,    P.O.    Annawan;    born   in   Somerset  Co.   Me.  Sept.  26, 

1822;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  320  acres,  valued  at  $16,000;  married 

Elizabeth   E.   Burgess,    of  Somerset  Co.    Me.  Oct.  17,   1848;  has  four  children;  has   been 

Assessor  and  Collector;  personal  property  $4,000. 
WESTPHAL  WILLIAM,  Shoemaker,  Annawan;  born  Germany,  June  7,  1852;  came  to 

this  county  1871. 
WHITE  HUGH,   Miller,  Annawan;  born   Brooke  Co.  W.  Va.  June  23,  1834;  came  to  this 

county  in  1861;  Rep;  owns  house  and  lot;  wife  was  Elizabeth  Grape,  of  Germany,  born  Oct. 

16,  1832;  married  1856;  has  five  children;  has  been   President  Town  Council  for  four  years; 

Mr.  White  is  the  owner  of  the  Norman  stallions  Exile  and  Valois;  imported  Norman  horses 

and  graded  stock  for  sale. 

WILBER  J.  G.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Annawan;  fanner;  renter;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 
WILLET  JOHN,   Annawan;  mason;  Rep. 

WILLIAMS  J.  I).  Farmer,  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Annawan;  born  in  Wabash  Co.  Ind.  Feb.  7, 
1826;  came  to  state  1827;  to  county  1855;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $7,200;  per- 
sonal property  $1,500;  Rep;  first  wife  was  Fannie  Hayes,  died  May  18,  1869;  second  wife 
Matilda  Rolston,  of  Canada;  has  five  children. 

WILSON  D.  Annawan;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Vt. 

WILSON  D.  W.  Annawan;  farmer  and  teacher;  Rep;  Lib;  from  N.Y. 

WILSON  J.  J.  Annawan;  teacher;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

W^INTZ  PHILIP  J.  Annawan;  Carpenter  and  Joiner;  born  in  Rappahannock  Co.  Va. 
Nov.  4,  1826;  came  to  county  1854;  Rep;  Brethren;  wife  was  Mary  Fry,  of  Warren  Co.  Ohio; 
married  April  8,  1852;  was  in  army  three  and  a  half  years. 

WIXON  J.  N.,  P.O.  Annawan;  teamster;  Rep. 

WOLF  GEO.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

WOLF  GEO.,  Jr.  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep. 

WOODRUFF  ALMOND  Retired  Farmer,  Annawan;  born  in  Hartford  Co.  Conn.  June 
24,  1803;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  10  acres,  value  $2,000;  wife  was 
Mary  Ann  Ward,  of  Canada,  born  April  25,  1807;  married  Dec.  7,  1826;  has  nine  children, 
one  died  in  army. 

WOODRUFF  CHARLES,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Annawan;  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.Y. 

WOOLSON  ALMON,  P.O.  Annawan;  renter;  Dem. 

BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 

ANNAWAN. 

Andrews  S.  L.  Miller. 

Baldwin  J.  B.  Restaurant  and  Billiard  Hall. 

Barker  8.   N.    Dealer  in   Dry  Goods,  Groceries,  Clothing,   Hardware,  Boots, 
Shoes,  Hats,  Caps,  Agricultural  Implements,  etc. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     BURNS   TOWNSHIP.  407 

Bice  JaS.  Nl.  Wagon,  Sleigh  and  Carriage  Maker. 

Bice  Rflbt.  Manfr.  and  Dealer  in  Boots  and  Shoes. 

Camper  J.  W.  Dealer  in  Watches,  Clocks,  Jewelry,  Silver  Plated  Ware,  Pictures, 

Frames,  etc. 

Camper  J.  W.  Mrs.  Milliner  and  Dress  Maker. 
Chappell  Henry  H.  l.ivery  Stable.     Horses  and  Carriages  to  let. 
Cole  Wm.  W.  Justice  of  the  Peace. 
Comp  Hiram  E.  Blacksmith. 

DOW  J.  L.  Dealer  in  Grain,  Real  Estate  and  Live  Stock. 

Duncan  A.  M.  Prop.  Hotel. 

Exchange  Bank,  W.  L.  Robinson,  Prest.,  D.  S.  Way,  Vice  Prest.,  J.  L.  Robin- 
son, Cashier. 

Ferguson  R.  G.  &  Son,  Meat  Market.  All  kinds  of  Meat  for  sale.  Cash  paid 
for  Hides,  Poultry,  etc. 

Heath  JaS.  D.  House,  Sign  and  Carriage  Painter. 

Hilding  JOS.  A.  Blacksmith. 

HirSChberger  H.  &  Co.  Dealers  in  Hardware,  Stoves,  Tinware,  Agricultural 
Implements,  Cutlery,  etc. 

Machesney  Geo.  Carpenter  and  Joiner. 

Newell  0.  W.  Physician  &  Surgeon. 

Robinson  &  Way,  Retail  Druggists. 

Roe  OlTier.  Restaurant  and  Grocery. 

Spencer  Edward,  Carpenter  and  House  Joiner. 

Westphal  Wm.  Shoemaker. 

White  Hugh,  Dealer  and  Breeder  of  Norman  Horses. 

Wintz  Philip  J.  Carpenter,  Joiner  and  Draughtsman. 


BURNS  TOWNSHIP. 

A   DAMS  GEO.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  160  acres,  value  $8,000. 
•*"*•     ALM  SAML.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Sweden. 

ALEXANDER  SAMUEL,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Burnsi  farmer;  Rep;  160  acres,  value  $8,000. 
ALONQUIST  GUS.,  P.O.  Burns;  from  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  DAVID,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Dem;  260  acres,  val.  $15,000. 
ANDERSON   IKE,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Kewanee;  rents  of  H.  Nance;  from  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  rents. 
ANSCOMB  WM.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born   N.Y. 

"O  ARBER  CHAS.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  80  ac.  val.  $5,200. 

BARTON  GEO.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Kewanee;  rents  of  S.  Howard;  from  Germany. 

BEVINGTON  JOHN,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Kewanee;  works  for  J.  Martin. 

BLOUGH  R.  D.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Burns;  Rep. 

BRASEL  LEWIS,  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  120  acres,  $6,000. 

BRASEL  WM.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Annawan;  Dem. 

BROWN   B.  J.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  160  acres,  $9,000. 

BROWN  C.  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Burns;  born  in  Patterson,  N.Y.  May  II,  1815;  camelo 
Co.  in  1855;  Rep;  owns  104  acres,  value  $5,200;  married  Jan.  7,  1836,  to  Sallie  M.  Cowl,  of 
Patterson,  N.Y.,  who  was  born  Dec.  27,  i8n;have  three  children,  two  sons  and  one  daugh- 
ter, all  living  in  Henry  Co. 


408  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

BUCKLEY  JOHN,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Ulah;  Ind;  from  Pa. 

BUCKLEY  ROBERT,  Carpenter,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  Philadelphia,  1812;  came  to 
Co.  1866;  Ind;  moved  to  Farmington,  111.  1837;  was  the  third  man  who  settled  in  that  town; 
removed  to  Knox  Co.  1859;  followed  farming  six  years;  was  married  April,  1832,  to  Caro- 
line Lewis,  of  Mass.,  who  was  born  1811;  have  had  four  children,  three  living  and  one  son 
died  from  a  wound  received  in  late  war;  served  from  1862  till  close  of  war  in  112th  I.V.I. 

/^ALDWELL  J.  V.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  40  acres,  val.  $2,000. 

*•—     CARBAUGH  GEO.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem. 

CARMINE  G.  W.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;   160  acres,  val.  $8,000. 

CARROLL  S.   W.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Burns,  farmer;  Rep;  40  acres,  val.  $2,000. 

CARSON  MILTON  M.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Pres. 

CARSON  SAMUEL,,  Farmer,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  Harrison  Co.  Ohio,  Feb.  4 , 
181.1;  came  to  Co.  1836;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  183  acres,  value  $8,000;  has  served  as  Justice  of 
Peace  and  held  other  township  offices;  married  Elizabeth  Doty,  Sept.  20,  1836,  who  was 
born  in  Trumbull  County,  Ohio,  July  4,  1814;  have  five  children  living,  three  dead,  four 
boys  and  four  girls. 

CARSON  T.  D.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Pres. 

CARSON  WM.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Burns;  Dem. 

CARTER  JOHN  N.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  80  acres. 

CASEY  JOHN,  P.O.  Burns;  works  for  D.  Anderson;  Dem. 

CHARLES  W.  S.  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  London,  England,  Nov.  I,  1818; 
came  to  this  Co.  in  1842;  Rep;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  value  $10,000;  came  to  America  in 
1832;  stopped  at  Skaneateles,  Onondaga  Co.  N.Y.  five  years;  came  to  Lafayette,  Stark  Co. 
111.  1837;  married  to  Esther  L.  Stoddard,  April  18,  1839,  it  being  the  first  wedding  in  Stark 
Co;  she  was  born  in  Litchfield  Co.  Conn.,  Oct.  6,  1815;  came  to  111.  1836;  was  a  descendant 
of  one  of  the  oldest  families  settled  in  Conn;  have  had  five  children,  two  boys  and  three 
girls;  three  living;  second  son  was  the  first  child  born  in  this  section  of  the  country. 

CHARLET  A.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;   i6oacres,  val.  $9,000. 

CHARLET  A.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  from  Germany;  $4,000. 

CHARLET  FRED.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Lib;  Germany;  70  acres,  $4,000. 

CHARLET  FERDINAND,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Germany;  160  acres,  $6,000. 

CHARLET  JULIUS,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Germany. 

CLAYPOOL  G.  O.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cambridge;  works  for  R.  H.  Hunter;  Rep. 

CLEMENT  WM.  Farmer  and  Peddler,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  Ireland,  Jan.  26, 
1828;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1851;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  40  acres  of  land,  value  $2,000;  wife  was 
Sarah  Gash,  born  Lincolnshire,  England,  1836;  came  to  the  Co.  in  1861;  married  1870;  have 
resided  in  Henry  Co.  ever  since. 

COLDWELL  EDWARD,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  12O  acres,  val.  $2,000. 

COLWELL  G.  W.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem. 

CORWIN   DAVID  P.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  80  acres,  val.  $4,000. 

CORWIN  WM.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  N.Y. 

COSNER  DAVID,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Burns;  postmaster;  Dem. 

COSNER  JACOB,  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  550  acres. 

COSNER  W.  H.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Burns;  Dem. 

COUVEY  DAVID,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Ind;  from  Germany. 

COUVEY   W.  J.  Sec.  12;   P.O.  Kewanee;  Ind;  from  Germany. 

COWDEN  DAVID  L.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  120  acres,  val.  $6,000. 

COWDEN  JACOB  G.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  100  acres,  val.  $5,000. 

COWDEN  THOS.  C.  Farmer,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Burns;  born  Guernsey  Co.  Ohio,  Aug.  8, 
1844;  came  to  Co.  1854;  Rep;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value  $4,000;  served  one  year  in  I53d 
I.V.I. 

COWL  E.  T.  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Burns;  born  Sullivan  Co.  N.Y.  Nov.  21,  1809;  came  to 
Co.  1854;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  89  acres,  value  $7,000;  lived  in  Putnam  Co.  N.Y.  from  1818  to 
1854;  has  lived  in  Wethersfield  three  years;  has  worked  as  a  tanner;  was  married  1835  to 
Caroline  Hinman,  who  was  born  in  Putnam  Co.  N.Y.  Oct.  25,  1811;  have  two  children,  Mary 
L.,  married  Ira  Parker,  of  Burns;  and  Lydia  A.  married  Chas.  L.  Burtis,  President  of  First 
National  Bank,  Waterville.  Kan. 

CRAIG  W.  H.  Sec.  20;   P.O.  Barns;  farmer;   Rep;  Ind;  born  Pa;  100  acres,  $5,000. 


HENRY  COUNTY:     BURNS  TOWNSHIP.  409 

CRANGLE  WM.  F.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  80  acres,  $4,000. 

CROSS  AERIOUS,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem. 

CROSS  H.  W.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Ind. 

CROSS  W.  D.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Kewanee;  fanner;   Ind;  270  acres,  $16,200. 

TRAVIS  ELBRIDGE,  Sec.  18;  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;   160  acres,  $10,000. 

*-*     DONALDSON  R.  J.  Sec.  22;   P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  father;  Dem. 

DONALDSON  WM.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  160  acres,  value  $10,000. 

DOE  JOHN,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Pa;  $2,500. 

DOTY  HILBERT,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem. 

DOTY  T.  D.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  160  acres,  value  $8,000. 

1C*  ATON  Q.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  240  acres,  value  $12,000. 

*-*     EATON  STEPHEN,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep. 

EDMONDS  SAMUEL,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep. 

ELSTON  GEO.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cambridge;  Dem. 

EMERSON  LYMAN,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  from  West  Va;  Meth.  Epis. 

EMERSON  L.  W.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  from  West  Va. 

EMERSON  M.  F.  Sec   14;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  from  West  Va. 

EMERSON  S.  Carpenter,  Sec.  14;  P.O.   Kewanee;  born  in  Cabell  Co.  West  Va.  July  13, 

1849;  came  to  Co.  1872;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  came  to  state  1870. 
ENSMINGER  CORWIN,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep. 

"C'ELL  JAMES,  Sec.  5;  P.O.Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  200  acres,  value  $10,000. 

FESLER  GEO.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  120  acres,  $6,000. 
FINCH  JOHN  T.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ohio. 
FISHER  OSCAR, Sec.  8;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Dem;  160  acres,  $8,000. 
FORGROVE  JAMES,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Dem;  40  acres,  $2,000. 


WALLACE,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Kewanee;  renter;  Rep. 
GERMAN  GEO.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Lib;  120  acres,  value  $6,000. 
GRUBS  THOS.  B.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  160  acres,  val.  $8,000. 

T  T  ADSAL  J.  S.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Kewanee;  fanner;  Rep;  160  acres,  $16,000. 
HARRY  JOHN,  P.O.  Burns;  Rep 

HENNING  C.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  160  acres. 

HERB  FRED.  Sec.  8;  lives  with  O.  Fisher. 

HOVINGDON  GEO.  W.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  111;  80  acres,  $4,000. 

HOWARD  ISAAC  A.  Gardener,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Vt.  Nov.  II,  1818; 
came  to  this  Co.  1859;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  22^  acres,  val.  $1,500;  was  in  army,  I47th  Reg. 
I.V.I.  Mrs.  Howard  was  born  in  Erie  Co.  Pa.,  Nov.  15,  1822;  married  1841;  had  nine  chil- 
dren, seven  living. 

HUNTER  R.  H.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  160  acres,  val.  $9,600. 
HUBER  G.  W.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Burns;  Dem. 

JEIST   WM.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  70  acres,  $2,800. 
JENNINGS   J.  L.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Materialist;  320  acres. 
JOBS'!"  A.  Mrs.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  120  acres.  $6,000. 
JOHNSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  ro;  P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cambridge;  from  Sweden. 

T/'EMERLING  CHAS.  rents  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Kewanee. 
"•     KEMERLING  E.  P.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Kewanee.  Dem. 
KEMERLING  EDGAR,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep. 

KEMERLINGr  GrEORGE,  Farmer,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  Ohio,  April  15,  1815; 
came  to  this  Co.  in  1841;  Dem;  owns  322  acres  of  land,  value  $16,100;  has  run  threshing 
machines  about  14  years;  married  Jane  Leonard,  Sept.  2,  1847,  who  was  born  in  Ohio,  Oct. 
10,  1827;  had  six  children,  four  boys  and  two  girls;  five  living. 


410  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

KEMERLING  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Columbiana,  Ohio, 
May  18,  1807;  came  to  this  Co.  March  23,  1837;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  426  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $20,000;  mxrried  Sarah  AHbright,  Feb.  10,  1831;  she  died  Sept.  20,  1863;  they  had  nine 
children,  eight  living:  Levi  J.,  Henry  H.,  Barbara  S.,  Sophrona,  Ellener,  Prudence  H., 
Charlotte  and  Elbert  P.;  married  Elizabeth  Ewing,  Oct.  10,  1868.  Mr.  K.  has  been  Assess- 
or and  School  Director  more  than  20  years. 

KEMERLING  JOSEPH,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Kewanee;   160  acres,  $9,600. 

KEMERLING  LUTHER,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem. 

KEMERLING  LYDIA  (wid.  of  Joseph  K.),  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Kewanee;  397  acres. 

KEMERLING  PETER,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  rents. 

KETCHUM  E.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  80  acres,  value  $4,000. 

KING  E.  F.,  P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  father;  Rep. 

KING  GEO.  D.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Burns;  Rep. 

KING  HORACE,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;   Free  Meth;  320  acres,  $20,000. 

KING  RUFUS  D.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  220  acres,  value  $12,000. 

KING  W.  L.   P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  father;  Rep. 

T    EHMAN  J.  Sec.  I,   P.O.  Kewanee;  Germany. 

*-*     LEHMAN  J.  Sec.  2,   P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Germany. 

LEHMAN  J.  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Germany. 

LEONARD  W.  Sec.  25.  P.O.  Kewanee;  240  acres,  $14,000. 

LESTER  SIVILLIAN,  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  320  acres. 

LONG  JOHN,  Sec.  6,  P.O.Cambridge;  Dem. 

LONG  NAPOLEON,  Sec.  6,  P.O.Cambridge;  works  for  J.  Long;  Dem. 

LiONG  T.  D.  Farmer  for  J.  Long;  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Virginia,   August  31, 

1854;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1857;  Dem. 
LOONEY  GEO.   P.O.  Burns;  lives  with  G.  W.  Huber. 
LUNDQUIST  J.   H.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Burns;  from  Sweden. 
LYON   M.  L.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Kewanee;  renter;  Meth.  Epis. 

TV/TcCARTY  PATRICK,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  200  ac.  $10,000. 
McCULLOUGH  Mrs.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  400  acres,  value  $20,000. 

McCULLOUGH   BERKLEY,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Burns;  farmer,  li'ves  with  father;  Rep. 

McCULLOUGH  J.  M.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  160  acres,  value  $8,000. 

McCULLOUGH   M.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Burns;  farmer,  lives  with  father;  Rep. 

McGUIRE  JAMES,  Sec.  30,  P.  O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  120  acres,  value  $5,200. 

McRALL  ALBERT,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem. 

McRALL  ROBERT,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem. 

MAHAFFKY   MOSES,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Galva;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Ireland;  342  acres,  $20,000. 

MAHONY  WM.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Burns;  Dem. 

MUNSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  21,  P.  O.  Burns;  Sweden. 

MARTIN  G.   W.  Sec.  10;  stock-raiser  and  shipper;  Dem. 

MARTIN   HUGH,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Dem;  loo  acres,  value  $5,000. 

MARTIN  HUGH   A.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;   1 60  acres,  $5,600. 

MARTIN  JOHN,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  80  acres,  $4,000. 

MARTIN  JOHN,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  200  acres. 

MARTIN  NEWTON,  Sec.  10;  stock-raiser  and  shipper;  Dem. 

MARTIN  R.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  120  acres,  $6,000. 

MESKER  MERRIT,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Kewanee;   Rep. 

MATTESON  JOHN,  P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Sweden. 

MATTHEWS  SIMEON,  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Burns;  born  Harlford  Co.  Conn.  April  17, 
1812;  came  to  Co.  1848;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  owns  300  acres,  value  $15,000;  came  to  Ohio 
1834;  married  Phcebe  Jane  Rogers  1836,  who  was  born  Ohio,  1815;  died  March  30,  1868; 
have  three  childreen  by  this  wife — boys;  oldest  died  at  Knoxville,  Tenn.  Dec.  25,  1863, 
while  serving  in  the  late  war;  married  1871  to  Minerva  Hemingway,  of  Litchfield,  Co.  Conn, 
who  was  born  1816. 

MILLER  EDWARD,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  40  acres. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     BURNS   TOWNSHIP.  411 

MILLER   HARMON  S.  Sec.  25;   P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  97  acres,  value  $3,400. 

MILLER  J.  H.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem. 

MILLER  JAMES,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Kewanee;   Dem. 

MILLER  JOHN   D.  P.O.  Kewanee;  works  for  J.  S.  Hadsal;  Dem. 

MONTA  CHRISTIAN,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Germany. 

MONTA  WM.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Germany. 

MOORE  JOSEPH,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;   160  acres,  $9,000. 

MOSGROVE  THOMAS,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Burns;  carpenter. 

>IOYEBS  DAVID  L.  Farmer,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  Crawford  Co.  Penn.  Dec. 
25,  1832;  came  to  Co.  in  1861;  Rep;  owns  320  acres,  value  $20,000;  moved  to  DeKalb  Co. 
111.  1846;  resided  there  fourteen  years;  has  lived  in  Howard  Co.  Mo.  19  months;  married 
Sarah  Ault  Oct.  3,  1856,  of  Lycoming  Co.  Penn;  she  died  Oct.  28,  1857;  married  Elizabeth 
Gross,  of  Penn.  for  second  wife,  who  was  born  June  9,  1838;  have  had  four  children,  three 
living,  boys. 

TVTELSON-  ELMER,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  200  acres,  value  $10,000. 


LEVI,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Galva;  renter;  Rep. 
OSGOOD   LEWIS,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Galva;  renter;  Rep. 

DARMER  JOHN,   P.O.  Cambridge;  works  for  I.  L.Jennings;  Rep. 

PERLY  HENRY,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Cambridge;  renter;  Dem. 
PARKER  IRA,   Farmer,  Sec.  9;  P.O.   Burns;  born   Delaware  Co.  N.Y.,  April   12,  1809; 

came  to  Co.  1851;   Rep;  Quaker;  owns  411  acres,  value  $24,600;  moved  to  Wayne  Co.  N.Y. 

in  1815;  has  lived   in  Michigan  one  year,  Ohio  four,   Moline,  Illinois,  two,  Mississippi  two, 

Louisiana  three,   LaSalle  Co.  Illinois,  one;  married  Mrs.   Mary   Woodruff  1854;    has  one 

child  by  this  wife;  married  1858   to   Mary  L.  Cowl,  from  Putnam,  N.Y.;  have  had  four  chil- 

dren, two  living. 

PETT  M.  G.  Pastor  of  Freewill  Bapt.  Church;  Rep. 
PEUGH  ANDREW  D.  Sec.  19;  lives  with  father;  Dem. 
PECG-H  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Burns;  born  Montgomery  Co.  Ky.  July  12,  1821; 

came  to  Co.  in    1865;  Dem;  Chris;  owns   80  acres,  value  $4,000;  moved  to  Indiana  1828; 

resided  there   until   1865;  married   Elizabeth   Roerty  1853;  who  was  born  Garrard  Co.  Ky. 

May  8,  1831;  have  had  five  children,  three  living,  boys;  her  father,  Columbus  Roerty,  aged  82, 

resides  with  them. 

O  EED  W.  W.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  160  acres,  value  $10,500. 

**•     RISHEL  J.  A.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Burns;  Rep;'  Lib;  85  acres,  value  $4,500. 

REED  ALMEROK,  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  Ontario  Co.  N.Y.,  Nov.  8, 
1841;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1868;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $8,500;  was 
in  the  army  nearly  three  years  in  1st  N.Y.  Mounted  Rifles;  joined  Grant  at  Cold  Harbor, 
and  took  part  in  all  the  fighting  around  Richmond  till  close  of  war;  wife  was  Nannie  A. 
Howard,  daughter  of  Capt.  Howard,  of  Kewanee,  born  in  Wethersfield  1850,  died  1874. 

ROBERTS  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Burns;  born  Cumberland,  Me.  June  20, 
1796;  came  to  Co.  1852;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  owns  40  acres,  value  $2,500;  came  to  Peoria 
1833;  moved  to  Fulton  Co.  1835;  married  Minerva  Atchison  1825,  who  was  born  Monroe 
Co.  N.Y.,  June  22,  1807,  died  1874;  have  had  twelve  children:  those  living  are  Diantha, 
Ann,  Martha  Jane,  William  and  Stephen:  those  not  living  are  Almeda,  Emily,  John,  Jacob, 
Francis,  Edwin  and  Henry.  Mr.  Roberts  is  in  his  82J  year,  and  reads  without  spectacles, 

ROBERTS  WM.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Burns;  Rep;   120  acres,  value  $6,000. 

ROBINSON  WM.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cambridge;  Dem;  from  Ohio. 

ROBSON  B.  L.   Sec.  16;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Dem;   106  acres,  value  $5,300. 

ROE  RICHARD,   P.O.  Burns;  works  for  John  Doe;  Rep;  born  Canada. 

ROERTY  COLUMBUS,  lives  with  J.  Peugh;  Dem. 

ROGERS  EDWARD,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Burns;  Rep. 

ROGERS  JOHN.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  400  acres,  value  $20,000. 

RORAH   MARTIN,  rents  on  Sec.  26;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib. 

ROSLAND  ANDREW,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Burns;  from  Sweden. 
ROUVEL  WM.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  40  acres,  $1,500. 


412  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OP 

RUVEL  JACOB,  P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  Fred  Charlet;  Germany. 

RYAN   MICHAEL,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

C  ANDALS  THOMAS,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis. 

^     SCHOONOVER  R.  F.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  420  acres. 

SEEFELD  J.  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Germany. 

SILLS  HENRY,   P.O.  Cambridge;  works  for  J.  L.Jennings;  Rep. 

SHRECK  GRIFFITH;  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Ohio;  120  ac.  $8,000. 

SKINNER  D.  A.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  100  acres,  value  $5,000. 

SKINNER  HENRY.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Burns;  Rep;  from  Ohio. 

SNOW  G.  W.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Cambridge;  .farmer;  Rep;  160  acres,  value  $8,000. 

SNYDER  DAVID  C.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Dem;  80  acres,  $4,000. 

SNYDER  DANIEL,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  160  acres,  $8,000. 

SNYDER  EMMET,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Kewanee;  rentsof  H.  Page. 

SNYDER  GEO.  lives  with  father. 

SNYDER  JOSEPH,  lives  with  father. 

SNYDER  PETER,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Ulah;  farmer;  Dem;  160  acres,  $6,500. 

SNYDER  ROLLIN,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep. 

SNYDER  WILLIAM,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Galva,  farmer;  Dem;  320  acres. 

STACKHOUSE  J.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Ulah;  Dem;  53  acres. 

STACKHOUSE  J.  F.  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Ulah;  born  Tompkins  Co.  N.Y.,  May  27, 
1828;  came  to  Co.  1856;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  value  real  estate  $1,500;  was  married  Sept.  20, 
1854,  to  Catharine  Smith,  who  was  born  in  Ireland,  leaving  there  at  the  age  of  fifteen;  have 
had  six  children,  four  living,  three  boys,  one  girl;  was  divorced  1875. 

STANTON  RICHARD  P.  P.O.  Kewanee;  works  for  A.  Reed;  Rep. 

STANTON  THOMAS  R.  P.O.  Kewanee;  works  for  S.  Lester;  Rep. 

STRHECKER  G.  W.  Dr.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Burns;  Rep. 

SWANBURY  JOHN,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farm  laborer;  Dem. 

^PAYLOR  F.  A.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep. 

TAYLOR  JOHN,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Freewill  Bapt;  320  acres. 
TAYLOR  A.  A.   Farmer,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Galva;  born  Onondaga  Co.  N.Y.,  Nov.  30,  1828; 

came  to  this  state  in  1846;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  owns  280  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $12,000; 

came  to  this  Co.  1857;  has  been  Assessor  four  years;  wife  was  Susan  Hurlbutt,  born  in  N.H. 

June  22,  1824;  had  four  boys  and  four  girls,  seven  living,  one  deceased;  married  in  1854. 
THA.RP  S.  M.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  52  acres. 
THOMAS  WM.  R.  Farmer,   Sec.  35;    P.O.     Kewanee;   born  in  Wales,   Jan.    16,    1846, 

came  to  this  Co.  1867;  Rep;  Ind;  owns  80  acres,  value  $5,440;  bachelor. 
TYLER  E.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Dem. 

VXT ALTER  A.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Germany. 
*  *       WALTER  AUGUST,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Germany. 
WARNER  JOHN  K.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Burns;  Dem;  120  acres,  $6,000. 
WEDGE  H.  L.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  20  acres,  value  $2,000. 
WEST  STEPHEN,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Burns;  lives  with  S.Alexander;  Dem. 
WHELAN  WALTER,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Kewanee,  farmer;  Dem;  80  acres. 
WHETSTONE  GEORGE,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  80  acres,  $4,000. 
WILHELM  GEO,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Dem;  120  acres,  $6,000. 
WILHELM  LEWIS  E.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  160  acres. 
WILHELM  L.  M.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Burns;  Dem. 
WILHELM  LAFAYETTE,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Burns;  Dem. 

WILLARD  M.  Mrs.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  50  acres,  value  $2,000. 
WILSON  JOHN   R.  Sec.  30;  rents  of  Case  heirs;  Rep. 
WILSON  JOSEPH  R.  lives  with  J.  R.  Wilson;  Rep. 
WILSON  NATHANIEL  B.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Burns;  rents  of  U.  Wilson. 
WILSON   URIAH,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Burns;  farmer;  Rep;  185  acres,  value  $14,000. 
WITT  C.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  from  Germany;  80  acres,  $4,000. 
WRIGHT  T.  T.  Sec.  i;  farmer;  Rep;  from  Ohio;  240  acres,  $13,200. 


KEWANEE 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     KEWANEE   TOWNSHIP.  415 


KEWANEE  TOWNSHIP. 

A   BBOTT  CM  AS.   Kewanee;  engineer;  Dem;  born  Conn.  1835;  $500;  three  children. 
•**     ABBOTT  WALTER  M.  Kewanee;  steam-fitter;   Dem;  born  Conn.  1854. 
ABEL  WM.  J.  Kewanee;  painter;  Prot;  born  Ohio. 

ALVIS  DAVID  H.  Kewanee;  physician;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Ky.  1844;  three  children. 
AKER  JOHN,   Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  born  in  N.Y.  State;  $500;  four  children. 
ANDERSON  ANDREW,  Kewanee;  teamster;  Rep;   Luth;  born  in  Sweden ;  five  children. 
ANDERSON  ANDREW  P.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;  $600;  two  children. 
ANDERSON  CHRISTIAN,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  one  child. 
ANDERSON  GUSTAF,   Kewanee;  billiard  hall;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  JNO.  J.   Kewanee;  engineer;  Dem;  born  Pa;  $800;  one  child. 
ANDREWS  EDWARD,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  England. 
ANDREWS  GEORGE,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer  for  Elijah  Storey;  Dem;  born  in  Ohio. 
ANTHONY  ANONY,   Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  S.C. 
ARCHER   ISAAC,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  Prim.  Meth;  born  England. 
ASHLEY  ALBERT  B.  Capt.  Kewanee;  Supt.  Lathrop  Coal  Mining  Co;  Rep;  born  Mass. 
ATKINSON  JOHN,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  England;  $4,000. 

DAARTZ  AUGUST,   P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  in  Germany;  80  ac.  $2,400 
BACKSTROM  JOHN  E.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden  1848;  one  child. 

BAILEY  EMANUEL,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  five  children. 

BAILEY  NORVAL  D.  Kewanee;  machinist;  Ind;  Cath;  born  in  Wis;  three  children. 

BAKER   E.  E.  Kewanee;  book-keeper;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Aurora,  111.  1855. 

BAKER  GEORGE,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Dem;  born  in  Ohio;  three  children. 

BAKER  SIMEON,  Kewanee;  tinsmith;  Rep;   Prot;  born  in  Athens  Co.  Ohio;  one  child. 

BALCOM  JAMES,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  born  in  N.Y;  three  children. 

BALDWIN  JAMES  H.  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Pres;  born  N.Y. 

BALLOU  AUGUST,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Unit.  Evang;  Germany;  59  acres. 

BAMFORD  ELIAS  (son  of  Sophia),  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  lives  with  mother. 

BAMFORD  SOPHIA  Mrs.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Prim.   Meth;  born  England;  owns  20  ac. 

BARBER   MILES  F.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Ind;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  Pa;  two  children. 

BARKER  ELIZABETH   Mrs.  (widow  of  George),   Kewanee;  Epis;  born  England;  $4,000. 

BARKER  JAMES,  Kewanee,  .Wall  Paper  Dealer  and  Hanger;  born  in  Weston,  York- 
shire, England,  Jan.  18,  1826;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1863;  Ind;  Bapt;  married  Sarah  Ward, 
at  Acklan,  England,  Jan.  26,  1846;  she  was  born  in  liirdsall,  England;  has  one  child,  Alice, 
born  in  Scarboro,  England,  March  2,  1857. 

BARNES  GEORGE  P.  Kewanee;  harness-maker;  Ind;  born  in  Pa. 

BARNETT  JNO.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  born  in  Mo. 

BARRAUS  JOSEPH,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Ind;  Cong;  born  England;   160  ac.  $12,000. 

BARRETT   WM.   H.   Kewanee;  pattern-maker;  Dem;  born  England  1834;  $i;5oo;  4  children 

BARROCK  CHARLES,   Kewanee;  drayman;  Rep. 

BARTRAM  WM.   H.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  Ohio  1851. 

I1ARTZ  FRED.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  lives  with  son;  Rep;  Unit.  Evang;  Germany. 

BARTZ  WM.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;   Rep;  Unit.  Evang;  Germany;  180  ac;  $5,000. 

BASSETT  A.  SMITH,  Kewanee;  printer;  Dem;  Prot. 

BASSETT  CHAUNCEY,  Publisher  and  Editor  Kewanee  Independent;  born  in  Smithfield, 
Pa.  Oct.  25,  1814;  came  to  this  Co.  Aug.  1855;  Dem;  Epis;  value  of  real  estate  and  personal 
property  $3,500;  married  Ann  E.  Smith,  in  Columbus,  Ohio,  Nov.  10,  1840;  she  was  bom  in 
Columbus,  Nov.  6;  has  six  children  living,  lost  one  girl;  Mi.  Baasett  was  Postmaster  at 
Kewanee  from  1857  to  June,  1861. 

BATES  GEORGE   H.  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  born  in  Pa;  two  children. 
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416  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

BATES  WM.  Farmer,  Kewanee;  born  in  England,  July  25,  1823;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1859; 
Incl;  Epis;  married  Ellen  Boden,  June  I,  1846;  she  was  born  in  England;  they  have  six 
children,  George  H.,  born  July  n,  1851;  Sarah  E.,  born  Jan.  20,  1854;  William  T.,  born 
July  22,  1856;  Alice,  born  Dec.  28,  1858;  James  H.  born  March  25,  1861,  and  Tohn  F.  born 
Dec.  15,  1863. 

BEADLE  ELISHA,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Eng;  $2,000;  six  children. 

BEAVER  JOHN,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Kewanee;  tenant  farmer;  Dem. 

BECCU  CHAS,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Kewanee;  railroad  hand;  Dem;  Prot;  born  Germany. 

BENNETT  DANIEL  W.   Kewanee;  wagon-maker;   Rep;  Ind;  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

BENNISON  DAVID,  Kewanee;  merchant;  Rep;  bora  in  Pa;  one  child. 

BENNISON   HENRY,  Sec.  28.  P.O.  Kewanee;  miller;  Rep;  Prim.  Meth;  born  England. 

BENNISON  JOHN,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  merchant:  Rep;  Prim.  Meth;  born  Eng.  1820. 

BENNISON  SAML.  Sr.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Prim.  Meth;  born  Eng.  1797. 

BENNISON  SAML.  Jr.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miller;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Eng.  1830. 

BENNISON  THOMAS,  Grocer,  Kewanee;  born  in  Cheshire,  Eng.  April  28,  1837;  came 
to  county,  1864;  Rep;  Prim.  Methodist;  val.  of  prop.  $12,000.  Mr.  Bennison  came  to  Pa. 
June  17,  1845;  lived  there  six  years;  came  from  there  to  Shullsburgh,  Lafayette  Co.  Wis. 
1851,  and  from  there  to  Henry  Co.  1864.  Mrs.  Bennison  was  Ann  Walton,  born  in  Shulls- 
burgh, Wis.  1844,  and  was  married  to  Mr.  Bennison  Oct.  7,  1861.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bennison 
have  four  children,  three  girls  and  one  boy,  Mary  Anna,  Emelina  E.,  Lewis  Julian,  and  Net- 
tie O.  Mr.  Bennison's  father,  Samuel  B.,  was  born  in  Lancashire,  England,  1797;  came  to 
America  June  17,  1845.  Mr.  B.'s  mother  was  Mary  Turner,  born  in  Lancashire,  Eng.  in 
1798;  both  are  living. 

BENNISON  M.  Mrs.  widow,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Wis;  came  to  Co.  1865. 

BERGLUND  PETER,  Kewanee;  Gardener,  born  in  Sweden,  Dec.  25,  1830;  came  to 
this  Co.  in  1856;  Rep,  Meth;  owns  house  and  one  acre  lot,  valued  at  $1,000;  married  Anna 
Jones,  Nov.  26,  1857;  they  have  had  four  children;  the  living  are  :  John,  born  Sept.  8,  1860; 
Mathilda  J.  born  Nov.  15,  1865.  The  deceased  are  :  Mathilda,  and  Daniel  Albert. 

BERGSTROM  PETER,  Kewanee;  tailor;  born  in  Sweden,   1828. 

BERLIN  SVEN  N.  Carpenter,  Kewanee;  born  in  Sweden,  July  2,  1845;  came  to  this  Co. 
in  1865;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis.  Mr.  Berlin  is  a  thorough  carpenter  and  builder;  has  been 
engaged  in  the  business  for  several  years  in  Henry  and  Stark  Counties. 

BEUSTER  F.Sec.  10,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;   U.  Evang;  Germany;  80  acres,  val.  $2,000. 

BIGELOW  ARTHUR  F.   Kewanee;    Town  Assessor  and  Dealer  in  Stock. 

BING  STEPHIN,  Sec.  29,  P.O.   Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Eng. 

BINNO  CHRIS.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  U.  Evang;  born  in  Ger;  70  acres. 

BISHOP  ISAAC  J.  Kewanee;  watch-maker  and  jeweler;  Lib;  Lib;  born  Chautauqua  Co.  N.Y. 

BLACKBURN  NANCY  A.  Mrs.  Farming,  P.O.  Kewanfe;  born  Ky.  March,  1824; 
came  to  this  Co.  1848;  owns  540  acres,  value  $40,000.  Mrs.  Blackburn  is  widow  of  the  late 
John  Blackburn,  so  well  and  favorably  known  in  connection  with  the  enterprise  and  pros- 
perity of  Henry  Co.  Mr.  B.  was  born  in  Yorkshire,  Eng.  1825.  and  ca  i  e  to  this  county  28 
years  ago,  and  has  always  been  identified  among  the  prominent  citizens,  having  held  the 
office  of  Supervisor  for  two  terms.  He  died  July  14,  1873,  leaving  a  wife  and  seven  chil- 
dren, viz  :  Mary,  now  Mrs.  Alden;  Ralph,  Sarah  A.,  now  Mrs.  Hardenbergh;  John  C.,  Eliza 
J.,  now  Mrs.  Burke;  George,  and  Clark.  Mrs.  B.'s  maiden  name  was  Nancy  A.  Stewart, 
married  July,  1848. 

BLAIR   DAVID,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Ohio;  nine  children. 

BLAIR  JAS.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Cincinnati,  O.  1829;  279  acres.  $8,000. 

BLAIR  JOHN,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farm  laborer;   Rep;  Dunkard;  five  children. 

BLAKE   IRA,  Kewanee;  salesman;   Rep;  Cong;  born  in  Vt;  one  child. 

BLAKELY  NATHANIEL  H.  Kewanee;  laborer;   Rep;  Pres;  born  in  N.Y.;  one  child. 

BLANCHARD   HORACE,  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Mass.,  1798;  $7,000. 

BLISH  CHARLES  C.  President  First  National  Bank,  Kewanee,  and  Farmer,  Sec.  4; 
Welhersfield  Tp;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Glastenbury,  Conn.  May  26,  1820;  came  to  this 
Co.  Aug.  1837;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  700  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $45,000;  married  Elizabeth  P. 
Bonar,  in  Goshen,  Stark  Co.  111.  Dec.  23,  1840;  she  was  born  in  Bethlehem,  Ohio,  Dec.  14, 
1820;  has  two  children  living,  James  K.  born  May  2,  1843;  Matthew  B.  born  Dec.  5,  1848; 
has  lost  two  boys  and  two  girls.  Mr.  Blish  was  County  Surveyor  8  years;  has  been  School 
Director  several  years. 
BLISH  JAMES  K.  Kewanee;  lawyer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  in  Wethersfield,  1843;  one  child. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     KKWANEE   TOWNSHIP.  417 

BLOOMER  JOHN  N.  Kewanee;  saloon;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany;  three  children. 

BOGGS  THOS.  C.  Kewanee;  bartender:  Rep;  born    Ohio,  1851;  three  children. 

BOGUE  CHAS.  H.  Kewanee;  lumber  dealer;  Epis;  born  in  111.  1847;  one  child. 

ROLAND  THOS.    Kewanee;  saloon-keeper:  Dem;  Cath;  born    in   Ireland,    1841;  $1,500. 

BONAR  MARY  A.  Mrs.  (wid.  of  Wm.),  Kewanee;  Freewill  Bapt;  born  in  Ohio;  $1,200. 

BOWER  ALBERT  E.  Kewanee;  soda  water  mnfr;  Rep;  two  children. 

BOWER  CHARLES,  Kewanee;  Farmer;  born  in  Germany,  Oct.  4,  1840;  came  to  this 
county  in  1862;  Dem;  Luth;  owns  360  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $30,000;  store  and  lot  and 
other  village  property;  married  Mrs.  Katharine  Bower,  Nov.  3,  1865.  Mrs.  Bower  has  one 
child  living  by  former  marriage,  August,  born  Aug.  26,  1862.  By  present  marriage  there  are 
five  living  children,  John,  born  Aug.  28.  1866;  Carrie  A.,  born  May  3,  1868;  Willie  P.,  born 
Oct.  15,  1870;  Charles  J.  born  Feb.  6,  1873;  Katey  E.  born  Oct.  19,  1876.  They  have  lost 
one  child,  Daniel  Nicholas.  Mrs.  Bower  lost  one  girl,  Louisa  Mary  (daughter  of  August  F. 
Bower),  died  Jan.  16,  1865.  Mrs.  B's.  first  husband  was  August  F.  Bower,  who  died  Oct. 
12,  1864. 

BOYLE  ANDREW  T.  Kewanee;  machinist;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Wis.  1855. 

BRADBURY  JOHN,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  born  in  Eng.  1823. 

BRADBURY  SAMUEL,  Kewanee;  molder;  Rep;  Prim.  Meth;  born   Pa.  1851. 

BRADY  THOS.  Kewanee;  saloon-keeper;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland;  six  children. 

BRANDT  WM.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany;  120  acres,  $5,500. 

BREWER  ELIZABETH   Mrs.  (wid.  of  Wm.  Brewer),  Kewanee;  Meth.  Epis;  born  England. 

BRONSON  ETHEL  V.  son  of  Virtue  and  Nancy  (McNeil)  Bronson;  was  born  in  Can- 
andaigua,  Ontario  Co.  N.Y.  F  b.  I,  1813,  being  the  youngest  of  seven  children,  who  have  all 
passed  away  with  the  exception  of  one  sister.  When  five  years  old,  his  parents  moved  to 
Richmond,  near  Allen's  Hill,  N.Y.  In  1820,  they  moved  on  a  farm  in  Sheldon,  GeneseeCo. 
N.Y.,  where  his  father  died.  When  he  died  the  family  was  left  poor,  and  the  children  were 
compelled  to  work  for  a  living.  Mr.  B.  has  worked  many  a  day  for  10  cents  and  a  shilling 
per  day.  Walked,  when  a  boy,  two  miles  to  school  in  the  Winter,  working  during  the  Sum- 
mer to  earn  sufficient  to  clothe  himself.  When  15  years  of  age,  worked  in  a  store  for  his 
clothes  and  board,  afterwards  getting  five  dollars  per  month.  A  small  advance  in  his  wages 
was  made  at  different  limes;  he  always  managed  to  save  some  thing  every  year,  and  engaged 
in  business  for  himself  as  dry  goods  merchant,  first  in  Warsaw,  N.Y.  then  in  North  Java, 
Wyoming  Co.  N.  Y.;  in  1846  he  returned  to  Warsaw,  and  carried  on  mercantile  business 
until  the  Spring  of  1848,  when  he  moved  to  Cuylerville,  N.Y.  where  he  engaged  in  the  man- 
ufacture of  stoves  and  farming  implements  and  also  did  a  general  hardware  business;  sold 
out  in  1854,  and  came  to  Rockford,  111.  in  the  Fall  of  the  same  year;  spent  the  Winter  there, 
and  in  March,  1855,  came  to  Kewanee,  and  purchased  the  Kewanee  House,  which  he  still 
owns  and  conducts;  he  is  a  strong  temperance  man;  has  kept  hotel  about  20  years,  and  never 
sold  liquor;  he  owns  two  farms  adjacent  to  the  village,  which,  with  village  and  other  prop- 
erty, is  valued  at  about  $40,000.  For  nine  years  he  was  Town  Road  Commissioner;  has 
always  taken  an  active  p  rt  in  politics;  was  a  strong  Jackson  man,  and  voted  for  Hayes  and 
Wheeler  in  1876;  he  xvas  sent  by  the  people  to  Springfield  in  the  year  1869,  to  pro- 
cure a  charter  for  the  Muscatine,  Kewanee  and  Eastern  Railway;  his  efforts  were  successful; 
he  was  an  active  worker  in  perfecting  the  organization,  and  was  chosen  President;  also  took 
an  active  part  in  procuring  the  charter  and  organizing  the  Continental  Railway,  which 
has  for  its  object  a  continuous  railway  route  from  New  York  to  Council  Bluffs;  a 
large  amount  of  money  has  been  expended  in  grading  and  procuring  the  right  of  way. 
Mr.  B.  was  one  of  the  first  to  assist  in  the  organization  of  the  Episcopal  Church  in 
Kewanee,  contributing  $1,500  and  always  donating  liberally  to  the  other  church 
societies  to  aid  in  the  construction  of  houses  of  worship,  etc.;  he  has  always  been  a 
Low  Churchman;  he  is  a  member  of  the  Boaid  of  Governors  of  the  Woman's  Hospital 
of  the  State  of  Illinois,  also  member  of  the  Kewanee  Blue  Lodge  and  Chapter;  he  was 
married  to  Sarah  A.  Weller,  Oct.  29,  1844;  she  was  born  in  the  town  of  York,  Livingston 
Co.  N.  Y.,  April  9,  1817;  they  have  had  two  children,  Wilford  G.,  born  in  War.-aw,  N.  Y., 
Aug.  ii,  1845;  he  died  May  15,  1861.  and  William  Henry,  born  in  Cuylerville,  N.  Y.,  Dec. 
25,  1851;  he  died  Jan.  5,  1852;  they  have  an  adopted  daughter  living,  Lida  P.,  who  was  born 
Oct.  6,  1858. 

BROTHERHOOD  GEO.  L.  Kewanee;  printer;   Rep;  born  in  Putnam  Co.  1846. 

BROWN"   F.  Kewanee;  laborer;  born  in  Germany;  owns  house  and  lot. 

BROWN  GEO.  O.  Kewanee;  druggist;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Kewanee,  1851;  $2,500. 

BROWN  GEO.  W.  Kewanee;  teamster;  Rep;  three  children. 

BROWN   HENRY  J.   Rev.  Kewanee;  pastor  Freewill  Bapt.  Church;  Rep;  born  N.H,  1835. 

BROWN   MELVIN,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Kewanee;  kborer;  Rep;  born  in  Pa^ 


418  VOTERS   AND  TAXPAYERS   OF 

BROWN  ORMAND  J.  Kewanee;  hardware;  Rep;  Ind;  one  child. 

BROWN  SARAH   Mrs.  Kewanee;  born  in  N.J.;  $200;  six  children. 

BRYAN  GEO.  E.  Kewanee;  wagon  mnfr;  Dem;  Ind;  born  in  this  town,  1850. 

BRYAN  HARVEY  H.  Carriage  and  Wagon  Manufacturer,  Kewanee;  born  in  Pleasant 
Plains,  111.  Oct.  7,  1827;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1837;  Rep;  married  Eliza  S.  Stewart,  Oct.  4, 
1849;  sne  was  born  near  Alton,  111.  Dec.  2,  1827;  has  two  children,  Geo.  E.,  born  July  12, 
1850;  Mary  J.  (now  Mrs.  O.  J.  Brown),  born  Jan.  24,  1853. 

BUCKLEY   HENRY,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  born  in  Mass. 

HUMPHREY  MADISON,  Kewanee;  tinner;  Rep;  Ind. 

BUNG  G.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  U.  Evang;  born  in  Germany. 

BURCH  WM.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  born   in  Wales;  fourchildren. 

BURGESS  MARY  A.  Mrs.  (wid.  of  John),  Kewanee;  Prot;  born  in  Pa;  two  children;  $700. 

BURTON"  NANCY  Mrs.  Kewanee;  born  in  St.  Louis,  Dec.  25,  1843;  came  to  this  Co. 
in  1867;  Bapt;  married  Wiley  Burton,  April  16,  1868;  they  have  one  child,  Nellie  M.,  born 
Nov.  10,  1872.  Mrs.'B.  has  one  child,  Nathaniel  (by  former  marriage),  born  Dec.  25,  1865. 
Mr.  Burton  was  in  Co.  A,  6oth  Iowa  Infantry;  served  two  years  and  two  months. 

BURTON  WILEY,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  in  Ga;  two  children. 

BUSWELL  JOHN,  Kewanee;  miner;  born  in  Eng;  one  child. 

BUTTERWICK  JOHN,  Kewanee;  coal  dealer;  Rep.  born  in  Eng;  two  children. 

BUTTER  WICK  SAML.  Kewanee;  hardware  dealer;  Rep;  born  in  England. 

BUTTERWICK  THOS.  Kewanee;  retired  minister;    Rep;  Prim.  Meth;  born  in  England. 

BUTTERWICK  THOS.  Jr.  Kewanee;  hardware  dealer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  in  Eng. 

BYERLY  ALVIN,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  Pa;  one  child. 

BYSTER  AUGUST.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Luth;  born  in  Ger;  100  ac.  $3,000;  2  children. 

/"•ADWELL  LEWIS,  Jr.  Kewanee;  engineer;  Rep;  born  in  Wis. 

*-'     CADWELL  LEWIS,  Kewanee;  machinist;  Rep;  born  in  N.Y.;  $1,500;  5  children. 

CAHOW  FRANK,  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Dem;  one  child. 

CAHOW  GrEORG-E  W.  Express  Agent,  Kewanee;  born  Norton.  Ohio,  Aug.  24,  1830; 
came  to  state,  Jan.  I,  1855;  came  to  Co.  1857;  Dem;  Ind;  married  Mary  Smith,  of  Akron, 
Ohio,  Aug.  4,  1854;  they  havean  adopted  daughter,  Annie  M.,  born  May  I,  1861.  Mr.  C.is 
member  of  Village  Board  Trustees;  he  also  has  charge  of  Library  Hall. 

CARDWELL  LEWIS,  Kewanee;  machinist;  Rep;  born  in  Steuben  Co.  N.Y;  five  children. 

CARDWELL  LEWIS,  Jr.  Kewanee;  engineer;  Rep;  born  in  Wis.  1856. 

CARROLL  RICHARD,  Kewanee;  laborer;   Rep;  Free  Meth;  born  in  Mo;  six  children. 

CARSON   WILSON,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  Ohio;  $600;  7  children. 

CARTER  DANIEL,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  England. 

CARTER  EDWARD,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Ind;  Mormon;  born  in  Eng. 

CARTER  JNO.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  Meth;  one  child. 

CARTER  THOS.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Epis;  born  in  England. 

CASBEER   NATHAN,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Ind;  born  in  Ohio. 

CASTLE  GEO.  H.  Kewanee;  salesman;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  Wis.  1851. 

CASTLE  ISRAEL   H.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  N.Y;  five  children. 

CATTERLIN  JOS.  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Freewill  Meth;  born  in  Va;  three  children. 

CAVANAGH  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Kewanee;  born  in  County  of  Tipperary,  Ireland,  in 
1852;  came  to  this  country  same  year;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1864;  Dem;  unmarried. 

CHAMBERS  JAMES,  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  born  Ohio,  1831. 

CHARLES  JOS.  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Mormon. 

CHARLES  THOS.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner  and  farmer;  Rep;  Mormon;  born  Eng. 

CHARLET  FRED.  Sec.  16,   P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Ger;  180  acres,  $6,000. 

CHARLET  JOHN  WM.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Luth;  Ger. 

CHARLET  WM.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;   U.  Evang;  born  Germany;  140  acres. 

CHARLTON  EDWARD,  Prop'r  Coal  Mine,  Sec.  21;  Kewanee  P.O.;  born  in  county  of 
Durham,  England,  Aug.  7,  1824;  came  to  this  country  in  1865;  Liberal  in  politics;  Latter 
Day  Saints;  owns  34  J^  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $3,000;  married  Margaret  Robson  Dec.  7, 
1859;  she  was  born  in  England  Dec.  24,  1819;  they  have  had  one  child,  George  William, 
born  Oct.  5,  1860,  who  died  in  infancy. 


HBNBY  COUNTY:    KEWANEB  TOWNSHIP.  419 

CHEEVER  EDWARD  C.  cashier  Lathrop  Coal  Mine  Co;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Mass. 

CHERRY  RICHARD,  Kewanee;  Tailor;  born  in  Ireland  Aug.  15,  1808;  came  to  this 
county  in  1853;  Dem;  Ind;  married  Keziah  Robinson  April  12,  1838:  she  was  born  near 
Marietta,  O.,  Dec.  25,  1812;  they  have  had  eight  children;  the  living  are,  Elizabeth,  born 
Jan.  16,  1839;  Richard  L.  Feb.  17,  1843;  Minerva  J.  May  7,  1845;  James  L.  July  8,  1847; 
Sarah  C.  April  18,  1850;  and  Harriett  L.  Dec.  25.  l&$3;  Mr.  Cherry  has  one  son,  John  (by 
former  marriage)  born  June  21,  1832. 

CHISNALL  ELLEN  Mrs.  Kewanee;  millinery;  Latter  Day  Saints. 

CHISNALL  JOHN,  P.O.  Kewanee;  wheelwright;  Rep;   Latter  Day  Saints;  born  Eng. 

CHRISTIAN  WM.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Epis;  $350;  born  Eng;  six  children. 

CHRONISTER  WM.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  10  acres;  $600. 

CHURCH  JOHN  C,  Kewanee;  painter;  Dem;  born  Buffalo,  N.Y.  1846. 

CLAPP  JAMES  R.  Kewanee;  Engineer  Lathrop  Coal  Mining  Co;  born  in  New  Brain- 
tree,  Worcester  Co.  Mass.  Aug.  20,  1822;  came  to  this  county  in  1865;  Rep;  Cong;  married 
Mary  L.  Gates,  May  6,  1845;  she  was  born  in  Rutland,  Mass.  June  22.  1826;  they  have  four 
children  :  Aola  L.,  born  Nov.  16,  1850,  (now  Mrs.  Fred.  E.  Grubb);  Charles  R.,  born  June 

30,  1855;  Frank  T.,  born  Feb.  3,  1859,  and   Thyrsa   L.,  March  16,  1869;  they  have  lost  two 
children  :  Emma  E.,  born  Aug.  6,  1848,  died  July  2,  1854,  and  Mary  A.  born  Dec.  3,   i8f  I, 
died  Jan.  30,  1867. 

CLARK   EZRA  B.  Kewanee;  tinner;  Rep;  Ind. 

CLARK  WM.  Kewanee;  painter;  Dem;  born  New  Orleans;  five  children. 
CLARK  WALLACE  N.  Kewanee:  carpenter;  Dem;  born  Vt.  1849;  one  child. 
CLAYBAUGH  EDGAR  D;  P.O.  Kewanee;  agent;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  111;  one  child. 
COLBY  EMILY  B.  Mrs.,  widow  James  S.;  Kewanee;  Prot;  born  N.  H.  1816;  $r,ooo. 
COLBY  ORON  J.  with   Kewanee  Mfg.  Co;  born  in  Petersburg,  111.  Aug.  21,  1852;  came 
to  this  county  in  1865;  Rep;  Ind;  value  of  property  $2,500;  married  Ortilda  J.  Payne  Mar. 

31,  1875;  she   was  born   in    Medina,  Orleans  Co.   N.Y.  Dec.  2,  1853;  they  have   one   child, 
Alice  S.  born  March  28,  1876. 

COLE   HENRY  A.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Dem;  born  Utica,  N.Y.;  four  children. 

COLE  WM.  H.  Dr.  Kewanee;  physician;  Rep;  Cong;  born  N.Y.;  $3,500;  two  children. 

COLLINS  CHAS.  DANA,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  this  town;  one  child. 

COLLINS  MELISSA  Mrs.  Kewanee;  widow  of  Chas;  born  Ohio;  $800;  six  children. 

COLL1XS  WILLIAM,  Farmer  City  P.O.  111.;  Fanner,  Money  Leaner  and  Dealer  in 
Real  Estate;  born  in  Warren  Co.  Ohio  April  24,  1824;  came  to  Canton,  Fulton  Co.  111.  in 
1841;  lived  there  thirteen  years;  went  to  Stark  Co.  in  1854,  where  he  lived  nineteen  years; 
removed  to  Sandwich,  111.  in  1873,  remained  there  one  year,  then  came  to  Kewanee  in  1874; 
moved  to  Farmer  City,  DeWitt  Co.  111.  Feb.  21,  1876,  where  he  now  resides;  married  Eliza- 
beth Himminover  in  Canton,  111.  Sept.  4,  1851.  She  was  born  in  Andover,  Sussex  Co.  N.  J. 
March,  1832;  has  six  children  living  :  William  E.,  Charles  H.,  Frank  D.,  Henry  A.,  Mary 
L.  and  George  V. 

CONNERS  PATRICK,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  came  to  Co.  1861. 

COOK   ELIZABETH   A.  Mrs.  Kewanee;  widow  George;  born  Isle  of  Wight;  four  children. 

COOK  ISAAC,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ohio,  1837;  three  children. 

COOK   ROBERT   E.  Kewanee;  brick  maker;  Ind;  born  this  town  1849;  $3,000;  four  children. 

CORKILL  ROBERT,  Blacksmith  for  Lathrop  Coal  and  Mining  Company,  Kewanee; 
born  in  Manghold  Parish,  Isle  of  Man,  Europe,  June  I,  1844;  came  to  this  county  in  1866; 
Lib;  Epis;  owns  house  and  lot,  valued  at  $1,500;  married  Jane  Kennish  Nov.  1855;  she  was 
born  in  same  place  as  her  husband,  May  14,  1842;  they  have  six  children  living  :  Esther, 
born  Nov.  15,  1866;  Annie,  May  4,  1869;  Elizabeth,  May  4,  1871;  Robert,  Nov.  15,  1873; 
Eddie,  Sept.  5,  1875;  and  Maggie,  Aug.  5,  1876;  they  lost  one  infant  in  England — Emily — 
died  in  1855. 

COWAN  BRIDGET   Mrs.  Kewanee;  Cath;  born  Ireland  1829;  $1,200;  four  children. 

COZENS  THOS.  J.  Kewanee;  physician;  Dem;  born  Ky.  1836;  three  children; 

CRAWFORD  CHARLES  T.  Livery  Stable  and  Draying;  Kewanee;  born  in  Thomas- 
ton  Me.,  Dec.  3,  1833;  came  to  this  county  in  I86S;  Rep;  Bapt;  married  Sarah  Storms  Dec. 
18,  1855;  she  was  born  in  Cambridge,  Indiana,  Dec.  12,  1834;  one  child,  Florence  M.,  born 
Nov.  21,  1856;  she  married  John  J.  Anderson,  of  this  place,  Nov.  17,  1875. 

CREAMER  SIMON,  Kewanee;  boiler  maker,  Ind;  Free  Meth;  born  Me.  $600;  six  children. 

CRONAU  J.  Farmer;  Sec.  15;  Kewaiee  P.O.;  born  in  Germany  Feb.  4,  1830;  came  to  this 
county  in  1855;  Rep;  German  Congregationalist;  owns  190  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $7,500; 
married  Elizabeth  Wagner  Sept.  29,  1856;  she  was  born  in  Germany  in  1834;  have  four 
children  :  Henry,  Elizabeth,  Caroline  and  Emma. 


420  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

CROSBY  JOHN,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;   Ind;  born  Eng.  1832:  300  acres;  $12,000. 

CROSBY  LUCY  C.  Mrs.  Kewanee;  Meth;  born  1834;  $500;  one  daughter. 

CROSS  RUFUS  A.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  born  111.  1847;  two  children. 

CROSS  WILLIAM  T.  Sculptor,  Monument  Designer  and  Builder,  Kewanee;  born  in 
Solon,  N.Y.  July  12,1836;  came  to  this  county  in  1864;  Rep;  Cong;  value  of  property  about 
$6,000;  married  Mrs.  Melissa  A.  Persons,  daughter  of  Thompson  I'eet,  of  Princeville,  111. 
July  4,  1864;  she  was  born  in  Ohio;  has  two  children  living:  Mary  L.  born  Jan.  27,  1867; 
Charles  W.,  Feb.  4,  1870;  lost  one  infant  child;  Mr.  Cross  is  Sec'y  Kewanee  Public  Library, 
and  Sec'y  Kewanee  Lodge,  159,  and  Kewanee  Chapter  No.  47,  Masonic  bodies;  served  two 
years  under  Admiral  Farragut,  in  U.  S.  Navy,  during  the  Rebellion. 

CULLY  CLARENCE  D.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ind.  1850. 

CULLY  JAMES,  Kewanee;  tea  dealer;  Rep;  born  Ind.  1850;  six  children. 

CUNNINGHAM   DONALD   M.  Kewanee;  molder;  Rep;  born  Eng.  1855. 

CUNNINGHAM  WM.  Jr.  Kewanee:  molder;   Rep;  Pres;  born  Scotland  1851. 

CURRIER  GEO.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Dem;  bom  Vt;  four  children. 

CUSHMAN  ALDEN  Gr.  Farmer;  Sees.  16  and  17;  Kewanee  P.O.;  born  in  Shirley,  Me- 
Jan.  7,  1833;  came  to  this  county  in  Sept.  1847;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  go  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $3,000;  married  Esther  Knox  May  14,  1856;  she  was  born  in  Bristol,  O.  May  14,  1836; 
they  have  six  children  living:  Eliza  J.  born  April  23,  1857;  John  C.,  Aug.  22,  1858;  Charles 
H.,  May  13,  1860;  Nellie  A.,  March  27,  1862;  and  Vestie  B.,  Aug.  12,  1872;  they  have  lost  one 
son,  Bluer,  who  died  Dec.  14, 1865;  Mr.  Cushman  served  four  years  and  three  months  in  the 
9th  111.  Cavalry,  Co.  C. 

CUSTER  HENRY  P.  Kewanee;  clerk;   Dem;  born  Pa.  1837;  three  children. 

CUSTER   WM.   Kewanee;  shoemaker;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Pa.  180^;  $1,200;  four  children. 

T~\ACK  JAVE  Mrs.  widow  of  John;  Kewanee;  Meth;  born  Scotland  1821;  $13,000; 

^~*     DANIELS  GEO.  F.  boiler  maker,  Rep;  born  Mass.  1850;  one  child. 

DANIELSON  CHARLES,  Kewanee;  Coal  Dealer  and  Lessee  of  Coal  Mine;  born  in 
Sweden  Jan.  13,  1829;  came  to  this  county  in  1869;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  house  and  lot;  mar- 
ried Christine  L.Anderson  Feb.  26,  1854;  they  have  three  children:  Euphemia  R.,  born 
Sept.  15,  1858;  Carl  J.,  Feb.  3,  1863;  and  Anna  A.,  July  13,  1867.  They  have  lost  five 
children. 

DAVEY  MICHAEL,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland. 

DAVIS  DAVID   E,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  born  ir^  Wales. 

DAVIS  EVAN  R.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Prim.  Meth;  born  Wales. 

DAVIS  HUMPHREY,  Kewanee;  cooper;  born  in  Va;  $800;  four  children. 

DAVIS  JOHN  D.  Fanner  and  Proprietor  Coal  Bank,  Sec.  16  and  17;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born 
in  Wales,  Feb.  13,  1834;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1869;  Rep;  Ind;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  value 
$3,000;  married  Mary  Ann  Thomas,  Sept.  14,  1855;  she  was  born  in  Wales,  June  9,  1836; 
one  child,  Jennie  Ann,  b'orn  Feb.  27,  1867.  Mrs.  Davis  is  a  member  of  the  Congregational 
Church. 

bAVIS   PORTER  E.  Kewanee;  teamster;  Dem;  born  Va.  1828;  five  children. 

DAVIS  THOS.  Sec.  29.  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;   Prot;  born   Eng. 

DAVISON  CHAS.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  pastor  Prim.  Meth.  Church;  Rep;  born  Eng.  1826. 

DAVISON   FREEMAN   R.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Ind;  Meth.  Epis;  born  Stark  Co.  111.;  $600. 

DAY  WTLLIAM  H.  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Kewanee;  born  in  Northampton,  Mass.  Dec. 
12,  1822;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1866;  Rep;  Cong;  married  Mary  Ann  Anthony,  Sept.  20,  1850; 
she  died  Oct.  31,  1863;  second  wife  was  Mrs.  Nancy  E.  Lincoln,  married  in  Kewanee,  Feb. 
12,  1866;  she  was  born  July  12,  1826;  Harvey  D.,  her  son,  is  still  living;  had  two  children  by 
first  marriage,  one  son  deceased;  the  living  children  are:  Mary  E.  (now  Mrs.  Frank  Elliott), 
born  June  28,  1856;  Martha  E.,  born  March  28,  1863.  Dr.  Day  is  member  of  Ihe  Board  of 
Education  and  Director  and  member  of  Finance  Committe  of  First  National  Bank. 

DECKER   ELISHA,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer  for  John  Mapes;  born  this  state. 

DEMARS  AUGUSTUS,  Kewanee;  Cath;  born  in  Canada;  $250;  one  child. 

DENNIS  LEVERT,  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  Va. 

DICKEY  S.  A.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Pres. 

DICKEY  SAML.  H.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Ky.  1843;  one  child. 

DICKINSON  A.  E.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ohio,  1856. 

UTMICK  JACOB,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;   Prot;  born  Pa;  $300;  three  children. 

DONNELLY  JNO.  Kewanee;  teamster;  Dem;  Cath. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     KEWANEE   TOWNSHIP.  421 

DOTY  M.  &  CO.  Ivewanee;  Dealers  in  Hardware,  Stoves,  Seeds,  Plows  and  Farming  Im- 
plements. Milo  Doty  was  horn  in  Sharon,  Conn;  Rep;  Cong;  one  child,  Fannie,  now  Mrs. 
Allen  Vanwa^ner. 

DOY  AUGUST,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Germany;  one  child. 

DOYE  A.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Ivewanee;  farmer;  U.  Evang;  born  Ger;  80  acres,  value  $2,500. 

DOYE  CHRIST,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;   Rep;  Ger.  Evang;  born  Ger;  prop.  $2,000. 

DRENNEN  ALLEN"  T.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Ind;  born  Ohio,  1851;  one  child. 

OYNES  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  m  Bedfordshire,  Eng.  Feb.  15, 
1833;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1851;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  owns  400  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $18,000; 
married  Hannah  Crosby,  Feb.  17,  1858;  she  was  born  in  Yorkshire,  Eng.  May  II,  1834: 
they  have  six  children  living:  Anna  I.,  born  Dec.  14,  1858;  Mary  E.,  born  April  14,  1861; 
Ada  J  ,  born  Oct.  3,  1863;  Lillie  H.,  born  March  2,  1866;  Thomas  J.,  born  Feb.  23,  1869; 
and  James  S.,  born  April  20,  1871;  lost  one  child,  Minnie  May,  born  Nov.  26,  1875;  she  died 
Jan.  30,  1876. 

DUNMIRE  DAVID,  Kewanee;  cooper;  Dem;  Prot;  born  Pa;  $1,500;  six  children. 

DUNN  JOS.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  born  Eng;  IT%  ac.  $1,500;  6  children. 

DUNN   PETER,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  seven  children. 

DUSTIN  GEORGE  W.  Kewanee;  Traveling  Agent;  born  in  Barlow,  Washington  Co. 
Ohio,  Jan.  19,  1831;  came  to  this  Co.  April  I,  1855;  ^ePi  Ind;  owns  property,  valued  at 
$6,000;  married  Maria  D.  Jackson,  July  23,  1859;  sne  vvas  born  near  Mt.-  Vernon,  Ohio, 
Oct.  14,  1837;  she  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1840;  they  have  six  children  living  :  John  F.,  born 
March  13,  1860;  George  L.,  born  Sept.  23,  1862;  Albert  M.,  born  Nov.  14,  1864;  Charles 
M.,  born  April  10,  1868;  Mitchell  J.,  born  Oct.  24.  1869;  Forrest  T.,  born  Dec.  26,  1871; 
they  have  lost  two  childrerj,  Flora  and  Rena  May.  Mr.  D.  has  been  Constable  and  Deputy 
Sheriff  in  Henry  Co. 

DUSTIN   HARRY  A.  Kewanee;  engineer;  Rep;  born  Vt.  1845;  two  children. 

DUSTIN  WM.  L.  Kewanee;  lightning  rod  dealer;  Rep;  born  Vt.  1852. 

DUTCHLAND  WM.  Sec.  to,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Evang;  80  acres,  $3,200. 

DUTCHLAND  WM.  Jr.  lives  with  his  father,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  U.  Evang. 

T7  ADES  EDWARD  M.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Marshall  Co.  111.  1838. 

*"*      EARL  THOS.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Adventist;  160  acres. 

EAR  LEY  WM.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Latter  Day  Saints;  born  England. 

EASTMAN  LEONARD  T.  Kewanee;  livery;   Rep:   Prot;  born  Mich;  $1,500;  one  child. 

EDDY  J.  W.  Kewanee;  watchmaker;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Gainsville,  111.  1832;  four  children. 

EDMONDS  J.  W.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  U.  Breth;  96  ocres,  $2,500. 

EISENBERTH   MICHAEL,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Cath;  born  Germany;  ?4OO;  2  children. 

ELLIOTT  ERIC,  Kewanee;  harness-maker;  Rep;  born  in  Ohio. 

ELLIOTT  FRANK,  Kewanee,  harness-maker;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  Ohio. 

ELLIOTT  GEORGE  D.   Harness   Maker,  Kewanee;  born   in   Pittsburg,   Pa.  Jan.   8, 

1823;  came  to  this  Co.  May  2,  1855;  Rep;  Ind;  value  of  property,  real  and  personal  $8,000; 

married  Adeline  McCormick,  April  14,  1849;  she  was  born  in  Cadiz,  Ohio,   April  21,    1827; 

has  eight  children,    Frank,    Katie,  Eric,  Maud,  Ward  B.,  Harry,  Addie  and  Dick.     Mr.  E. 

has  been   Supervisor,   First  Township  Clerk,  member  of  School  Board  nine  years,  Clerk  of 

Board,  etc. 

ELLIOTT  KATE  Miss,  Kewanee;  millinery  and  fancy  goods. 
ELLIOTT   THOMAS    S.    Kewanee;  Harness  Maker;  born  in  Mt.  Pleasant,   Ohio,   Dec. 

4,  1826;  came  to  this  Co.  April  17,  1855;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  house  and  lot,  valued  at  $2,000; 

married    Diana  Chambers,  Sept.    10,    1850;    she   was   born   near  Smithfield,  Ohio,  Juae  4, 

1829;  they  have  four  children  living  :   Laura  S.  (now  Mrs.  Ralph  Blackburn),   born  July  15, 

1851;  Mary  Bella  (now  Mrs.  Thomas  Kyle),  born  March  15,  1853;   James  C.,  born  April  26, 

1855;  and   Lewis  A.,  born   April   13,   1858;  lost   one   child,    Charles  Edwin,  born  Oct.  23, 

1867;  died  June  17,  1870. 

ELLIOTT  WASHINGTON  31.  Hotel  Clerk,  Kewanee  House;  born  in  Mt.  Pleasant, 
Ohio,  May  7,  1832;  came  to  this  Co.  April  26,  1854;  Lib.  Rep;  Ind;  married  Amanda  L. 
Goodnow;  she  was  born  in  Erie,  Pa.  April  18,  1838;  they  have  had  eight  children,  one  boy 
deceased;  the  living  are  :  Rosa  M.  (now  Mrs.  G.  B.  Lashell,  of  Grafton,  Neb.),  born  Feb.  10, 
1857;  Izora  J.,  born  Aug.  17,  1859;  Edwin  O.,  born  March  I,  1861;  Ben  H.,  born  Nov.  17, 
1862;  Olive  L.,  born  Jan.  18,  1870;  Carrie  T.,  born  Tan.  12,  1872;  Willie  B.,  born  Nov.  27, 
1874. 

ELLIS  JOHN,  Kewanee;  druggist;  Rep;  Ind. 


422  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

EMPSON  THOS.  J.  Kewanee;  baker;  Dem;  Trot;  horn  England,   1830. 

EMPSON  WM.  H.  Kewanee;  saloon;  Dem;  Prot;  born  England;  $2,000;  five  children. 

ENGSTROM  ANDREW,  Kewanee;  laborer;   Rep;  born  Sweden,  1844;  three  children. 

ENOS  DANIEL,  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  in  N.Y.  1801;  $2,500;  eight  children. 

ENOS  SYLVESTER,  Kewanee;  policeman  and  town  constable;  Dem. 

ENSLOW  ALBERT  A.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Parish,  N.Y.;  I  child. 

ENSLOW  HARRIETT  Mrs.  Farmer;  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Chenango  Co. 
N.Y.  March  31,  1816;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Meth.  Episcopal;  owns  go  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $7,000  married  John  L.  Enslow,  Oct.  I,  1839;  ne  died  Nov.  15,  1862,  at  Kewanee; 
they  had  nine  children;  three  deceased;  the  living  are  John  E.  born  Jan.  5,  1843;  Emily  A. 
born  Oct.  29,  1844;  Wm.  S.  born  Jan.  II,  1847;  Emeline  M.  born  Aug.  28,  1848;  Albert  A. 
born  May  15,  1853;  and  James  L.  born  Sept.  9,  1857;  the  deceased  were  George  B.  died  Dec. 
24,  1861;  Lovinia  R.  died  Nov.  26,  1862;  and  Charles  W.  died  Dec.  12,  1851. 

ENSLOW  WM.  S.  Farmer;  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Parish,  N.Y.Jan.  II,  1847; 
came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  Prot;  owns  78^  acres  of  land;  value  of  real  estate  and 
personal  property  $6,000;  married  Susan  M.  Ladd,  of  Neponset,  Jan.  II,  1869;  she  was 
born  in  N.  H.  July  17,  1848;  they  have  two  children,  Warren  L.  born  Nov.  5,  1869;  and 
Amy  L.  born  Jan.  2,  1871.  Mr.  E.  is  School  Director  and  Path  Master;  served  1%  years  in 
the  army — in  Co.  H,  1341!]. I.  V.  I.  six  months;  in  Co.  A,  42d  I.  V.  I.  one  year. 

ERICK  CHARLES,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  one  child. 

ERRETT  A.  W.  clerk;  Rep;  born  in  Ohio;  one  child. 

EVANS  ELIAS,  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Rep;  M.  E.;  born  in  Wales,  1811;  $700;  six  children. 

ERICSON  ERIC,  Kewanee;  works  in  livery  stable;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

EWINGr  ANDREW  M.  Kewanee;  auctioneer;  born  in  Columbus,  Ohio,  Oct.  19,  1832; 
came  to  this  State  twenty-five  years  ago;  Rep;  Ind;  owns  10  acres  of  land  in  village  of 
Kewanee,  and  160  acres  in  Greene  Co.  Iowa;  married  Phebe  A.  Briggs,  Feb.  5,  1858;  she 
was  born  in  Ohio  in  1840.  They  have  three  children  living,  Wm.  R.  H.  born  in  1858; 
Cynthia  May,  born  in  1862;  and  Frank  E.  born  in  1864.  Lost  one  daughter,  Lillie,  she 
died  Aug.  28,  1874. 

EVER  WM.  J.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  160  acres,   $6,500;  born  in  Warren  Co.  O. 

HENRY  L.  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  Corydon,  Ind.  1836. 
FAIRBANKS  LORENZO  D.  furniture;  Rep;  Baptist;  born  Ind.  1836;  three  children. 

FASH   FRANK,  Kewanee;  clerk;  Ind;  Ind;  born  in  Peoria,  1855. 

FASH  MICHAEL,  Wagon  and  Carriage  Mnfr.  Repairing  and  General  Jobbing;  Kewanee; 
born  in  New  York  city,  Aug.  17,  1805;  came  to  Peoria,  111.  1834,  and  to  this  county,  1850; 
Ind;  Spiritualist;  value  of  Real  Estate  $12,000;  married  Catharine  M.  Brewer,  of  Tarrytown, 
N.Y.  Sept.  22,  1824;  has  five  children  living,  Susan  Ann  (now  Mrs.  John  Seymour);  William 
A.,  Sarah  M.  (widow  of  Wm.  Bruns);  Thomas  B.  and  Josephine  E.  Lost  three  children. 

FASH  THOS.  B.  Kewanee;  wagon  maker;  Dem;  born  in  Peoria;  four  children. 

FAULL  ELIJAH,  lives  with  his  father;  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  born  in  Michigan. 

FAULL  THOMAS,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  England. 

FELLOWS  BENJAMIN  F.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Vt;  80  acres,  $6,400. 

FELLOWS  Dr.  GEO.  W.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  Vt.  1828;  $2,500;  three  children. 

FERRIS  RICHARD,  Sec.  27;  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  born  in  this  State;  three  children. 

FETTING  WM.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Luth;  born  in  Germany;  two  children. 

FETTHING  WILLIAM,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Ind;  Dutch  Reform;  born  Germany. 

FEZLER  MADARA  D.  Kewanee:  clerk;  Rep;  born  in  Philadelphia;  one  child. 

FEZLER  PHILIP  H.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Philadelphia;  one^hild. 

FINLAND  THOS.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  bom  Ireland;  three  children. 

FISHER  JOHN  P.  Kewanee;  gardener;  Rep;  Cath;  born  in  Germany;  $1,000. 

FISHER  MICHAEL,  Kewanee;  butcher;  Cath;  born  Germany,  1848;  t\vo  children;  $1,000. 

FISHER  PETER,  retired;  Kewanee;  Cath;  born  Germany;  six  children. 

FLEMING  JACOB,  Kewanee;  Weighmaster  Lathorp  Coal  and  Mining  Company;  horn 
in  England,  July  9,  1843;  came  to  this  country  in  1853;  came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Rep; 
Ind;  married  Elizabeth  A.  Fasell,  Feb.  14,  1870;  she  was  born  in  this  State,  Sept.  18,  1850. 
They  have  three  children  living,  Annie  L.  July  17,  1873;  Minnie  E.  March  9,  1874;  and 
Stella  M.  Dec.  10,  1875.  One  child  deceased,  Mary  E.  born  March  15,  1871;  died  Sept. 
26,  1872. 


C.BASSETT 

EDITOR  AND  PROPRIETOR      OF 
KEWANEE    INDEPENDENT 


HBNKY   COUNTY:     KEWANEE   TOWNSHIP.  425 

FLEMING  JOSEPH,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  born  in  England;  came  to  Co.   1861. 

FLETCHER  ELLEN  Mrs.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  kewanee;  housekeeper;  born  England;  came  Co.  1872. 

FOSTER  JOHN  R.  Kewanee;  steam  filler;  Ind;  born  in  Canada,  1849. 

FRANCE  THOMAS,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner  and  farmer;  Rep;  Mormon;  born  Eng. 

FRANCIS  FREDERICK,  lives  with  father  on  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Kewanee. 

FRANCIS  SULLIVAN  R.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  Spiritualist; born  in  Mass.  1816. 

FRASER  RICHARD,  Kewanee;  Manager  Lathrop  Coal  and  Mining  Company;  born  in 
England,  October  17,  1837;  came  to  this  country  in  1857;  came  to  this  county  in  1872;  Rep; 
Ind;  married  Isabell  Wandless,  Dec.  II,  1858;  she  was  born  in  England  July  7,  1843.  They 
have  five  children  living,  Mary  J.  born  Nov.  20,  1859;  Addie,  born  Nov.  10,  1865;  Alice, 
born  Oct.  7,  1867;  Richard  W.  born  Jan.  19,  1873;  and  Charles  T.  born  July  9,  1875.  They 
have  lost  three  children,  Richard,  Isabell,  and  an  infant  child.  Mr.  F.  was  in  Co.  K.  45th 
T.  V.  I.  served  3J^  years. 

FRF.HSK  FRED.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Kep;  German  Meth:  born  in  Germany,  1823;  five  children. 

FREHSE  TONY,  Kewanee;  barber;  Ind.  in  religion;  born  in  Chicago,  1856. 

FRITZ  CHAS.  G.  Kewanee,  wagon  maker;  Luth. 

FRITZ  GOT TLOB  C.  Kewanee;  wagon  maker;  Dem;  born  in  Germany,  1848;  one  child. 

FULPER  ABRAHAM,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Kewanee;  tenant  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  N.  J. 

FULPER  HENRY  E.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  born  in  N.  J. 

FULPER  WM.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  N.  J.;  So  acres,  $2,500. 

FURST  AUGUST,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Lulh;  born  in  Germany;  229  acres. 

FURST  AUGUST  Jr.,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  born  in  Germany;  owns  160  acres. 

FURST  AUGUST,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Germany,  1845;  40  acres. 

FURST  CHARLES,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  United  Evang;  born  in  Germany. 

FURST  ERNEST,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  tenant  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  in  Germany. 

FURST  FRED.  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Germany;  four  childten. 

FURST  NATHANIEL,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  in  Germany. 

FURST  WM.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  tenant  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Ger;   three  children. 

FURST  WILHELMINA  Mrs.  (wid.  of  David),  Kewanee;  Luth;  born  Ger;  40  acres,  $2,000. 

FUNK  JOHN  H.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  111.  1842. 

FUNK   LOUISA  G.  Mrs.  (wid.  Adam),  Kewanee;   Meth.  Epis;  born  Va.  1821;  $1,500. 

/"*  ALLAGHER   HUGH  A.  Kewanee;  laborer;  born  Ireland;  three  children. 
*-*     GALLAHER  MICHAEL,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  Ireland. 
GALLOWAY   HANNAH  Mrs.  Kewanee;  Pres;  born  in  Ireland;  $800;  three  children. 
GALLOWAY  JOHN,  works  for  Jos.  Dynes,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  one  child. 
GALLOWAY  WM.  Kewanee;  baggage  master;  Rep;  born  in  Ireland. 

GAMBLE  JOS.  R.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Philadelphia;  $1,400;  8  children. 
GARLAND  BENJ.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Prim.  Meth;  born  Pa.;  one  child. 
GARLAND  JOS.  Kewanee;  retired,  Rep;  Prim.  Meth;  born  England,  1812;  $3,000;  one  son. 
GARLAND  PATRICK,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  $200;  five  children. 
GARLAND   ROBT.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Mormon;  born  Eng. 
GAKLAND  SAML.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner  and  farmer;  Mormon;  born  Eng. 
GARLAND  THOS.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland,  1823;  160  ac. 
GASTRIN   HANS,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  Luth;  born   in  Sweden;  4  children. 
GATES  EDWARD,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Peoria  Co.  Ill;  $2,500. 
GATES  NATHANIEL,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born   in  N.V. 
GEER  WM.   II.  Kewanee;  painter;  Rep;  born  in  N.Y.  State;  three  children. 
GEORGE  OLIVER,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Kewanee;  lab;  Rep;  two  children. 
GEORGE  PHILLIP,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  lab;  Dem;  Ind;  born   in  Ohio. 
GIERHART  ALFRED,  Kewanee,  prop,  livery  stable;  Rep. 
GOLDEN  JAS.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Kep;  born  Eng.  • 
GOLDEN  WM.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Dem;  Prim.  Meth;  born  Eng. 
GLEASON  PHILIP,  Kewanee;  engineer;  Dem;  born  in  E"hg;  one  child. 

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426  VOTERS^AND    TAXPAYERS   OF 

GLEASON  LUCIUS  P.  Jobber  and  Wholesale  dealer  in  Tobacco,  Kewanee;  born  at 
Chicopee  Falls,  Mass.  Nov.  21,  1838;  came  16  this  county  in  1858;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  is 
Church  Steward;  value  of  real  estate  and  personal  property,  $14,000;  married  Ella  L.  John- 
son in  Kewanee,  Oct.  26.  1861;  she  was  born  in  Harmar,  Washington  Co.  Ohio,  Feb.  22, 
1843;  came  to  this  state  in  1850,  and  is  a  member  of  the  Meth.  Epis.  Church;  has  four 
children  living:  Frederick,  born  Aug.  II,  1865;  Annie,  born  Feb.  2 1,  1867;  Birdie,  born 
June  8,  1869;  William,  born  Nov.  21,  1870.  Mr.  Gleason  taught  school  for  several  years 
when  he  first  came  to  the  state;  was  a  local  preacher  for  a  number  of  years;  engaged  in 
general  merchandising  for  about  seven  years;  has  been  in  the  Jobbing  business  two  years 
and  a  half. 

GOLDSMITH   \VM.  Kewanee;  plasterer;  Dem;  Freewill  Bapt;  born  Isle  of  Man;  6  children. 

GOODILL  JONATHAN  and  JOHN,  Farmers,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Nepcmset;  born  in 
Yorkshire  Co.  Eng.;  came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Ind;  Epis;  own  200  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $6,500;  their  mother,  Ann,  wid.  of  Wm.  Goodill,  lives  with  them;  she  is  77  years  of  age; 
William  Goodill  died  in  England  17  years  ago  at  the  age  of  62  or  63  years. 

GOODRICH  WILLIAM  R-  Gun  Smith  and  Retail  Tobacco  Dealer,  Kewanee;  born 
in  Sandwich  Islands,  Feb.  20,  1832;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1837;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  value  of 
property  $7,000;  married  Harriet  M.  Slocum,  Nov.  22,  1857;  she  was  born  in  Castile,  N.  V., 
Nov.  22,  1839;  five  children,  all  boys:  Willie  B.,  born  Oct.  4,  1858;  Holland  S.,  born  June 
28,  1861;  Frederick  G.,  born  Oct.  27,  1863;  Charles  E.,  born  Nov.  4.  1866;  Lewis  J.,  born 
Aug.  II,  1869. 

GOULD  HENRY  L.  Kewanee;  furniture;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  111.  1850;  one  child. 

GRAHAM   HENRY  N.  Kewanee;  machinist;  Dem;  born  N.Y.  city. 

GRAHAM  SAML.  S.  Kewanee;  jeweler;  born  Mass.  1821;  one  child. 

GREEN  GEO.  S.  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Philadelphia,  1833;  six  children. 

GREEN  JOHN,  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;  Prim.  Melh;  born  Eng:  two  children. 

GREEN   MARY   Mrs.  wid.  Kewanee;  owns  house  and  lot;  two  children. 

GREEN  STEPHEN,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

GREEN   WM.  A.  Kewanee;  cool  miner;  Rep;  Prim.  Meth;  born  Eng.  1843;  one  child. 

GREENBURY  FREDERICK,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Ger.  1826. 

GREENFIELD  ELIJAH,  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  born  Leroy,   N.Y.  1817;  one  child. 

GREENFIELD  GEO.  Kewanee;  merchant  tailor;  Rep. 

GREENFIELD  HENRY  C.  Kewanee;  brick-maker;  Rep;  born  Stark  Co.  111.  1852;   I  child. 

GRICE  JOHN.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Epis;  born  Eng. 

GRICE   WM.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Latter  Day  Saints;  born  Eng;  one  child. 

GRIFF    AUGUST,  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Luth;  born  Germany;  $1,000;  three  children. 

GRIM  HENRY,  Barber,  Hair  Dresser,  Manufacturer  Hair  Switches  and  Cuils,  and  Hair 
Restorative,  Kewanee;  born  in  Onvigsburgh,  Pa.  June  30.  1825;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1858; 
Ind;  Meth. 

GRIM   ZACHARAY   T.  Kewanee;  barber;   Rep;  Ind;  born  Pa;  one  child. 

GRONBERG  NELS  J.  Kewanee;  Wagon  Maker;  born  in  Sweden,  July  26,  1843;  came 
to  this  Co.  in  1869;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  house  and  lot,  valued  at  $1,500;  married  Hannah 
Johnson,  July  18,  1869,  in  Galva,  III;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  Oct.  31,  1836.  Mr.  G.  came 
to  this  country  in  May,  1869;  he  lias  been  a  voter  about  two  years. 

GUNTHER  WM.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

GUNTHER  FRED.  Brick  and  Tile  Manufacturer,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Ger. 
many,  June  13,  1832;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1855;  Ind;  United  Evang;  value  of  real  estate, 
$10,000;  married  Frederika  Brandt;  she  was  born  in  Germany,  Dec.  25,  1833;  they 
have  three  children  :  Mary,  born  Jan.  6,  1857;  Frank,  born  Jan,  19,  1859,  and  Willie,  born 
Jan.  5,  1867. 

GURNEY   BENJ.  A.  Kewanee;  vinegar  manfr;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  born  N.Y.  1825;  $500. 

TT  ALL  EDWARD,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  saloon-keeper;  born  Eng;  came  to  Co.  1862. 

HALLIN  ANDREW,  Kewanee;  tailor;  born  in  Sweden,  1850;  one  child. 
HALLIN  BERNARD,  Kewanee;  tailor;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden,  1829,  $2,000. 
HALLIN  JNO.  G.   Kewanee;  lab;  Rep;  born  Wethersfield,  1854. 

HAMILTON  WM.  Kewanee;  justice  of  the  peace  and  ins.  agt;   Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  $4,000. 
HANDIBODE  JNO.  Kewanee;  retired;  Dem;  Cath;  Ireland;  six  children. 
HANDLEY  DANL.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Ind;  born  Eng.  1831;  $1,000;  four  children. 


HENRY   COUNTY :     KEWANEE   TOWNSHIP.  427 

HAN'DLEY  JNO.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Ind;  born  Eng.  1817;  $3,000. 

HARDING  ARTHUR   A.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;   Ind;  horn  111.  1846;  two  children. 

HARDON  JOHN  W.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Ohio. 

HARPER  AD  ALINE  Mrs.  Kewanee,  born  in  Peru,  Huron  Co.  Ohio,  Sept.  6,  1825; 
citne  to  this  Co.  in  1863;  Con-;  owns  village  property,  valued  at  $2,500;  married  Isaac 
Harper,  April  7,  1853;  he  died  June  18,  1874;  they  had  two  children  :  Alice,  born  Jan.  24, 
1854,  and  Charles  R.,  born  April  19,  1864.  Mr.  Harper  had  two  children  by  former  mar- 
riage, Mary  (now  Mrs.  Joseph  Nash),  born  Nov.  23,  1846;  and  Linda,  born  April  27, 
1850. 

HARRIS  ELIZA  Mrs.  (wid.  of  John),  born  Eng;  $600;  five  children. 

HARRINGTON  ALONZO  G.  Kewanee;  constable;  Dem;  born  N.Y. 

HARRISON   ROBERT,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Epis;  born  Eng.  1830;  107  ac. 

HART  THOS.  Kewanee;  lab;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  $600;  five  children. 

HEAPS  THEO.  Kewanee,  brick  mason;  Rep;  born  111.  1844;  $1,000;  one  child. 

HEDBURG  OLOF,  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden;  $350;  two  children. 

HEISA  CHARLES,  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;   Luth;  born  in  Germany;  76  acres,  $1,600. 

HEISER  CHRIS.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Kewanee;   farmer;  Dem;  U.  Evang;  born  Germany;  160  ac. 

HENDRICK  JABEZ,  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in   Mass;  80  acres,  $6,000. 

HENNING  WM.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Luth;  born  in  Germany. 

HENRY  GEO.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  Pres;  born  in  Ireland;  val.  prop.  $2,500. 

HENRY  JOHN,   Sec.  17;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Ohio;  20  acres,  $800. 

HEWLETT  ALFRED  M.  Book-keeper,  Kewanee:  born  in  Jeffersontown,  Kentucky, 
June  13,  1850;  came  to  this  county  Oct.  1875;  Democrat;  Baptist. 

HIGINSON  WM.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  Mormon;  England;  came  to  Co.  in  1860. 

HILLS  JOS.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  N.Y;  came  to  county  1857. 

HILL  SAMUEL,  Sec.  28,  Kewanee;  Rep;  Cong;  born  England;  came  to  county  1872. 

HILL  SAMUEL  A.   Kewanee;  bricklayer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  England. 

HILL  RUTH  Mrs.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Meth;  born   Eng;  came  to  Co.  1860;  house  &  lot. 

HINSDALE  FRED  D.   Kewanee;  mech.  engineer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  Morris,  111. 

HINSDALE  MYRON  H.  Druggist,  Kewanee;  born  in-  Hinesburg,  Vt.  March  5,  1825; 
came  to  this  county  Oct.  2,  1862;  Rep;  Ind;  value  of  real  estate  and  personal  property 
810,000;  married  E.  Lucy  Fabrique,  in  Corydon,  Ind.  Nov.  19,  1849;  she  was  born  in 
.Mauckport,  Indiana,  Sept.  1827;  has  four  children  living  Fred  D.  born  June  9,  1856; 
Frank  L.  born  Sept.  20,  1859;  Cora  L.  born  Oct.  4,  1862;  Norman  M.  born  Feb.  22,  1865; 
Mr.  Hinsdale  was  member  of  village  Board  of  Trustees  several  years;  is  now  member  of 
Board  of  Education. 

HOBSON  ARCHIE,  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  born  Tenn;  $200. 

HODGETTS  EDW.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;   Meth;  born  in  England. 

HODGSON  THOS.  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;   Epis;  born  in  England;  $2,000. 

HOFFMAN  JOSEPH,  Kewanee;  Painter;  born  in  Prussia,  April  14,  1823;  came  to  this 
country  in  1855;  came  to  this  county  in  1864;  Rep;  Cath;  married  Anna  M.  Cappellen,  Oct. 
2,  1853;  Mr.  Hoffman  is  a  fine  painter;  house,  sign,  and  decorative  work  done,  and  perfect 
satisfaction  guaranteed. 

HOFFRICHTER  JOS.   F.   Kewanee;  butcher;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Germany. 

HOGAN  JAMES,  Kewanee;  harness-maker;  Ind;  Cath;  born  111. 

HOLMES   LAZARUS,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  born  in  Philadelphia. 

HOLT   DANIEL,   Kewanee;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  England. 

HOLT   ROBT.   Kewanee;  shoemaker;  Rep;   Latter  Day  Saints;  born  England. 

HOUSE  BENJAMIN,   Sec.  I,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  born   N.Y. 

HOWARD  SULLIVAN,  Retired  Farmer.  Kewanee;  born  in  Temple,  Hillsborough  Co. 
N.  H.  June  30,  1806;  came  to  this  county  Nov.  14,  1836;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  220  acres  in 
Burns  Tp;  married  Elizabeth  Bailey  Little,  in  Hollis,  N.H.  June  9,  1831;  moved  to  Mason 
Village,  N.H.  same  day;  Mrs.  Howard  was  born  in  Salem,  N.H.  Jan.  :6,  1807;  has  had  nine 
children,  six  living;  their  names  are,  James  Sullivan,  born  in  Mason,  N.H.  April  21,  1832, 
now  living  in  Oregon;  Horace  M.  born  in  Wethersfield,  III.  Dec.  16,  1837,  now  resides  in 
Chicago;  Henry,  born  in  Kewanee,  March  16,  1840,  present  residence  Red  Oak,  Iowa;  Mary 
Elizabeth  (now  Mrs.  J.  C.  Gridley),  born  in  Wethersfield,  May  25,  1842;  Hattie  L.  (now  Mrs. 
Zachariah  Squires),  born  in  Kewanee,  March  28,  1844;  Mattie  C.  (now  Mrs.  C.  W.  Wells), 
born  in  Kewanee,  April  4,  1847;  Nannie  A.  was  born  in  Kewanee,  Sept.  li,  1849;  married 


428  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

Almeron  Reed;  she  died  May  22,  1874;  Capt.  Howard  was  first  Justice  of  the  Peace  in 
Wethersfield  Tp;  before  coming  to  Illinois  Capt.  Howard  built  a  goodly  share  of  Mason 
Village,  N.H ;  was  Military  Captain  there;  there  were  but  about  twenty  inhabitants  in 
Henry  County  when  he  settled  here;  for  a  great  many  years  he  was  the  principal  carpenter 
in  the  county;  built  the  first  court  house  at  Cambridge,  in  1844.  when  there  were  but  three 
cabins  in  the  village;  the  court  house  is  the  same  now  used  by  the  county;  was  associated 
with  Ralph  A.Tenney  in  the  publication  of  the  first  newspaper  published  in  Kewanee,  about 
the  year  1855;  the  Capt.  bought  the  farm  where  Kewanee  is  now  located,  and,  associating 
two  other  gentlemen  with  him,  laid  out  the  town  originally;  built  and  owned  the  Kewanee 
House  in  1854,  before  the  railroad  was  built;  for  several  years  was  engaged  in  general  mer- 
chandising, lumber,  and  grain  business;  retired  from  that  business  in  1861,  and  devoted  his 
attention  to  farming,  stock  buying,  and  feeding,  being  the  owner  of  large  tracts  of  land  in 
this  vicinity;  in  consequence  of  ill  health  he  was  compelled  to  retire  from  active  labor  in 
1873;  he  is  now  a  Director  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Kewanee;  has  been  identified  with 
the  bank  in  that  capacity  since  its  first  organization. 

HOWE  EDWD.  E.  Kewanee;  telegraph  operator;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ashtabula,  Ohio,  1847. 

HOWE  JULIA  A.  widow  of  Gen.  John  H.  Howe,  Kewanee;  Cong;  born  Ashtabula,  Ohio. 

*HO\VE  Gen.  JOHX  H.  (deceased)  whose  picture  appears  on  another  page  of  this 
volume,  was  born  at  Riga,  Monroe  Co.  N.Y.,  on  the  I2th  day  of  Sept.  1822.  In  1832,  his 
father  removed  to  Conneautville,  Pa.  and  proceeded  to  clear  a  farm  in  that  densely  timbered 
region.  After  assisting  his  father  to  make  the  clearing  he  obtained  work  on  the  Erie  Canal 
to  procure  money  to  attend  school  at  Western  Reserve  College,  at  Austenberg,  Ohio,  at 
which  place  he  remained  some  time,  finishing  at  Kingsville,  Ohio.  He  then  commenced 
the  study  of  the  law  with  E.  B.  Woodbury,  Esq.  at  Monroe,  Ohio,  and  was  admitted  to  the 
bar  in  June,  1845,  Benj.  F.  Wade  and  Joshua  R.  Giddings  being  his  examiners.  March  27, 
1845,  a  short  time  previous  to  his  admission  to  the  bar,  he  was  married  to  Miss  Julia  A. 
Castle.  For  ten  years  Gen.  Howe  followed  his  profession  in  the  counties  of  Ashtabula, 
Lake  and  Geauga,  living  for  a  short  time  at  Unionville,  Lake  Co.  In  1855,  he  resolved  to 
come  west,  his  first  objective  point  being  Kansas,  but  owing  to  the  then  unsettled  condition 
of  affairs,  he  finally  concluded  to  stop  at  Kewanee,  111.  The  change  was  opportune.  He 
continued  the  practice  of  the  law,  with  marked  success,  until  1860,  when  he  was  elected 
Circuit  Judfje  for  the  sixth  district  of  Illinois,  to  fill  the  unexpired  term  of  Judge  Drury.  In 
1862,  his  judicial  term  having  expired,  Judge  Howe  enlisted  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion, 
and  aided  in  raising  two  companies  for  the  I24th  111.  Vol.  and  upon  the  organization  of  the 
regiment  he  was  elected  Lieutenant  Colonel.  He  remained  with  the  regiment  during  the 
war,  acting  for  nearly  the  whole  period  as  Colonel,  owing  to  the  sickness  and  absence  of 
Col.  Sloan.  He  was  twice  promoted  during  service,  bearing  at  the  time  of  his  discharge  the 
rank  of  Brigadier  General.  His  regiment  saw  much  active  service,  having  marched  over 
4,100  miles,  and  having  been  engaged  in  fourteen  skirmishes,  ten  battles  and  two  sieges,  and 
having  been  under  the  fire  of  the  enemy  eighty-two  days  and  sixty  nights.  Throughout  all 
of  this  leaden  hail  the  life  of  the  brave  General  was  spared,  but  the  close  of  the  war  found 
him,  from  exposure  and  anxiety,  broken  in  health,  and  believing  that  a  change  of  climate 
might  prove  beneficial,  he  obtained  an  appointment  as  Chief  Justice  of  Wyoming  Ter. 
April  3,  1869.  Shortly  after  his  arrival,  female  suffrage  was  established  in  Wyoming,  and 
Judge  Howe  presided  over  the  first  jury,  of  which  females  were  a  component  part,  ever  im- 
paneled in  this  country  or  any  other  so  far  as  known. 

After  three  years  service  upon  the  bench,  during  which  time  he  discharged  his  duties 
with  signal  ability,  his  health  again  failed  him,  and  he  returned  to  his  home  in  Kewanee  and 
resumed  the  practice  of  law.  H  is  health  not  improving,  his  physician  and  friends  advised  him 
to  go  south,  and  he  succeeded  in  obtaining  an  appointment  as  one  of  the  Mexican  Border 
Commissioners,  then  about  to  start  south  to  confer  with  a  like  commission  from  the  Mexi- 
can Government  concerning  the  Bbrder  difficulties.  He  left  Kewanee,  accompanied  by  his 
wife,  and  after  six  weeks'  work  with  the  commission,  fell  seriously  ill  at  Laredo,  Texas,  and 
lingering  twenty-three  days,  died  April  3, 1 373.  His  remains  were  embalmed  and  his  heroic 
wife  started  and  brought  them  across  the  country  three  hundred  miles  to  San  Antonio,  that 
being  the  nearest  railroad  station.  Mrs.  Howe  arrived  at  Kewanee,  April  19,  1873,  and  the 
remains  were  interred  with  Masonic  honors  the  day  following. 

Such,  briefly,  are  the  outlines  of  the  life  of  one  of  Kewanee's  most  worthy  and  honored 
citizens,  a  man  who  filled  a  large  place  in  the  hearts  of  the  people  of  Henry  Co.  and  whose 
influence  will  long  be  felt  in  the  community  of  which  he  was  a  member. 

Coming  to  Kewanee  while  the  town  was  in  its  infancy,  he  at  once  entered  zealously 
into  all  of  its  public  improvements.  He  aided  and  encouraged  the  establishment  of  schools, 
churches,  lyceums  and  libraries,  and  all  that  might  contribute  to  the  moral,  intellectual  or 
material  welfare  of  the  community  received  from  Judge  Howe  encouragement  and  support. 

"  Tile  above  notice  a'rl  pin-trait  ;u.'0oinpanyinj?are  inserted  by  friends  of  Gen.  Howe  In  Kewanee,  as  ft  tri- 
bute of  respect  to  his  memory. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     KENVANEE   TOWNSHIP.  429 

He  was  the  friend  of  the  poor,  and  always  bought  their  welfare,  as  many  now  living  will 
testify.  As  a  lawyer  and  judge  he  stood  deservedly  high,  always  advising  a  peaceable  adjust- 
ment of  difficulties,  rather  than  litigation,  where  it  could  be  done  without  a  sacrifice  of  rights. 
As  an  advocate  he  was  the  acknowledged  leader  of  this  bar,  often  rising  to  bursts  of  genuine 
eloquence.  In  disposition  he  was  genial  and  social,  outspoken  and  frank  to  all,  be  they 
friend  or  foe.  While  only  50  years  of  age  at  his  death,  he  had  accomplished  much  more 
than  many  older  men.  Generous,  almost  to  a  fault,  he  did  not  accumulate  as  much  property 
as  a  man  of  more  sordid  disposition  would  have  done  with  the  same  opportunities.  The 
vast  throng  who  attended  his  funeral  was  an  ovation,  attesting  the  high  estimation  in  which 
he  was  held  by  the  people  of  Henry  and  adjoining  counties.  A  true  friend,  a  kind  husband 
and  father,  an  upright  judge  and  citizen,  an  able  lawyer,  a  faithful  and  heroic  soldier,  such 
was  Judge  Howe,  whose  memory  will  ever  be  green  in  the  hearts  of  all  who  knew  him. 

HOWLAND  WM.  Kewanee;  blacksmith,  Isle  of  Man;  owns  owns  house  and  lot,  val.  $2,000. 

HOWEY  JOHN  P.  Kewanee;  pastor  of  the  Pres.  Church;  Ind;  born  Carrollton,  Ohio,  1831. 

HOWEY   ROBERT,  Kewanee;  painter;  Dem;  Epis;  born  in  Canada,  1824;  $2,000. 

HULSE  HIRAM,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Indiana. 

HUNGER   HERMANN,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Bapt;  born  in  Germany;  four  children. 

HUNT  EUGENE,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  one  child. 

HUNT  L,AURENCE,  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Ireland,  Nov.  9,  1823; 
came  to  this  county  in  1850;  Dem;  Oath;  owns  230  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $9,000;  married 
Bridget  Shortal,  Feb.  20,  1849;  sne  was  born  in  Ireland  in  1816;  four  children:  Edward, 
born  Sept.  29,  1852;  Mary  Ann,  born  May  29,  1854;  Henry  M.  born  Jan.  26,  1856,  and 
Joseph  M.  born  March  28,  1860;  Mr.  Hunt  is  School  Director;  has  acted  in  that  capacity 
thirteen  years. 

HIPPERT  JOHN,  Kewanee;  shoemaker;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Germany;  ten  children. 
HURD  AMANDA,  Kewanee;  music  teacher;  Cong;  born  in  Peru,  Vt.  Oct.  31,  1831. 
HURD  STEPHEN   M.  Kewanee;  dealer  in  organs;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Oneida  Co.  N.  Y.  1838. 
HURST  WM.  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  N.  Y.  City,  1825;  five  children. 
HUTCHINSON  JOHN  G.  Kewanee;  justice  of  peace  and  notary;  Dem;  Ind;  born  N.Y. 

T  KES  SAM'L,  Sec.  20;  Kewanee;  Rep;   Meth;  born  England. 

INGLES  GILES  B.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  W.  Va;  four  children. 
IRVING  EDWARD,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 
IRWIN  THOMAS,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

TADERSTROM   LOUIS  W.  saloonkeeper;  Dem;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden,  1845. 

J      JARMAN   DAVID,  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.  J.  1810;  $15,000. 

JACKSON  STEPHEN  H.  Furniture  Dealer  and  Undertaker,  Kewanee;  born  in 
Exeter,  Pa.  Dec.  3,  1827;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  Rep;  Meth;  value  of  property 
$2,500;  married  Errilly  J.  Lutes,  Aug.  24,  1852;  she  was  born  in  Wyoming  Co.  April  5,  '27. 

JACOBS  MARY  JANE  Mrs.  Weaver,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Mercer  Co- 
Pa.  Dec.  13,  1833;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1848;  Meth.  Epis;  value  of  property,  $1,000;  she  has 
two  children  living,  one  deceased;  the  living  are  Sherman,  born  April  9,  1855,  and  Wm. 
Sylvester,  born  March  16,  1859;  lost  one  daughter,  Violetta,  born  Jan.  10,  1857,  died  Oct. 
15,  I857- 

JELLISON  JOHN,  Kewanee;  painter;  Rep;  born  in  Ohio;  one  child. 

TENNER  BENJAMIN,  Kewanee;  gardener;  Rep;  Epis;  born  in  England,  1822. 

JOHNSON  ALBERT  T.  Kewanee;  clothing;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  111.  1843;  two  children. 

JOHNSON  ANDREW,  Photographer,  Kewanee;  born  in  Sweden,  Oct.  31,  1833;  came 
to  this  Co.  Sept.  185*7;  Kep. 

JOHNSON  AUGUST  G.  Kewanee;  shoemaker;   Prot;  born  in  Sweden,  1853;  $300. 

JOHNSON  CHARLES,  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;   Meth.  Epis;  born  N.Y.;  $5,000. 

JOHNSON  JAMES,  Kewanee;  clothing;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ireland,  1819;  seven  children. 

JOHNSON  JAMES,  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ills. 

JOHNSON  JOHN,  Kewanee;  section  boss;   Luth;  born  in  Sweden;   $200;  four  children. 

JOHNSON   NELS,  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  $700;  four  children. 

JOHNSON  NELSON,   Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  in  Missouri. 

JOHNSON  WM.  S.  Kewanee;  sewing  machine  agent;  Rep;   Prot;  bom  in  Ohio;  one  child. 

JONES  CORNELIUS  E.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Latter  Day  Saints;  one  child. 


430  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

JONES  CHARLES  W.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Kewanee;  railroad  hand;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Va. 
JONES  GEORGE  T.  Sec.  28;   P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Latter  Day  Saints;  horn  in  Wales,  1831. 
JONES  JACOB  \V.  watchman;  Rep;  Pres;  born  in  England,  1806;  $600;  two  children. 
JONES  JAMES  M.  Kewanee;  engineer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  Va.;  two  children. 
JONES  JOHN  D.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Latter  Day  Saints;  born  in  Wales. 
JONES  JOHN   L.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  North  Carolina. 
JONES  MOSES,  Kewanee;  teamster;  Rep;  born  in  England. 
JONES  MOSES,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in    England. 
JONES  NATHANIEL,   Kewanee;  wheelwright;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  Wales;  $3,500. 
JONES  NATHANIEL,  Kewanee;  wagonmaker,   Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born    in  Wales;  $3,000. 
JONES  ROBERT,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  Meth;  born    in  Wales. 
JONES  ROBERT,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Wales. 
JONES  SAMUEL  H.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Pa.  1844;  $300. 

T/"AHLER  FREDERICK  W.  Kewanee;  restaurant;  Ind;  Ii.d;  born  in  Prussia;  $2,000. 
KALLIN  JULIUS,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Germany. 

KEARNS   HARVEY,  Kewanee;    farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  Ohio,  three  children. 

KEARNS  JAS.  WESLEY,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep. 

KEARNS  LEVI,   Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  in  Ohio;  four  children. 

KEATIN  THOMAS,  Kewanee;  saloon;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland,  1816;  $2,000. 

KEELER  JOSIAH,  Secretary  Kewanee  Manufacturing  Co  Kewanee;  born  in  Clarendon, 
N.  Y.  Dec.  I,  1834;  came  to  this  county  April  26,  1859;  Ind;  Univ;  value  property,  $10,000; 
married  Lydia  E,  Morse,  June  12,  1864;  has  four  children  :  Ira  B.  born  May  II,  1865; 
Harriett  M.  born  Aug.  30,  1868;  Andrew  N.born  Dec.  7,  1870;  Delia  E.  born  Dec.  14,  1873; 
Mr.  Keeler  is  Village  Trus'.ee;  has  served  three  years  on  the  Board. 

KEELER   P.  B.  Kewanee;  sewing  machines  and  musical  instruments;   Rep;  Ind;  born  N.V. 

KELLOGG  HOSMER  L.  Cashier  People's  Bank,  Kewanee,  born  in  Canaan,  Conn. 
Nov.  30,  1833;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  Rep;  Ind;  value  of  real  estate  and  personal 
property,  $3.500;  married  Emily  Platt,  in  Kewanee,  Aug.  10,  1864;  she  was  born  in  Fowler- 
ville,  N.  Y.  April  18,  1839;  has  three  children:  James  L.  born  Sept.  15,  1866;  Albert  T. 
born  March  20,  1868;  Louisa,  born  Dec.  3,  1872. 

KEMPIN  CARL,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Germany;  60  acres. 

KEMPIN  CHRISTIAN,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Lulh;  born  in  Germany.  1810. 

KEMPIN  FERDINAND,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Lulh;  born  in  Prussia. 

KEMPIN  CHRISTIAN  FREDERICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  1,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in 
Prussia,  Jan.  8,  1838,  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Lulh;  owns  140  acres  of 
land,  valued  at  $2,500;  married  Rosella  Kempin  Dec.  27,  1864;  she  was  born  in  Prussia, 
Feb.  19,  1840;  they  have  four  children  :  Mary  Louisa,  born  Oct.  I,  1866,  August  Henry,  born 
Aug.  20,  1868,  Walter  Alexander,  born  Feb.  2,  1874,  Antonie  Veronaka,  born  Feb.  2,  1874; 
Mr.  K.  is  School  Director  and  Trustee  of  Lutheran  Churqh. 

KEMPIN  JOHN,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  his  son,  Ferdinand;  Luth;  born  Prussia. 

KEMPIN   LEOPOLD  A.  Kewanee;  butcher;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany;  one  child. 

KEMPIN   REIGNALD,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ger.  Cong;  born  in  Germany. 

KEMVAL  JACOB  P.  Kewanee;  shoemaker;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  Maryland,  1833. 

KENEGY  CHAS.   H.  Kewanee;  dentist;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Ohio,  1842;  two  children. 

KENNEDY  WM.   B.  Kewanee;  steam-fitter;  Rep;  born  in  Chicago,  1855. 

KENT  CHARLES.  Farmer,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Kewanee:  born  in  Greenfield,  Saratoga  Co. 
N.Y.,  Aug.  II,  1821,  came  to  this  county,  Oct.  1844;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  236  acres  of  land, 
value  of  property  $15,000;  married  Lucinda  M,  Hurd,  Sept.  12,  1844;  she  was  born  in  Cas- 
tile, N.Y.,  Jan.  14,  1823;  Mr.  Kent  was  Supervisor  of  Neponsel  Tp.  Bureau  Co.  111.  in  1852. 
and  first  Town  Clerk  and  Collector  of  that  Tp;  has  been  School  Director  here. 

KENT  RICHARD,  Agent  Lathrop  Coal  and  Mining  Co.  at  Wyoming,  111;  residence, 
Kewanee;  l-orn  in  Cornwall,  England,  Dec.  17,  1831,  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep; 
Meth.  Epis;  owns  ho.use  and  lot,  valued  at  $1,500,  and  160  acres  of  land  in  Marion  Co.  Kan- 
sas; married  Rosetta  J.  Chambers,  Oct.  20,  1861;  she  was  born  in  Warren  Tp.  Jefferson  Co. 
Ohio,  April  8,  1825;  they  have  ihree  children  living:  James  M.,  born  Oct.  6,  1865,  George 
B.,  born  Sept.  2,  1867,  Julius  D.,  born  Sept.  28,  1875;  they  have  lost  two  children. 

KENT  WM.  C.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  N.Y.  1825;  five  children. 

KILMER  GEO.  Kewanee;  plasterer;  Dem;  Cong;  born  Germany,  1824;  four  children. 


HENRT   COUNTY:     KEWANEE  TOWNSHIP.  431 

KINRADE  WM.  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Dem;  born  in  Isle  of  Man,  1834;  five  children. 

KING  PIUS,  Kewanee;  tailor;  born  in  Wurtemburg,  Germany,  June  7,  1825,  came  to  this 
country  in  1854;  came  to  this  county  July  14,  1863;  Dem;  Cath;  owns  house  and  lot  and 
6'4  acres  in  village,  valued  at  82,500;  married  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Hilbert,  April  17,  1864;  she 
was  born  in  France,  Sept.  8,  1821;  Mrs.  King  has  three  daughters  by  first  marriage:  Louisa, 
Bertha  and  Emily  Hilbert. 

KIRLEY  BERNARD,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland. 

KITTRIDGE  CHRISTOPHER,  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Rep. 

KITTERMAN  JASPER   N.   Kewanee;  mechanic;  Rep;  born  in  Bureau  Co.  III.  1845. 

KLEE  JOHN,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Kewaunee;  gardener;  Luth;  born  in  Germany;  4  acres,  §1,000. 

KNIGHT   WM.  J.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  England;  180  ac.  $6,000. 

KNOX  C.  EDWIN,  Sec.  2O.P.O.  Kewanee;  day  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

KNOX  THOMAS,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Kewanee;  tenant  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  Ohio,  1847. 

KOLLMANN  JOHN,   Kewanee;  farmer;  Cath;  owns  80  acres. 

KRAUSE  AUGUST,  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  in  Germany;   106  ac. 

KRAUSE  WM.   Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  in  Germany;  three  children;  $250. 

KUESTER  AUGUST  C.  Farmer,  Sec.  23.  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Prussia,  Aug.  26, 
1851;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  128  acres  of  land,  valued  at  §6,400; 
married  Johanna  H.  Kempin,  Dec.  26,  1873;  she  was  born  in  Prussia,  Sept.  21,  1853;  they 
have  one  child  living,  Irena  C.,  born  June  19,  1875;  lost  one  infant  child.  August  L.,  born 
May  5,  1874,  died  Nov.  26,  1874. 

KUESTER  GODFRED,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  U.  Erang;  born  in  Germany. 

KUSTER  AUGUST,  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Prussia;  78^  acres. 

KU.STER   WILLIAM,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Prussia,  1811. 

KUSTER  WM.  Jr.  Farmer,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Prussia,  March  26,  1847; 
came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  240  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $10,000;  married 
Antony  Quort,  Nov.  24,  1872;  she  was  born  in  Prussia,  March  18,  1852;  they  have  one  child, 
Ines  L.,  born  July  30,  1875;  Mr.  Kuster  is  Deacon  of  German  Lutheran  Church. 

T    AIRD  FRANKLIN,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Kawanee;  works  for  John  H.  Ladd;  Rep;  born  in  111. 

LAY  HIRAM,  Kewanee;  merchant;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Wis.  1839;  &ve  children. 
LADD  CHARLES  K.  Attorney,  Kewanee;  born  in  Wilmot,  N.  H.  Feb.  26,  1839;  came 
to  this  county  in   March,    1855;  Dem;  Mr.  Ladd  has  the  only  complete  Abstract  of  Land 
Titles  in  Henry  Co. 

LADD  JOHN  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Wilmot,  N.  H.  Sept.  21,  1851; 
came  to  this  county  in  1859;  Dem;  Ind;  married  Caroline  Laird,  April  II,  1874;  born  April 
II,  1853;  they  have  two  children,  Daisy  May,  born  April  23,  1875,  Frank  Percival,  born  July 
19,  1876. 

LADD  JOHN  T.  Kewanee;  Retired  Farm'er;  born  in  Gilmanton,  N.  H.  Jan.  21,  1813; 
came  to  this  state,  March,  1853;  came  to  this  county  in  1860;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  425  acres  of 
land,  valued  at  $80,000;  married  Lydia  A.  Pervier,  June  15,  1833;  she  died  Feb.  1856;  had 
five  children  by  this  marriage,  one  deceased;  the  living  are  Charles  K.,  born  Feb.  26,  1839, 
Barbara  A.  (now  Mrs.  J.  P.  Currier),  born  April  4,  1843,  Mary  A.  born  July  10,  1849,  John 
H.,  born  Sept.  15,  1850;  present  wife  was  Louise  Wickum;  married  Nov.  22,  1876. 

LAMB  EDWARD,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  Latter  Day  Saint;  born  in  England. 

LAMB  JAMES,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  born  in  England;  two  children. 

LAMB  WM.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  Latter  Day  Saint;  born  in  England. 

LARSON  CHARLES  P.  Kewanee;  Retired;  born  in  Sweden,  July,  1827;  came  to  this 
country  in  1854;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  house  and  lot  worth  $800; 
married  Anna  C.  Erickson,  July.  1856. 

LEESON  JAS.  W.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Freewill  Bapt. 

LEGGETT  JOHN,  Kewanee;  shoemaker;  Dem;  votes  in  Wethersfield. 

LEGGETT   ROBERT,   Kewanee,  carpenter;  born  in  Ireland;  seven  children. 

LEONARD  C.  P.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Spiritualist;  born  in  Mass. 

LEOPOLD  CHRISTIAN,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  in  Germany. 

LEPPORT  CHRIS.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  born  in  Germany;  60  acres;  four  children. 

LESTER   THOMAS,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  born  England. 

LEWIS  FRANK.  Kewanee;  hotel  porter;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Mo. 

LINCOLN  EDWARD  P.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  N.Y.;  25  ac. 


432  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

LINCOLN  GEORGE   II.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Pros;  born  in  New  London,  Ct. 

LINKEN  THOMAS,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  born  in  England. 

LILLEY  JOHN,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  wilh  liis  father;  Dem;  born  in  this  town,  1853. 

LILLEY  WILLIAM,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Kewanee.  The  subject  of  this  sketch  was  born  of 
respectable  and  well-to-do  parents,  at  Oldham,  England,  Jan.  22.  1817,  and  baptized  at  St. 
Peter's,  May  15,  1817;  his  mother  was  related  to  the  well-known,  wealthy,  and  aristocratic 
English  families  — Radcliffs.  Mayalls,  and  Duckworths,  of  Mosley  and  Oldham;  his  parents 
sailed  from  London  on  board  the  ship  Susannah,  of  London,  July  It,  1818,  for  St.  John, 
New  Brunswick,  and  from  there  to  Boston,  Mass,  arriving  in  Boston  Sept.  S,  1818;  his  father, 
after  living  in  Mass,  for  a  short  time,  formed  a  stock  company,  built  and  managed  the  first 
cotton  mill  in  Mass,  at  Andover  [this  mill  is  still  standing,  but  not  used  for  anything,  and 
fast  decaying];  he  was  man-led  Nov.  i,  1843,  at  Albany,  N.Y.  to  Miss  Harriet  Huntley;  his 
wife  Harriet  was  born  at  Stanstead,  Canada,  Feb.  28,  1821;  her  ancestors  were  some  of  those 
numbered  on  board  the  Mayflower,  her  great  grandfather  being  the  first  white  child  born  in 
New  England — born  the  second  day  after  the  landing  of  the  Pilgrim  Fathers — and,  owing  to 
the  wanderings  of  this  band,  he  was  named  "  Peregrine"— Peregrine  White.  [Among  other 
curiosities  shown  the  visitor  at  Plymouth,  Mass,  is  the  rude  cradle  used  for  this  man  when  a 
child.]  Mr.  Win.  Lilley  and  wife  moved  from  Lowell,  Mass,  to  Henry  Co.  December  15, 
1843,  where  they  since  have  lived;  they  have  been  blessed  with  five  children,  Hellen,  born 
Jan.  6,  1845,  and  now  married;  George,  born  Feb.  7,  1850;  John,  born  Feb.  8,  1852;  Charles, 
born  Aug.  4,  1854;  Laura,  born  Feb.  8,  1855;  of  these  all  are  living  except  Laura,  who  was 
taken  away  by  death,  Feb.  24,  1868.  "  Laura  was  seldom  from  home,  as  she  was  all  her 
natural  life  an  afflicted  child;  hence  they  feel  their  loss  the  more.  But  Laura  has  gone 
before — not  lost." — Henry  Co.  Dial.  Mr.  Lilley  has,  by  perseverance,  industry,  and  labor, 
accumulated  a  large  property,  his  home  farm  consisting  of  417  acres  of  very  rich  farming 
land,  the  surface  valued  at  $100  per  acre;  it  has  a  good  coal  vein,  4  ft.  thick,  and  120  ft. 
below  the  surface;  the  coal  is  leased,  for  a  period  of  twenty-five  years,  to  the  Lathrop  Coal 
and  Mining  Co.  office  Kewanee,  111.  "Our  coal  is  superior  in  quality  and  cleanliness,  burn- 
ing freely,  and  leaving  little  or  no  soot,  which  is  so  objectionable  in  most  Illinois  coals.  Our 
facilities  for  mining  and  shipping  are  unequaled  by  any  coal  operators  in  this  vicinity."  A. 
B.  Ashley,  Supt;  E.  C.  Cheever,  Cashier.  Each  cubic  foot  of  coal  will  weigh  fifteen  pounds, 
or  2,700  pounds  for  every  square  yard,  which,  multiplied  by  4,840  (the  number  of  square 
yards  in  an  acre),  gives  6,5 34  tons  per  acre;  and  this,  multiplied  by  the  number  of  acres  (417), 
gives  the  enormous  amount  of  2,724.678  tons;  this,  again  multiplied  by  12^  cents  (the 
amount  paid  by  the  Co.  for  royalty  on  every  ton  of  coal  mined),  will  amount  to  $340,584  75. 
The  mine,  when  in  full  operation,  is  capable  of  mining  and  raising  300  tons  of  coal  daily, 
which,  multiplied  by  12%  cents,  gives,  at  the  rate  of  $37  per  day,  $962  per  month,  and 
$11,144  per  annum,  royalty.  He  also  has  another  farm  in  Henry  County,  consisting  of  120 
acres  of  very  rich  and  productive  soil. 

Mr.  Lilley  has  been  eminently  successful  in  obtaining  his  share  of  this  world's  goods — 
thus  are  his  patience,  industry,  and  fortitude  rewarded;  coming,  as  he  did,  to  Henry  Co.  one 
of  the  earliest  settlers,  when  all  was  a  wide,  vast,  unbroken,  and  wild  prairie,  he  has  con- 
tributed his  best  talent  and  judgment  to  the  advancement  of  his  county,  and  made  it  what  it 
it  is,  one  of  the  foremost  in  the  state.  He  has  seen  his  county  in  the  possession  of  the  wild 
beasts  of  the  field,  and  now  it  is  possessed  by  a  cultivated  and  intelligent  people,  churches, 
and  schools.  Thus  is  he  rewarded.  "  By  their  fruits  ye  shall  know  them." 

LINTNER  CHAS.  W.  Kewanee;  harness-maker;  Rep;  born  Pa. 

LINTON  ROBERT,  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ireland;  $2,000. 

LITTLE  HENRY  Gr.  Kewanee.  The  following  biographical  sketch  was  furnished  for 
this  work  by  an  old  settler  of  Henry  County,  and  intimate  friend  of  its  subject : 

Henry  G.  Little  was  born  in  Gofftown,  N.  H.  March  31,  1813;  in  March,  1835,  he  left 
the  rugged  New  England  hills  to  seek  his  fortune  on  the  fertile  prairies  of  Illinois,  and  set- 
tled temporarily  in  Peoria.  March  I,  1836,  he  married  Fidelia  M.  Stodd.trd,  a  daughter  of 
the  Puritans,  a  descendant  of  the  redoubtable  Gen.  Miles  Standish,  and  brought  his  young 
wife  from  the  comforts  and  refinements  of  her  plea_sant  home  in  the  staid  old  town  of  New- 
ington,  Conn,  to  endure,  uncomplainingly,  patiently,  and  cheerfully  the  privations  and  dan- 
gers of  frontier  life.  They  came  to  Henry  County  in  November  of  the  same  year,  and  the 
following  Spring  set  up  their  household  gods  in  a  log  cabin,  near  the  present  home  of  C.  C. 
Blish,  Esq.  of  Kewanee,  and  commenced  farming  on  the  lands  now  owned  by  Dr.  Lewis 
Hurd  and  Asa  Cole.  Three  months  later  (June  19,  1837),  Mr.  Little,  accompanied  by  his 
brother,  C.  J.  T.  Little,  rode  thirty  miles  across  the  trackless  prairie,  utterly  destitute  of 
road,  bridge,  or  dwelling,  to  the  house  of  George  Brandenburg,  where  he  took  part  in  the 
organization  of  Henry  County. 

The  first  election  in  Wethersfield  Precinct  was  held  at  Mr.  Little's  house,  in  August  of 
the  same  year.  The  single  room,  sixteen  feet  by  eighteen,  which  the  dwelling  contained, 
was  at  that  time  the  residence  of  three  families,  Col.  S.  Blish  and  Mr.  W.  H.  Blish  having 


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just  arrived  from  Connecticut  and  taken  up  temporary  quarters  with  Mr.  Little.  There  were 
also  two  men,  \V.  II.  ISlish  and  llazelton  Page,  lying  sick  ol  fever  in  the  same  room.  When 
election  day  arvived,  even  Mr.  Littie  himself,  who  always  dwells  with  a  sort  of  regretful 
pleasure  upon  the  enjoyments  of  those  early  days,  and  finds  it  difficult  to  remember  any- 
thing worthy  of  being  termed  ''hardship,"  admits  that  they  were  "a  little  crowded."  Sulli- 
van Howard,  H.  G.  Little,  and  Norman  Butler  acted  as  judges  of  election.  Sullivan  How- 
ard and  H.  G.  Little  were  elected  Justices  of  the  Peace,  an  office  which  Mr.  Little  held  for 
more  than  fifteen  years  in  the  county. 

As  a  farmer,  Mr.  Little  shaved  to  the  full  all  the  labors  and  inconveniences  inseparable 
from  that  calling  during  the  settlement  of  the  county,  and,  in  addition,  was  often  called  to 
occupy  posts  of  trust  and  responsibility  involving  public  interests.  In  1850,  he  was  elected 
Sheriff  and  Collector  of  the  county,  and  for  two  years  performed  the  duties  of  those  offices. 
Though  there  was  no  jail  in  the  county  and  he  sometimes  was  obliged  to  keep  prisoners  for 
weeks  in  his  own  house,  chaining  them  at  night  to  the  cooking  stove,  no  prisoner  ever 
escaped  from  his  hands.  Though  there  was  neither  safe  nor  bank  in  the  county,  not  a  dol- 
lar of  the  revenue  of  those  years  was  ever  lost.  All  taxes  were  paid  in  gold  and  silver,  and 
the  coin  was  deposited  with  trusted  friends  in  various  parts  of  the  county.  Mrs.  Francis 
Loomis  was  for  months  the  keeper  of  two  shot-bags  of  gold,  hidden  in  a  rag-bag  hanging 
from  the  rafters  of  a  chamber,  with  hired  men  sleeping  near.  Mr.  Little  tells  thrilling  stories 
of  long  rides  across  the  wild  prairies  with  no  companion  but  a  desperate  thief  or  murderer 
chained  and  manacled  by  his  side,  whom  he  was  conveying  to  the  penitentiary  at  Alton  ;  or 
bearing  the  scarcely  less  dangerous  charge  of  a  carpet-bag  of  gold  to  be  deposited  with  the 
State  Treasurer  at  Springfield. 

Having  been  all  his  life  a  Whig,  and  in  earnest  sympathy  with  the  anti-slavery  cause, 
Mr.  Little  naturally  became  identified  with  the  Republican  party  from  its  organization,  and 
as  a  Republican,  represented  the  three  counties  of  Mercer,  Rock  Island  and  Henry,  with  a 
population  of  over  50,000,  in  the  exceedingly  busy  and  laborious  session  of  the  Illinois  Leg- 
islature of  1856-7.  At  this  time  he  formed  the  acquaintance  of  Abraham  Lincoln,  John  A. 
Logan  and  others  who  were  afterward  distinguished  in  the  state  and  the  nation.  Among 
the  acts  passed  by  this  Legislature  were  those  for  the  removal  of  the  county-seat  of  Mercer 
Co.  from  Keith^burg  to  Aledo;  for  enlarging  the  city  limits  of  Rock  Island;  and  for  the 
incorporation  of  the  town  of  Kewanee. 

Mr.  Little  was  from  its  organization  an  active  member  of  the  Henry  County  Agricultural 
Society  :  was  elected  President  the  second  year  of  its  existence,  and  again  in  1866.  He  has 
been  an  extensive  land-holder  in  the  county,  entering  from  the  government  in  iSsoand  1851  a 
large  body  of  land,  besides  purchasing  from  other  parties.  For  many  years  he  dealt  largely 
in  lands,  and  the  records  show  that  few  men  have  passed  through  their  hands  so  large  a  por- 
tion of  Henry  County. 

Kewanee  owes  much  to  the  energy  and  public  spirit  of  Henry  G.  Little.  He  was  one 
of  the  four  original  proprietors  of  that  town,  as  he  was  also  of  the  neighboring  town  of 
Neponset.  More  than  one  pleasant  residence  in  Kewanee  and  many  a  spreading  tree  bear 
witness  to  his  enterprise  and  taste.  The  dwelling  now  owned  and  occupied  by  Dr.  Hiram 
Nance  was  built  by  him,  and  was  for  some  'years  his  home.  During  his  residence  in  the 
town,  he  was  identified  with  all  efforts  for  the  material,  educational  and  religious  improve- 
ment of  the  place,  giving  liberally  of  his  time,  his  strength  and  his  means  for  the  benefit  of 
town  and  school  and  church  ;  and  the  same  was  true  of  him  while  living  in  Wethersfield. 
The  early  settlers  of  this  county  would  not  have  been  true  to  their  Puritan  ancestry  had 
they  made  less  thorough  provision  for  the  fostering  and  culture  of  intelligence  and  morality, 
and  no  one  labored  more  earnestly,  or  made  more  cheerful  sacrifices  for  those  ends  than  the 
subject  of  this  article.  The  love  of  learning  and  Christian  culture,  whose  foundations  he 
and  his  colaborers  laid  broad  and  deep  while  yet  the  wilderness  looked  wondering  on,  have 
risen  into  fair  and  stately  structures  all  over  the  land  ;  and  the  graduation  records  of  many 
a  college  and  seminary  bear  the  names  of  those  who  have  entered  into  the  labors  of  these 
early  toilers. 

A  sketch  of  the  life  of  Henry  G.  Little,  however  brief,  would  be  incomplete  without  at 
least  a  reference  to  the  genial  and  generous  hospitality  always  seen  in  his  home.  Equally  in 
the  log-cabin  of  one  room  and  in  the  spacious  comfortable  home  of  later  years  friends  and 
strangers  were  always  sure  of  cordial  welcome,  and  guests  were  rarely  wanting.  For  reli- 
gious meetings,  for  benevolent  organizations,  for  the  entertainment  of  ministers  and  others 
whose  calling  or  circumstances  appealed  to  their  sympathies,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Little  held 
always  an  open  door.  Their  house  was  often  called  "  the  ministers'  hotel,"  and  to  their 
ungrudging  hospitality  to  strangers  they  owe  many  a  valued  friendship  whose  end  is  not 
yet. 

All  of  Mr.  Little'--  children  were  born  in  Henry  County.  Two  of  them  died  in  infancy, 
and  one  son,  Frank  H.,  in  1863,  at  the  age  of  sixteen.  Of  the  five  remaining,  Louise  S. 
married  Henry  S.  Viels,  of  Oberlin,  Ohio,  now  in  business  in  Grinnell,  Iowa;  Mary  Maude 
married  Prin.  Jesse  Macy,  of  [o,\a  College,  Grinnell ;  Flizabeth  H.  married  J.  P.  Lyman,  a 

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lawyer  of  Grinnell;  Fannie  R.  and  Henrietta  G.  reside  with  their  parents.  In  1867,  the 
whole  family  removed  to  Grinnell,  Iowa,  where  they  still  remain.  Mr.  Little  has  been  for 
four  successive  years  elected  Mayor  of  that  city.  His  efforts  in  laying  out  and  beautifying 
the  Grinnell  cemetery,  in  promoting  various  improvements  in  the  town,  and  in  building  his 
present  substantial  home,  show  that  he  did  not  lose  his  taste  and  energy  in  crossing  the 
Mississippi. 

Though  for  ten  years  past  residents  of  another  state,  he  and  his  wife  have  not  lost 
their  affection  for,  and  interest  in  the  scenes  of  their  early  toils  and  sacrifices.  They  return 
often  to  visit  the  dear  old  friends  and  stand  by  the  graves  of  their  children. 

LITTLE  C.  «J.  T.  Kewanee;  General  Auctioneer;  widely  known  as  such;  born  in  X.  H. 
July  13,  l8n;  came  to  this  Co.  April  30,  1837;  Rep;  Cong;  married  Eliza  Ann  Brooks,  May 

13,  1834;  she  was  born   in  N.H.  July  27,  1813;  they  have  had  eight  children,  one  deceased; 
the  living  are,  Charles,  engaged  in  practice  of  medicine  in   Kansas;  Ellen  E.  (now  Mrs.  G. 
W.  Perkins,  of  Iowa);  Sarah  J.  (now  Mrs.  Dr.  Todd,  of  Galva,  111.);  William  C.  a  lawyer  in 
Kansas;  Eliza  A.  (now  Mrs.  Frank    Re  d);  George  B.  a  physician,  in  Burlington,  Iowa;  and 
John  J.  a  student,  living  at   home;   Hattie,  wife  of  Rev.  J.  Giflen,  died  Sept.  26,  1872,  and 
left  one  daughter;  in  1844  Mr.  Little  left  his  former  business  and  engaged  in  mercantile  pur- 
suits; he  always  took  an  active  interest  in  the  education  of  children;  he  was  a  member  of  the 
School  Board,  from  its  first  organization,  while  he  remained  in  Wethersfield — about  twenty- 
five  years;  Mr.  and   Mrs.  Little  united  with  the  Congregational  Church  July  II,  1841;  every 
member  of  their  family  has  united  with  the  same  church. 

LLOYD  Rev.  Dr.  WALTER   F.,  D.D.  LL.D.,  Kewanee;  rector  St.  John's  Epis.  Church;  Dem. 

LOOMIS  NILES  H.  Kewanee;  agricultural  impl'm'ts.  dealer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  Welhersfield. 

LOOMIS  OREN  H.  Dealer  in  Agricultural  Implements,  Kewanee;  born  in  North  Coven- 
try, Conn.  June  17,  1822;  came  to  this  county  in  1850;  Rep;  Cong;  married  Cornelia  A. 
Starkweather,  Aug.  27.  1850;  has  seven  children  living,  Niles  H.,  born  Dec.  7,  1852;  Henry 
L.,  born  May  24,  1854;  Lucy  C.,  born  Nov.  28,  1855;  Rosetta  M.,  Grace  E.,  Emma  F..  Hat- 
tie  M.;  has  lost  two  children;  Mr.  Loomis  has  been  Justice  of  the  Peace,  and  served  fifteen 
years  as  School  Trustee. 

LOOMIS  WM.  C.  Kewauee;  carpenter  and  builder;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Conn.  1815;  $1,200. 

LORENZ  JOHN,  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  this  county. 

LORY  RICHARD,   Kewanee;  teamster;   Rep;  Meth;  born  England;  $400;  two  children. 

LOUIS  PETER  J.   Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  $300. 

LUTES  FRANK  E.  Kewanee;  painter;  Rep;  born  in  Rockford,  111. 

LUTES  GEO.  E.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  Chris;  born  N.Y;  $500. 

LYLE  JAMES,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Prot;  born  Kewanee. 

LYLE  JOHN,  Kewanee;  Capitalist;  born  in  Paisley,  Scotland,  July  29,  1806;  came  to  this 
State  in  1836;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  Ind;. married  Esther  D.  Craig;  she  was 
born  in  Ryegate,  Vt.  in  1815;  they  have  had  one  child,  George,  born  Oct.  15,  1834,  died  May 

19,  1867;  Mr.  Lyle  was  for  several  years  member  of  Village   Board  of  Trustees;  he  has  two 
grandchildren  living  with  him,  Wm.  and  Etta  Lyle. 

LYLE  WM.  Sec.  25,   P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  born  Scotland;  160  acres. 
LYMAN  ELIAS,   Kewanee;   Merchant;  born   in    Royalton,  Vt.  Jan.  5,   1831;  came  to  this 
county  in  Feb.  1862;  Rep;  Ind;  married  Addie  Trask,  of  Rochester,  Windsor  Co.  Vt.  Dec. 

14,  1858;  they  have  two  children.   Nellie,  born  Oct.  31,   1863;  Lillie   Louise,  born    Feb.  17, 
1870;  Mr.  Lyman  was  President  of  First  National  Bank  of  Kewanee  three  years. 

LYMAN  WM.   H.   Kewanee;  merchant;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Vt. 

LYMAN,  LAY  &  LYMAN,  Dealers  in  Dry  Goods,  Clothing,  and  Gen'l.  Merchandise, 

Kewanee. 

LYONS  GEO.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  N.Y. 
LYONS  JACOB  S.   Kewanee;  peddler;  Rep;  born  N.Y;  six  children;  $1,000. 

"cAULEY  WM.   H.   Kewanee; 'laborer;  Dem;  born  N.Y;  one  child;  $150. 

McBRIDE  SAMUEL,   Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  born  Pa;  $500. 
McADAM  ADELAIDE  Mrs.    Kewanee;  Dressmaker;  born   in  Wethersfield,  June  13, 
1844;   Meth.  Episcopal;  owns  house  and   lot,  value  $500;  married  Wm.  H.  McAdam,  June 

20,  1861;  he  died  March  13.  1070;  they  had   four   children,  two   deceased;    the   living   are, 
George   H.   born    March  10,  1864;  and  Wm.  J.   born   March    19,    1866;  the  deceased  were, 
Susan  E.  who  died  Jan.  12,  1868;  and  Ralph  L.  died  Feb.  17,  1869. 

McCAUGHEN  JAMES,  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Kewa  ice;  farmer;  born  Ireland;  1 60  acres,  $12,000. 
McCONNELL  DELIA   M.   Mrs.  wid.  of  Edward;    Kewanee;  born  N.Y;  $400. 
McCONNELL  ISAAC,  Kewnnee;  hotel  propr;   Rep;  Meth;  born  Jefferson  Co;  $6,000. 


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McCKELL  THOS.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Kewanee;  tenant  farmer;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

McCULLOUGH  JOHN,  Kewanee;  brick-layer;  Ind.  in  pol.  and  relig;  born   N.Y. 

McDERMOTT  THOS.   Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;Cath;  born  Ireland;  $300. 

McDONOUGH  JAMES,   Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

McFADDEN   WM.  G.  Kewanee;  engineer;  Rep;  born  Canada. 

McCLURE  ALEX.  Kewanee;  wagon-maker;  Ind;  Prot;  born  Scotland;  $500. 

McGUIRE  DANIEL,   Kewanee:  laborer;  Cath;  born  Pa. 

McGUIRE   DANIEL,   Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Cath;  born  Pa;  $300. 

McGEE  DAVID,  Kewanee;  sewing  machine  agt. 

McGUIRE  GEO.  W.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Pa;  $1,000. 

McGUIRE  JACOB,   Kewanee;  blacksmith;   Ind;  Pres;  born  Pa;  six  children. 

McGUIRE  JOHN,   Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

McGUIRE  THOS.   Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Scotland. 

McGUIRE  WILBUR   F.   Kewanee;  salesman;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Port  Byron,  III. 

McINTYRE   MARY   Mrs.  wid.  of  Archibald;  Kewanee;  born  N.Y;  $3,000. 

McKINZIE  GIDEON   N.   Kewanee;  R.R.  employe,  Rep;  born  Pa;  $800. 

McKEON   DAVID,   Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

McLEAN   ALEXANDER,   P.O.  Kewanee;  wagon-maker;  born  Scotland;  $400. 

MACHESNEY  JOS.   M.   Kewanee:  clerk;  Rep;  Cong;  bom  Pa;  81,500. 

MALAMPHY  WM.   Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born   Ireland;  eight  children;  $350. 

MALDER  JOHN,   Kewanee;  carpenter;  born  Sweden. 

MALLORY  GEO.  W.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Meth;  born  Vt. 

MALONE  JACOB,   Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  born  Ohio;  8450. 

MANCHESTER  STEPHEN  F.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;  born  R.  I;  one  child. 

MAPES  EDWARD,   Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  N.Y;  $600. 

MAPES  «TOHX,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  the  Township  of  Don,  Upper 
Canada,  July  13,  1834;  came  to  this  county  in  1847;  Rep;  Ind;  owns  309  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $15,000;  personal  property,  $3,000;  married  Abbey  C.  Vining,  Nov.  4,  1857;  she 
was  born  in  Pa.  Sept.  21.  1840;  they  have  eight  children  living,  Emily  E.  born  Sept.  4,  1859; 
Minnie  A.  born  July  31,  1862;  Gladdys  G.  born  Oct.  28,  1864;  Ada  I.  born  Sept,  9,  1866; 
Eddie  L.  born  April  28.  1868;  John  Burton,  born  Jan.  14,  1870;  Dora  J.  born  Feb.  I,  1872; 
and  Norman  W.  born  June  10,  1874;  they  have  lost  one  son,  Clarence  Howard,  born  March 
23,  1863.  died  Nov.  22,  1864;  Mr.  M.  is  Pathmaster;  enlisted  in  Co.  H,  57th  111.  Veteran 
Vols.  Feb.  22.  1864;  mustered  out  July  17,  1865. 

MARKS  JNO.  C.   Kewanee;  shoemaker;  Dem;  Prot;  born   Ireland. 

MARTIN   ELISHA  S.   Kewanee;  princp.  high  school;  Dem;  Cong;  born  Vt.  1851. 

MARTIN   HENRY   I.  coal  miner  and  farmer;  Dem;  Mormon;  born  England. 

MARTIN   PATRICK,   Kewanee;  saloonkeeper;   Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  seven  children. 

MARTIN   PATRICK   H.  Sec    26,   P.O.    Kewanee;  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

MARTIN   THOS.   Kewanee;  retired;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  $500. 

MARTIN   WM.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner  and  farmer;  Dem;   Mor;  val.  prop.  $4,000. 

MASON  ADOLPHUS  A.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Kewanee;  tenant  farmer;   Rep;  born  Va. 

MASON  GRANVILLE,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Va. 

MATTHEWS  AMBROSE  A.   Kewanee;  retired  farmer;   Rep;  born  N.Y;  $1.000. 

MATHEWS  JAS.   H.   Sec  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;   Rep;  bom   Mich. 

MATHEWS  E.   L.   Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

MATHEWS  SARAH   Mrs.  wid.  of  Henry;  Kewanee;  Cony;  born  Ohio;  $500. 

MATTESON   ARTHUR   E.   Kewanee;  dentist;   Lib.  Rep;  Epis;  born  111;  $2,000. 

MAUL  Al>OLiPH,  Baker,  Confectioner  and  Insurance  Agent,  Kewanee;  born  in  Weidn, 
Germany,  July  12,  1830;  came  to  this  Co.  June  30,  1863;  Lib.  Rep;  Tnd;  value  of  property, 
83.000;  married  Mary  James,  Aug.  14.  '63;  she  was  born  in  Salem,  N.  C.  Aug.  1837;  has 
five  children  :  Hattie,  born  Aug.  1864;  Emma,  Edward,  William,  Lina;  was  member  of 
Village  Board  of  Trustees  two  years;  is  now  member  of  Board  of  Education  and  Library 
Board,  and  assistant  Township  Supervisor;  is  also  N.  G.  of  Wethersfield  Lodge  I.  O.  O,  F. 

MAUL  FRANCIS  F.  Kewanee:  teacher;  Ind;  Ind;  born    in  Germany,  1830. 

MAUL  FRANK   T.  Kewanee;  baker;  Dem;  Ind;  born   Germany^   1826;  $1,500. 


438  VOTKRS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

MAUNDER  CHARLES  S.  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Somersetshire, 
England,  Jan.  16,  1823;  came  to  this  Co;  in  1855;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  41  acres,  valued  at 
$3,000;  married  Jane  Rowe,  in  England,  in  1846;  she  died  Feb.  24,  1857;  they  had  three 
children,  all  living  :  Emma  A.,  Ellen  M.  and  Eugene;  secood  wife  was  Martha  C.  Goodrich; 
she  died  July  28,  1870.  leaving  one  daughter;  Lucy  G.  Maunder,  present  wife,  was 
Mrs.  Rachel  R.  King,  of  Dundee,  111.  married  Oct.  23,  1876;  Mr.  M.  is  School  Director,  has 
acted  in  that  capacity  several  years. 

MAYHEW   NAT.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Ohio,  1829;  $2, sou;  four  children. 

MEHURON  ISAAC,  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  Free  Will  Bapt;  born  in  Indiana;  $400. 

MELCHER   LOUIS,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Prussia;  98  acres. 

MELLOR   WM.  II.  Kewanee;  harness-maker;  Dem;  Ind;  born  England,    1833;  four  children. 

MERRITT   HENRY  C.  merchant  and  dealer  in  poultry  and  game;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  N.Y. 

MERBITT  XEHEMIAH,  Kewanee;  Retired  Farmer;  born  in  Patterson,  Putnam  Co. 
N.-Y.  Feb.  19,  1802;  was  clothier  for  twelve  years  in  Dutchess  and  Ulster  Counties,  N.  Y.; 
lived  in  Ulster  Co.  N  Y.  fr6m  1826  to  1836;  moved  to  Putnam  Co.  111.  in  1836;  removed  to 
Bureau  Co.  in  1837;  in  1838,  moved  to  Stark  Co.;  in  1848,  moved  to  Marshall  Co.  where  he 
resided  twenty-one  years;  in  the  Spring  of  1870  came  to  Kewanee,  where  he  has  spent 
five  months  every  year,  spending  the  Spring  and  Summer  each  year  in  Afton,  Union  Co. 
Iowa;  married  Melinda  Smith,  Jan.  5,  1828;  she  was  born  in  Marlborough,  N.Y.  March  13, 
1812;  they  have  two  children,  both  daughters;  Mr.  Merritt  joined  the  Baptist  Church  in 
Marlborough,  N.  Y.  in  1831;  he  is  a  Rep. 

MESSMORE  JACOB,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Farmer;  Ind;  U.  Brethren;  born  Pa;  115  acres. 

MESSMORE  JACOB,  Jr.  Farmer,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Kewanee;  bom  in  Wayne  Co.  Ohio, 
Aug.  28,  1840;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Independent  in  politics  and  religion;  owns  100 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $6,000;  married  Rebecca  J.  Gochenouer,  April  5,  1864;  she  was 
born  in  Warren  Co.  OMo,  May  19.  1846;  they  have  one  child,  Emma  Permelia,  born  Sept. 
13,  1866;  Mr.  Messmore  is  School  Director,  Pathmaster  and  Conservator  of  the  Collins 
Morey  Estate;  served  three  years  in  Co.  A,  1241(1  I.  V.  I. 

MILES  GEORGE,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;   10  acres;  five  children. 

MILES  SHADRACH   T.  Kewanee;  grocer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Pa.  1827;  eleven  children. 

MILLER  JAMES  P.  Kewanee.  Carpenter,  Contractor  and  Builder;  born  in  Blakely, 
Luzerne  Co.  Pa.  Sept.  28,  1829;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1853;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  house  and  three 
lots  and  too  acres  of  lind  in  Schuyler  County,  111;  married  Irma  Enos;  she  was  born  in 
Luzerne  Co.  Pa;  they  have  six  children  :  Ella  J.  (now  Mrs.  A.  H.  Britton);  Ida  M.  (now 
Mrs.  O.  H.  Casbeere);  Fred  A.  Charles,  Hattie  L.  and  Ettie  L.;  Mr.  Miller  was  in  U.  S. 
Service  three  years  as  Bridge  Builder. 

MILLER  JONATHAN,  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  born  in  Pa.  1831;  three  children. 

MILLER  JONATHAN   N.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  born  in  Pa.;  three  children. 

MILLER  WILLIAM,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Dem;  born  N.Y. 

MILLER  WM.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Dem;  born  in  N.  Y.  1808;  $500;  ten  children. 

MILLER  WM.  W.  laborer;  Dem;  born  in  Pa. 

MILTON  GILLMAN,  Kewanee;  laborer;  born  in  Canada;  $300;  three  children. 

MINER  JOSEPH   S.  Kewanee;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in    Ohio,  1842:  $1,000. 

MINER   LUCY  Mrs.  widow  of  Addison,  Kewanee;  born  in  Canada,  1837;  $800. 

MINKS  ALBERT  W.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Germany. 

MINKS  FREDERICK,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Cong;  born  in  Germany. 

MINNICK  JOHN,  Kewanee;  boots  and  shoes;  Ind;  Meth.  Epis;  born  Pa.  1822;  $2,000. 

MINNICK   WILSON  A.  Kewanee;  grocer;  Rep;  Cong;  born   Pa.  1842;  three  children. 

MOHLING  ADOLPH,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Kewanee;  railroad  hand;  Dem;  Prot;  born   in  Germany. 

MOCROFT   ELIZBBETH    Mrs.  Sec.  23;   P.O.  Kewanee;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  England. 

MOCROFT   HERBERT,  Sec.    23;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  England. 

MOCROFT  JEMIMA  Mrs.  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  County  of  York, 
England,  Aug.  30,  1822;  came  to  this  county  in  1843;  Meth.  Epis;  owns  160  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $8,000;  married  Wm.  Vlocroft,  Feb.  2,  1848;  he  died  Feb.  27,  1856;  they  had  four 
children,  all  living:  Ann,  born  Nov.  4,  1848;  Samuel,  born  Feb.  20,  1850;  Mary,  born  Dec. 
24,  1851;  Elizabeth,  born  Sept.  24,  1853,  and  William  S.  born  March  7,  1855. 

MOCROFT  JOHN,  Sec.  23;   P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  this  town,  1855. 

MOCROFT  SAMUEL,  Sec.  24;   P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;   Meth.  Epis;  born   in  this  town. 

MOCROFT   WILLIAM  S.  Sec.  24;   P.O.  Kewanee;  fanner;   Rep;  born  in  this  town,  1855. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     KEWANEE   TOWNSHIP.  439 

MOCROFT  WM.  Sec.  23;   P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  England,  1845. 

MOFFITT  JOHN   B.  Kewanee;  pump  manufacturer;  Dem;   Bapt;  born  in  Philadelphia,  1831. 

MONAHAN  MATHEW,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  N.  Y. 

MONROE  FRANK   R.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  Canada,  1828;  four  children. 

MONTIE  ALBERT,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  lives  with  father;  Rep;  United   E. 

MONTIE    GOTLIEB,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  United  E.;  born  in  Germany. 

MOORE  JOHN,  Kewanee;  stock  dealer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  in  Pa.  1842;  three  children. 

MOORE   LEWIS,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland;  $500;  four  children. 

MOORE  ROBERT,   Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Pa.  1834. 

MOORE  WM.  R.  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland;  120  acres. 

MOORE  WM.   H.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Germany,   1840. 

MOREY  COLLINS,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  N.  Y.  Aug.  1812;  came  to 
this  Co.  in  1853;  Rep;  United  Brethren;  owns  185  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $9,000;  ntarried 
Rebecca  Potter,  of  Dutchess  Co.  N.  Y.;  has  one  son,  Francis  E.  Morey,  who  now  conducts 
the  farm. 

MORGAN  DANIEL,  Kewanee;  carpenter  and  painter;  Dem;  Cong;  born   Mass.  1811. 

MORGAN  STEWART  H.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  Mass. 

MORRIS  THOMAS,  P.O.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Free  Will  Bapt;  born  in  Wales. 

MORRISON  HENRY,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Latter  Day  Saints;  born  in   England. 

MORSE  LEWIS  H.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  in  Conn.  1817;  $1,200. 

MORT    WILLIAM,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  born  in  England. 

MORTON  DANIEL,  Kewanee;  farmer;  born  in  Independence,  Ohio,  May  18,  1815? 
lived  twelve  years  in  Michigan;  came  to  this  county  in  1846;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  160  acres  in 
Annawan  Tp.  Sec.  34,  and  256  acres  in  Kewanee  Tp.  Sec.  3;  value  of  the  two  pieces  $20,500; 
also  owns  120  acres  in  Wethersfield  Tp.  Sec.  19,  valued  at  $10,000;  160  acre;  in  Wyanet  Tp. 
Sees.  31  and  32,  valued  at  $10,400;  30  acres  in  the  village  of  Kewanee,  Sec.  33,  valued  at 
$9,000;  married  Sarah  Bryant,  Feb.  29,  1836;  she  died  Nov.  15,  1857;  married  present 
wife  Mrs.  Catharine  Buckley,  March  22,  1858;  she  was  born  in  Dover,  N.Y.,  Dec.  31,  1829; 
had  five  children  by  first  marriage,  one  deceased;  the  living  are  Emeline  (now  Mrs.  Jacob 
Pothoff),  born  April  25,  1839;  Henry  C.,  born  Jan.  15,  1841;  Mary  E.  (now  Mrs.  C.  H. 
Bumphrey)  born  Nov.  26,  1842;  Gilbert,  born  Sept.  9,  1846;  had  three  children  by  second 
wife,  one  deceased;  the  living  are  Edna,  born  Jan.  29,  1862;  George  A.,  born  Aug.  9,  1866. 

MORTON  JOSEPH,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  five  children. 

MULHOLLAND  FREDERICK  A.  Kewanee;  Carpenter,  Contractor  and  Builder; 
born  in  Toronto,  Canada,  April  4,  1830;  came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  owns 
house,  shop  and  two  lots  valued  at  $1,500,  and  160  acres  of  land  (n.  e.  ^  of  Sec.  16,  Wethers- 
field  Tp.)  valued  at  $11,000;  married  Jane  Kay,  Nov.  15,  1854;  she  died  Jan.  13,  1866;  they 
had  three  children,  two  are  living,  their  names  are  Julian  E.,  born  Nov.  13,  1856,  and  James 
L.,  born  Feb.  9,  1864;  Mr.  M.'s  present  wife  was  Mrs.  Ann  Prather;  married  Dec.  6,  1866; 
they  have  three  children  living,  Minnie  F.,  born  March  28,  1869;  Albert  F.,  born  Dec.  16, 
1870;  Melvin  F.,  born  Nov.  17,  1875. 

MURPHY  JAMES,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Kewanee;  tenant  of  Mrs.  Ann  Stratton;  born  in  Ireland. 

MUNSHAW  JOHN   B.  Kewanee;  saloon  keeper;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  Pa.  1835. 

MURPHY  ROSE  Mrs.  widow  of  Michael;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland;  $300;  six  children. 

MURPHY  PATRICK,   Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland. 

TRANCE   HIRAM,   Kewanee;  physician;  Lib.  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  Floyd  Co.  Ind.  1822. 

NELSON   HANS,  Kewanee;  shoemaker;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden,  1845;  two  children. 
NEST  GODFREY,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Kewanee;  retired;  born  in  Sweden. 
NOBLING  ADOLPH,   Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  born  in  Germany. 

NOBLING  HENRY  G.  A.  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Luth;  born  in  Germany,  1840;  $600. 
NOBLING  OTTO,   Kewanee;  painter;  Dem;  Luth;  born  in  Germany;  three  children. 
NOKES  ENON,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  Meth;  born  England;  came  to  Co.  1865. 
NORTH   LEVI,  Kewanee;  lawyer;  Rep;  born  in  LewisCo.  N.Y.  1821;  $1,000;  five  children. 
NORTHROP  CHARLES,  Kewanee;  Rep;  born  in  Philadelphia,  1836;  $1,000;  two  children. 
NORTON   MICHAEL,   Kewanee;  section  boss;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland;  $700. 
NORTON   MILES  B.  Kewanee;  money  leaner;  Rep;  Ind;  born  N.Y.  1829. 
NORTON  PATRICK  H.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  111. 


440  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

/^\'BRIEN  ELIZA  Mrs.  Kewanee;  widow  of  John;  Cath;  nine  children. 

^^^     O'BRIEN  JAMES,  Kewanee;  president  O'Brien    Bros.'   Manufacturing  Co;  Dem;  Cath' 

O'BRIEN  BUGS.'  MANUFACTURING  CO.  Manufacturers  of  Wagons,  Car- 
riages and  Agricultural  Implements,  Kewanee. 

O'BRIEN  JOS.  P.  Kewanee;  treasurer  O  Brien  Bros.'  Manufacturing  Co;  Dem;  Cath. 

O'BRIEN   WM.  S.  Kewaaee;  secretary  O'Brien  Bros.'  Manufacturing  Co;  Dem;  Cath;  born  111. 

O'CONNOR  OWEN,  Kewanee;  teamster  and  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  bom  in  Ireland. 

O'DAY   MICHAEL,   Kewanee;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland. 

O'GRADY  JAMES,  Kewanee;  harness  maker;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland,  1834;  four  children. 

O'GRADY  MARY   Mrs.,  Kewanee;  widow  of  Nicholas;  born  in   Ireland;  $200;  two  children. 

O'NEILL  CLEMENT,  Kewanee;  dealer  in  hides  and  tallow;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland. 

O'NEILL  MICHAEL,  Liquor  Dealer  and  Dealer  in  Hides  and  Tallow.  Kewanee;  born 
irulreland,  Sept.  1830;  came  to  this  county  in  1859;  Dem;  Cath,  value  of  property  $4,000; 
married  Sarah  Aaron,  Nov.  18,  1872;  she  was  born  in  Pa;  they  have  two  children,  Clement 
P.,  born  Sept.  24,  1873,  and  John  F.,  burn  May  16,  1867. 

OTIS  CHAS.  Kewanee;  salesman;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  this  county,  1855. 

OLIVER  JOHN  W.  Kewanee;  cooper;   Rep;   Meth;  born  in  Ohio,  1817;  five  children. 

OLIVER   LUCY   Mrs.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Kewanee;  widow  of  James;  Christian;  born  in  Canada. 

OLIVER  ROBERT,  Farmer,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Morgan  Co.  Ohio,  July  12, 
1821;  came  to  this  county  in  1844;  Rep;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  valued  at  §3,000;  married 
Mary  E.  Folsom.  in  Wethersfield,  Feb.  8,  1846;  she  was  born  in  Belpre  Tp.  Ohio,  June  10, 
1832;  they  have  six  children  living,  one  deceased;  the  living  are.  Christopher  C  ,  born  Jan. 
25,  1847;  Martha  J.  (now  Mrs.  Joseph  Morton),  born  Jan.  30,  1851;  Susan  H.  (now  Mrs. 
Thos.  Knox).  born  Feb.  23,  1853;  Augustus,  born  May  29,  1855;  Elmer  W.,  born  May  19, 
1857.  and  Norman  P..  born  Oct.  24,  1860;  the  two  eldest  boys  are  married;  lost  one  son, 
James  E  ,  born  Dec.  25,  1848,  died  Oct.  26,  1849;  ^'r-  Oliver  has  been  School  Director  sev- 
eral terms;  Mr.  Oliver's  father  and  mother  live  with  them. 

OLIVER   WM.   D.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  this  town,  1853. 

ORR  WM.  T.  Kewanee;  machinist;  Rep;  born  Pa.  1848. 

OSBORN  JNO.  G.   Kewanee;  teamster;  Rep;  Melh;  born   England;  $1,500. 

OSBORN   WM.  S.   Kewanee;  teacher;  Rep;  Pres;  born  in  this  state,  1842;  five  children. 

OTLEY   ROBERT,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  England,  1831;  370  acres. 

QUART  CHAS.  AUGUST,   Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  fanner;  Luth;  born  in   Prussia;   one  child. 

QUART  CHRISTIAN   F.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  U.  Evang;  born  in  Prussia. 

OUART  PETER,   Sec.  13;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  Rep;   Prot;  born  in  Germany;  130  acres. 

OUART  WILLIAM,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  Cong;  born  in  Germany. 

T3ALMER   AARON,   Keuanee;  draying;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Lake  Co.  Ohio,  1833;  $1,200. 
PALMER  AZARIAH   B.   Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  born  N.Y.;  $3,000. 

PALMER   HANNAH   M.   Mrs.  Kewanee;  widow  of  Isaac  G.  weaver;  born  Ohio;  $800. 

PALMER  J.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer. 

PALMER  THOMAS,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  born  in  England,  1852;  one  child. 

PALMER  WM.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer. 

PARDEE  EPHRAIM,   Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.Y.  1830. 

PARKER  ELBRIDGE  T.   K  wanee;  clerk;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Ohio. 

PARKER  DAN.   Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Conn.  1804;  three  children. 

PARKER  HENRY  C.  Merchant,  Kewanee;  born  in  Madison,  Lake  Co.  Ohio,  March 
20,  1832;  came  to  this  county  Feb.  20,  1856;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  value  of  property  $16,000; 
married  Mary  F.  Bell,  Jan.  4,  1853;  she  was  born  in  Jefferson  Co.  Ky.  Aug.  15.  1832;  has 
three  living  children,  George  A.,  born  Sept.  21,  1856;  ]ennie  F..,  born  Aug.  II,  1865;  Dan'l 
A.,  born  Dec.  14,  1867;  has  lost  five  children. 

PARKS  JAMES   M.   Kewanee;  photographer;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  Va. 

PARRISH  RUFUS  P.  Dealer  in  Books,  Stationery  and  Wall  Paper,  Kewanee;  born  in 
Gilmanton,  N.  H.  Sept.  4,  1816;  came  to  this  county,  April  15,  1855;  Rep;  Epis;  value  of 
real  estate  and  personal  property  $8,000;  married  Frances  A.  Hollis,  in  Boston,  Mass,  Dec. 
3,  1839;  she  was  born  in  Boston,  Nov.  2,  1816;  has  one  child  living.  George  K.,  born  June 
10,  1858;  has  lost  two  sons  and  one  daughter;  Mr.  Parrish  has  been  for  several  years  mem- 
ber of  the  Village  Board  of  Trustees,  one  year  President  of  the  Board;  for  six  years  was 
School  Director;  is  now  President  of  Board  of  School  Trustees,  and  President  of  Board  of 
Directors  of  Public  Library. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     GENESEO   TOWNSHIP.  441 

PARRY  JOSEPH,  Kewanee;  Sexton  of  Pleasant  View  and  the  old  Kewanee  cemeteries; 
born  in  England.  July  S.  1828;  came  to  this  country  in  1870;  Bapt;  owns  house  and  three 
acres,  valued  at  $1,500;  married  Mary  Bradley,  May  12,  1857;  sne  was  born  in  England, 
June  3,  1828;  they  have  five  children  living.  William,  horn  April  8,  1858;  Alice  S.,  born  Nov. 

23,  1863;  Robert,  born  Aug.  14,  1865;    Elizabeth,  born   Feb.  24.  1867;    Louisa,  born  March 

24,  1869;  they  have  lost  two  children.  Albert  Frederick  and  Emily  Jane. 
PARSONS  EPHRAIM  Dr.   Kewanee;  Physician;    born  in  Girard,   Pa.  May  8,    1827; 

came  to  this  county  in  1866;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  property,  valued  at  $10,000;  married  Lydia 
A.  Wilcox;  she  was  born  in  N.Y;  they  have  two  children,  Jennie  L.  and  Emma  L. 

PATRICK  ENOCH  B.  Kewanee;  photographer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  111.  1852;  one  child. 

PATRICK  ENOCH  B.,  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Prot;  born  Ky;  one  child. 

PATRICK   JOHN,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Eng.  1821;  24acresin  Co. 

PATTERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  pastor  of  Latter  Day  Saints  Church;  Rep. 

PAYNE  DARIUS  W.  Kewanee;  cooper;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  born   N.Y;  $700;  7  children. 

PURDY  EDWIN   R.  Kewanee;  lab;  Rep;  born  in  111. 

PEART  GEO.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  Prot;  born  Eng;  80  acres.  $2,500;  4  chil. 

PEART  JOS.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  Prim.  Meth;  born  Eng.  1846. 

PERKINS  HAZIN  II.  Kewanee;  manufacturer  riding  cultivators;  Ind;  Ind;  born  111.  1847. 

PERRY  WM.  C.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  born  Eng;  3  acres;  six  children. 

PETERSON   ANDREW,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden,  1827;  $800;  one  girl. 

PETERSON  CARRIE  Mrs.  Kewanee;  $400;  one  child. 

PETTY  NICHOLAS,  Kewanee;  printer;  Rep. 

PHILLIPS  THOS.  H.  dry  goodsand  clothing;  Rep;  Prot;  born  R.I.  1835;  one  child. 

PIERCE  &  BRO.  Kewanee,  Dealers  in  Hardware,  Stoves  and  Iron.  John  H,  Pierce, 
born  in  Kane  Co.  111.,  Jan.  II,  1843.  Thomas  P.  Pierce,  born  in  Kane  Co.  111.,  Oct.  3,  1838; 
Liberal  in  politics  and  religion. 

PIERCE  THOS.  J.  Kewanee;  hardware;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Kane  Co.  111.  1838;  one  child. 

PIERCE  RUTH   Mrs.  wid.  of  Thomas,  Kewanee;  Cong;  born  N.Y.   1804;  $3,000;  3  children. 

PILE  SARAH  Mrs.  Farming,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  England,  Nov.  26,  1826; 
came  to  this  county  in  1866;  Epis;  owns  160  acres,  valued  at  $8,000;  married  Richard  Pile, 
Dec.  19,  1849;  he  died  Dec.  15,  1870;  nine  children  living:  Richard,  born  Feb.  12,  1851; 
Jonathan,  born  June  10,  1852;  Geo  C.  born  Jan.  n,  1854;  John,  born  March  10,  1855;  Rob- 
ert, born  Oct.  8,  1858;  Willie,  born  Sept.  18,  1859;  Sarah  J.,  born  Nov.  24,  1861;  Joseph  T., 
born  Oct.  n,  1863;  Mary  E.,  born  Oct.  15,  1865. 

1'IXNEY  JAS.  H.  Kewanee;  book-keeper;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  Ohio,  1834;  $1,000 

1'IXXEY  ORVILLE  GROVE,  Kewanee;  harness-maker;  Rep;  Free  Meth;  born  Ross  Co.  O. 

PLATT  JAS.  L.  Kewanee;  Pres.  Ft.  Dodge  Coal  Co.  Iowa;  Rep;  Epis;  four  children  living. 

1'LUMBTREE  ELIJAH,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Kewanee;  lessee  coal  shaft;  born  Eng;  seven  children. 

PLUMMER  BENJ.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Free  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

PORTER  JAS.  Kewanee;  lab;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ohio,  1832;  $1,500;  lour  children. 

POTTER  CHESTER,  Kewanee;  engineer;  Dem;  born  Pa.  1840;  $500;  two  children. 

POTTER  DOUGLAS,  Kewanee;  clerk;  Ind;  Bapt;  born  111.  1849. 

POTTER  ISAAC,  lives  with  his  son,  I.  J.,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  Ch.  of  Christ;   born  Md 

POTTER  ISAAC  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  7.  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Jackson,  Ohio,  April  17, 
1831;  came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Ind.  in  politics  and  religion;  owns  78  acres  of  land,  val. 
$4,000;  married  Ellen  A.  Garrett,  Feb.  8,  1859;  sne  was  born  in  Concord,  Ohio,  Oct.  14,  1836; 
they  have  eight  children  :  Lillis  L.,  born  Oct.  29,  1859;  Erwin  E.,  born  Nov.  i,  1861;  Elmer 
E.,  born  May  21,  1865;  Alice,  born  Sept.  3.  1867;  Tunia  A.,  born  April  2,  1869;  Jennie  L, 
born  Aug.  18.  1872;  Mary  A.,  born  Sept.  I,  1874,  and  Nevada,  born  Jan.  12,  1876. 

POTTER  PHIL.  Kewanee;  foreman  Haxton  steam  heater  co;  Ind;  Cong;  born  Ohio,  1829. 

POTTER  WM.  C.  Kewanee;  policeman;  Ind;   Ind;  born  Ohio,  1825;  $6,000;  two  children. 

POWER  RENJ.  Kewanee;  cigar-maker;  Rep;  born  N.Y.  1849. 

POWERS  EDWARD,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Eng. 

POWER  SARAH  J.  Mrs.  wid.  of  Henry;  Kewanee;  Pres;  born  N.Y.  1823;  $1,200;  five  child. 

PRATT  NORMAN  H.  Postmaster,  Kewanee;  born  in  Binghamton,  N.Y.Dec.  10,  1825; 
came  to  this  county  in  1846;  Rep;  Ind;  married  Louise  Sloan,  Dec.  20,  1854;  she  was  born 
in  Kingsville.  Ohio;  has  three  children  living:  Carrie  E.,  born  Sept.  20,  1855;  Junius  J., 
born  Feb.  2,  1858;  Carl  H.,  born  Nov.  16,  1870;  have  lost  three  children.  Mr.  Pratt  has 
been  Postmaster  since  1867.  Was  Captain  Co.  F,  I24th  I.V.I,  about  three  years. 


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PRICE  EDWARD,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  born  in  Wales. 

PRICE  JOS.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Dem;  Ind;  born  England;  came  to  Co.  1856. 

PRICE  JOS.  W.  Kewanee;  grain  dealer  in  Fairmont,  Neb;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Philadelphia,  1834. 

PRIDEAUX  STEPHEN,  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Wis.  1849. 

I'RIl'.S  T.MAN  CHAS.  J.  Kewanee;  saloon;  Rep;  Epis;  born  Eng.  1823;  $750:  four  children. 

PRIESTMAN  WM.  Kewanee;  butcher;  Rep;  Epis;  born  in  England;  $5,000. 

PYLE  ELEANOR  Mrs.  (wid.  of  Jas.  C.)  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Kewanee.  Meth.  Epis;  born  Ohio. 

E  ISAAC,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Muskingum  Co.  Ohio,  Aug.  24, 
1833;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1856;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  owns  180  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $9,000; 
married  Caroline  M.  Ball,  Sept.  16,  1855;  she  was  born  in  Putnam,  Ohio,  July  9,  1837;  they 
have  five  children  living,  two  deceased;  the  living  are  :  Marion,  born  Oct.  9,  1857;  Ulysses 
G.,  born  Sept.  28,  1865;  Bertie,  born  July  18,  1868;  John  H.,  born  Jan.  12,  1872.  and  Nettie, 
born  July  14,  1876.  The  deceased  were  :  Alice  C.,  died  Aug.  27,  1862;  Chas.  Elmer,  died 
April  4,  1864.  Mr.  Pyle  is  School  Director;  has  acted  in  that  capacity  15  years. 


/^V 


MICHAEL,  Kewanee;  bazar;  Ind;   Ind;  born  Ct.  1847;  $1,000. 


Y)  ANDELL  JACOB,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Mormon;  born  in  England. 

•^     RANKIN  OLIVER  T.  Kewanee;  plasterer;  Dem;  born  in  Va.  1854. 

RAUTNOT  AUGUST,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  U.  Evang;  born  in  Ger;  80  ac. 

RAYMOND  EDWARD  C.  Proprietor  Planing  Mill  and  Manufacturer  Sash,  Doors, 
Blinds,  etc.,  Kewanee;  born  in  Brunswick,  Maine,  June  16,  1827;  came  to  this  Co.  April  21, 
1856;  Rep;  Ind;  value  of  property  in  Kewanee,  $12,000;  married  Lillie  T.  Brun,  May  10, 
1857;  she  was  born  in  N.Y.  city,  Sept.  26,  1839;  has  two  children  living,  Harry  P.,  born  Aug. 
14,  1868;  Addie  May,  born  Nov.  18,  1870;  lost  two  sons  and  one  daughter.  Mr.  R.  served 
three  years  in  the  army;  was  Captain  Co.  A,  I24th  I.V.I  ;  had  charge  of  receiving  and  trans- 
ferring Illinois  troops  at  Springfield,  111.  about  18  months. 

REED  ASHBEL  H.  Kewanee;  machinist;  Dem;  born  N.Y.  1843. 

RE?',  I)  A.  H.  Kewanee;  laborer. 

REED  WM.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Ind;  Cong;  born  Ontario  Co.  N.Y;  four  children. 

REES  REF.S,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Latter  Day  Saints;  born  in  Wales;  four  children. 

REGIER  GUSTAV  W.  Rev.  Pastor  United  Evangelical  Church,  Kewanee;  born  in 
Prussia,  Aug.  5,  1842;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1875;  Rep;  married  Anna  Eimann  at  Franklin, 
Iowa,  Feb.  9,  1868;  she  was  born  in  Afehland,  Ohio,  Jan.  5,  1846;  they  have  had  five  chil- 
dren, two  deceased;  the  living  are  :  Emma  K.,  born  Dec.  3,  1868;  Ernst  F.  H.,  born  Aug. 
6,  1871;  C'lara  O.  E.,  born  Nov.  18,  1876.  Mr.  Regier  also  has  pastoral  charge  of  the  church 
3  miles  northeast  of  Kewanee,  and  church  at  Geneseo. 

REMICK  CHAS.  P.  Kewanee;  book-keeper;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ohio,  1837;  $1,000;  6  children. 

RENO  JAS.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  La. 

RICHTER  CHAS.  Kewanee;  tailor;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Germany,  1828;  four  children. 

RIDWAYED  SAMUEL,   Kewanee;  gardener;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  Eng;  came  to  Co.  1867. 

RILEY  JOHN,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  in  Ireland;  $600;  two  children. 

RIPKA  C.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  United  Evang;  born  Germany;  So  ac;  3  children. 

RISHEILL  JOS.  O.   Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Pa.  1830;  $600;  four  children. 

ROBBINS  WM.  L.  Kewanee;  draying;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Wis;  one  child. 

ROBERTS  JNO  (col'd)  P.O.  Kewanee;  Sec.  19;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.  C. 

ROBERTS  JNO.  Jr.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  born  Miss. 

ROBINSON  ANN   Mrs.  widow  Horace;  Kewanee;  Free  Meth;  born  Mass.  1834;  $500. 

ROBINSON  JAMES,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Latter  Day  Saints;  born  England  1801. 

ROBINSON  THOS.   R.   Kewanee;  salesman;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Me.  1853. 

ROCKWELL  JNO.  D.  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  N.Y.;  $6,000;  five  children. 

ROLLINS  JONATHAN   B.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Ind;   Epis;  born  N.  H.  1821;  $40,000. 

HONK  JOHX  G.  Kewanee;  Village  Constable  and  Deputy  Sheriff;  born  in  Louisburg, 
Va.  Feb.  6,  1847;  came  to  Canton,  111.  in  1863;  came  to  this  county  Aug.  4,  1865;  Dem;  Ind; 
married  Ellen  R.  Thompson  Aug.  15,  1872;  she  was  born  in  Boston,  Mass.  May  6,  1847;  has 
two  children:  Chas.  Albert,  born  Sept.  13,  1873;.  Viola  May,  Jan.  25,  1875;  Mr.  Ronk  ,has 
served  as  Constable  three  years;  is  serving  his  second  year  as  Deputy  Sheriff. 

RONSTROM  NELSON  M.  Kewanee;  painter;  one  child. 


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ROWLEY  CHARLES  L    Kewanee;  newsdealer;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  III.  1850;  one  child. 

RUSSELL  SUSANNAH   Mrs.  widow  John;   Kewanee;  Free  Meth;  born  Va;  $1,000;  3  childn. 

RUSSELL,  WILLIAM  H.  Kewanee;  Supt.  Public  Schools;  born  in  Nobleboro.  Lincoln 
Co.  Maine,  Sept.  26,  1834;  came  to  this  county  in  1868;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  house  and  lot  val- 
ued at  $1,500;  married  Martha  J.  Hatch  Aug.  22,  1864;  she  died  June  14,  1866;  had  one 
child  by  this  marriage,  deceased;  married  Elizabeth  D.  B.  Alexander,  July  5,  1871;  she  was 
born  near  Poughkeepsie,  N.Y.  Feb.  II,  1839;  they  have  one  child,  Lillian  E.  born  Oct.  19, 
1875;  Mr.  R.  graduated  from  Bath  High  School  in  1860;  spent  three  years  at  Waterville,  ifie. 
College;  taught  in  the  schools  of  Maine  a  number  of  years;  taught  in  Peoria  High  School 
three  years;  Supt.  of  Moline  public  schools  three  years;  has  served  as  Supt.  of  Kewanee  pub- 
lic schools  six  years. 

RYAN  BERNARD,  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  $150;  ten  children. 

RYAN   DENNIS,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

RYAN  JOHN  Father,  Kewanee;  Catholic  Priest,  of  St.  Mary's  Church;  born  in  Ireland 
March  20,  1810;  came  to  this  county  in  1845;  Dem. 

RYAN  PATRICK,  Kewanee;  bartender;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

OACRIDER  WM.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  N.Y.;  $700;  three  sons. 

^     SATTER   FRANK,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SCHADER  JNO.  C.  Kewanee;  tailor;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany  1827. 

SCHMIDT  GOTLIEB,  Sec.  16;  Kewanee;  farmer;  U.  Evang;  born  Germany;  50  ac;  8  childn. 

SCHMIDT  WM.  Sec.  II;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany  1837;  80  acres. 

SCHMAKARD  Fred.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Ger.  Ref;  born  Germany. 

SCHNEIDER  ALBERT,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Luth;  born  Germany;  one  child. 

SCHNIDER  HENRY.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Kewanee;  R.R.  hand;  born  Germany. 

SCHNIDER  WM.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Dutch  Ref;  born  Germany;  came  Co.  1875. 

SCHUMAN  JOS.  Kewanee;  shoemaker;  Dem;  born  Germany  1838;  $2,000;  six  children. 

SCOTT  ALEXANDER,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  U.  Breth;  born   Eng;  I  child. 

SCOTT  ANN  Mrs  Sec.  20;   P.O.  Kewanee;  Prim.  Meth;  born  Eng;  owns  5  acres. 

SCOTT  JOHN,  Farmer;  Sees.  6,  7,  8,  and  5;  Kewanee  P.O.;  born  in  Scotland,  May  10, 
1810;  came  to  this  county  1846;  Dem;  Pres;  owns  462  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $23,200; 
married  Marcey  Paice,  Nov.  13,  1835;  she  was  born  in  the  County  of  Surrey,  England,  April 
15,1812;  they  have  three  children  living:  William,  born  March  6,  1836;  Alexander,  Oct. 
28,  1837;  and  John,  Aug.  27,  1840;  they  lost  three  daughters:  Jane,  who  died  in  England; 
Mary  Ann,  died  Sept.  14,  1852;  and  Isabella  J.  died  Jan.  15,  1867;  Mr.  Scott  was  the  first 
blacksmith  in  this  part  of  the  township. 

SCOTT  JOHN  Jr.  Farmer  and  Carpenter;  Sec.  5;  Kewanee  P.O.;  born  in  England  Aug. 
27,  1840;  came  to  this  county  in  1846;  Dem;  owns  80  acres,  valued  at  $4,000;  married  Hat- 
tie  J.  Messmore,  June  19,  1864;  she  was  born  in  Wayne  Co.  O.,  April  24,  1849;  they  have 
four  children  :  William  H.  born  July  4,  1867;  George  G.,  July  29,  1869;  Lora,  Feb.  14,  1873; 
and  John  A.,  May  7,  1876. 

SCUTT  WASHINGTON,  Kewanee;  Coal  Prospector;  born  in  Gallatin,  N.Y.  June  6, 
1836,  came  to  this  county  in  1862;  Dem;  Free  Will  Bapt;  owns  house  and  lot  valued  at 
$1,700;  married  Mary  M.  Miller,  March  2,  1859;  she  was  born  in  Blakely,  Luzerne  Co.  Pa. 
Nov.  30, 1844;  tney  have  five  children  :  Sarah  M.,  born  Feb.  to,  1860;  Cora  V.,  May  3,  1862; 
Mahala  C.,  born  March  2,  1865;  Harmon  S.,  July  4,  1867;  and  Chas.  H.,  Aug.  7.  1869. 

SEARLE  HOPHNI,  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Mass;  $3500;  five  children. 

SEARLE  THEODORE  N.  Kewanee;  Carpenter,  Contractor  and  Builder;  born  in 
Chicopee,  Mass.  May  18,  1847;  came  to  this  county  in  1856;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  house  and 
two  lots,  valued  at  $r,ooo;  married  Laura  Winter,  Sept.  1869;  she  was  born  June  5,  1852; 
they  have  three  children  :  Estella,  born  March  18,  1871;  Freddie  N.,  Sept.  7,  1872;  Mont- 
gomery, Aug.  7,  1875. 

SEE  FREDERICK,  Brewer;  Sec.  34;  Kewanee  P.O.;  born  in  New  Market.  England, 
March  27,1829;  came  to  this  countryin  1857;  came  to  this  county  in  1859;  Dem;  Ind;  owns 
brewery,  houses,  and  12  acres  of  land;  Mr.  See  is  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  ale  and 
beer;  his  facilities  for  manufacturing  are  extensive;  all  orders  promptly  filled. 

SELTZER   FREDERICK  C.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany  1811. 

SEYMOUR  SUSAN  Mrs.  widow  of  John;  Epis;  born  N.Y.  1829;  $5,000;  three  children. 

SEYMOUR  WM.  A.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;  born  Peoria  1853. 

SHARP  SAMUEL  J.  Kewanee;  dentist's  student;  Dem;  born  Va.  1847. 

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446  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

SHELDON  LUTHER,  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Dem;  born  N.Y.  1809;  $2,500;  one  child. 

SHELDON  RENSELAER  C.  Kewanee;  machinist;  Dem;  born  this  Co.  1853. 

SHILTON  CHRISTOPHER   A.  Kewanee;  gen.  merch;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Canada  1844. 

SHIPLEY  RACHEL  ANN  Mrs.  Kewanee;  born  in  Washington  Co.  Pa.  June  22. 
1826;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Bapt;  owns  house  and  I  acre  lot,  valued  at  $1,000;  mar- 
ried foshua  Shipley,  Sept.  18,  1845;  he  died  Sept.  9,  1863;  five  ch  Idren  living  :  Isaac  C., 
born  Nov.  21,  1848;  Lewis  A.,  Nov.  21,  1850;  Anna  B.,  Aug.  18,  1853;  Lucy  E.,  Feb.  6, 
•  1856;  and  George  \V.,  Aug.  22,  1859;  lost  three  children,  Chas.  E.,  John  Wm.  and  Archie  B; 
Mr.  Shipley  served  in  Co.  F,  124111  I.  V.  I.  I  year. 

SHIRLEY  PHILEMON  P.  Rev.  Pastor  First  Baptist  Church,  Kewanee;  born  in 
Hancock  Co.  Ind.  Dec.  16',  1827;  came  to  this  county  in  1876;  Rep;  educated  at  Madison 
University,  N.Y.;  was  ordained  pastor  of  First  Baptist  Church  at  Grafton,  N.Y.  in  1853; 
since  then  he  has  been  pastor  of  Baptist  church  at  Le  Claire  Iowa;  Zion  Church,  Scott  Co. 
Iowa;  and  of  the  Baptist  churches  at  Marion,  Linn  Co.  Iowa;  Berwick,  Warren  Co.  Ill; 
Payson,  Adams  Co.  Ill;  Clayton,  Adams  Co.  Ill;  and  Polo,  111;  from  Polo  he  came  to  Kewa- 
nee and  took  charge  of  present  pastorate;  married  Maria  L.  Hayes,  of  Hamilton,  N.Y.;  they 
have  five  children,  four  daughters  and  one  son  :  eldest  daughter,  Ida  P.  E.,  married  to  Fred. 
A.  Knowlton,of  Linn  Co.  Iowa;  second  daughter,  Frances  L.  married  Dr.  E.  B.  De  La  Ma- 
ter, of  Chicago;  the  other  children  are  Mary  Etta  Maria,  E.  G.  Perin,  and  Jessie  I.  E.;  they 
are  unmarried,  and  reside  with  parents. 

SHORfALL  EDWARD,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  seven  children. 

SHORTALL  PATRICK,  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  $1,000. 

SHOSTROM  ERIC,  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  born  Sweden;  four  children. 

SHUNEMAN  HERMANN,  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Germany. 

SIMPSON  FRANK,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  one  child. 

SLACK  MATHEW,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;   Rep;   Meth;  born  in  England. 

SLOAN  SEYMOUR,  Kewanee;  retired;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  seven  children. 

SLOAN  WM.  W.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio,  1827;  two  children;  $6,000. 

SMALING  AARON  B.  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Pa.  1832;  eight  children. 

SMILEY  JAMES  C.  Kewanee;  physician;  Dem;  Ind;  born   near  Winchester,  Va;  2  children. 

SMITH   EDWIN  L.  cabinet-maker;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Mass.  1817;  four  children. 

SMITH   GEORGE  W.   Kewanee;  engineer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  this  state;  six  children. 

SMITH   HARRY,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  England.  1843;  three  children;  $800. 

SMITH   HIRAM.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  §10,000;  four  children. 

SMITH  JAMES,  Kewanee;  laborer  on  R.  R.;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland. 

SMITH  JAMES  W.   Kewanee;  druggist;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Ohio,  1844;  one  child. 

SMITH  JACOB,  Kewanee;  druggist;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  in  Switzerland;  two  children. 

SNYDER   PETER   H.   Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  Epis;  born  N.Y.  1823;  $700;  two   children. 

SPENCER  DANIEL  H.  Kewanee;  soda  water  mnfr;  born  in  Canada;  one  child. 

SPENCER   SAMUEL,  Sec.  20.  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer  and  coal   miner;  Rep;  born  in  England. 

SPICKLER   A.  B.  Kewanee:  clerk;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Pa. 

SPIEGEL  AMOS.  Sec.  27.  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer  for  Fred.  Gunther;  U.  Evang;  born  Ger. 

SPIGLE   FRED.   Kewanee;  retired;  Dem.   U.  Evang;  born  Germany;  $1,000;  ten  children. 

Sl'IKES  JOHN  J.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Kewanee;   laborer;  born  in  England;  seven  children. 

SPURLOCK  M.  Rev.  Pastor  M.  E.  Church.  Kewanee:  born  in  Va.  May  6,  1834;  Rep; 
spent  three  years  in  Cherry  Grove  Seminary  (under  patronage  of  Presbyterian  Church),  two 
years  in  Hedding  Collegiate  Seminary,  l8s5  and  1856,  attended  the  Garrett  Biblical  Institute 
at  Evanston,  111.  in  1857;  taught  Public  Schools  two  years,  and  one  year  in  the  Hedding 
i  ollegiate  Seminary,  Abingdon,  111;  joined  the  Central  111.  Conference,  1859;  married  to  Miss 
1".  A.  Foster,  of  Abington,  III.  Oct.  24,  1856;  Mrs.  Spurlock  is  a  lecturer;  labors  in  the 
interests  of  Temperance  and  Missions;  holds  the  office  of  Cor.  Secy,  of  the  Ladies'  and 
Pastors'  Christian  Union  or  Home  Missionary  Society  of  the  Central  Illinois  Conference;  was 
elected  to  that  office  in  1872;  they  have  five  children,  one  of  whom  is  married  to  Rev.  C.  W. 
Greene,  pastor  of  M.  E.  Church  in  Fairview,  111. 

STABLER  JOHN.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Meth;  born  in  England,  1833;  260  acres. 

STANLEY  WM.  T.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  prop,  coal  shaft;  Ind;  born  in  England,  1835. 

STANTON  FRANCIS,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  born  in  N.Y. 

STANTON  GEORGE,  Kewanee;  teamster;  Rep;    born  in  Ohio,  1853;  one  child. 

STANTON   HIRAM,  Kewanee;  invalid;  Rep;  born  in  N.Y.  1824. 


HENRY    COUNTY  :      K.EWANEE    TOWNSHIP.  447 

ST ANTON  JOHN   S.  Kewanee;  horseman;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  in  N.Y.;  six  children. 

STATZ  FREDERICK  W.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Kewanee;  fanner;  Rep;  Cath;  born  in  Germany. 

STAPLES  GEO.  W.   Kewanee;  boots  and  shoes;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Pa.  1820;  85,000. 

STAUFFENBERG  HENRY,  Kewanee;   Rep;  Ind;  born  111;  $2,500;  one  child. 

STEELE   \VM.   Kewanee;  coal  miner;  born  in  England;  seven  children. 

STEVENS  \V.\I.  W.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  in  Genesee  Co.  N.Y.  1822. 

STEWART  JOHN   W.  Kewanee;  printer;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  born  Tenn.  1853. 

STOKES  JAMES,  Kewanee;  R.  R.  fireman;   Rep;  Epis;  born  Ireland;  $2,000;  3   children. 

STOKES  ROBT.  W.,   P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Epis;  born  in  Ireland;  $600;  4  children. 

STONE  EXAVER  A.   Kewanee;  livery;  Rep;  Prof,  born   Ohio,   1850;  $1,200;  3  children. 

STONE   FREDERICK,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  Luth;  born  in  Prussia,  1838. 

STONE  JAMES  S.  P.O.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  born  N.Y.  State,  1826. 

STONE  JOHN,  Sec.  21,  I'.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  Dem;  U.  Evang;  born  in  Prussia. 

STONE  \VM.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;  fanner,  lives  with  his  father;  Dem;  U.  Evang;   Prussia. 

STOREY  ELIJAH,  Farmer.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  this  town,  Oct.  29,  1851; 
Rep;  1'rot;  owns  So  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $4,000;  married  Lovinia  McClellan,  Feb.  27, 
1872;  she  was  burn  in  Alba,  111;  Sept.  23,  1852;  they  have  one  child  living,  an  infant  not  yet 
named;  lost  one  child,  Nellie,  born  Sept.  19.  1874,  died  Oct.  5,  1875. 

STOREY  JAIRUS,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;   Rep;  born  in  N.Y.  1828;  124  acres,  $6,200. 

STRATTON  ANN   Mrs.  widow  of  James,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Kewanee;  bora  in  Ireland;  40  acres. 

STRATTON  JAMES,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Dem;  Cath. 

STRATTON  ROBERT,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Prot. 

STRAUBURG  JOHN,  Kewanee;  works  on  R.  R.;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden,  1819. 

STREICHER  JOHN  P.  Kewanee;  saloon;  Cath;  born  in  Germany.  1847. 

STRONG  SARAH  J.   Mrs.  Kewanee;  milliner  and  dressmaker;  Prot;  born  Cambridge,  Ohio. 

SULLIVAN   ELLEN  Mrs.  widow  of  Martin;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  $1,000;  six  children. 

SUMPTION  BENJAMIN,  Sec.  2O,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Mormon;  born  in  England. 

SWAIN  GEO.  L.  Kewanee;  plasterer;  Dem;  born  in  Ohio;  nine  children. 

SWAIN   HENRY  A.   Kewanee;  stone  mason;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  Ohio;  $500. 

SWAN  BARCLAY   H.  Kewanee;  printer;  Dem;  Prot;  born  in  this  town,  1852. 

SWANSON  JOHN,  Kewanee;  photographer;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  $150;  six  children. 

SWEENEY  JOHN,  Kewanee;  night  watchman;  Cath;  $1,000. 

SWEET  HENRY  T.  Kewanee;  R.  R.  conductor;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Vt.  1833;  $6co. 

SWEET  JAMES   H.  Kewanee;  R.  R.  foreman;   Rep;  born  in  Vt.  1853. 

SWEET  JOHN  V.   Kewanee;  R.R.  brakeman;  Rep;  born  in  Mass.  1855. 

SWEET  JOHN   T.   Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  born  in  Mass. 

SYKES  AUSTIN,  Farmer,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Wells,  Rutland  Co.  Vt.  April 
28,  1815:  came  to  this  county  Oct.  1850;  Ind;  Bapt;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at 
$10,000;  married  Miss  Lucina  Needham,  May  I,  1839.  in  Buffalo,  N.Y.;  she  was  born  in 
Union,  Vt.  Feb.  2,  1810;  they  have  three  children  living  :  Tracy  P.  born  May  29,  1843, 
Orville  C.  born  Oct.  7,  1845,  Maria  L.  (now  Mrs.  J.  C.  Nichols,  of  Wyoming,  Iowa),  born 
Aug.  14,  1848;  they  have  lost  one  son,  Harlan  P.,  who  died  Oct.  1844;  Mr.  Sykes  was  first 
Supervisor  of  Kewanee  Tp;  served  three  years  as  Justice  of  the  Peace,  and  School  Trustee 
seventeen  years. 

SYKES  ORVILLK  C.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  Bapt;  born  in  Java,  N.Y.  1845. 

/'T~<ALCOTT  JOSEPH  A.  Kewanee;  justice  of  the  peace  and  ins.  agt.  Rep;  Cong;  born  Conn. 
TAYLOR  CHRISTOPHER  G.  Kewanee;  wagon  maker;  Rep;  born  in  England. 

TAYLOR  C.  G.   Kewanee;  wheelwright;  Dem;   Epis;  $1,000. 

TAYLOR   GEO.  Kewanee;  gardener;   Kpis;  born  England;  $3,500. 

TEARE   DIANA   Mrs.  wid.  of  John;  Kewanee;  Bapt;  born  Pa;  $600. 

TENNEY  KALPH  A.  64  Lake  st.  cor.  State  st.  Chicago. 

TERRY  WILLIS.    Kewanee;  book-keeper  1st  Nat.  Bank;  Ind;  Cong;  born  Vt. 

THACKEUAY  JOHX  B.  Photographer,  Kewanee;  born  in  England,  Feb.  I.  1824; 
came  to  this  county  in  1869;  Meth;  val.  prop.  $2,000;  married  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Dukelin, 
April  2,  1870;  she  was  born  in  England,  Feb.  14,  1836;  Mr,  Thackeray  had  six  children  by 
former  marriage;  one  deceased. 


448  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

THARP  ARTHUR  W.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  this  Co.  So  ac.  $3,200. 

THARP  ISAAC,  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  40  acres,  $1,600. 

THARP  MOSES  M.  Sec.  21,   P.O.  Kewanee;  fanner;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

THARP  SARAH   H.   Mrs.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Prot;  8  acres,  $1,000. 

THAYER  CHAS.   F.  Kewanee;  cigar-maker;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Prussia;  $300. 

THOMPSON   HENRY,  Kewanee;  medicine  agt;  Rep;  Free-will  Bapt;  born  England. 

THOMPSON  JAMES,   Kewanee;  ins.  agt.  and  Dr;  Ind;  Meth;  born  England;  $2,000. 

THOMPSON  R.  H.  Kewanee;  teamster;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.Y;  $500. 

THORPE  JONAS,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Lat.  Day  Sts;  $800. 

TIBBETTS  NAT.  W.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;   Rep;  born  III;  31  acres,  $6,000. 

TIETZ  AUGUST,  Sec.  [6,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Germany;  59  acres. 

TIETZ  GEO.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

TOMPKINS  JAMES,  Pastor  Congregational  Church,  Kewanee;  born  in  Galesburg,  111. 
April  6,  1840;  graduated  from  Knox  College,  in  1862;  Principal  of  an  Academy  for  two 
years;  spent  one  year  in  the  service  of  the  U.S.Christian  Commission,  laboring  in  the  Poto- 
mac and  the  Cumberland  armies,  and  lecturing  in  central  Illinois;  graduated  from  Chicago 
Theological  Seminary,  in  1867;  ordained  to  the  work  of  the  Gospel  Ministry,  April  24,  1867; 
married  Miss  Ella  A.  Kelley,  of  Wheaton,  111.  Sept.  8,  1869;  Mrs.  T.  was  born  in  Rutland, 
Vt.  Aug.  16,  1849;  they  have  two  children,  Roy  James,  born  in  Minneapolis,  Minn.  May  25, 
1871;  and  Mabel  Ella,  born  in  Kewanee,  July  20,  1874;  Mr.  T.  has  been  Pastor  of  the  First 
Church  of  Christ,  Lombard,  111.  and  of  the  First  Cong'I.  Church,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

TOOTHAKER  WM.  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Free-will  Bapt;  born  Me. 

TOWN  WM.  Kewanee;  boiler-maker;  Rep;  born  Ohio;  $1,000. 

TRAVISS  JASPER  N.  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Prot;  born   Pa;  farm  Bureau  Co.  $3,000. 

TRAYNER  JOHN,  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  born   Ireland;  $600. 

TRAYNOR   PATRICK,  Kewanee;  shoemaker;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  $1,000. 

TRAYNER  OWEN,  Kewanee;  retired;  Dem;  Cath;  born  Ireland. 

TROWBRIDGE  CHAS.   Kewanee;  gunsmith;  Rep;  Epis;  born  Conn;  $1,500. 

TUNNICLIFF  ED.  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Meth;  born  England;  $1,000. 

TUNNICLIFF  GEO.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  England;  $1,000. 

TULLY  EDWARD  J.  Kewanee,  telegraph  opr;  Rep;  Epis;  born  N.  Y. 

TULLY  PATRICK,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Cath;  born  Ireland;  owns  house  and  lot. 

TULLY  PHIL,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Ireland. 

T  T  HLIN  AXEL  E.  Kewanee;  clerk;  Rep;  Prot;  born  Sweden. 

^       USADAL  ALBERT.  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  Germany;  94  acres. 

WAIL  HORTON,   Kewanee;  boiler-maker;  Rep;  born  Pa;  $1,200. 
*       VAILE  ALEXANDER,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Kewanee;  hatter;  Dem;  Quaker;  born  N.J. 

VAILE   E.  M.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Kewanee;  nurseryman;  Rep;   Ind;  born  N.  J. 

VAN  DIKE  ARCHIBALD,  Kewanee;  boarding  house;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  Pa;  $2,000. 

VAN  DUYN  DENNrS,  Kewanee;  Retired;  born  in  Ovid,  Seneca  Co.  N.Y.  March  19, 
1803;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1848;  Dem;  Meth.  Episcopal;  owns  house  and  lot,  valued  at 
$1,000;  married  Rachel  Wilson,  Sept.  14,  1828;  she  died  Sept.  6,  1842;  had  five  children  by 
that  marriage,  three  deceased;  the  living  are,  EodineA.  (now  Mrs.  Dennis  Morris)  born 
July  14,  1829;  and  Isaiah  S.  born  July  25,  1837;  Mr.  Van  D.'s  present  wife  was  Miss  Mar- 
garet J.  Mapes,  married  Aug.  20,  1843;  they  have  three  children,  Mary  C.  (now  Mrs.  D.  E. 
Morris)  born  Aug.  2,  1844;  Martha  A.  (now  Mrs.  Lafayette  Morris)  born  Dec.  8,  1851;  and 
Edna  S.  (now  Mrs.  Adam  H.  Wiltz)  born  Nov.  17,  1853;  Mr.  Van  D.  was  the  first  shoe- 
maker in  Wetherstield. 

"tlTAGNER  AUGUST,   Kewanee;  bricklayer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany. 
**       WAGNER  JULIUS,  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  Germany;  120  ac. 
WALKER   THOS.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Chris;  born  Eng;  val.  prop.  $12,000. 
WALTON   HERCULES   R.   Kewanee;  grocer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Wis. 

WARD  FRANK  W.  Kewanee;  Teacher;  born  in  Oxford,  Henry  Co.  111.  March  13,  1855; 
Rep;  Cong;  spent  two  years  at  Madison  University,  Hamilton,  N.Y;  he  has  been  engaged 
a  portion  of  tlie  last  live  years  as  a  teacher  in  schools  in  Illinois  and  Minnesota. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :    KEWANEE   TOWNSHIP.  449 

WARD  JOHN,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Tenn. 

WARNER  SYLVANUS  W.  Produce  Dealer.  Kewanee;  born  in  Leeds  Co.  Canada, 
Feb.  q,  1817;  came  to  this  state  in  1838;  came  to  the  county  in  1840;  Rep;  Bapt;  married 
Emeline  Otis.  July  8,  1847;  she  was  born  in  Ohio.  Sept.  1825:  two  children  living,  Melvina 
(now  Mrs.  H.  C.  Huntington);  Adelia,  born  Jan.  31,  1853;  lost  one  son  and  three  daugh- 
ters; Mr.  Warner  has  been  Assessor,  Supervisor,  and  served  nine  years  as  Village  Trustee. 

WASHINGTON  CORNELIUS.  Sec.  8,    P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;   Dem;  Cath;   Ireland;  60  ac. 

WANTZ   MICHAEL,   Kewanee;  painter;   Dem;  born  Germany. 

WEARMOUTH   WM.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Eng. 

WEARMOUTH  WM.  R.  Kewanee;  molder;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Eng. 

WEEKS  THOS.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Mormon;  born  Eng. 

WEEKS,  GREENFIELD  &  CO.  Dealers  in  Clothing.  Gents'  Furnishing  Goods, 
and  Merchant  Tailors,  Kewanee. 

WILTON  JOHN  R.  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Eng;  $1,200. 

WENTWORTH  COLYER  S.  Kewanee;  cashr.  1st  Nat.  Bnk;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Me. 

WEST  MICHAEL,  Sec.  19,   P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Bapt;  Ohio;  val.  prop.  $7,000. 

WEST  SAMUEL,  P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  father;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 

WESTLUND  PETER,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  $300. 

WESTON  GEO.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  born  Ohio;  300  acres,  $13,500. 

WESTON  WM.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

WETZIG  CHARLEY,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Kewanee;   farmer;  Rep;   Luth.  born  Germany. 

WHALEN  DENNIS,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland. 

WHIFFEN  JOHN,  Butcher  and  Stock  Dealer,  Kewanee;  born  in  Kimbolton,  England, 
Oct.  13,  1815;  'came  to  Utica,  N.Y.  in  1832;  came  to  Illinois  in  1850;  came  to  this  Co.  1857; 
Independent  in  religion;  value  of  property,  $5,000;  married  Sarah  Seaton,  of  England,  July 
25,  1838;  she  died  Feb.  23,  1854;  had  seven  children  by  this  marriage,  one  deceased,  the 
living  are  John  W.,  Isaac  A.,  A.  Jane  (now  Mrs.  C.  E.  Bowles);  Thomas  U.,  Sarah  E.  (now 
Mrs.  Moses  M.  Bard);  Mary  E.  (now  Mrs.  Clement  Noyes);  married  Clarissa  A.  Ferguson, 
of  Frankfort,  N.  Y.  July  3,  1854;  she  was  born  Aug.  II,  1824;  had  three  children  by  last 
marriage;  only  one  living,  Frank  F. 

WHITE  SAMUEL,  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Dem;  born  in  Pa;  been  in  Co.  21  years. 

WHITEHOUSE  BENJAMIN,  Sec.   28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  Prot;  England. 

WHITEHOUSE  JOHN,  Kewanee;  retired;  Rep;  Latter  Day  Saints;  born  in  England,  1805. 

WHITEHOUSE  JOSEPH   H.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  miner;  Rep;  born  in  England. 

WHITNEY  CEPHAS  N.  Editor  and  Proprietor  Kewanee  Courier;  born  in  Bridgeton, 
Maine,  Aug.  10,  1832;  came  to  this  state  in  1865;  came  to  this  Co.  March  I,  1876;  Rep; 
Ind;  value  of  property,  $4,500;  married  Cyrene  A.  Patch,  in  Hastings,  Minnesota,  Jan.  I, 
1859;  she  was  born  in  Wales  N.Y.;  has  four  children  living;  lost  one  girl;  Mr.  Whitney 
established  the  Minnesota  Conscrver  at  Hastings,  which  paper  has  been  consolidated  with 
the  Hastings  Gazette;  was  Editor-in-Chief  of  the  Quincy  Daily  Whig;  afterwards  published 
the  Schuyltr  Citizen,  and  Bureau  Co.  Herald,  and  established  the  Cornier  in  March,  1876. 

WHITING  E.  Miss,  Kewanee;  milliner;  Cong. 

WHITING  SETH,  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born   Mass.  1803;  four  children. 

WICKTOM  GEORGE,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  England. 

WILEY  PETER,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  born  Tenn;  eight  children. 

WILSEY   MAN VI LLE,  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  born  N.Y.;  one  son. 

WILSON  CHARLES,  Kewanee;  picture  frame-maker;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  house  and  lot. 

WILSON  CHARLES  C.  Kewanee;  Attorney  at  Law  and  President  Kewanee  Manufactur- 
ing Co.;  born  in  Wrentham,  Mass.  Sept.  18,  1829;  came  to  Illinois  in  1850;  came  to  this 
Co.  in  1860;  Rep;  Ind;  married  Maria  N.  llerham,  Feb.  24,  1850;  she  was  born  in  Jericho, 
Vt.  in  1830;  has  seven  childrei,  Jane  M.  born  May,  1852;  Abbie  A.  born  Dec.  1553;  Laura 
M.  born  Feb.  17.  1856;  Chas.  E.,  Cora  E.,  George'F.,  Edward  H.  born  Feb.  17,  1866;  Judge 
Wilson  was  District  A  ty.  for  this  District  from  1864  to  1868;  resigned  the  office  in  1868,  to 
accept  the  appointment  of  Chief  Justice  of  Utah;  held  that  position  until  the  Fall  of  1870. 

WILSON   FRANK  E.  Kewanee;  blacksmith;   Dem;  born  in  Ohio;  one  child;  $300. 

WILSON  LEWIS  P.  Manufacturer  of  Picture  Frames,  Furniture  made  to  order  and 
repaired,  Kewanee;  born  in  Searsburg,  N.Y.  Oct.  9,  1835;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1856;  Dem; 
Ind;  value  of  property,  $1,800;  married  Viola  M.  Keeler,  Oct.  9,  1866;  she  was  born  in 
Clarendon,  N.Y.  March  12,  1843;  has  one  child,  Vernon  E.  born  Aug.  3,  1868. 


450  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

WILSON  JACOB,  P.O.  Kewanee;  renter;  Rep;  U.  Brethren;  born  1'a. 
WILSON  JAMES  Mrs.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland;  one  acre. 
WILSON  NEWTON  L.  Kewanee;  molder;  Dem;  born  in  Ohio;  three  children. 
WILSON  PRENTICE  S.  Kewanee;  retired;  Ind;  Ind;  born  N.Y.;  $800;  eight  children. 
WILSON"    THADDEUS   W.  Kewanee;  cabinet-maker;  born   in  Searsburg,   N.Y.  Sept. 

26,  1833;  came  to  this  county  in  1857;  Rep;   Free    Will  Bapt;  owns   house   and    two    lots, 

valued   at   $1,500;  married    Sarah  J.  Kring,   May  24,    1855;  she  wa>  born  Knox  Co.  Ohio. 

Sept.  15,  1835;  they  have  three  children   living  :   Lillian   E.  A.  born  June   22,  1856;  Mary 

Jennie,    born    Ja".      18,    1864;    Wm.    Henry,  born   Sept.    28,    1875;  they  have   lost    two 

children,  Orville  E.  A.  and  Henry  Ross. 

WILSON  WM.  Kewanee;  photographer;   Rep;  Meth.   Epis;  born   W.  Va.  1843;  two  children. 
WINTER  RICH'D,  Kewanee;  grocer;   Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  England,  1823. 
WINTER  THOMAS,  Kewanee;  fruitgrower;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  England,  1816. 
WINTER   WM.  W.  Kewanee;  pattern-maker;   Uem;  Pres;  born  Ohio,  1816;  ten  children. 
WOLF  WM.  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  in  Philadelphia,  1838;  $2,000. 
WOLFE  JOHN.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  Dem;  bor.i  in  Ills;  one  child. 
WOOD  ALONZO  W.  Kewanee;  grocer;  Dem;  I   d;  born  Sheldon,  N.Y.  1816;  six  childien. 
WOODRUFF  HARVEY  E.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  born  Conn.   1808;  $2,500. 
WKIGHT  BENJAMIN  H.  (firm  M.  Doty  &  Co.)  was  born  in  Florida.  Orange  Co.  N.Y- 

Jan.  4,  1823;  Rep;  Bapt;  he  has  three  childrei  living:  Silas,  born   Feb.  1851;  Ella  F.  born 

June  I,  1857,  and  Annie,  born  April  9,  1868. 
WRIGHT  SILAS,  Kewanee;  machinist:  Rep;-  born  N.Y. 


WATES   HUGH,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Kewanee;  coal  miner;  born  England;  four  children. 

YOUNGREN   ANDREW,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  $100. 
YOUNKIN  ALEXANDER  C.  Kewanee;  teamster;  Rep;  borci  Pa;  two  children. 

^  ABLE  OTTO,  Kewanee;  carpenter;  Dem;  Cong;  born  Germany;  four  children. 
ZABLE   OTTO,  Jr.  Kewaoee;  coal  miner;    Dem;  Cath;  born  Germany. 

ZANG  JOHN,  Kewanee,  Butcher  and  Proprietor  Kewai  ee  Market;  bor^  in  Germany, 
March  27,  1843;  came  to  this  Co.  April  3,  1862;  Rep;  Cath;  ow  s  55  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $6.000;  married  Augusta  L.  First,  Nov.  24,  1867;  she  was  born  in  Germany,  March  9, 
1851;  they  have  three  children  :  John  N.  born  March  9,  1869;  Clara  E.  born  Ja".  I,  1871, 
and  Henry  J.  born  April  8,  1873;  Mr.  Zang  enlisted  in  Co.  F,  1241)1  I.  V.  I.  Feb.  28,  1865; 
transferred  in  Aug.  to  Co.  B,  33d  111.  Vet.  Reg;  mustered  out  Nov.  26,  1865. 

ZANG  MICHAEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  Prussia,  May  27,  1828;  came  to 
Co.  1855;  Dem;  Cath;  value  of  property,  $8.000;  married  Anna  Zahle.  Oct.  29,  1867;  she 
was  bom  in  Prussia,  Feb.  5,  1849;  have  six  children  living  :  Wm.  born  Dec.  23,  1868;  Mary, 
born  April  24,  1870;  Chas.  born  Oct.  5,  1871;  Addie,  b  irn  Feb.  5,  1873;  Michael,  born 
April,  1875;  Matthew,  born  June  5,  1876;  lost  one  infant  child,  died  Oct.  1874. 

ZANG   PETER,  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Cath;  born   Germany,  1853. 

ZANG  NICHOLAS,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;   Cath;  born  Germany;  five  children. 

ZIEGLER    ANDREW,  Kewanee;  carpenter;  born  Germa  y,  1829;  $2,000;  one  child. 

ZE1GLER  GOTLIEB,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  carpenter   and  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  Germany. 

BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 

KEWANEE. 

Barker  JaS.  Wall  Paper  Dealer  and  Hanger. 

Bassett  Chauncey,  Publisher  and  Editor  Kewanee  Independent. 

Bennison  Thomas,  Grocer. 

Bicjelow  Andrew  F.  Township  Assessor  and  Stock  Buyer. 
Berlin  Swen  N.  Carpenter. 

BronSOn  Ethel  V.  Prop.  Kewanee  House;   W.  M.  Elliott,  Clerk. 
Bryan  H.    H.  &  Son,  Manufacturers  of  Wagons  and  Carriages,  Dealers  in  Car- 
riage Stock.     General  Jobbing  and  Repair  Shops. 


HENRY   COUNTY :     KEWANEE   TOWNSHIP.  451 

Cahow  GeO.  W.  Agent  American  Express  Co. 
Charlton  Edward,  Prop.  Coal  Mine,  Sec.  21. 

Cherry  Richard,  Tailor. 

Cross  Wm.  T.  Dealer  in  Monuments,  Sculptor,  Monument  Designer,  and  Builder. 

Danielson  Charles,  Lessee  of  Coal  Bank.     Coal  delivered  at  lowest  market  price. 

Davis  JnO.  D.  Proprietor  Coal  Bank,  Sees.  16  and  17. 

Day  Wm.  H.  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

Doty  M.  &  Co.  Dealers  in  Hardware,  Stoves,  Seeds,  Plows  and  Farming  Imple- 
ments. 

Elliott  George  D.  Manufacturer  and  Dealer  in  Saddles,  Bridles,  Harness,  Fly 
Nets,  Whips,  etc. 

Ewing  Andrew  M.  Auctioneer. 

Fash  Michael,  Wagon  and  Carriage  Manfr.     Repairing  and  General  Jobbing. 

First  National  Bank,  C.  C.  Blish,  Prest.;  C.  S.  Wehtworth,  Cashier. 

Gierhart  &  Crawford,  Props.  Livery  Stable  and  General  Draying  business 
attended  to. 

GleaSOn  L.  P.  Jobber  and  Wholesale  Dealer  in  Choice  Brands  of  Cigars.  Fine- 
Cut,  Plug  and  Smoking  Tpbacco.  Particular  attention  will  be  given  to 
Choice  Brands  of  Havana  and  Domestic  Cigars.  Orders  solicited. 

Goodrich  Wm.  R.  Gunsmith.  Repairing  of  all  kinds  done  to  order.  Guns, 
Pistols,  Ammunition,  Shot.  Agent  American  Powder  Co.  Cigars,  Tobacco, 
etc.,  always  on  hand.  Also  Agent  for  the  Home  Shuttle  and  Home 
Sewing  Machines,  price  from  $40  up. 

Grim  Henry,  Barber,  Hair  Dresser,  Manufacturer  Hair  Switches,  Curls  and 
Hair  Restorative. 

Gunther  Fred.  Brick  and  Tile  Manufacturer,  Sec.  27. 

Hinsdale  Myron  H.  Druggist  and  Apothecary. 

Hoffman  Joseph,  Plain  and  Ornamental  Painter.  The  finest  House,  Sign  and 
Decorative  work  done.  Having  had  extensive  experience  in  Europe  and 
this  country  he  will  guarantee  perfect  satisfaction. 

Jackson  Stephen  H.  Furniture  Dealer  and  Undertaker. 

Johnson  Anflrew,  Photographer. 

Kewanee  Manufacturing  Co.  Charles  C.  Wilson,  Prest.;  Josiah  Keeler,  Secy. 

King  PiUS,  Tailor. 

Ladd  ChaS.  K.  Attorney  at  Law. 

Little  C.  J.  T.  General  Auctioneer. 

Loomis  0.  H.  &  Son,  Dealers  in  Agricultural  Implements,  Salt,  Lime,  Cement, 
and  Seeds. 

Lymail,  Lay  &  Lyman,  Dealers  in  Dry  Goods,  Clothing.  Groceries  and  General 
Merchandise. 

McAdam  Adelaide  Mrs.  Dressmaker. 

Maul  Adolph,  Baker,  Confectioner  and  Insurance  Agent. 
Miller  Jas.  P.  Carpenter,  Contractor  and  Builder. 
Mulholland  F.  A.  Carpenter.  Contractor  and  Builder. 

O'Brien  Bros'.  Manufacturing  Co.  Mnfrs.  Wagons,  Carriages  and  Agricultural 
Implements. 


452  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OP 

O'Neill  BrOS.  Dealers  in  Hides  and  Tallow. 

Parker  &  Merritt,  Dealers  in  Dry  Goods  and  Groceries. 

Parrish  PufuS  P.  Dealer  in  Books,  Stationery  and  Wall  Paper. 

Parsons  Ephraim.  Physician  and  Surgeon.     Vapor  Baths,   Magnetic  treatment, 

Sanitarium  for  treatment  of  Chronic  Diseases.     Ample  accommodations  for 

Patients  from  a  distance. 
Pierce  &  BrOS.  Dealers  in  Hardware,  Stoves  and  Iron. 

Pratt  Norman  H.  Postmaster. 

Raymond  E.  C.   Manufacturer  and   Dealer  in   Sash,    Doors,    Blinds,    Flooring! 

Mouldings,  Siding,  Bedsteads,  Turning,  Lumber,  Lath  and  Shingles. 
Ronk  Jno.  G.  Deputy  Sheriff  and  Village  Constable. 
Russell  Wltl.  H.  Supt.  Public  Schools. 

Scutt  W.  Is  prepared  to  Prospect  for  Coal,  or  Sink  Artesian  Wells. 
Searle  Theodore  N.  Carpenter,  Contractor,  and  Builder. 
See  Frederick,  Brewer.     Manufactures  Ale  and  Beer.     Orders  promptly   filled- 

Sec.  34. 

Thackeray  Jno.  B/ Photographer. 

The  People's  Bank,  H.  L.  Kellogg,  Cashier. 

Warner  S.  W.  Produce  Dealer  and  Grain  Buyer. 

Weeks,  Greenfield  &  Co.  Dealers   in   Clothing  and   Gents'  Furnishing  Goods. 

Merchant  Tailors. 

Whiffen  John,  Butcher  and  Stock  Dealer. 
Whitney  Cephas  N.  Editor  and  Proprietor  Kewanee  Courier. 
Wilson  Chas.  C.  Attorney  at  Law  and  Prest.  Kewanee  Manufacturing  Co. 
Wilson  Lewis  P.  Manfr.  Picture  Frames.     Furniture  made  to  order  and  repaired. 
Wilson  T.  W.  Cabinet  Maker. 
Zang  John,  Butcher  and  Proprietor  Kewanee  Meat  Market. 


ANDOVER   TOWNSHIP. 

A  NDERSON  ALFRED,  Andovcr;  blacksmith;  Dem;  Pres;  born  Sweden. 
•"•     ANDERSON  ANDERS,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  AUGUST,  Andover;  watchmaker;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres. 
ANDERSON  A.  E.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  196  acres. 
ANDERSON  A.  E.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  A.  J.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  214  acres. 
ANDERSON  A.   M.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  190  ac. 
ANDERSON  A.   P.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  I22>£  ac. 
ANDERSON   A.   P.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Andover;  teacher;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  2^  ac. 
ANDERSON  A.  W.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  ANNA  MARIA  Mrs.  widow,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Andover;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  CARL,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  18  ac. 
ANDERSON  CHRISTINE   Mrs.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  10  ac. 
ANDERSON  C.  J.  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  80  ac. 
ANDERSON  C.  M.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Andover;  joiner;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  C.  O.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Andover;  painter;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 
ANDERSON  GRETA  Mrs.  widow,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  2^  ac. 


Rev.  P.  M.  SANNQUIST, 
Woodhull. 


HENRY  COUNTY:    ANDOVEK  TOWNSHIP.  455 

ANDERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  8  ac. 

ANDERSON  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Andover;  born  Grolanda  Sn.,  Westergota- 
lanci,  Sweden,  1843;  came  to  county,  1864;  Ind;  Ind;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  value  $8,000; 
was  married  25th  of  October,  1870,  to  Miss  Eliza  Gabrielson,  from  Hoxhult  Sn.  Smoland, 
Sweden;  has  had  two  girls,  both  living,  Angela  Josephine  and  Mary  Alice. 

ANDERSON  JOSEPHINE,  widow,  Sec.  20.  P.O.  Andover;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  20  ac. 

ANDERSON  J.  M.,  M.D.  Physician  and  Surgeon,  Andover;  born  in  Sweden,  1839; 
came  to  this  county  in  1871;  Ind;  Luth;  owns  house  and  lot  in  town,  valued  at  $1,500; 
Doctor  Anderson  is  a  graduate  from  Chicago  Medical  College;  was  married  Sept.  1875  to 
Jeannette  Cederborg;  is  an  active  member  of  the  Drug  firm  Anderson  ic  Johnson,  at  Ando- 
ver, where  pure  drugs  are  constantly  kept  on  hand. 

ANDERSON  &  JOHNSON,  Andover;  druggists;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  L.  O.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Andover;  carpenter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  15  ac. 

ANDERSON   MARIA  C.  Mrs.  widow,  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Andover;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  O.  Sec.  13,  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  ac. 

ANDERSON  OLOF,  Stock  Dealer,  Andover;  born  in  Linkopingslan,  Sweden,  1845; 
came  to  this  county  in  1849;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  80  acres  of  land;  Mr.  Anderson  was  in  U.  S. 
army,  Co.  H,  Ii2th  Ills.  Inf.  during  the  civil  war;  was  in  twenty-four  battles  and  ninety 
skirmishes,  and  was  wounded  at  Resaca,  Ga;  was  married  to  Miss  Emma  Larson,  1868;  has 
had  four  children,  all  living. 

ANDERSON  OTTO,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Andover;  carpenter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  10  ac. 

ANDERSON  PETER,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Andover;  Rep;   Meth;  born  Sweden;  45  ac. 

ANDERSON  P.  O.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  5  ac. 

ANDERSON  RUFUS  S.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong. 

APPLE  J.  M.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  60  ac. 

T)ARNUM   DICK,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Cambridge;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Md;  40  ac. 

•*-'     BERRY  E.  A.   Mrs.  widow,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Cambridge;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

BENGrTSON  SAM.  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Andover;  born  Visst  Sn.  Ostergo- 
toland,  Sweden,  1816;  came  to  county,  1858;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  60  acres,  value  $4,000;  was 
married  to  Sophia  Cathrina  Anclersdotter,  from  Greb"  Sn.  Prov;  has  had  four  children,  two 
living,  Sophia  and  Carolina;  Sophia  is  married  to  Johan  Is. 

BERGLOFF  JOHN,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BERGQUIST  SAM.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  12%  ac. 

BIORTH  C.  Tailor,  Andovei;  born  in  Linkopings  Lan,  Sweden,  1831;  came  to  this  county 
in  1854;  Rep;  Meth.  owns  house  and  town  lots,  valued  at  $1,500;  was  married  the  2d  day  of 
May,  1843,  to  Maria  Charlotta  Ericson,  from  same  place  as  husband;  has  had  five  children, 
four  living;  has  followed  the  tailoring  trade  for  thirty-six  years,  and  customers  can  expect 
work  done  to  perfect  satisfaction. 

BJORKEGREN  J.  H.  Farmer  and  Builder,  Andover;  born  in  Calmar  Lan,  Sweden, 
1816;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  22^  acres  of  land  (including  town 
lots),  valued  at  $3,500;  was  married  26th  Sept.  1841,  to  Miss  Greata  Maria  Kjack,  from  same 
place  as  husband;  has  had  three  daughter;  Anna  Maria  Augusta,  Sophia  Wilhelmina  and 
Mathilda  Charlotta;  Mathilda  Charlotta  is  married  to  C.  W.  Rosenberg;  Anna  Maria 
Augusta  was  married  to  G.  Emanuelson,  who  died  1868,  leaving  one  son  Henry  Emanuel. 

BLANCHARD  R.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  160  acres. 

BLOM   C.  M.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BLOM  GUST,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BLOM   HENDRIIv,  Sec.  36;   P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  123  acres. 

BLOMBERG  FREDRICK,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Andover,  farm-hand;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BODA  .JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Holmes  Co.  Ohio,  1835;  came 
to  county,  1853;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  65  acres,  val.  $5,000;  has  been  Roadmaster;  was  married 
April  17,  1864,  to  Mis-  Lucy  A.  Brink,  from  same  place;  has  one  daughter,  Eliza  Jane. 

BORJESON  ANDREW,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Andover;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  2%  acres. 

BROBERG  PET.  M.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  acres. 

BROBERG  SVEN.   Sec.  15;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  19  acres. 

BRODD  JOHN,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BRODD  JOHN  ALFRED,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Andover;  farm-hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

BUCK   E.  A.  Andover;  teacher;  Rep;  Spiritualist;  born  Henry  Co.  111. 

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4o6  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

BUCK  EDMUND.  Karmer,  Sec.  10;  I'.O.  Cambridge;  born  Windham  Co.  Conn.  Dec.  25. 
1826;  came  to  county  1837;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  280  acres,  val.  $20,000;  has  held  the  office  of 
Supervisor,  Assessor  and  Town  Collector  several  terms;  is  Elder  of  the  Pres.  Church;  was 
married  Jan.  31,  1855,  to  Miss  Marielte  Woolsey,  from  Andover.  Henry  Co.  Ill;  has  had 
four  children,  all  living. 

BURGESOX   ANDREW,  Andover;  laborer;   Rep;   I  ml;  born  Sweden. 

BURROWS  B.  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  P.O.Cambridge;  born  in  Franklin  Co.  Mass.  July  17, 
1831;  came  to  county  1869;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  170  acres  of  land,  val.  $11,500;  was  married 
Dec.  14,  1859,  to  Susan  C.  Gould,  from  N.  II.;  has  had  four  children,  two  girls  and  two  boys, 
all  living. 

BYLANDER  JOHN,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  I.uth;  born  Sweden. 

/CARLSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  born  Sweden. 

^-     CARLSON  AUGUST,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

CARLSON  CARL,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  n>£  acres. 

CARLSON  C.   F.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  7^<  acres. 

OARLSSON  KIJL.  Clergyman,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Andover;  born  Sweden,  1822;  came  to  county 
1875;  Rep;  Luth;  was  ordained  to  the  holy  ministry  in  Wexio,  Sweden,  1849;  served  as 
minister  of  the  gospel  in  the  Established  Church  of  Sweden  until  June  1853,  when  he 
accepted  a  call  of  the  Swedish  Evang.  Luth.  Immanuel's  Church  in  Chicago;  after  twenty- 
two  years  labor  as  pastor  in  Chicago,  he  moved  in  1875  to  Andover,  and  is  at  present  pastor 
of  the  Swedish  Evang.  Luth.  Church  of  said  place;  in  1855,  he  was  married  to  Eva  C.  An- 
derson, of  Temmelhed,  Sweden;  has  two  sons  and  two  (laughters  living. 

CARLSON   E.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

CARLSON  L.  Sec.  29;   P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

CARLSON  N.  A.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  85  acres. 

CARLSON  OLOF  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

CEDERBORG  MARIE  Mrs.  widow;  Sec.  23;  P.O.Cambridge;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

CHARNQU1ST  NILS,  Sec.  8;   P.O.  Andover;  farm-hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

CIIARLSON  AARON,  Farmer,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Andover;  born  in  Sweden  in  1844;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  in  1853;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  80  acres  land,  val.  $3,200;  was  private  Co.  H,  1st 
111.  Light  Artillery,  promoted  to  Corporal;  seived  three  years;  married  Christena  L.  Fraid, 
of  Sweden,  in  1868;  she  died  in  1873;  one  girl,  A.  L.  Elanora. 

CHARLESON  J.  A.  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  240  acres. 

CLEMENTSON   H.  A.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Lulh;  born  Sweden;  82^  ac. 

CONVERSE   D.  G.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farrier;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Pa;  40  acres. 

COTHRELL  BEN.  Sec.  8;  Andover;  teamster;  born  Ohio. 

"pwUILBERG   ED.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth:  born  Sweden. 
DAHLBERG   FREDERICK,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Andover;  farmhand;  Rep;  Luih. 

DAHLGREN  C.  J.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

DANIELSON  D.  A.  Watchmaker,  Andover;  born  in  Calmar  Lan,  Sweden.  Dec.  10,  1838; 
came  to  this  county  in  1863;  Dem;  Luth;  owns  40  acres  of  land  and  house  and  lot  in  town, 
valued  at  $3.600;  Mr.  Danielson  was  married  Jan.  13,  1866,  to  Christine  Louise  Hultgren. 
from  same  place  as  husband;  three  children  living;  he  is  Town  Trustee. 

DAXIKLSON  >T.  1".  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Andover;  born  Carlstorp,  Calmar  Lan,  Sweden, 
1834;  came  to  county  1864;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  IO2  acres,  value  $6,000;  was  married  1858,  to 
Anna  Carin  Jonsdotter,  from  same  place;  has  had  six  children,  of  whom  four  are  living, 
Johan  August,  Carl  (>u*taf,  Ilulda  Emilia  and  Jonas  Alfred;  the  father  and  mother  of  wife 
are  living  with  Mr.  Danielson. 

DANIKLSON   S\VKNT  J.  Sec.  S;   I'.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden;  1 2 J^  acres. 

I)  \  VKNPORT  C.  W.  Karmer,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  city  of  New  York,  March 
2,8,  1818;  came  to  county  1836;  Rep;  Ind;  owns  250  acres  of  land,  val.  $15,000;  he  came  to 
county  in  a  very  early  day,  being  only  250  inhabitants  there  at  the  time;  he  held  the  office  of 
Ki-conkr  fiom  1843  to  1848;  was  married  in  1843  to  Electa  S.  Moore,  from  N.  II.,  having 
with  her  five  children,  all  living;  she  died  in  1860;  was  married  again  1861  to  Ellen  E. 
Teaehout.  of  111;  four  children. 

DAVIS  J.  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  N.Y. 

DAVIS  J.  (i.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Vt;  136  acres. 

PAX  IS   W.   Sec.  6;   P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Dem;  Ind;  born  Ireland;  344  acres. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     ANDOVER   TOWNSHIP.  I  ">7 

1>EETS  JACKSON,  Fanner,  Sec.  ll;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Venango  Co.  Pa.  Feb.  7, 
1834;  came  to  this  county  in  1870;  Rep;  I'res;  cwns  365  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $25.000; 
was  married  Oct.  20,  1859.  to  Miss  Sarah  A.  Foster,  from  Canal  Tp.  Venango  Co.  Pa;  has 
held  the  office  of  Road  Commissioner  for  a  number  of  years;  owns  $4,000  worth  of  personal 
property;  James  A.  and  Sarah  J.  Downs  (orphans),  children  of  Alonzo  Downs,  a  Union  sul- 
dier,  who  died  in  Libby  prison  from  starvation,  are  under  the  care  and  guardianship  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Deets. 


H.   F.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  111. 
•**     HOWARDS  J.  C.  Sec.  24;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Sweden;  430  acres. 

liN  CHARLES,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  120  acres. 

ENGLUND  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  14;  P.O.Cambridge;  born  Molilla  Sn.  Calmar  Ian  Swe- 
den, 1811;  came  to  county  1857;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  60  acres,  val.  $4,500;  was  married  1847, 
to  Anna  Carin  Jonsdotter,  fro.p  Wene  Sn.  same  Ian;  has  three  children,  Anna  Sophia  Ceder- 
gren,  Johan  Alfred  and  Carl  Englund. 

ENGNBLL  PETER  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Andover;  born  Christdala  Sn.  Calmar  Ian, 
Sweden,  1834;  came  to  county  1854;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  160  acres,  val.  §10,500;  has  held  the 
office  of  Town  Collector;  was  married  April,  1867,  to  Carolina  Josephina  Huttgren,  from 
Molilla  Sn.  Smoland,  Sweden;  has  had  five  children,  four  living,  three  sons,  Johan  Arned 
Theodore,  C'arl  Nathanael  and  Martin  Luther,  and  one  daughter,  Hanna  Theodora. 

ERICKSON,  Sec.  18;  P.O   Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  5  acres. 

ERICKSON  C.  P.  Farmer.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Andover;  born  Molilla  Sn.  Calmar  Ian,  Sweden, 
1823;  came  to  county  1857;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  32%  acres  of  land,  val.  $1,500;  was  married 
Aug.  19,  1875  to  Mrs.  Maria  Hagstrom,  from  Almundsby  forsamling,  Kronsborgs  Ian,  Swe- 
den; she  had  four  children,  two  boys,  P.eter  and  William  Powell,  ant  two  girls,  Emma 
Mathilda  and  Albertina  Lucinda  Powell. 

ERICKSON  P.  J.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

ERICKSON  C.  O.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Cambridge;  faimer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  20  acres. 

ERIKSON   ERIK,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  5  acres. 

ERIKSON  JOHN,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres. 

ERIKSON  OI.OF,  Sec.  25;  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres. 

ERIKSON  OLOF.  Sec.  17;   P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden;  5  acres. 

ERIKSON  OLOF,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Andover;  laborer;  Rep;  born  Sweden;  7^  acres. 

ERSON  MATS,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Andover;  born  Hille  Sn.  Gepleborgs  Ian,  Sweden, 
1821;  came  to  county  1849;  '^CP;  Meth;  owns  130  acres  of  land,  val,  $8,500;  has  held  the 
office  of  Overseer  of  the  Poor;  was  married  Ocl.  24,  1846,  to  Miss  Brita  Olson,  from  same 
place;  has  no  children. 

KSTERHROOKS  S.    M.  Sec.  9;   P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Rep;   U.  Breth;  born   Vt. 


A.    M.   Sec   4;    P.O.  Andover;   Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;   160  ac^es. 
FOSS  C.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;    Sweden. 
FORT  ISAAC.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;   Rep;  Ind;  born   N.Y. 

FAIR  GUSTAF,  Farmer,  Sec.  4,  P.  O.  Andover;  born  Mellby,  Sn.  Smoland,  Sweden, 
1824;  came  to  Co.  1854;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  169'^  acres  of  land,  val.  $10,500.  Mr.  Fair  is 
at  present  one  of  the  School  Trustees  of  Andover  Tp;  was  married  1854,  2gth  of  October, 
to  Miss  Frcderika  Johnson,  from  same  place;  has  had  seven  children,  of  whom'  six  are  liv- 
ing, Cathrina  Sophia,  [ohn  August,  Peter  Albert.  Clustaf  Alfred,  Maria  Olivia,  ami  Hanna 
Emilia. 

FfjORENCE  M.  G.  Mrs.  widow,  Andover;  born  in  \ykoping,  Sweden,  June  6,  1829; 
came  to  this  county  in  1851;  New  Church;  owns  loo  acres  of  land,  valued  nt  §6,500.  Mrs. 
M.  G.  Florence  was  married  to  J.  W  Florence,  from  Linkoping,  Sweden,  who  for  many 
years  carried  on  the  drug  business  and  practiced  as  physician  at  Andover;  he  died  1862,  the 
8th  of  August,  leaving  his  family  well  provided  for.  Mis.  Florence  has  adopted  two  chil- 
dren, Anna  Sophia,  and  Anna  Louisa. 

FRAGD  JOHN  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  18.  P.O.  Andover;  born  Jonkoping,  Ian,  Sweden.  1813; 
came  to  Co.  1857;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  50  acres,  val.  $3,250;  was  married  in  June,  1835,  to 
Miss  Anna  Helena  Peterson;  has  had  eight  children,  six  now  living;  served  as  soldier  in  the 
royal  Swedish  army  for  14  years. 

FRANCIS  M.  C.  Mrs.  widow,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Andover;  Christ.  Church;  born  N.II;  900  acres. 

FREED  C.  J.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Cambridge;  fanner;   Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres. 

FREED  LOUIS  P.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  barn  Sweden;  50  acivs. 


458  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OP 

FREED  SAM.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  7}^  acres. 

FRITHIOFF  A.  P.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  35  acres. 

FRITHIOFF  MARIE  L.  Mrs.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

FROST  PETER,  Andover;  lab;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

FRY  PETER.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Lutli;  born  Sweden. 

/^ILBERT  DANIEL  G.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

^-J     GLADER  OLOF,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  32^  acres- 

GABRIELSON  C.  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  born  in  Hoxhult,  Sweden,  1811; 
came  to  this  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  15  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $2.500;  was  married 
first  time  to  Martha  Johansdottar,  from  Oker  Sn.  Smoland;  had  with  her  six  children,  two 
now  living;  was  married  again,  27th  of  October,  1855,  to  Maria  Cathrina  Johannesdotter, 
from  same  place  as  husband:  had  with  her  two  children,  one  living. 

GOLGAT  JOHN  P.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  1 60  acres. 

GRIFFIN  H.  G.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Mass;  170  acres. 

GODFREY  B.  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Tompkins  Co.  N.  Y.,  Feb. 
28,  1835;  came  to  this  Co.  in*  1859;  Rep;  Meth;  was  married  the  I7th  October,  1870,  to 
Sarah  Seymour;  has  five  children:  was  in  the  army  three  years,  Company  C,  H2th  Reg. 
Ills.  Vol. 

GULDMUMDSON  JONAS,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  ac. 

GUSTAFSON  CARL,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Ind;  born  Sweden. 

GUSTAFSON  C.  G.  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer  and  blacksmith;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

GUSTAFSON  J.  G.  A.  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Chicago,  111;  100  ac. 

T  T  AGG  ANTON,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;'  Dem;  Ind;  born  Sweden;  80  acres. 

HANSON  NILS,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep:  Luth;  born  Sweden;  15  acres. 
HAMMAR  J.  li.  Merchant,  Andover;  born  in  Westmoreland  Co.  Pa.;  Ind;   Pres;  has  held 

the  office  of  Town  Collector  for  two  years;  unmarried;  is  a  partner  in  the  firm  of  Hammar 

&  Danielson,  at  Andover. 
HAMMAR  P.  J.   Miller,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Andover;  born    in   Westmoreland  Co.   Pa..    1817; 

came   to   Co.   1856;  Dem;   Luth;  was  married,  1st  Nov.   1837,  to  Miss  Francis  King,  from 

same  place;  has  had  six  children,  all  living;  is  carrying  on  the  milling  business   at  Andover 

Mills,  where  customers  will  be  attended  to  promptly. 
HAMMAR  &  DANIELSON,   Merchants  and  Jewelers,  Andover;  born  in    Penn.  and 

Sweden;   Ind.  and  Dem.  Messrs.  Hammar  &  Danielson  have  a  fine  line  of  groceries  on  hand. 

and  have  for  motto :   "  Fair  and  square  dealing;"  repairing  of  watches  and  jewelry  executed 

to  satisfaction  of  customers. 

HARDYMAN  LEVI,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Eng;  325  acres. 
HARRINGTON  S.  M.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer:  Rep;  Bapt;  88  acres. 
HEFFELFINGER  FRED.  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farm-hand;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Ohio. 
HORDLUND  PETER,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Sweden;  54  acres. 
HORTON  JAS.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Ohio. 
HUDGEN  EDW.  Sec.  25.  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Isle  of  Man. 
HULT  OTTO,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres. 
HULT  S.  C.  Mrs.  wid.,  Sec.  14,  P.O.    Cambridge;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  125  acres. 
HULTGREN  A.  V.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  loo  acres. 
HULTGREN  JOHN  A.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  60  acres. 
HULTGREN   LOUIS,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  80  acres. 
HULTQUIST  CHARLOTTE   Mrs.  wid.,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
HULTSTROM  CHAS.  Sec.  27,  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
HULTSTROM  NELS,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

TADBOLT  GEO.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  In.l;  born  N.Y. 

SANDERS,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  12  acres. 
ISAACSON  CARIN  G.  Mrs.  wid..  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Andover;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  54    ac. 


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ACOBSON   FRANK,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Andover;  laborer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Sweden;  2>£  acres. 
JOD  JOHNSON"  JOHN,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  laborer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     ANDOVEB   TOWNSHIP.  459 

JOHNSON  ABR.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  5  acres. 

JOHNSON  ALEX.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  22^  acres. 

JOHNSON  ALFRED,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Sweden;  20  acres. 

JOHNSON  ACADIUS,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Andover;  farm-hand;  Rep;  Luth. 

JOHANNESON  ANDERS,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  AUGUST,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Cambridge;  fanner;  Rep;   Meth;  born  Sweden;  80  acres. 

JOHNSON  AUGUST,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  52^  acres. 

JOHNSON  A.  J.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  A.  M.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  80  acres. 

JOHNSON  ADOLPH  V.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  C.  E.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer  and  carpenter;  Rep;  Luih;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  C.  G-.  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Andover;  born  in  Calmar  Jan,  Sweden,  1841,  came 
to  Co.  1863;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  77  acres,  val.  $4,500:  was  married  Jan.  27,  1867,  to  Miss 
Clara  Anderson,  from  Westergotaland;  has  had  four  children,  of  whom  three  are  living. 

JOHNSON  C.  P.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden;  130  acres. 

JOHNSON  E.  W.  Andover;  wagon-maker  and  blacksmith;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  8iJ^  ac. 

JOHNSON  FRANK  G.  Sec.  12.  P.O.  Cambridge;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  FRANK  P.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  GABRIEL,  Sec.  31,   P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  acres. 

JOHNSON  GUST.  Sec,  21,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  22^  acres. 

JOHNSON  GUSTAFF,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  300  ac. 

JOHNSON  JACOB,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Andover;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON    JOHN,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  647^  acres. 

JOHNSON  JONAS,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  20  acres. 

JOHNSON  J.  F.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Andover;  farm-hand;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  J.   M.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  1 60  acres. 

JOHNSON  JOHN  L.  Druggist,  Andover;  born  in  Chicago,  111.,  June  6,  1856;  Dem; 
,Luth;  is  a  member  of  the  drug  firm  of  Anderson  &  Johnson,  at  Andover;  is  unmarried. 

JOHNSON  L.  A.    Sec.  7,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;   120  acres. 

JOHNSON  OSCAR,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON   PETER,  Andover;  carpenter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  5  acres. 

JOHANSON  P.  J.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  12^  acres. 

JOHNSON  S.  M.  Mrs.  widow;  Sec.  22,  P.O.Cambridge;   Luth;  born  Sweden;  70  acres. 

T/""EMP  R.   B.  Sec.  14,   P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;   Ind;  born  Md;   120  acres. 

"•      KIFFORD  H.  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Cambridgo;  farmer;   Ind;  born  Eng. 

KNAPP  W.  Sec.   7,    P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Rep;   Bapt;  born  Conn;  215  acres 

KORT-iINGr  C.  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Andover;  born  in  Calmarlan,  Sweden,  1822;  came 
to  this  countv  in  1867;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  6lJ^  acres  of  land,  val.  $3,000;  was  married  to 
Cajsa  Greta  Carlson,  from  same  place,  as  husband,  in  the  year  of  1849;  'las  'lac^  eight  chil- 
dren, five  living. 

KRONBERG-  A.  P.  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Andover;  born  in  Kronberg's  Lan,  Sweden, 
iSlS,  came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  2^  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $600; 
served  in  U.  S.  Army  during  the  civil  war,  in  Co.  H,  43d  111.  Inf ;  was  discharged,  and  re-en-, 
listed  in  Co.  I,  Sgth  111.  Inf;  fought  successfully  in  thirteen  battles,  and  was  wounded  at 
Resaca,  Georgia;  was  married  first  time  to  Maria  Johansson;  had  with  her  five  children,  all 
dead;  was  married  again  in  June,  1869,  to  Mrs.  Maja  Greta  Andersdatter,  from  Gestrick- 
land,  Hille  Sacken,  Sweden;  she  had  three  children,  William,  Anna  Cathrina,  and  Maria 
Olson. 

T    AFLIN  J.   P.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Cambridge;  fanner;   Dem;  Ind;  born  Ohio. 

•L'     LAGERVVALL  INGRID,  widow;  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LAN  HAM  B.  F.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Ind;  born  W.  Va. 

LARSON  CHAS.  Sec.    15,    P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden;  120  acres. 

LARSON  JOHN  A.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Ind;  born  Sweden. 

LARSON   JOHN  O.  Sec.  S,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Dem;  New  Ch;  born  Henry  Co.  111. 


460  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

LARSON  JONAS  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  g,  I'.O.  Andover;  born  Linkopings  Lan,  Sweden, 
1834;  came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  195  acres,  value  $13,500;  was  married 
to  Christina  Charlotta  Clementson,  the  2ist  of  June,  1863;  has  hid  seven  children,  of  whom 
six  are  living;  he  is  one  of  the  Trustees  of  the  Swedish  Lutheran  Church,  at  Andover. 

LEWIS  A.,   P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Eng. 

LILJA  SWAN,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LINDBERG  J.  P.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  5  acres. 

LINDELL  S.  P.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Andover;  Supt.  Swed.  Orphan  Farm;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LINDGREN  ISAAC,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden;  10  acres. 

LINDQUIST  N.  P.  Sec.  8.  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  7>£  acres. 

LINDSTROM  C.  F.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Sweden. 

LINDSTBOM  E.  Blacksmith,  Andover;  born  in  Ostergotaland,  Sweden.  1823;  came  to 
this  county  in  1867;  Rep;  Ind;  owns  town  lots  and  house,  valued  at  $1,000;  was  mar- 
ried Dec.  1853,  to  Lena  Carin  Fredriksdotter,  from  Osby,  Ostergotaland,  Sweden;  has  had 
eight  children,  of  whom  six  are  living;  has  followed  the  trade  for  forty-four  years,  and  solicits 
the  patronage  of  the  public. 

LINDSTROM  G.   H.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Sweden. 

LONGSHORE  S.  J.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;   Rep;  Lib;  born  Pa;  440  acres. 

LONNER  A.  M.  Advocate,  Andover;  born  in  Gustavia,  St.  Bartholomew, West  Indies,  Feb. 
6,1821:  came  to  this  county  in  1850;  Dem;  Luth;  owns  house  and  town  lots,  valued  at 
$1,500;  has  held  the  office  of  Town  Clerk  for  ten  years;  is  at  present  Commissioner  of 
Highways;  was  married  2gth  of  Nov.  1857,  to  Maria  Sophia  Peterson,  from  Ostergotaland, 
Sweden;  has  had  four  children,  of  whom  two  are  living;  will,  for  a  reasonable  compen- 
sation, assist  in  writing  any  legal  or  commercial  document. 

LUNN  AUGUST,  Sec.  8,   P.O.  Andover;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LYON  ANDREW,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer,  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  5  acres. 

TV/TcQUEEN   K.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  born  N.  V. 

iV1      McQUEEN  POMEROY,  Sec.  26.  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  N.  Y. 

MA.GNUSON  C.  J.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  lab  -rer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

MOLLI3ERG  SWEN  OLSON,  Sec.  17,   P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;  10  aVres. 

MATSON   MATS,  Sec.  24,  P.O.Cambridge;  Rep;  Ind;    born  Sweden;  40  acres. 

MILLER  VINSON,  Farmer.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Long  Island,  Suffolk  Co. 
N.Y.  1807;  came  to  Co.  1837;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  120  acres  of  land,  val.  $7.500;  was  married 
first  time  to  Alma  Smith,  from  Long  Island;  h;vl  with  her  five  children,  four  living;  was 
married  again  to  Lady  Ann  Dean,  from  Hamilton  Co.  Ohio;  had  with  her  one  child,  Edwd. 
C.  who  was  killed  in  the  war;  married  third  time  to  Miss  Mahala  Nation,  from  Park  Co. 
Indiana;  no  children. 

MISKIMEN  H.  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Guernsey  Co. 
Ohio,  8th  Feb.  1836;  came  to  this  county  in  1865;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  195^  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $7,500;  Mr.  Miskimen  is  owner  of  Cambridge  Nursery,  which  was  laid  out  in  1867, 
and  has  gained  a  wide-known  reputation:  all  kinds  of  fruit  trees  are  constantly  kept  on  hand, 
and  they  will  be  sold  at  the  lowest  figures,  and  warranted  as  represented;  was  married  to 
Sidney  A.  Miskimen  the  1 7th  of  April,  1862;  has  three  children,  nil  living;  was  commander  of 
Co.  G,  47th  Ohio  Nat.  Guard  three  years  during  the  war,  and  served  as  Postmaster  at  Bird's 
Run,  Guernsey  Co.  Ohio,  from  1859  ^°  1865. 

MOLLENHOFF   H.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  ac. 

MONSON   CARL.  Sec.  18.  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

MORLEY  GEORGE,  Sec.  26.  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  l)em;   Lib;  born   111. 

MORLEY   WM.  Sec.  26,  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;   Lib;  born  Ohio. 

MORSE  SARAH,  widow.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Cambridge;  Meth. 

MOTLEY  GEORGE,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  England. 

MURPHY  TIMOTHY,  Farmer,  Sec.  36,  P.O.Cambridge;  born  OtsegoCo.  N.Y.  Dec. 
6,  1820;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  400  acres  land,  value  $18,000;  lived  in  N.  Y.  State  twenty-four 
years,  and  came  to  this  state  in  1856,  and  to  this  county,  and  has  lived  here  twenty  years; 
has  held  office  of  Road  Commissioner  and  School  Director;  has  been  married  twice;  married 
Elizabeth  Allen  of  N.Y.,  she  died  in  1864;  married  Lucinda  Thompson,  formerly  Lucinda 
Maxwell,  of  Missouri,  Oct.  10,  1867;  they  have  two  children,  one  son  and  one  daughter. 

TVT  ELSON   C.   M.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  40  ac. 
*•  '       NELSON  JOHN   \.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     ANDOVER   TOWNSHIP.  461 

NELSON  N.  I>I.  Farmer,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Opheim;  born  Jursdala  Sn.  Calmar  Lan,  Sweden, 
1829;  came  to  county,  1849;  KePJ  Luth;  owns  152^  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $9,000;  Mr. 
Nelson  is  at  present  one  of  the  School  Directors;  was  married  the  igth  of  March,  1855,  to 
Miss  Anna  Christina  Johnson,  from  Westra  Enby  Ostergotaland,  Sweden;  has  had  nine 
children,  of  whom  eight  are  living. 

NELSON'  VICTOR,  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  ac. 

MLSON  AUGUST,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden;  too  ac. 

NILSON  CHARLES,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  looac. 

NICHOLS  E.  A.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  N.Y.;  106  ac. 

NILSON  JOHN   M.  Sec.  15.  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

NILSON  JONAS,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

NILSON  LOUISE,  widow,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Andover;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  ac. 

NILSON   M.  N.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  160  ac. 

NILSON  NILS  F.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

MI, SON   NILS,  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Andover;  faimer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

NILSON  P.   H.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;   Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  10  ac. 

NORDLUND  ERIC,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  7^  ac. 

NORDQUIST  E.  Sec.   17,  P.O.  Andover;  carpenter  and  builder;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

NORDLUND  PETER,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Sweden;  54  ac. 

NORELL  PETER,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  133  ac. 

NYE  JOHN,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  100  ac. 

/^VAK   ANDREW,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

^^      OAK  JONAS,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

OAK  JONAS,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  8  ac. 

OAK  JONAS,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Sweden;  40  ac. 

OGREN  ERIC,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  70  ac. 

OLENIUS  PEHR,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

OLSON  AUG.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  80  ac. 

OLSON  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Christdala  Sn.  Smoland, 
Sweden,  1833;  came  to  county,  1857;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  80  acres,  value  $5,000;  was  married 
1864,  to  Miss  Christina  Hanson,  from  Helsingland,  Sweden;  has  had  seven  children,  four 
living;  served  in  the  I7th  Ills.  Inf.  during  the  war,  for  three  years,  and  fought  at  Ft.  Donel- 
son,  Pittsburg  Landing,  Vicksburg  and  several  other  places. 

OLSON  NILS,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  28  ac. 

OLSON  OKE,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  2%  ac. 

OLSON  OLOF,  Merchant,  Andover;  born  in  Sweden  on  i6th  Nov.  1842;  came  to  this  Co. 
in  1849;  Rep;  Ind;  has  a  good  stock  of  General  Merchandise;  is  Postmaster;  held  the  office 
of  Town  Clerk;  was  married  i6th  of  June,  1876,  to  Miss  Hulda  C.  Lagerwall. 

T3A.RISH   MILES,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer  and  mason;  Dem;  Ind;  born  N.Y.;  II  ac. 
PATTON  JACOB,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farm  hand;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Ohio. 

PATTON  WM.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Ohio. 

PETERSON  A.  P.  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  born  Linkopings  Lan,  Sweden,  1826; 
came  to  county,  1848;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  148  acres,  value  $9,600;  Mr.  Peterson  was  one  of 
the  first  Swedish  settlers  in  Andover  Tp  ;  was  married  the  l8th  of  October,  1850,  to  Miss 
Anna  Louisa  Larson,  from  Calmar  Lan;  has  had  eight  children,  of  whom  five  are  living. 

PETERSON  C.  J.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Andover;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

PETERSON  C.  J.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

PETERSON  C.   P.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  bore  Sweden;  165  ac. 

PETERSON   ERIC   M.  Sec.  2r.  P.O.  Andover;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  5  ac. 

PETERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  8.  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  10  ac. 

PETERSON  JOHN,   Sec.  16,  P.O.  Andover;  farmhand;   Rep;  Luth;  born  Henry  Co. 

PETERSON   J.  E.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  75  ac. 

PETERSON  J.   E.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

PETERSON   LORENZ,  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

PETERSON   PETER,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;   150  ac. 


462  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

PETERSON  S.  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Andover;  born  Calmar  I.an,  Sweden,  1830;  came 
to  county,  1852;  Rep;  I.uth;  owns  164  acres,  value  $10,600;  has  held  the  office  of  '1  own 
Assessor  two  terms;  was  married  I2th  of  May,  1861,  to  Miss  Carolina  Lofquist,  from  Helsing- 
land,  Sweden;  has  had  seven  children,  all  living. 

PIATT  JACOB  H.   Farmer,  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born   in  Ind.  Oct.  27,  1839;  Dem; 

Lib;  owns  80  acres  land,  value  §4,000;  he  came  to  this  state  at  an  early  age,  and  to  this  Co. 

in  1840,  and  has  lived  here  thirty-six  years;  his  father  being  the  earliest   settler;  he  married 

Miss  Emeline  Nelson  in  Feb,  1861;  she  was  from   Knox  Co.  this  state;  have   two  children, 

George  A.  and  Lula  Ella. 

PILLSBURY  FRANK,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  111. 
PILLSBURY  LEVI,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  N.Y.;  340  ac. 
PILLSBURY  SILAS,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  111. 
POLLOCK   DAVID,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ireland. 

•D  OBINSON  WM.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  laborer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  N.Y. 

*^     ROCKWELL  SYLVESTER,  Sec.i,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  80  ac. 

RASK  CARL,  Farmer,  Sec.  21,  P.O.'Andover;  born  Wene  Sn.  Calmar  Ian,  Sweden;  came 
to  county  in  1868;  Rep;  Luth;  own  50  acres,  value  $2,500;  was  married,  1869,  to  Miss  Chris- 
tina Peterson,  from  same  place;  has  had  four  children,  all  living. 

REED  ROBT.  Farmer,  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  County  Antrim,  Ireland,  1836, 
came  to  county  in  1872;  Ind;  Lib;  Mr.  Robt.  Reed,  after  having  spent  eleven  years  in  the 
gold  mines  of  California,  settled  down  in  Andover  Tp;  is  unmarried. 

REED  STEWART,  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Ireland;  owns  130  ac. 

REHNSTROM  AUGUST,  Harness  Maker,  Andover;  born  in  Calmar  Lan,  Sweden, 
1824,  came  to  this  county  in  1860;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  2^  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $2,000; 
Mr.  Rehnstrom  has  followed  the  trade  for  thirty-eight  years,  and  solicits  the  patronage  of  the 
public;  was  married  in  1865  to  Miss  Margaretta  Stephens;  has  had  two  children. 

REHNSTROM  CHRISTINE,  widow,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Andover;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  120  ac. 

RICE  J.  W.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer  and  miner;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Mo. 

RICHARD  FRANK,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  acres. 

RODELL  JOHN,  Seq.  8,  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  to  ac. 

ROSENBERG  ANNA  T.  widow,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Andover;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  50  ac. 

ROSSBERG  CARL,,  Farmer,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Andover;  born  Christdala,  Sn.  Calmar  Lan, 
Sweden,  1821;  came  to  Co.  1857;  Rep;  Luth;  44^4  acres,  value  $3,500;  was  married  to 
Brita  Lisa  Svensdotter,  from  Brohult,  same  Lan,  1842;  has  had  four  children,  two  living, 
one  son,  Carl  Victor,  and  one  daughter,  Mathilda  Louisa,  married  to  August  Snigg,  of 
Lynn  Tp. 

'RUSSBERG  CARL  VICTOR,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

RYDHOLM  GUSTAF,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

C  ACHRISON  JONAS  P.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SALL  P.  M.  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
SAND  CHARLES,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
SANDSTEN  F.  O.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Andover;  carpenter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
SANDSTEN  S.  J.  Sec.  jg;  P.O.  Andover;  carpenter;  Kep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
SCHMIDT    CHRISTIAN    PHILIP,    Farmer,    Sec.    15;    P.O.   Cambridge;  born    in 

Pommern,  Prussia,  Dec.  15,  1817;     came  to  this  county  in   1855;  Ind;  Lib;  owns  85  acres 

of  land;  was  married  to   Philippina  Frey,  Nov.  27,  1860;  has  had  nine  children,  of  whom 

four  are  living. 

SHERARD  WM.  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Cambridge;  famer;  Rep;  born  Pa.;  So  acres. 
SHIVELY  J.  Sec.  2;  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Christ.  Church;  born  W.  Va.;  173  ac. 
SLATT  AUGUST,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Andover;  farrmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  acres. 
SMITH   WM.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  England. 
SQUIRES    WARREN,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  P.O.   Andover;  born    Long   Island,  Suffolk  Co. 

N.Y.  1809;  came   to  Co.  1855;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  30  acres,  value  $3,000;  was  married,    1834, 

to  Miss  Sarepta  Robinson,  from  same  place;  has  had  no  own  children,  but  has  adopted  two, 

one  bey,  Edgar  C.  Robinson   and  one  girl,  Melissa  A.  Raynor. 

STEBURG  AUGUST,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
STECKHOUSE  MORRIS,  Sec.  25;  P.O.Cambridge,  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  111. 


WM.  A.  AYRES. 
Cambridge. 


HENRY  COUNTY  :     ANDOVER  TOWNSHIP.  465 

STEPHENS  G.  O.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

STEPHENS  J.  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Andover;  born  Linkopings  Lan,  Sweden,  1850. 
came  to  Co.  1852;  Rep;  Luth;  was  married  Aug.  9,  1873,  to  Miss  Alma  Fredrika  Blombeig; 
from  same  Lan;  has  had  two  children,  Maria  Olivia,  and  Anna  Mathilda,  both  living;  G.  O. 
Stephens  is  living  with  his  brother. 

STORM  CHARLES,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

STRANDBERG  CHARLES,   Sec.  3;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

STRANDBURG   P.  A.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

STREED  M.  F.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden:  50  acres. 

STREED  S.  P.  Farmer,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Majola  Horns,  Sn.  Ostergotaland, 
Sweden,  April  26,  1815;  came  to  Co.  1849;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  120  acres,  value  $6,000;  served 
in  the  1st  Royal  Lif.  Grenadier  Reg.  Ydre  Co  C,  for  ten  years,  in  Sweden,  until  1846;  was 
married  Dec.  26,  1838,  to  Anna  Greta  Johansdotter,  from  same  place;  had  with  her  one  son, 
who  died;  married  again  to  Clara  Petersdotter,  March  28,  1841;  had  wilh  her  four  children, 
of  whom  one  son,  Anton  M.  Ferdinand,  is  living;  married  third  time  to  Annie  Sophia 
Nilsdotter,  from  Hyckling  Sn.  same  Lan;  has  has  with  her  ten  children,  of  whom  seven  are 
living. 

STROMBECK  S.  A.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Andover;  laborer;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

STROMBERG  CHARLES  G.  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand:   kep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

STROMBERG  N.  F.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres. 

STROMM  JOHN,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  20  acres. 

STUBER  A.  J.  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind.  born  Ohio;  40  acres. 

STUBER  CHRISTINE  Mrs.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Andover;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  10  acres. 

STUBER  DANIEL,,  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Andover;  born  Rhein,  Bavaria,  Germany,  Feb. 
14,  1811;  came  lo  Co.  1856;  Dem;  Pres;  owns  1 60  acres,  value  $12,000;  was  married,  Dec. 
1833,  to  Miss  Mary  M.  Body,  from  Witchemstein,  Germany;  had  with  her  seven  children, 
three  living.  Eliza,  John  A.  and  Adam  J.  Stuber;  was  married  again  to  Mrs.  Christine 
Bostrom,  from  Helsingland,  Sweden,  who  had  two  children,  George  and  Christine  Bostrom; 
he  has  $1,000  worth  personal  property. 

STUBER  JOHN  A.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ohio;  80  acres. 

SWANSON  AARON,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  75  acres. 

SWANSON  ADOLPH,  Andover;  restaurant;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Sweden;  four  acres. 

SWENSON  ANDERS  P.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  CHARLES,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  120  ac. 

SWANSON  GUST.  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  113  acres. 

SWANSON  JOHN,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer:  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  JOHN  G.  Sec.  :8;  P.O.  Andover;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  S.  P.  Farmer,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Andover;  born  in  Calmar  Lan,  Sweden,  1816; 
came  to  this  county  in  1854;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  63 1/$  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $4,000;  was 
married  first  time,  March,  1837,  to  Maria  Christina  Nilsdotter,  Calmar  Lan,  Morlunda- 
Socken;  had  with  her  one  girl,  who  died  early;  was  married  again,  Feb.  1857,  fo  Anna 
Sophia  Andersdotter,  from  Calmar  Lan;  has  with  her  nine  children,  six  living. 

SWENSON  STINA  MAJA  Mrs.  widow;  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Andover;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  45  acres. 

'""PON  ISRAEL,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer  and  builder;  Luth;  Ind;  born  Sweden;  20  ac. 
TUCKER  JOHN,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer:  Rep;  U.  Brothers;  160  acres. 

~\  T'ALENTINE  ROBT.  Sec.  11;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Pa;  1 60  acres. 

VERNER  C.  J.  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  20  acres. 
VIGARD  S.  A.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres. 
VINSTRAND  A.  P.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  100  acres. 

\\  7"ALLIN  PETER,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres. 
*  *      WEIS  CARL  JOHAN,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WALLIN  OLOF,  Farmer;  Sec.  26;  P.O.Cambridge;  born  in  Ostre  Fernebo,  Gestrickland, 
Sweden  1816;  came  to  Co.  1869;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  280  acres,  valued  $7,000;  was  married 
1842  to  Brita  Olsdotter,  from  same  place;  has  had  three  children :  Maryretha,  married  to 
Peter  Olenius;  Olof,  married  to  Eliza  Johnson;  and  Peter,  married  to  Jenny  Mascell,  from 
Cambridge. 

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466  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

WENSTROM  ADOLPH,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WENSTROM  JOHN  E.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Ind;   Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WEST   W.  F.  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  N.Y.;  59  acres. 

WESTERBERG  GUST.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WESTERBERG  JOHN,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Andover;  faim  hand;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WESTERBERG  VICTOR,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Andover;  farmhand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WESTR1NG  C.  J.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WESTRING  C.  M.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WESTRING  OTTO,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WIGREN  GUST.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Andover;  farm  hand;  Ind;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 

WIMMERSTEDT  J.  M.  Sec.  2O;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WIQUIST  CARL  JOHAN,  Farmer;  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Andover;  born  Visst.  Sn.  Linko- 
pings,  Ian  Sweden  1839;  came  to  Co.  1869;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  83  acres,  valued  $6,000;  was 
married  the  gth  of  January,  1877,  to  Mrs.  Carolina  Swenson,  from  Uppeby,  Sn.  same  Ian. 

WONGSTROM  A.  P.  Shoemaker;  Andover;  born  in  Wonga,  Sweden,  1838;  came  to 
this  county  in  1864;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $5,000;  Mr.  Wongstrom 
solicits  the  patronage  of  the  public;  having  followed  the  trade  for  28  yrars,  he  is  able  to  do 
first  class  work;  was  married  Jan.  9,  1869,  to  Selma  M.  Johnson;  has  had  four  children,  of 
whom  three  are  living. 

WONGSTROM  GUST.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep,  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

WOOLSEY  J.  P.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  III;  80  acres. 

WOOLSEY  WM.  S.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  N.Y.;  200  acres. 

WRIGHT  CYRUS,   P.O.Cambridge;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Conn. 

WRIGHT  JNO.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Cambridge;  mechanic;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Canada;  240  acres. 

WRIGHT  L.  T.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Canada;  127  acres. 

WRIGHT  WM.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  horn  Ohio;  223  acres. 


BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 
ANDOVER  VILLAGE  AND  TOWNSHIP. 

Anderson  &  Johnson,  Druggists. 

Anderson  J.  M.  M.  D.,  Physician  and  Surgeon. 

Anderson  Olof.  Stock  Dealer. 

Biorth  C.  Tailor. 

Hammar  P.  J.  Miller,  Sec.  21,  P.  O.  Andover. 

Hammar&  Danielson,  Grocers  Have  a  fine  line  of  Groceries  on  hand.  Our 
motto  :  Fair  and  Square  Dealing.  Repairing  of  Watches  and  Jewelry  exe- 
cuted to  satisfaction  of  Customers. 

Lindstrom  E.  Blacksmith. 

Lonner  A.  M.  Advocate.  Will,  for  a  reasonable  compensation,  assist  in  writing 
any  Legal  or  Commercial  Document. 

Olson  Olof,  Dealer  in  General  Merchandise. 

Rehnstrom  August,  Harness  Maker. 

Wongstrom  A.  P.  Shoemaker. 


HENRY   COUNT?  :    OSGO   TOWNSHIP.  467 


OSCO    TOWNSHIP. 

A  CHEY  JEREMIAH  Sec.  4;  lives  with  Geo.  Leibee;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 

*"*     AHLSTRAND  JONAH  A.   Sec.  17;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  40  acres  land. 

AMMERMAN  J.  T.  Sec.  6;  laborer;  Dem;  born  Ky. 

AMMERMAN  MARTIN  V.  rents  on  Sec.  5;  farmer;  born  Ky. 

ANDERSON  ANDREW  G.  Farmer;  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Sweden  April 
3,  1839;  came  to  Chicago  via  Boston  in  1852;  was  seven  weeks  and  three  days  crossing  the 
ocean;  was  in  Chicago  three  weeks;  came  on  canal  and  wagon  to  Andover  in  the  Fall  of 
1852,  where  he  was  educated,  and  married,  on  March  12,  1869,  Miss  Mary  E.  Johnson,  of 
Andover,  where  she  was  born  Nov.  I,  1850,  who  was  brought  up  there,  and  educated  in 
the  public  schools;  they  are  Methodists;  he  is  now  Steward  and  Trustee  of  his  church;  Rep; 
is  school  director;  thry  have  three  sons:  Verne  E.,  born  Jan.  6,  1870;  Frank  H.,  March  17, 
1871;  and  Andrew  H.,  March  7,  1875;  and  two  daughters:  Mabel  E.,  born  Dec.  23,  1872; 
and  Hanna  C..  Dec.  19,  1876;  he  has  160  acres  of  land,  worth  $10,000. 

ANDERSON  ANDREW  J.  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Osco;  laborer;  born  N.Y. 

ANDERSON  CHARLES  J.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  66  acres. 

ANDERSON  J.   W.  Sec.  34;   P.O.  Cambridge;  rents  farm;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

ANDERSON   MALCOM,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Osco;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

ANDREWS  BELA,  Farm  r;  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Conn.  July  28,  1830;  he 
moved  to  Ohio,  and  graduated  at  Kenyon  College  with  the  class  of  1857;  returned  to  Conn; 
taught  in  the  State  Reform  School  twelve  years,  married  Lucina  Merriam,  who  at  an  tarly 
age  moved  from  her  native  State,  Ohio,  to  Meriden,  Conn;  they  came  to  this  county  March 
16,  1874;  have  two  sons,  Oliver  B.  and  Edward  L.;  and  two  daughters,  Annie  E.  and  Mary 
F.;  Mr.  A.  has  320  acres  of  land,  worth  $20,800. 

AQUEST  CHARLES,  P.O.  Osco;  farmhand;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

ASPERGREN  GUST.  Sec.  18;  P.O   Osco:  farmer,  rents;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

ASPLUND  JOHN  W.  Farmer;  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Orion;  born  in  Sweden  May  4,  1850; 
came  with  his  parents  John  P.  and  Anna  L.  Asplund,  who  now  reside  near  Orion — to  Lynn 
Township,  this  Co.  via  New  York  city  and  Chicago,  in  1867;  he  was  educated  in  that  place; 
he  moved  to  Orion  April  25,  1869;  to  Burlington,  Iowa,  Feb.  27,  1873;  remained  there  one 
month;  then  went  to  Council  Bluffs,  and  clerked  in  a  hotel  about  six  months;  returned  to 
Orion  in  1875;  on  March  29.  1875,  he  married  Miss  Gary  Johnson,  of  Orion,  formerly  of 
Sweden;  he  moved  on  to  the  farm  where  he  now  resides  the  same  year;  he  has  two  sons, 
Frank  A.  and  William  W.;  Luth;  Rep;  owns  property  worth  $1,500. 

ATKINSON  JNO.  Sec.  10;  rents  farm;  Rep;  Meth.  born  Eng. 

ATWOOD   HACK  US.  Sec.  23;  fanner;  with  his  son,  Jutson  Atwood;  Rep;  boni  N.Y. 

ATWOOD  JEROME,  Sec.  23;  with  his  brother;  speculator;  Kep;  born  N.Y. 

ATWOOD  JUTSON  >I.  Farmer;  S  c.  23;  P.O.  Cambridge;  Rep;  born  in  Oneida  Co- 
N.Y.  Nov.  6,  1846;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  was  a  member  of  Co.  I,  112th  111.  Vol.  Inf- 
having  entered  the  army  at  thi  age  of  16;  he  served  his  country  three  years;  was  one  of  the 
sufferers  in  Libby  and  Andersonvilli  prisons  during  14  months;  married  Miss  Jane  Brown, 
of  this  Co.  July  4,  1867,  who  was  born  in  England  Jan.  I,  1846;  he  has  three  sons:  Willie, 
born  Sept.  31,  i36S;  Blakley  N.  Oct.  12,  1872;  and  Newhall,  Jun-;  5.  1875;  has  82  acres, 
worth  $6,000. 

T3ACH   FREDERICK,  Sec.  3;  farm-r;   Kep;   Luth;  Si  acres;  born  Germany. 
BANDHOLTZ   A.  Sec.  27;  mason;  Ind;   Meth;  born  Germany. 

BAIRD  FREDERICK  N.  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  was  born  in  Bethany,  Genesee  Co.  N.Y. 
May  14,  1827;  nioved  to  Monroe  Co.  in  1837,  where  he  was  educated  at  the  Urockport  Col- 
legiate Institute;  he  then  learned  the  carpenter  and  joiner's  trade,  and  subsequently  worked 
at  it  more  or  less  for  twenty-five  years;  came  to  Geneseo  in  1851;  returned  to  his  native 
state  in  1856,  and  married  Caroline  M.  Patridge,  of  Attica  Center,  March  12,  1856,  who  was 
born  in  Wyoming  Co.  July  24,  1832,  where  she  was  educated  and  taught  school  six  years; 
they  came  to  Geneseo  in  March,  1856;  they  have  two  sons,  Charles  E.  born  Jan.  9,  1857; 
and  William  N.  March  22,  1863;  Rep;  Meth;  has  89  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $6,000. 


468  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

BARNES  FRANCIS  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Maryland,  July  3, 
1845;  came  to  Rock  Island  Co.  in  1856;  to  this  co'inty  in  1863;  at  the  age  of  19  he  enlisted 
in  Co.  H,  37th  111  Vet.  Vol.  Inf.  April  20.  1864;  thus  served  his  country  until  discharged. 
May  15.  1866;  he  was  in  the  charge  and  at  the  capture  of  Fort  Blakley,  Mobile  Bay,  and  the 
capture  of  Des  Arc,  Ark;  was  special  Provost  Guard  at  Mobile;  Dem;  has  been  School 
Director  eight  years;  in  rel.  Meth;  is  now  Steward;  married  Mary  A.  Denton,  Nov.  21,  1867, 
who  was  born  in  Canada;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  both  were  educated  at  the  schools  in 
this  Co;  have  one  son,  Frederick  A.  and  three  daughters,  Maria  L.,  Mary  J.  and  Nettie  E; 
have  40  acres,  worth  $3,000. 

BAXTER  AMOS  H.  Osco;  harness-maker;  Rep;  Ind. 

BEERS  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  n,  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  this  Co.  Feb.  16,  1840;  he  is  the 
oldest  man  now  in  the  Co.  who  was  born  here;  remembers  when  his  father  hauled  wheat  to 
Chicago,  and  sold  it  for  40  to  50  cents  per  bush;  he  was  educated  in  our  public  schools; 
Rep;  has  been  School  Director;  was  a  grain-buyer  for  four  years,  at  Osco  Station;  he  mar- 
ried Miss  Ellen  M.  Tomlinson,  of  Geneseo,  Feb.  13,  1862,  who  was  born  in  Livings'ton  Co. 
Mich  March  12,  1842;  she  was  educated  in  Michigan,  Knox  Co.  111.  and  at  the  schools  in 
Geneseo;  in  rel.  Meth;  have  one  son,  David  E.  born  Nov.  25,  1867;  Mr.  Beers  has  161  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  $12,000. 

BJERRUM  E.  J.  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer. 

BJERRUM   H.  A.  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer. 

BJERRUM  S.  S.  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Morristown;  born  in  Schleswig,  Denmark,  April  14, 
1815,  where  he  was  educated,  and  became  a  cabinet-maker;  married  Margaret  Johnson,  of 
Holstein,  Sept.  1846;  came  to  Andover,  Mass,  in  Aug.  1854;  to  Davenport,  Iowa,  in  1857; 
then  to  this  town  in  1858;  they  are  Luth;  have  three  sons,  Henry  L..  Herman  A.  and  Edw. 
J;  one  daughter,  Jennie  L;  Henry  S.  served  four  years  and  six  months  in  the  1st  N.Y.  Mtd. 
Rifle  Co;  and  Charles  C.  a  son  now  dec'd.  served  two  years  six  months  in  Co.  H,  37th  111. 
Vol.  Inf ;  he  has  no  acres  of  land,  worth  $7,000. 

BORKEN  CHAS.  Sec.  26;  rents  farm;  born  Sweden. 

BROWN  GEORGE  C.  Farmer,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Osco;  born  in  Fulton  Co.  111.  Feb.  2,  1837, 
where  he  was  educated;  he  came  to  Henry  County,  March,  1867;  in  March,  1869,  located  on 
the  farm  where  he  now  resides,  being  the  S.  E.  ]^  of  Sec.  9;  he  owns  this  160  acres  of  land 
worth  $1 1,000. 

BROWN  JAMES  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Cambridge;  was  born  in  Fulton  Co.  Illinois, 
Nov.  15,  1843,  where  he  and  Miss  Mattie  E.  Myers  were  educated,  whom  he  married,  Jan. 
25,  1872;  Rep;  he  was  a  member  of  Co.  B,  isist  111.  Vol.  Inf.  in  the  war  for  the  preserva- 
tion of  the  Union;  he  came  to  tiiis  county  March,  1869;  has  one  daughter,  May  E;  has  160 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $12,000. 

BROWN  T.  SCOTT,  P.O.  Osco;  Rep;  born  Fulton  Co.  111. 

BROWN   WM.  T.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ireland;  80  acres. 

BUCHANAN  JOHN,  Sec.  4;  farmer;  lives  with  Geo.  Leibee;  born  Pa. 

I1USENBARK   ROBERT,  Sec.  24;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

/CARLSON  CHAS.  J.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;    Luth;  born  Sweden;  no  acres. 
V     CARLSON  CHARLES  JNO.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;   112  ac. 
CASWELL  THOS.  coal  miner;  Dem;  born  Wales. 
CANPIELD  GEORGE  P.    Farmer,   P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Westchester  Co.  N.Y.Dec. 

15,  1837,  in  which  state  he  was  educated,   as  was  also   Mary  J.  Green,  born  in  the  same  Co. 

May  xo,  1839,  whom  he  married,    Nov.  29,  1855;  moved   to  Conn.  1865;  came  to  Knox  Co. 

1868;  to  Osco  1876;  has  two  sons,  George  B.  born    May  15,  1867;  Francis  C.  June  7,  1869; 

and  four  daughters,  Hattie  F.  Jan.  26,  1860;  Carrie  E.  Feb.  4,  1865;  Annie  M.  May  8,  1871; 

Cora  E.  Jan.  9,  1875;  Dem;  Bapt;  has  property  valued  at  $1,400. 
CHALBURG  JONAS,   Farmer,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in   Sweden,  June  27,  1834, 

where  he  was  educated;  came  to  Andover.    Henry  Co.  1858;  to  Osco  in   1864;  Rep;  Luth; 

married  Mathilda  L.  Anderson,  born  Sweden,  Jan.   12,  1842;  came   to   this  county  Aug.  25, 

1852,  and  was  educated  at  the  schools  in  Andover;  have  three  sons,  Charles  A.  T.  born  Nov. 

17,  1861;  Nathan  H.  June  25,  1864;  Jonas  E.  J.  Jan.  22,  1871;  and  one  daughter,  Emelia  C. 

Oct.  28,  1866;  he  has  140  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $9,000. 

CHINBURG   MLES  P.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Cambridge ,  farmer;   Rep;  born  Sweden;  1 60  acres. 
CHRISTIANCE  JOHN,  Sec.  16.  P.O.  Osco,   farmer;  Dem;   born  N.Y;    160  acres. 
COLL  CHAS.  A.  farmer;  Rep;  Epis. 


HBNBY   COUNTY:    OSCO   TOWNSHIP.  469 

COLL  EBEN,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  was  born  in  Jefferson  County,  N.Y.  May  3,  1821,  where 
he  was  educated;  went  to  Conn,  in  1840;  married  Miss  Ruth  A.  Welton,  of  Bristol,  April 
13,  1845;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  Jan.  1860;  his  wife  having  been  removed  by  death,  he  sub- 
sequently married  Miss  Elizabeth  E.  Verlener,  Oct.  2,  1864;  she  was  born  in  Ohio,  Jan.  4, 
1841;  in  rel.  they  are  Epis;  he  is  Sr.  Warden;  Rep;  is  and  has  been  School  Director  for 
six  years;  he  has  three  sons.  Charles  A.  born  Oct.  6,  1849;  Harry  A.  July  3,  1871;  and 
Frank  \V.  Aug.  18,  1876;  one  daughter,  Mary  A.  July  4,  1847;  he  has  80  acres  of  land,  val- 
ued at  $6,000. 

COMBES  ANDREW  J.  Sec.  23;  farmer;  born  Ohio. 

CONEGHY  JAMES,  Sec.  24;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 

CONEGHY  WM.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 

CORLEY  G.  W.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Osco;  carpenter;  Rep;  born  Ala. 

CRANE  AMZI  A.  Sec.  22;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.  J. 

CRANE  ELTAS  M.  Farmer,  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Cambridge,  who  now  owns  and  resides  upon 
land  bestowed  upon  his  father  for  service  in  the  War  of  1812,  was  born  in  Union  Co.  N.  J. 
Sept.  3,  1827;  educated  at  the  Union  Select  School;  Dem;  has  been  School  Director  and 
Supervisor  of  his  town;  Presb;  has  been  Church  Trustee;  married  Miss  Louisa  A.  Miller,  of 
his  native  Co.  on  Dec.  10,  1851.  who  was  educated  at  the  Westfield  Academy;  they  have 
three  sons,  Isaac  B.,  Elias  W.  and  John  A;  four  daughters,  Sarah  L.,  Josephine,  Elizabeth 
R.  and  Esther  M;  came  to  Osco  April,  1854;  he  has  three  farms,  containing  578  acres,  val- 
ued at  $35,000. 

CRAWFORD  J.  C.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Osco;  farm  renter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Pa. 

CROSSLEY  HIRAM,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

CROUCH  SILAS.  Sec.  24;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Pa;  160  acres. 

CULVER  CYRUS  H.  farmer;  Rep;  Chris;  born  N.Y. 

"TRAVIS  JAMES  T.  Sec.  2;  farm  renter;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  111. 

*-*     DELANEY  PATRICK,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Morristown;  fanner;  born  Ireland;  320  acres. 

DIAL  GILBERT,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  born  Ohio. 

DIAL  VALENTINE  L.  Sec.  34;  P.O.Cambridge;  farmer;  born  Ohio. 

"T^BERLEE  C.  widow;  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Morristown;  farm;  Luth;  born  Germany;  160  acres  land. 

•*-'     ELSTER  EDWIN,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Osco;  farm  laborer  at  Eli  Holland's;  Christian. 

ELM  JOHN,  Farmer;  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Osco;  born  in  Sweden,  April  15,  1836;  came  to  Buffalo 
via  New  York  City  in  1846;  was  nine  weeks  and  four  days  on  the  ocean;  came  to  Andover 
1848.  where  he  was  during  the  dreadful  ravages  of  the  cholera,  1849;  vvas  w'tri  two  parties  of 
harvesters,  numbering  sixteen,  all  of  whom  died  within  a  week,  except  himself  and  two 
others;  on  April  30,  1859,  he  married  Mary  L.  Hoflund,  of  Orion,  who  was  born  in  Sweden, 
came  to  Osco  in  1869,  and  occupied  the  farm  where  he  now  resides;  has  supported  his  invalid 
father,  Holland  Elm,  for  twenty-five  years,  who  was  a  soldier  in  the  Swedish  army  sixteen 
years;  Rep;  Meth;  has  been  School  Director  about  sixteen  years;  has  five  sons,  Frank  A., 
born  Feb.  16,  1860;  George  E.,  born  Oct.  4,  1861;  John  E.,  born  March  21,  1863;  Gilbert, 
born  Dec.  23,  1872,  and  Charles  W.,  born  July  9,  1874,  and  two  daughters,  Dulsena,  born 
Jan.  4,  1865,  and  Mary  R.,  born  Feb.  16  1870;  he  has  a  farm  of  176  acres,  worth  §12,000. 

EM3IERT  GEORGE  S.  Farmer.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Morristown;  was  born  Dec.  2,  1839;  came 
to  Illinois  from  Pennsylvania  in  the  Fall  of  1851;  was  educated  and  taught  school  in  this 
county;  he  enlisted  for  three  years  in  Co.  H,  37th  111.  Vol.  Inf.  Sept.  21,  1861;  was  in  the 
battles  of  Pea  Ridge  and  Prairie  Grove,  where  he  lost  his  right  leg;  was  honorably  dis- 
charged March  9,  1863;  was  twice  elected  Tax  Collector;  married  Fannie  S.  Dickerson,  of 
Atkinson,  Jan.  21,  1868;  was  then  appointed  Postmaster  of  that  place;  returned  to  Osco; 
was  again  elected  Tax  Collector,  and  held  the  office  for  three  years;  is  School  Director;  Ind. 
Rep;  Luth;  elder  of  the  church;  his  wife  was  removed  by  death  May  30,  1876;  he  has  five 
sons,  William  L.,  Philip  M.,  George  A.,  John  F.  and  Frederick  H.;  he  owns  82  acres  of  land, 
worth  $5,500. 

E>IMERT  PHILIP,  Grain  Dealer,  Osco;  was  born  in  Germany,  July  17,  1822;  in  1833 
he  came  with  his  parents  to  this  country,  who  located  in  Napier  Tp.  Bradford  Co.  Pa;  he 
came  to  this  county  and  township  in  Oct.  1851.  where  he  now  resides,  being  one  of  the  oldest 
residents  in  the  township;  Dem;  Luth;  he  has  been  engaged  buying  and  shipping  grain 
during  the  last  two  years;  was  formerly  a  carpenter,  farmer  and  stock  raiser  in  Bedford  Co. 

ERDMAN  CHARLES,  lives  in  Morristown;  laborer;  born  Germany. 

ERNSTFRANK.E  FREDERICK,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Morristown;  farm  laborer;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

EVERS  R.  coal  miner;  Rep;  born  Wales. 


470  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

•pLEMING  LAVINA,  widow;  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Morristown;  born  N.Y.;  farm,  loo  acres. 

FLEMING  R.  W.  Farmer  and  Stock  Dealer,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Cambridge;  was  born  in  In- 
diana Co.  Pa.  March  29,  1847,  where  he  was  brought  up  on  a  farm  and  educated  in  the  public 
schools;  he  came  to  this  county  in  1865;  Dem;  has  been  School  Director;  he  is  not  a  church 
member,  but  thinks  much  good  is  accomplished  by  most  all  denominations;  in  Jan.  1871  he 
married  Zipporiah  West,  of  Osco;  has  been  engaged  for  about  two  years  in  shipping  stock; 
they  have  433  acres  of  land,  worth  $28,000. 

/^AESSNER  OMAR  J.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

^-*     GAESSNER  OSCAR  F.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Germany;  iSoac. 

GAHN  FREDERICK,  Sec.  6;  farmer;  Luth. 

GEBEL  FREDERICK,  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

GERARD  FRANCIS,  Osco;  merchant:  Rep;  born  in  Canada. 

GERARD  W.  F.  Osco;  merchant;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

GORDON  ANDERSON,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Bapt;  160  acres. 

GORDON  AZARIAH,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents;  Dem;  born  Indiana. 

TTADLEY  DAVID,  Sec.  27;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  England. 

HAFER  JOHN  W.,  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer,  rents;  Dem;  born  Pa. 

HAFER   ROBERT.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Pa;  80  acres. 

HAMANN  H.  Sec.  3;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

HAMANN  T.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Geneseo;  rents;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

HAMILTON  HENRY  W.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Kep;  born  in  Brookfield,  Mass. 

HAMILTON  LEV!  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Osco;  a  grandson  of  Win.  Hamilton,  a 
soldier  in  the  Revolutionary  War;  was  born  in  Fabius,  Onondaga  Co.  N.Y.  April  10,  1810; 
moved  to  Brookfield,  Mass.  1816,  where  he  and  Mary  Walker,  born  Jan.  lo,  1813,  were  edu- 
cated, whom  he  married  June  5,  1831;  Meth;  was  Steward  twenty-five  years,  also  Constable 
and  School  Trustee;  came  to  this  county  1856;  was  efficient  in  organizing  the  Meth.  Church, 
Ind;  has  been  School  Director  and  also  Supervisor;  his  children  are  two  sons,  Oscar  W.  and 
Henry  W.,  and  four  daughters,  Sarah  F.  and  Mary  A.,  Emma  W.  and  Lucy  J.;  he  has  160 
acres  of  land,  worth  $12,000. 

HAMMOND  A.  lives  in  Morristown;  carpenter;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

HANCOCK  GEORGE  W.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Pa;  80  acres. 

HART  ANNA   M.  widow;  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  26  acres. 

HART  FRANK  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  :g;  P.O.  Osco;  born  in  Henderson,  Knox  Co.  111.  June 
I,  1856. 

HART  CHARLIE  O.  Farmer;  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Osco;  born  in  Lynn  Tp.  this  county,  April 
21,  1860;  Frank  W.  Hart,  with  his  parents,  John  Hart,  born  May  26,  1819,  and  Anna  M., 
born  May  I,  1822;  his  brothers.  L.  J.  Hart,  born  Aug.  28.  1842;  Andrew  A.,  born  April  30, 
1846,  in  Sweden,  now  in  Coos  Co.  Oregon,  and  one  sister.  Anna  L.,  born  Dec.  16,  1853,  in 
Knox  Co.  now  in  Indiana,  moved  to  Andover,  this  county,  in  1858,  where  his  sister,  Christine 
J.,  was  born  April  5,  1858;  moved  to  Lynn  in  1859,  tne  birth  place  of  Charlie  O.  Hart;  they 
came  to  Osco  in  1864,  where  his  sister  Matilda  was  born  Dec.  I,  1865;  they  are  Lutheran  in 
religion;  Rep;  their  father  died  Dec.  31,  1868;  they  now  live  with  their  mother,  on  their 
farm  of  66  acres,  worth  $4,300;  Frank  W.  was  educated  here  and  in  the  Orion  schools,  and 
Charlie  O.  m  the  schools  of  this  place;  they  went  to  Saline  Co.  Kan.  in  1870;  all  returned  in 
1871,  except  Frank  W..  who  returned  in  1872. 

HENDERSON   R.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;   140  acres  land. 

HINMAN  R.  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Cambridge;  was  born  in  Conn.  Feb.  4t  1828;  came 
to  this  town  in  June,  1851;  Ind;  Prot.  Epis;  he  has  been  Road  Commissioner  and  Justice  of 
the  Peace;  is  Supervisor  of  this  town;  was  Chairman  of  the  County  Board  in  1875;  he  is  also 
Secretary  of  the  Henry  Co.  Agricultural  Society;  he  married  Elizabeth  Miller,  of  Ohio;  he 
has  two  sons,  William  E.  and  Frank  M.  and  one  daughter,  Jennie  M.;  Oct.  8,  1867,  married 
Susan  Carl  of  Osco;  has  250  acres  of  land,  worth  $18,000. 

HINMAN  AV.  W.  Farmer,  Sec.  26,  Cambridge;  was  born  in  Conn.  April  n,  1833;  came  to 
Osco  in  June,  1851;  Dem;  Prot.  Epis,  he  has  been  Assessor;  was  Sergeant  Co.  D.  112th  III. 
Vol.  Inf.  and  was  in  the  battles  of  Knoxville,  Wilmington.  Kesaca,  Atlanta,  Franklin,  Nash- 
ville, and  East  Tennessee  raid,  married  C.  Olmsted,  of  Cambridge,  in  1867;  deceased  Dec. 
9,  1870;  married  Elizabeth  Townsend,  Feb.  21,  1872;  his  children  are  Daniel  O.  and  Willis 
T.;  he  has  200  acres  of  land,  worth  $15,000. 


HENRY  COUNTY:    OSCO  TOWNSHIP.  471 

IIOFLUND  CHARLES  J.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  horn  Sweden;  294  acres. 

HOLKEY  CHARLES,  f.irmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany;  160  acres. 

HOLLAND  ELI,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Osco;  born  in  Monongalia  Co.  W.  Va.  on  Dec.  I, 
1816,  where  lie  was  brought  up  and  educated;  owned  a  saw  mill  and  engaged  in  agriculture 
and  the  lumber  business  for  about  seventeen  years;  he  owned  a  farm  which  he  cultivated 
until  he  came  west;  he  was  in  the  Union  service  as  a  teamster  in  1861 — 63;  on  Jan.  3.  1839, 
he  marri-d  Miss  Louisa  Tarlton,  of  his  native  county,  where  she  was  born  June  8,  1822, 
brought  up  and  educated;  he  came  west  in  1864,  bought  the  land  where  the  Lagrange  Colony 
was  once  located,  and  where  he  now  resides;  in  religion  they  are  Bapt;  he  has  been  for  many 
years  Deacon  and  Trustee  of  his  church;  has  also  been  Clerk;  his  brothers,  Reazin,  John 
and  Solomon,  were  in  the  Union  army;  he  has  two  sons,  Elmos  T.,  born  Aug.  II,  1848; 
James  E.,  born  Aug.  14,  1856,  and  four  daughters,  1  lamia  M.,  born  Jan.  29,  1842;  Sarah  H., 
born  Jan.  27,  1844;  Mary  J.,  born  Feb.  7,  1851;  Margaret  L.,  born  March  ig,  1860,  now 
living,  and  had  six  children  removed  by  death;  he  is  Rep;  is  School  Diretcor;  owns  426  acres 
of  land,  worth  $29,000. 

HOLMES  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Sweden,  Feb.  14,  1841;  came 
to  this  county  in  1869;  married  Charlotte  A.  Anderson,  born  in  Sweden;  came  to  this  country 
in  1852;  has  two  sons,  Henry  E.,  born  May  5,  1871;  Charles  A.,  born  April  I,  1875;  Luth; 
Rep;  he  and  his  brother,  Charles  G.  Holmes,  own  66  acres  of  land,  worth  $4,290;  Charles  G. 
Holmes  came  to  this  country  from  Sweden  in  May,  1868;  married  Emily  Johnson,  Jan.  1875. 

HORNECKER  GEORGE  J.  Sec.  14;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany;  240  acres. 

HORTON  GILBERT,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Ind;  Spirit;  born  Pa. 

HO  WELL  CHARLES  Gr.  Farmer,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Geneseo;  was  born  in  Monongalia  Co. 
W.  Va.  Jan.  22,  1837,  where  he  and  Miss  Sarah  C.  Holland,  born  Aug.  10,  1835,  were  edu- 
cated, whom  he  married  Sept.  30,  1860;  he  enlisted  Aug.  14,  1862  in  Co.  C,  I4th  W.  Va.  Vol. 
Inf.  and  served  his  country  nearly  three  years;  was  honorably  discharged  July  3,  1865;  Bapt; 
is  Deacon  of  his  church;  Rep;  and  has  been  School  Director  for  seven  years;  he  has  six 
daughters,  Rebecca  J.,  Susan  O.,  Blanche  B.,  Jessie  F.,  Love  A.  and  Anna  H;  he  has  162^ 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  $10,000. 

HOYT  J.   W.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  rents;  Dem;  born  Conn. 

JOHNSON  CHARLES,  Sec.  34  farmer;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 
IOHNSON  FREDERICK,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Osco;  laborer;  lives  on  Chas.  J.  Hoflund's  farm. 
JOHNSON  JOHN,  Sec.  31 ;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  JOHN,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  J.  P.  laborer;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden. 
JOHNSON  JOHN  A.  Sec.  n;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth. 
JAMES  NELSON,  laborer;  Luth;  born  Denmark. 

T/"LAROON  MARTIN,  Luth;  born  Germany. 

KNOWLES  MATTHEW,  Farmer,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Osco;  born  in  Matlock,  Derbyshire, 
England,  May  19,  1821;  came  to  Pa.  1848,  to  this  county  May,  1856;  on  Dec.  29,  1859,  he 
married  Miss  Annie  Radburn,  who  was  born  in  Raddle,  England,  June  15,  1831;  came  to 
Philadelphia  1833,  and  to  this  county  June,  1859;  tnev  have  one  son,  William  H.,  born  May 
3,  1866;  three  daughters,  Sophia  R.,  born  Oct.  5,  1860;  Emma  W.,  born  Oct.  20,  1862,  and 
Annie  L.,  born  Aug.  5,  1869;  Rep;  has  been^  School  Director  and  Treasurer  of  the  Board 
two  years;  he  has  80  acres  of  land,  worth  $5,500. 

T    A  MB  A.  M.  C.  Sec.  6;  carpenter;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

LAMMART  F.  farmer;  born  Germany;  40  acres  land. 
LANDEN  CHARLES,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Osco:  farmer;  Rep;  born  Sweden;  70  acres. 

LARSON  ANDREW  G.  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Sweden  July  25, 1837; 
came  to  this  country  Aug.  18,  1860;  married  Mathilda  L.  Hokonson,  Nov.  i,  1866;  bom  in 
Sweden;  he  is  a  Rep;  Luth;  he  is  now  Church  Trustee;  has  five  sons,  Lewis  E.  and  Andrew 
J.,  born  June  28,  1867;  Henry  J.,  born  June  27,  1872;  Charles  R.,  born  June  7,  1874;  Gust. 
A.,  born  July  25,  1876;  one  daughter,  Nellie  A.,  born  June  II,  1870;  has  200  acres,  valued 
at  $13,000. 

LAWSON  JOHN  M.  Sec.  17;  farmer;  rents;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LAWSON  S.  S.  Luth.  minister  at  Morristown;  Rep;  born  Pa. 

LEIBEE  GEORGE,  Sec.  4;  farmer;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Ky;  341  acres. 

LEIBEE  JACOB,  Sec.  4;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 


472  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OP 

LEIBEE  JOSEPH,  farmer;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 

LEIBEE  WILLIAM,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  rents;  born  Ohio. 

LINBURG  PETER  J.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LINDAHL  CHARLES  O.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  rents;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LINDBLAD  J.  M.  farmer;  rents;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

I.IXDE  ERICK,  Osco;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Luth;  bom  Sweden. 

LINDQUEST  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Osco;  born  in  Sweden,  Nov.  5,  1833; 
came  to  this  county  in  July,  1859;  enlisted  in  Co.  C,  42d  111.  Vol.  Inft.  Aug.  10,  1861;  served 
during  the  war,  was  in  the  battles  of  Island  No.  10,  Corinth,  Nashville,  Murfreesboro,  Mis- 
sionary Ridge,  Dalton,  Resaca,  and  seventeen  other  battles;  was  wounded  four  times;  he 
married  Maria  S.  Johnson  Feb.  28,  :866;  they  had  two  sons;  Charles  E.,  born  May  28,  1869; 
Gustaf  L.,  Dec.  2,  1871;  one  daughter,  Maria  C.,  Oct.  21,  1866;  his  wife  was  removed  by 
death  March  16,  1873;  he  subsequently  married  Josephina  C.  Frances  Aug.  20,  1874;  their 
children  are  two  daughters — Emma  C.,  born  July  22,  1875.  and  Sarah  E.,  Jan.  26,  1877;  his 
wife  died  Feb.  10,  1877;  he  is  Luth;  is  Deacon;  Rep;  is  Tax  Collector;  has  been  School  Di- 
rector seven  years;  has  120  acres  land,  worth  $8,000. 

LONG  MIKE,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Morriston;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  184  acres  land. 

TV/TcCAW  ELIZABETH,  widow;  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Osco;  farms;  Epis;  born  Ireland;  79  acres. 

1Vi      McCAW  JAMES,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  born  Pa. 

McCAW  JOHN,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  born  Pa;  40  acres. 

McCARTY  JOHN  T.  Farmer,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Cambridge;  a  son  of  David  McCarty,  a  sol- 
dier in  the  war  of  1812;  was  born  in  Cheshire,  Gallia  Co.  Ohio,  Feb.  18,  1827;  was  educated 
and  came  to  Peoria  Co.  in  1848;  married  Mary  A.  Miller;  he  is  a  Dem;  was  Road  Commis- 
sioner; came  to  this  Co.  in  June,  1857;  his  wife  having  been  removed  by  death,  he  subse- 
quently married  Sarah  A.  Robinson,  of  Andover,  Nov.  29,  1866,  who  was  born  in  Pa;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  and  engaged  in  school  teaching;  they  are  Meth;  have  five  sons — William  J., 
born  April  15,  1851;  Albert,  Jan.  30,  1862;  John  A.,  Nov.  12,  1868;  Elbert  C.,  Oct.  22. 
1874;  and  Charles  T.,  July  4.  1863;  five  daughters — Sarah  E.,  Sept.  21,  1852;  Mary  E.,  July 
5,  1854;  Henrietta.  July  3,  1858;  Mary  A.,  Sept.  30,  1867;  and  Florence  M.,  Jan.  15,  1871; 
has  been  School  Director  twelve  years,  and  owns  160  acres  land,  worth  $12,000. 

McCLAIN  ROBERT,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  born  Ireland. 

McCLAIN  WILLIAM,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  rents. 

McCURDY  A.  Sec.  20;  farmer;  Dem;  Epis;  born  Ireland. 

McFARLAND  J.  W.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Cambridge;  Dem. 

McFARLAND  R.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Christian;  born  Ohio. 

McHENRY  CHARLES,  Sec.  23;  fanner;  Dem;  M«th;  born  111;  120  acres  land. 

MCLAUGHLIN  JOHNSON.  Farmer,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Ireland,  May 
18,  1825;  came  to  this  town  in  1851;  Dem;  been  School  Director;  Pres;  is  Elder  of  his 
church;  married  Mary  Parks,  of  Pa.  March  II,  1853,  who  was  born  in  Ireland  March  23, 
1825,  and  at  an  early  age  moved  to  Scotland;  came  to  this  county  in  1849;  he  has  two  sons, 
John  J.,  and  David  \V.,  born  Oct.  23,  1856,  and  one  daughter,  Mary  E.,  Dec.  13,  1860;  he 
has  80  acres  land,  worth  $5,000. 

MAGEE  CHARLES,  Farmer,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Geneseo;  was  born  in  Peoria  Co.  111.  Jan.  18, 
1844,  where  he  was  educated;  at  the  age  of  17  he  enlisted  in  Co.  H,  86th  111.  Vol.  Inft.  and 
served  his  country  three  years;  after  serving  about  twenty  months  he  was  promoted  to  the 
position  of  Q.  M.  Sergt.  which  position  he  held  until  he  was  honorably  discharged  at  the 
close  of  the  war;  he  was  in  the  battles  of  Perryville,  Chicamauga,  Missionary  Ridge,  and 
at  the  siege  of  Knoxville;  was  also  with  Gen.  Sherman  during  his  celebrated  campaign  from 
Chattanooga  to  Atlanta,  and  thence  to  the  sea;  came  to  this  Co.  in  June,  1865;  married  Miss 
Nellie  Paine,  of  Geneseo,  Sept.  22,  1870,  formerly  of  R.I.,  where  she  was  educated;  in  rel. 
they  are  Bapts;  he  is  Rep.  in  pol.  and  has  80  acres  land,  valued  at  $4,500. 

MAGEE  MARIA  R.  widow;  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  born  Maryland;  160  acres  land. 

MANGUSON  CHARLIE,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Kep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  acres. 

MANGUSON  ERICK,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  240  acres. 

MANNING  S.  A.  laborer,  Osco;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

MARSHALL  JOHN  C.  lives  in  Morristown;  mason;  Rep;  born  Pa. 

MELTZER  WILLIAM,  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany;  80  acres; 

MILLER  AUGUST,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  born  Germany;  80  acres  land. 

MILLER  JOHN,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Germany;  7  acres. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     OSCO   TOWNSHIP.  475 

MONESMITH   ALONZO,  Sec.  4;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 
MONKMAN   M.  laborer,  Morristown;  Dem;  born  England. 

"NT  ELSON  JOHN,  P.O.  Cambridge;  teacher  and  farmer;  Rep;  Prot.  Epis;  born  Ireland. 

-^       NELSON  JOHN  M.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  rents;  Rep;  born  Sweden. 
NICLOYE  T.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  rents;  Luth;  born  Germany. 
NIGHTINGALE  JOHN,  merchant,  Morristown;  Dem;  born  England. 
NOONAN  J.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Ireland;  160  acres. 
NYE  ANDREW,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  rents;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

pARSONS  JOHN  S.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Dem;  Meth;  70  acres  land. 
PATE  \VM.  Sec.  15;  farmer;  Rep;  born  England;  160  acres  land. 

PARKS  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Cambridge;  was  born  in  Ireland,  June  24, 
1826;  went  to  Scotland  in  1838;  came  to  this  country  in  1846,  and  to  this  town  in  1854;  Dem; 
Pres;  married  Catharine  Johnson,  of  Cambridge,  May  12,  1854,  who  moved  from  her  native 
country — Ireland — in  1847;  their  children  are  Margaret  B.,  born  Feb.  17,  1855;  Mary  E., 
June  13,  1859;  Annie  J.,  May  12,  1861;  Eliza,  April  23,  1863;  and  David,  Oct.  28,  1857;  he 
has  So  acres  land,  worth  $4.000. 

PECKHAM  ALFRED  M.  harness-maker,  Osco;  Rep;  born  N.Y. 

PETERSON  ERICK  A.  Farmer,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Sweden,  Feb.  15,  1834; 
came  to  Iowa  in  1857,  to  this  county  in  1859;  married  Christine  Elm  Nov.  S,  1859,  who  was 
born  in  Sweden,  Aug.  15,  1828;  came  to  N.Y.  in  1846,  to  this  Co.  in  1853;  they  have  three 
daughters — Emma  A.,  born  July  26,  1861;  Ella  E.,  Aug.  8,  1867;  Cora  R.,  Jan.  7,  1874;  one 
son,  Sherman  A.,  Jan.  13,  1865;  Meth;  he  has  been  School  Director  six  years,  Church  Trus- 
tee five  years,  and  has  247  acres  land,  $15,000. 

PETERSON"  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Tjarstad  Soken,  Swe- 
den, Jan.  6,  1836;  he  is  the  son  of  Peter  Samuelson,  of  that  place,  where  he  was  brought  up 
and  educated;  he  came  to  this  country,  Webster  Co.  Iowa,  via  Boston  and  Chicago,  in  1857; 
entered  80  acres  of  land  in  that  Co;  lived  there  three  years;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1860;  rented 
a  farm  in  Colona;  moved  to  Western  Township  in  1863;  on  March  22,  1865,  he  married  Miss 
Anna  M.  Manguson,  of  that  place,  formerly  of  Sweden;  he  came  to  where  he  now  resides  in 
1873;  he  has  two  sons — John  L.,  born  July  2.  1867;  Samuel  O,,  Jan.  6,  1873;  and  two  daugh- 
ters—Dulsena  M.,  Sept.  19,  1869;  Lydia  W.,  October,  1874;  he  has  530  acres  land,  worth 
$31,000;  Rep. 

PETERSON"  SWAN  P.  Farmer,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Osco;  born'in  Sweden,  Oct.  n,  1829;  he 
came  to  this  country  with  a  party  of  327  persons,  in  1849;  he  was  seven  weeks  and  four  days 
on  the  ocean,  and  more  than  a  month  coming  from  N.Y.  to  this  Co.  by  canal,  lakes  and 
wagon;  arrived  Aug.  12;  the  privation  and  suffering  during  their  three  months'  journey  may 
be  imagined  from  the  fact  that  nearly  one-half  their  number  died  with  cholera  after  they  left 
Albany;  when  he  first  came  here  he  worked  for  25  cents  a  day,  or  $8  per  month;  he  married 
Hanna  Fosberg,  of  Henry  Co.  Dec.  15,  1853,  born  in  Sweden;  she  was  nine  weeks ,and  four 
days  crossing  the  ocean;  they  have  six  sons  and  four  daughters;  they  are  Luth;  is  Church 
Trustee;  has  320  acres,  worth  $20,000;  Rep. 

PETTEYS  JOHN"  T.  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Cambridge;  was  born  in  Oneida  Co.  N.Y. 
May  3.  1833,  where  he  was  educated,  and  married  Miss  Lurana  E.  Field,  who  was  born  Aug. 
15,  i83o/,  'n  Winchester,  Cheshire  Co.  N.H.  who  at  an  early  age  moved  with  her  parents  to 
Oneida  Co.  where  she  was  educated  and  married;  they  have  one  son,  Willard  A.,  born  Sept. 
14,  1862;  are  Meth;  he  has  been  Steward;  is  Rep;  been  School  Director  six  years,  School 
Trustee  three  years;  is  also  a  Director  of  the  O~co  and  Western  Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Co. 
and  Trustee  of  the  Munson  Cemetery  Association;  he  has  So  acres,  value  $6,500. 

POBANZ  AUGUST  F.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Osco;  farm  laborer;  Luth;  born  Germany. 

POPPJLETOX  OEORGrE,  Farmer,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Cambridge;  was  born  in  Lincolnshire, 
England.  Aug.  15.  1831;  came  to  Niagara  Co.  N.Y.  April,  1851,  where  he  was  educated; 
came  to  this  Co.  in  October,  1854;  married  Miss  Esther  Hall  Dec.  31,  1855,  who  was  born  in 
the  Co.  of  Fermanagh,  in  the  north  of  Ireland,  where  she  was  educated  and  taught  school; 
came  to  Pa.  in  1851,  to  this  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Epis;  he  has  been  School  Director;  has  four 
suns — George  B.,  born  June  14,  1859;  Britton  L.,  Aug.  18,  1863;  Sherman  W.,  fan.  3,  1866; 
John  W.,  Dec.  to,  1870;  two  daughters — Mary  J.,  Nov.  30,  1856;  and  Esther  "A.,  June  17, 
1873;  he  has  193  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $13,500. 

POWELL  C.  T.  Farmer,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Geneseo;  was  born  in  Guernsey  Co.  Ohio,  May  22, 
1832;  came  to  Peoria  Co.  in  1844,  where  he,  and  Miss  H.  Magee,  born  in  Ohio  Sept.  6,  1834, 
were  educated,  whom  he  married  Feb.  10,  1853;  Rep;  was  Tax  Collector  and  School  Di- 
rector; they  came  to  Osco  in  Nov.  1860;  liapt;  have  three  sons,  Francis  M.  born  Dec.  4, 

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476  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

1853,  \Valie  M.,  Dec.  26,  1866,  and  Charles  M.,  June  16,  1872;  two  daughters,  Candace, 
April  22,  1858,  and  Ida  B.,  Aug.  3,  1860;  he  is  now  School  Director,  and  has  240  acres  of 
land,  worth  $18,000. 

PURVIANCE  A.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  Rep;  Chris;  born  Ohio. 

PURVIANCE  C.  W.  Osco;  clerk;  Rep;  born  Ind. 

PURVIANCE  D.  L.  Morristown;  merchant;  Dem;  Chris;  born  Ohio. 

PURVIANCE  ELIZA,  wid.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  80  acres. 

OAAN   FREDERICK,  born  Germany. 

RAMUS  L.  Sec.  8;  farmer;  born  Germany;   10  acres  land. 

RECORDS  B.  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born   Pa. 

REDMAN  SOLOMON,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Cambridge;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Pa. 

REED  S.  W.  Osco;  lumber  dealer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Pa. 

RESSER  CHARLES,  lives  in  Morristown;  shoemaker;  Rep;  Meth:  born  Pa. 

RINGLE  JOHN,  Sec.  II;  Rep;  born  Pa;  150  acres  land. 

RIXGLE  JOSEPH,  Farmer,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Osco;  son  of  Mathias  Ringle.  who  served  his 
country  during  the  revolutionary  war;  was  born  in  Westmoreland  Co.  Pa.  Dec.  6,  1809. 
where  he,  and  Miss  Mary  A.  Whitesel,  born  Dec.  10,  1814,  were  educated,  whom  he  married 
May  21,  1836;  they  came  to  this  county  March  20,  1857;  Pres;  have  four  sons,  James,  born 
April  3,  1837,  John,  May  21,  1841,  William,  March  6.  1847,  and  David  W.;  three  daughters, 
Catharine,  Oct.  2,  1843,  Louisa,  Oct.  II,  1845,  and  Mary  E.;  he  has  80  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $6,400. 

BING-LE  WILLIAM,  Farmer,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Alleghany  Co.  Pa.  March 
6,  1847;  came  to  this  county  March  20,  1857;  he  was  educated  in  our  Public  Schools  and  the 
Orion  Academy;  Rep;  Pres;  has  been  Sabbath-school  Teacher  for  a  number  of  years;  mar- 
ried Miss  Allen  A.  Welton,  of  Osco,  Oct.  23.  1873,  who  was  born  Feb.  22,  1851;  at  an  early 
age  she  moved  with  her  parents  from  Peoria  Co.  to  this  town;  he  is  son  of  Josep  i  Ringle,  of 
this  township;  he  has  160  acres  of  land  worth  $11,000. 

RIVENBURG  G.  H.  Sec.  16;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Pa. 

ROGERS  EDMOND,  P.O.  Osco;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  N.  J. 

ROGERS  J.  S.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 

ROGERS  T.  H.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  born  N.Y. 

CALL  CHARLES  J.  Sec.  19;  farm  hand;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

^     SAMUELSON  JAMES,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  20  ac. 

SAMUELSON  AUGUST,  Farmer,  Sec.  34.  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Vesterenby,  Esterg- 
helen,  Sweden,  Oct.  II,  1839;  came  to  this  country  in  1851;  was  three  months  crossing  the 
ocean  to  N.Y.  and  two  weeks  on  his  journey  to  Buffalo;  came  to  this  county  in  1852;  Rep; 
Meth;  married  Tilda  Anderson  Oct.  24,  1867,  who  was  born  in  Sweden  Jan.  I,  1851;  he  has 
one  son,  Amil  G.  born  Dec.  18,  1869.  and  two  daughters,  A.  A  ,  Jan.  12,  1872,  and  Ella  A., 
Oct.  II,  1874;  he  has  160  acres  of  land,  worth  $12,000. 

SCHMOLL  FREDERICK,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany;  160  ac. 

SHERRARD  WILLIAM.'Sec.  36,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Pa. 

SHO WALTER  J.  S.  Farmer,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Morristown;  was  born  in  Franklin  Co.  Va. 
Aug.  7,  1819;  he  is  self-educated,  very  temperate  in  habits,  never  having  drank- spirituous 
liquors  or  used  tobacco;  he  moved  to  Ohio  in  1826;  subsequently  traveled  four  years  in  the 
South;  returned;  married  Miss  Mary  D.  Miller,  of  Preble  Co.  Oct.  29,  1846,  formerly  of  But- 
ler Co,  where  she  had  been  educated;  he  then  became  a  druggist;  was  elected  County  Sur- 
veyor in  1852,  which  office  he  held  until  he  came  west  to  this  county  in  March,  1855;  Rep; 
has  been  Assessor  six  years;  he  has  also  been  Supervisor  of  his  town;  in  religion,  Lib;  has 
brought  up  and  educated  two  adopted  children,  Ellen  E.  Showalter  and  Maggie  J.  Purvi- 
ance  ;  he  has  real  estate  valued  at  §15,000. 

SIBLEY  CHARLES  W.  Morristown;   broom-maker;  Rep;  born  Mass. 

SMITH  D.  H.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  160  ac.  land. 

SMITH  ;JAREI>  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Harwinton,  Ct.  Nov.  iS, 
1827,  where  he  was  educated  ;  came  to  this  county  Nov.  1853;  married  Miss  Jane  A.  Welton, 
of  his  native  town,  Oct.  I,  1854,  and  returned  in  Nov.  of  the  same  year;  his  wife  having  been 
removed  by  death,  he  subsequently  married  Miss  Mary  E.  Knowles,  of  Henry  Co.  Aug.  IS, 
1864;  in  religion  they  are  Epis.,  he  is  Jr.  Warden;  'Rep;  is  School  Trustee;  has  been  Town 
Treasurer,  also  represented  his  town  four  years  in  the  capacity  of  Supervisor;  he  has  four 
sons,  Jared  H.,  George  R.,  Henry  A.  and  Charles  E.;  three  daughters,  Ameli?.  M.,  Myra  J. 
and  Anna  E. ;  he  has  two  farms  containing  560  acres  of  land,  worth  $29,000. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     OSCO   TOWNSHIP.  477 

SODERBERG  ANDREW  G.  farm  hand;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden. 

STAM   MARY   L.  wid.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Morristown;  farmer;  owns  house  and  lot. 

STENGEL  H.  Sec.  21;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Prussia. 

STOUGHTON  H.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  160  acres. 

STOUGHTON  HARDEN,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

.STOUGHTON  HENRY  E.  Farmer,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Ashtabula  Co.  Ohio. 
April  15,  1837;  came  to  Osco  Feb.  1866;  Rep;  he  has  been  Tax  Collector  of  his  town  and  is 
now  School  Trustee;  was  a  member  of  Co.  C,  I77th  O.  Vol.  Inft.  in  the  war  for  the  preserva- 
tion of  the  Union;  married  Philinda  Richmond,  of  Windsor,  Ashtabula  Co.  Ohio,  March  26, 
1861;  he  has  two  sons.  Fitch  J.  born  Feb.  8,  1862,  and  Henry  L.  May  12,  1869;  he  has  160 
acres  of  land,  worth  $12,000. 

STRIPLING  CHARLIE,  Sec.  8,  farmer;  born  Germany;   15  acres  of  land. 

STUBBS  CHARLES,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Morristown;  carpenter;  Rep. 

STURR  DORSEY  T.  lives  with  Geo.  Leibee,  Sec.  4,  farmer;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 

STUTTERD  J.  W/Osco;  druggist;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  N.Y. 

SUTTON  ANDREW  J.,  P.O.  Morristown;  teacher;  Rep;  Bapt;  born  Pa. 

SWANSON  CHARLES,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer,  rents;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  GUST  W.  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  111;  25  ac.  land. 

SWANSON  NELS,  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  135  acres. 

SWANSON   L.   P.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  40  ac.  land. 

'T' OMLINSON  DAVID  C.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Mich. 

TOMLINSON  DAVID  S.  Sec.  n;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.Y;  95  ac.  land. 

TOMLINSON  WILLIAM   H.  Sec.  3;  farmer,  rents;  Rep;  born  Mich. 

TOPPER  ERICK  G.  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  80  ac.  land. 

TOWNSEN1>  WILLIAM  S.  M.D.  Osco;  was  born  in  Belmont  Co.  Ohio,  May  31,  1846; 
moved  to  Iowa  in  1868;  he  was  educated  for  his  profession  at  Keokuk,  and  in  the  Medical 
Department  of  the  State  University  at  Iowa  City,  where  he  graduated  with  honors  at  the 
head  of  his  class;  after  practicing  in  Iowa  he  came  to  this  county  Dec.  30,  1876;  he  is  now 
the  practicing  physician  and  surgeon  at  Osco;  Rep.  in  pol. 

TRUAX  A.  Morristown;  machinist;  Rep;   Meth;  born  N.Y. 

TYSON  HAGERMAN,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Ohio;  212  acres. 

WALENTINE  MARTIN  V.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Pa. 
V       VIBERG  JOHN  Jr.  laborer;  born  Sweden. 
VIBERG  JOHN,  Osco;  mechanic;  born  in  Sweden. 

A  I  rAGLE  JOHN,  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany;  160  ac.  land. 
VV       WELTON  JAMES  M.  Sec.  14;  farmer;   Rep;  Epis;  born  111. 

WARD  LEWIS,  Farmer,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Cambridge;  was  born  in  Hasel,  Sweden,  May  13, 
1824;  came  to  this  county  in  1850;  Meth;  Rep;  married  Christine  E.  Hellgrin,  of  KnoxCo. 
May  12,  1853.  who  was  born  in  Sweden,  Nov.  19,  :S28;  has  six  sons:  Henry  B.,  a  student  of 
Hedding  College,  Abingdon,  111;  Abraham  L.,  Frank  O.,  John  E.,  Gilbert  E.,  and  Willie; 
one  daughter,  Mary  A.;  has  80  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $5,000. 

WELTON  L.  C.  Sec.  14;  farmer;  Rep. 

WELTON  MERRITT   H.  Sec.  23;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 

AVEIDLEIN  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Morristown;  was  born  in  Pa.  April  16, 
1840;  came  to  this  county  Oct.  1851,  where  he  and  Miss  Sarah  E.  Conrad,  of  Henry  Co., 
formerly  of  Pa.,  were  educated,  whom  he  married  April  3,  1864;  they  are  Luth;  he  has 
been  Assistant  Sabbath-school  Superintendent;  is  Elder  of  the  Church;  Dem;  been  Road 
Com;  is  School  Director;  has  three  sons:  William  E.,  Joseph  C.,  Lewis  A.,  and  three  daugh- 
ters: Mary  L.,  Ellennora  E.,  and  Margaret  J.;  he  owns  345  acres  of  land,  value  $20,000. 

WKIDLEIN  .JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Morristown;  was  born  in  Shellsburg,  Bed- 
ford Co.  Pa.  Feb.  17,  1850;  came  with  his  parents  to  this  township,  via  Rock  Island,  in  1851; 
lived  about  seven  years  here,  then  moved  to  Edford  Township,  where  he  was  educated  in 
the  public  school;  returned  19  Oico  in  the  Spring  of  1871,  farmed  two  years,  then  engaged 
in  the  hardware  business  in  Orion  for  sixteen  months;  returned  to  his  farm  where  he  now 
resides,  in  Dec.  1875;  on  Oct.  15,  1876,  he  married  Miss  Jennie  L.  Bjerrum;  she  was  born 
in  Davenport,  Iowa,  Nov.  21,  1857;  moved  with  her  parents  to  Osco,  where  she  was  brought 
up  and  educated;  he  has  212  acres  of  land,  worth  §14,000. 


478  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

WESTERLUND  ERIC,  Farmer,  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Sweden,  Jan.  16. 
1836;  he  came  to  this  county  in  1850;  married  Christine  Anderson,  Feb.  7,  1858,  who  was 
born  in  Sweden,  Jan.  30,  1843,  and  came  to  this  county  in  1849;  Luth;  been  Church  Trustee 
nine  years;  Rep;  been  Road  Com.  and  School  Director;  has  two  sons  and  four  daughters; 
he  takes  special  interest  in  raising  good  stock,  particularly  hogs,  which  are  placed  up  n  the 
market  at  the  age  of  fifteen  months,  averaging  400  pounds  each;  he  owns  120  acres  of  land, 
worth  $8,400. 

WHIPPLE  EDWIN  R.  Sec.  25;  farmer;  born  111. 

WHITELINE  JOHN  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Morristown;  Dem;  he  was  born  in 
Napier,  Bedford  Co.  Pa.  on  March  4,  1837,  where  he  was  brought  up  on  a  farm  and  educated 
in  the  public  schools;  he  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  April,  1859;  on  Feb.  28,  1865,  he  married 
Miss  Christina  Rapp,  of  Whiteside  Co.  111.,  where  she  was  born,  Jan.  15,  1844,  brought  up 
on  a  farm  near  Springhill,  and  educated  in  the  district  schools;  she  can  read  German  and 
English;  her  parents  Christina  and  Phillip  Rapp,  now  reside  in  Geneseo;  Mr.  Whiteline  has 
one  son,  William  F.,  born  Feb.  I,  1868,  and  three  daughters:  Hattie  M.,  May  9,  1866;  Rosa 
S.,  Oct.  I,  1869;  and  Flora  B.,  Nov.  18,  1871;  They  are  Luth.  in  Religion;  he  is  Deacon  Of 
his  Church;  has  178  acres  of  land,  worth  $13,000. 

AVICKLUND    ERIC,    Sec.  27;  P.O.  Osco;  born  in  Undersvik,  brought  up   and  educated 
in  Ovanaker,  Sweden;    came  to  this  county  in  1868;  Rep;  Luth:  married  Mary  Norlund. 
May  13,  1875,  who   was  born  in   Bargsjo,  Sweden,  June  24,  1852;  they  have  one  daughter, 
Hilda  T.,  aged  eleven  months;  he  lias  property  valued  at  $800. 
WIESE  JOHN,  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Luth;   168  ac.  land. 
WILDEMUTH  JACOB,  Sec.  n;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Ind. 
WILDEMUTH   PETER,  Farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  France;  240  ac.  land. 
WILDEMUTH  PHILLIP,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Geneseo;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Germany. 
WILKEY  DAVID,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 
WILKEY  JAMES,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Andover;  farmer;   Dem;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 
WILLIAMSON    HIRAM   F.    Farmer,   Sec.    19;    P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Indiana  Co 
Pa.  July  13,  1833,  where  he  was  educated,  and  was  engaged  mostly  in  the  lumber  business; 
came  to  this  county  in  the  Fall  of  1856;  married   Hanna   P.   Denton,   Nov.  I,  1860,  who  at 
an  early  age   moved   with  her  parents  from   her   native  state,   N.  V.,  to  Winnebago  Co., 
thence  to  this  county,  where  she  was  educated  at  the  schools  at   Geneseo;  he  has  two  sons: 
Jacob  D.,  born  Nov.  12,  1861;  and  George  M.,  April  16.  1868;  his  wife  having  been  removed 
by  death,  April  24.  1868,  he  subsequently  married  Melissa  A.  Denton,  Oct.  24,  1869;  she  is 
the  daughter  of  Ambrose  Denton,  a  well  known  surveyor,  formerly  of  this  county;  she  was 
born  in  Winnebago  Co.  Oct.  n,  1845;  came  here  witli  her  parents  in  1852,  was  educated  in 
our  public  schools  and  a  select  school  at  Orion;  he  enlisted  for  three  years  Aug,  9,  1862,  in 
Co.  C,  112  111.  V.  I  ;  was  in  the  E.  Tenn.  Raid;  was  detailed  with  the  ammunition  train  for 
seven  months;  returned  to  his  regiment;  was  engaged  in  several  skirmishes  and  battles  in  E. 
Tenn.;  was  also  in  the  Georgia  campaign,  and  wounded  at  the  battle  of  Resaca;  Meth;  was 
Sabbath-school  Superintendent;  Rep;  School  Director  two  years. 
WILLIAMS  P.  Sec.  3;  coal-miner;  rents;  Dem;  bornEng. 
WILSON  MAGGIE  H.  Morristown;  widow;  dressmaker;  born  Norway. 
WOODWARD  F.  H.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 
WOODWARD  HIRAM,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Vt. 
WOODWARD   LUMAN,     Farmer,    Sec.   21;    P.O.  Osco;  born  in  Licking  Co.  Ohio, 
Feb.  4,  1831,  where  he  and  Miss  Laura  Woodworth  were  educated,  whom  he  married  Aug. 
15,  1852;  came  to  this  county  April   1855;  Rep;  been  School  Director  a  number  of  years; 
Road  Commissioner  five  years;  Treasurer  of  the  Board  four  years;  he  is  grandson   of  Asa 
Woodward,  a  Revolutionary  Pensioner,  who  \vas  with  Washington  at  Valley  Forge,  and  one 
of  eighty  men  with  F,than  Allen  at  the  celebrated  surrender  of  Ticonderoga,  demanded  in 
the  name  of  the  Great  Jehovah  and  the  Continental  Congress;  has  two  daughters:  Almena, 
and  Alice;  he  has  140  acres  of  land,  valued  at  §10,500. 
WOODWORTH  G.  P.,  P.O.,  Osco;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

WAGER   WILLIAM,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Osco;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Ger;    100  acres  land. 

YAGrER  FRED.  Farmer,  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Osco;  was  born  in  Voldeck.  Ger.  July  4,  1850; 
came  to  Edford,  Henry  Co.  Oct.  1858;  remained  there  until  the  Spring  of  1865.  then  moved 
on  to  section  21,  Osco;  moved  on  to  the  farm  where  he  now  resides,  in  March,  1875;  he  was 
seven  weeks  crossing  the  ocean  to  N.  Y..  and  five  days  coming  from  there  to  Geneseo;  he 
is  independent  in  politics  and  religion;  his  father,  William,  born  in  Ger.  Dec.  10,  1808,  and 
mother,  Christiana,  born  in  Ger.  March  25,  1812,  reside  on  their  farm  of  100  acres,  Sec.  21; 
he  has  one  sister,  Caroline  Stencel,  who,  with  her  husband,  resides  with  him  at  present;  he 
owns  207  acres  of  land,  worth  $13,500. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     WETHERSFIELD   TOWNSHIP.  479 


BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 
osco. 

Emmert  Philip,  Grain  Dealer. 

Townsend  Wtn.  S.  M.  D.  Physician  and  Surgeon. 


WETHERSFIELD  TOWNSHIP. 

A   I5BOTT  CHARLES  F.,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  lives  with  his  father;  Dem.  Ind;  born  111. 
**     ABBOTT  JOSEPH   H.,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Lib;  Meth.  Epis;from  England. 
AMES  HENRY  B.  Blacksmith;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.Y. 

ANDERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Galva;  tenant  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Sweden;  four  children. 
ARMSTRONG  H.  B.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio;  57^  acres. 
ARMSTRONG  JOHN,  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Scotland. 
ATHERTON  J.  N.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farms  on  A.  Atherton's  place. 
ATHERTON  JASPER  N.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farmer;  Dem.  Ind;  born  111. 
ATHERTON   MILTON,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farmer;  Dem.  Ind;  from  Ohio. 
ATKINSON  JAMES,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Penn. 
ATKINSON  WM.  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farmer;  Dem;  Pres:  from  Ireland;  val.  prop.  $1500. 

T3AKER   BENJAMIN,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  from  Ohio. 

•*-*     BALDWIN  DANIEL.  P.O.  Kewanee;  farms  Wm.  Baldwin's  farm;  Rep;  Bapt. 

BALDWIN   WALTER  V.  P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  Wm.  Baldwin;  Rep;  from  N.Y.  N 

BALDWIN  WM.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Kewanee;  from  N.Y;  215  acres,  val.  $20,000. 

BENNETT  SIMON,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Lib;  Bapt;  from  Penn;  came  to  this  county  1855. 

BEVAN  E.  T.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  born  Pa;  So  acres,  val.  $7,000. 

BICKFORD  ISAAC,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Retired  Farmer:  was  born  in  Washington  Co.,  Ohio, 
June  7th,  1800;  Dem;  came  to  this  county  1856;  Meth.  Epis;  owns  96  acres  land  in  Henry 
county,  and  140  in  lown,  val.  $12,000;  married  Lucy  Ellewood  Feb.  10,  1822;  she  was  born 
Sept.  13,  1800;  had  6  children,  three  lived  and  three  deceased;  the  names  of  the  living  are 
Sarah,  born  Sept.  15,  1855  ;  Eli,  born  Sept.  3,  1830;  Jeremiah,  born  Nov.  19,  1834.  The 
names  of  the  deceased  are  John,  born  1823,  died  Oct.  20,  1823;  Daniel,  born  Oct.  15,  1826', 
died  Sept.  15,  1827;  Arthur,  born  Dec.  26, 1836,  died  Oct.  I,  1842.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bickford 
have  been  living  together  55  years. 

BICKFORD  JERRY,  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Dem;  160  acres,  val.  $10,000. 

BLISH  JOHN  G.  P.O.  Wethersfield;  miller;  Dem;  Meth.  Epis;  born  III. 

BLISH   MATTHEW  B.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  born  1848;  have  2  children. 

BLISH  SYLVESTER  COL.  Deceased,  was  the  son  of  Dea.  Thomas  Blish,  and  was 
born  Dec.  3ist,  1790,  in  the  town  of  Glastenbury.  State  of  Connecticut;  was  married  to 
Rhoda  Cheney,  Jan.  I,  1811.  From  private  in  the  Connecticut  State  Militia,  he  attained  the 
respective  positions  of  Lieut.,  Capt.,  Major,  Lieut.  Colonel  and  Colonel,  positions  secured 
through  merit,  military  pursuits  being  naturally  congenial  to  him.  He  was  a  member  of  the 
Connecticut  Legislature  in  1833,  always  being  a  man  of  prominence  in  politics  and  matters 
pertaining  to  the  general  interests  of  the  people.  In  the  Winter  of  1836  he  was  appointed 
one  of  the  purchasing  committee  for  the  Wethersfield  colony,  came  to  Illinois  as  one  of  the 
committee,  and  purchased  the  land  in  Henry  county,  and  lelurned  home  in  August  of  that 
year.  In  the  month  of  June  1837,  he  started  with  his  family  in  wagons  for  Henry  county, 
111.,  and  arrived  ther£  about  the  first  of  August,  and  settled  on  the  N.  W.  %  of  section  four 
(4),  in  Wethersfield  township,  Henry  county,  111.,  where  he  opened  a  farm  and  resided  until 
his  death  Oct.  8,  1855.  He  was  appointed  postmaster  at  Wethersfield,  111.,  in  1838,  which 
office  he  held  until  1849,  ''  being  the  first  and  only  post-office  opened  in  this  part  of  Henry 
county  up  to  that  time.  He  was  a  prominent  man  in  the  early  history  of  Henry  county,  and 
his  house  was  the  general  stopping  place  in  that  vicinity  for  many  years.  He  was  also  one 
of  the  original  proprietors  of  the  town  of  Kewanee,  and  the  first  postmaster  in  the  town, 
which  office  he  held  until  his  death.  His  body  was  the  second  interment  made  in  the  Ke- 
wanee cemetery,  which  grounds  he  gave  to  the  town  of  Kewanee  for  burial  purposes. 


VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

BLISH  WILLIAM  H.  Farmer;  P.O.  Wethersiield;  was  born  in  Glastenbury,  Conn., 
May  25,  1812;  came  to  this  county  July  1837;  Dem.  Ind;  married  Klua  Hollister,  Jan.  25, 
1836,  she  died  Nov.  19,  1858;  second  wife  was  Hannah  Gage,  married  April  17,  1860;  she 
was  born  in  Herkimer  county,  N.  V.,  Sept.  27,  1833;  had  eight  children  by  first  marriage,  four 
deceased;  the  living  are  Charles  S.,  born  Dec.  5,  1836;  John  G.,  born  June  23.  1840;  Rhoda 
C.,  born  June  10,  1850;  Addie  E.,  born  June  14,  1855;  has  three  children  by  last  wife;  Mag- 

fie  G.  born  April  I,  1861;  William  H.,  Jan,  14,  1863;  Hannah  E.,  born  Nov.  15,  1871;  Mr. 
.  is  School  Treasurer  of  Wethersfield  township,  and  Justice  of  the  Peace ;  was  County  As- 
sessor and  County  Treasurer  before  township  organization. 

BLISS  JUt.IUS,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  carpenter;  Dem;  Bapt;  from  Mass 

BLOOM  WILLIAM,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  German  Church;  from  Germany  to  county  in  1873. 

BONAR  JAMES  O.  P.O.  Wethersfield;  works  for  C.  C.  Blish;  Dem;  Cong;  born  Ohio. 

BOYD  JOHN,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Christian;  born  in  Pa;  six  children. 

BOYD  JOHN  J.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer  and  stock  raiser;  born  N.J.  Jan.  28, 
1826;  came  to  county  1868;  Rep;  80  acres;  has  held  the  office  of  roadmaster;  wife  was  Erne 
Poysher,  born  N.Y.  1820;  married  1853. 

BRINCKLEY  JAMES,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Kewanee;  rents  H.  Shanahan's  farm;  Dem. 

BROOKS  JOHN,  Wethersfield;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  from  N.  H. 

BROWN  GARRET,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Pa;  128  acres,  value  $10,000. 

BROWN  OLIVEU  W.  Retired  Farmer;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  North  Coventry,  Conn., 
June  20,  1820;  came  to  the  state  in  1838,  and  to  the  county  in  1839;  Rep;  Meth;  married 
Elizabeth  M.  Kent,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  Kent,  Sept.  6,  1846;  she  was  born  in  Castile,  N.Y. , 
July  31,  1830;  has  eight  children  living,  Clark  K.,  Emily  M.,  George  O.,  Frank  G.,  Eben.K., 
Milton  H.,  Cyrus  A.,  Mary  O.;  'lost  one  boy  and  one  girl;  has  been  Assessor  several  years; 
was  the  first  pall  bearer  in  the  Tp.,  and  heard  the  first  Methodist  sermon  preached  here. 

BROWN  SAMUEL,  Night  Watch  at  C.  1?.  &  O_.  R.  R.,  Kewanee;  P.O.  Wethersfield; 
born  in  Donegal  Co.  Ireland,  Dec.  24,  1833;  came  to  this. county  in  1861;  Rep;  Pres;  10  acres, 
val.  $1,500;  married  Christian  McAdoo  June  II,  1854;  she  was  born  March  28,  1831,  in  Ire- 
land; had  six  children,  five  living  and  one  deceased,  the  names  of  the  living  are :  Mary  M.. 
born  April  30,  1855;  Martha  B.,  born  May  7,  1857;  Robert,  born  Oct.  27,  1859;  Samuel  B., 
born  March  20,  1861;  Jennie  M.,  born  Jan.  1864;  Emma  E.,  born  Jan.  30,  1870. 

BRYAN  A.  T.,  P.O.  Kewanee;  blacksmith;  Rep;  born  Ohio. 

BRYAN  R.  T.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Galva;  renter;  A.  Hofmoor's  farm;  Dem. 

BUCHANAN  MURDOALEX;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  111. 

BUMP  JAMES  L.,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Dem;  Ind;  born  Wis. 

BUMP  WILLIAM,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Rep;  Cong;  born  111. 

BURCOMBE  GEORGE,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Galva;  tenant  farmer;  born  in  England;  two  children. 

CAIRNS  LEE,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Kewanee;  works  for^H.  G.  Carson;  four  children. 
CAMERON  JOHN,  renter;  Rep;  Pres. 

CARLSON  FRANK,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Galva;  works  for  Samuel  Dickson;  Dem;  born  in  Sweden. 

CARSON  HUGH  G.  Farmer,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Salt  Creek  Tp.,  Wayne  Co. 
Ohio,  May  22;  1823;  came  to  this  county  Nov.  3,  1836;  Rep;  Pro!;  owns  260  acres  in  Sec.  6, 
and  27^  acres  in  Kewanee  Tp.,  valued  at  $20,000;  married  Emily  A.  Doty  Dec.  14,  1843; 
she  was  born  in  Holmes  Co.  O.,  Nov.  26,  1826;  they  have  seven  children,  Mary  E.,  John  H., 
Sarah  S.  (now  Mrs.  Win.  T.  Orr),  Florence  (now  Mis.  S.  R.  Parker),  Rosa  V.,  Franklin  R. 
and  Ida  N. 

CAVENAUGH  JAMES,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  111;  160  acres. 

CAVANAGH  LAWRENCE,  P.O.  Saxon;  lives  with  father; |Dem;  Cath;  born  in  111. 

CAVANAGH  PATRICK,  Farmer,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Saxon;  born  in  Ireland  in  1817; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1840;  Dem;  Cath;  owns  200  acres  land,  val.  $15,000;  married  Bridget 
Hunt,  of  Ireland,  in  1839;  seven  children,  James,  Lawrence,  Thomas,  Ann,  Mary  Jane,  Ag- 
nes and  Bridget. 

CHESLEY  ALBERT  S.,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farm  laborer;  Rep;  Ind;  came  to  county  in  1876. 

CLARK  ELISHA,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Canada;  So  acres,  val.  $6,000. 

COLE  ASA,  Farmer;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  was  born  in  Washington  County,  Ohio,  Nov.  16, 
1822;  came  to  this  county  Oct.  28,  1852;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  120  acres  land,  val.  $S,ooo;  mar- 
ried Margaret  R.  Chapman  Oct.  19,  1843;  she  was  born  Oct.  9,  1825.  in  Pa.;  have  ten  chil- 
dren living  and  one  deceased;  their  names:  Virginia  was  born  Feb.  8,  1846;  Indiana  was 
born  Oct.  19,  1847;  Sarah  was  born  April  19,  1850;  Asa  D.,  born  Feb.  24,  1852;  Martha  E.. 
born  Sept.  23,  1854;  Austin,  born  March  29,  1858;  Fannie  R.,  born  July  18,  1860;  Warren 
W.,  born  Oct.  6,  1862;  Allie  R.,  born  Sept.  II,  1865;  Romenta,  born  March  17,  1870. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     WETHEKSFIELD   TOWNSHIP.  481 

COLE  JOSHUA,  Sec.  n;  farmer;  Rep;  In<l;  owns  160  acres. 

COOK  ISAIAH,  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Saxon;  Rep. 

CRAIG  GEORGE  H.  Sec.  29;  I'.O.  Galva;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  born  in  Elmira,  111. 

CRAIG  ROBERT  H.  Farmer,  Sec.  29;.  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Topsham,  Orange  Co.  Vt., 
Jan.  I  1827;  came  to  this  state  in  1850;  came  to  thU  county  in  1871;  Rep;  Ind;  owns  320 
acres  of  land,  valued  at  §20,000;  married  Mary  Fellows  March  23,  1848;  she  was  born  in 
Topsham,  Vt.,  June  27,  1827;  they  have  seven  children  living,  George  H.,  born  April  14, 
1852;  Frank  H.,  born  April  10.  1859;  Melvin  S.,  born  Feb.  28,  1862;  Dudley,  born  May  10, 
1864;  Burton,  born  Feb.  23,  1867;  Fred,  bora  July  23, 1869,  and  Elmer,  born  Sept.  23,  1871; 
lost  three  children,  Ellen  J  ,  born  May  4,  1849,  died  July  14,  1860;  James  R.,  born  July  19, 
1854.  died  July  19,  1860;  and  John,  born  Sept.  14,  1856,  died  Sept.  6,  1860.  Mr.  Craig  is 
Township  Road  Commissioner,  also  School  Director;  he  lived  in  Elmira  Township,  Stark 
Co.  from  1850  to  1871. 

CRIMAMS  PATRICK,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland;  80  acres. 

CROW  JOHN,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Galva;  fanner;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  England;  80  acres,  $5,000. 

"p\ACK  THOMAS,  Sec.  26;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  111. 

^-'     DARBY  JAMES;  P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  Alexander  Rule;  Rep. 

DAVIS  L.  FRANK,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Lafayette;  tenant  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Mass;  two  children. 

DAY  GEORGE,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  in  Ohio,  1818;  240  acres. 

DAY  LOSSON  L.  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  his  father;  Ind;  born  in  this  Tp. 

DECKER  CHAS.  E.  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  N.Y. 

DICKINSON .  Wethersfield;  teacher;  Rep;  Cong;  born  111. 

DICKINSON  HARVEY  S.  Farmer,  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee:  born  in  Portage  Co.  Ohio, 
Aug.  5,  1820;  came  to  this  county  in  1855;  Rep;  Meth;  54  acres,  val.  $5,500;  married  Jane 
A.  Baker  Sept.  14,  1857;  she  was  born  Sept.  25,  1831;  in  Washington  Co.  Ohio;  have  four 
children,  Ida  E.,  born  1859;  Jno.  M.,  Jan,  3,  1861;  Chas.  T.,  Oct.  29,  1862;  Julia  A.,  Dec. 
23,  1866, 

DICKINSON  HENRY,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  N.Y. 

DICKINSON  JESSE,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  retired  farmer;  Lib;  Cong;  from  Mass. 

DICKINSON  RICHARD,  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  N.Y. 

DICKSON  SAMUEL,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Galva;  bom  in  Knox  Co.  O.,  June  29,  1834; 
came  to  this  county  Aug.  1854;  Dem;  Ind:  owns  210  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $12,600;  mar- 
ried Ann  E.  Prather  Dec.  1857;  she  was  born  in  Knox  Co.  O.;  they  have  three  children  liv- 
ing, Elwood,  Minnie,  born  March  8,  1869;  and  States,  born  Nov.  8,  1870;  lost  one  son, 
Pitt. 

DODD  NATHAN  M.,  works  for  Alexander  Murchison;  Rep;  born  in  Tenn. 

DUDLEY  S.  ARTHUR,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Galva;  works  for  G.  S.  Morton;  Rep;  born  in  Conn, 

DUNBAR  ALI5ERTUS,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Galva;  tenant  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  this  Tp. 

DUNBAR  ORSON,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Galva;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  born  111. 

DUNBAR  WASHINGTON,  Farmer,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Kentucky,  Sept.  21, 
1822;  came  to  this  state  about  1835;  came  to  this  county  in  1853;  Rep;  Ind;  owns  320  acres 
of  land,  valued  at  $22,400;  married  Anna  Lee  Dec.  24,  1846;  she  was  born  in  Johnsburg, 
N.Y.,  June  10,  1825;  they  have  six  children  living,  Orson,  born  Nov.  27,  1851;  Adelia  and 
Albertus,  born  Nov.  24,  1854;  Charles,  born  Aug.  25,  1856;  Erne  L.,  born  Aug.  14,  1861,  and 
Mary  M.,  born  Dec.  28,  1867;  lost  three  sons,  Oscar,  died  Aug.  14,  1848;  Orvil,  died  Aug.  3, 
1851,  and  Burwil,  died  May  5,  1864. 

DUSTIN  M.  Farmer;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  born  in  Orleans  Co.  Vt.,  Dec.  17,  1820;  came  to 
state  and  Logan  Co.  in  1855;  to  this  county  in  1867;  Rep;  Free-will  Bapt;  val.  prop.  $500; 
married  Clarissa  M.  Green  on  April  13, 1844;  she  was  born  May  23.  1824;  had  four  children, 
all  sons,  Austin  M.,  born  Oct.  17,  1845;  Harrison  A.,  Aug.  24,  1847;  Wm.  L.,  May  I,  1850, 
and  Geo.  E.,  Dec.  8,  1857;  Mary  A.,  adopted  daughter,  born  Aug.  25,  1872.  i 

T7LLENWOOD  JOHN,  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  from  Ohio;  77  acres,  val.  $5,000. 
*-*     ERICKSON  JOHN,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden. 
ERICKSON  PETER,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Wethersfield;   fanner;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden;    160  ac. 
ESPEY  WALKER,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  born  in  Sweden;  80  acres;  three  children. 

SS  EGBERT,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Prot;  born  in  N.Y;  160  acres. 
FULLER  BAXTER,  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Saxon;  Rep;  Cong;  born  111;  129  acres,  $7,500. 


482  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

FULLER  G.  W.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Saxon;  Rep;  born  in  111. 

FULLER  J.  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Saxon;  Rep;  Cong;  born  111;  145  acres,  val.  $10,150. 

/""  ARY  ISAAC,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  Pa;  160  acres,  val.  $14,000. 

CLYDE  FRED.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Cong;  from  England;  320  acres. 
GOOD  ALBION,  Farmer;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  born  in   Lancaster  Co.  Pa.,  July  27,  1828; 

came  to  county  May,  1851;  Rep;  Lib;  val.  prop.  $800;  married  Elizabeth  Test  Oct.  u,  1860; 

she  was  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Nov.  28,  1841;  have  six  children,  all  living,  Clara  A.,  born 

Nov.  4,  1861;  Jno.  T.,   born   Feb.  4,  1864;   Sarah  E.,  Aug.  21,  1866;   Bertha,  March  i,  l86g; 

Jennie,  April  12,  1872;  Ralph,  Nov.  4,  1874;  served  three  months  in,the  I24th  I.V.I.,  Co.  A. 
GOOD  SAMUEL  W.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Ohio;  86  ac.  $6,450. 
GREEN  C.  K.  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Saxon;  farmer;  Ind;   Meth;  born  N.Y;  80  acres. 
GREEN  WM.  H.,  P.O.  Kewanee;  sewing  machine  agt;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  Pa;  seven  children. 
GRIFFITH  JASPER,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Wis;  came  to  Co.  1872. 
GUEST  WM.  Wethersfield;  wheelwright;  Dem;  from  Canada. 

TTACHTELGEO.  M.,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germany;   1 60  acres. 

HANEY   JAS.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Saxon;  farmer;  Dem;  Cath;  born  in  Ireland;  34  acres. 

HARTGOI   CHAS.,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  wife,  one  child. 

HAXTUN  W.  E.  Wethersfield;  manager  Steam  Heater  Co.,  Kewanee;  Rep;  Pres;  from  N.Y. 

HEANY  THOS.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  rents  of  M.  Johnston;  Dem;  born  111. 

HELLEAN  JOHN,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  born  111. 

HILL  WM.  Wethersfield;  lab;  Dem;  N.Y.  city. 

HITCHCOCK  G.  D.  Sec.  23;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  N.Y. 

HOPPOCK   JOHN,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  from  N.J. 

HOPPOCK    JOHN,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  bom  N.J.  1833;   114  acres,  $S,ooo. 

HOPPOCK  LEWIS,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  born  N.J.  1836. 

HOPPOCK  SAML.  Sec.  23;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  So  acres. 

HOPPOCK  SARAH  M.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Saxon;  80  acres,  val.  $5,000. 

HOPPOCK  WESLEY,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Saxon;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  N.J. 

HURD  LEWIS,  M.D.,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Physician;  was  born  in  Hamilton,  Madison 
Co.  N.Y.,  Aug.  19.  1811;  came  to  this  county  in  Oct.,  1836;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  85  acres  of 
land,  val.  $7,000;  married  Caroline  W.  Little,  on  Aug.  22,  1837;  she  was  born  in  Hollis,  N. 
H.,  Sept.  15.  1821;  had  seven  children,  all  deceased,  Anna  C.,  born  Aug.  13,  1838;  Lewis 
G.,  born  Oct.  3,  1840;  Julius  A.,  born  July  6,  1842;  Eliza  O.,  born  July  18,  1849;  William 
L..  born  April  17,  1852;  Edwin  II.  N.,  born  July  I,  1854.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Hurd  were  the  first 
couple  married  in  Henry  Co.  by  the  Rev.  I.  Pillsbury,  of  Andover.  Anna  C.  Hurd  was  the 
third  child  born  in  Wethersfield. 

JACKSON  I.  V.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Saxon;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Pa;  owns  75  acres. 
JERMAN  WM.,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  111. 

JEWELL  WILLIAM  C.  Retired  Farmer;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  born  in  Allegheny  Co. 
Pa.  June  8,  1812;  came  to  this  county,  Dec.  24,  1855;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  owns  5  acres  of 
land,  val.  $1,600;  married  Hannah  Rudolph,  Aug.  15,  1838;  died  July-4,  1841;  she  was 
born  in  iSi3;hacl  two  children,  one  boyand  one  girl;  the  son  died  in  the  army,  111.  Vol.;  James 
L.  Jewell,  born  Oct.  3,  1839;  Hannah  J.,  born  March  24.  1841;  second  marriage  was  Mar- 
garet Clemens,  married  March  10.  1842;  she  was  born  Aug.  2,  1813;  had  four  children  by 
last  wife,  three  living  and  one  dead;  the  names  of  the  living  are  :  E.  A.,  born  Feb.  22,  1844; 
C.  M.,  born  Sept.  26,  1845;  Susannah,  born  Aug.  19,  1848. 

JOHNSON   JOHN   P.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  rentsof  J.  Peterson;  Rep;  I. nth;  Swede. 

JOHNSON  OLOF,  Farmer,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Sweden,  in  1836;  came  to 
Henry  Co.  in  1864;  Rep;  Meth.  Epis;  owns  80  acres  of  land,  val.  $5,000;  married  Margaret 
Chisholm,  of  Scotland,  in  1869;  three  children,  John  Alford.  Simon  Donald  and  Eli/abeth. 

JOHNSTON  ALEXANDER,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Saxon;  farmer;   Rep;  born  Ireland;  200  acres. 

JOHNSTON  JAMES,  Farmer,  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  born  in  N.Y.  State  in  1833; 
Dem;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  val.  $S,ooo. 

JOHNSTON  JOHN,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Saxon;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Ireland:   100  acres,  val.  $5,000. 

I/"  AY  GEO.,  P.O.  Saxon;  farmer;  Dem;  born  111. 

•**•      KAY  JAS.  Sr.,  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Saxon;  Dem;  born  Eng;  So  acres,  val.  $4,000. 


JOH  N    F   WlLLARD 

(DECEASED) 
AN   EARLY  SETTLER  OF  WETHCRSriELD 


HENIIY   COUNTY :     WETHERSFIELD    TOWNSHIP.  485 

KEIM  MOSES,  Fanner  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Pa.  in  1831; 
came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1861;  Uem;.  owns  84  acres  land,  val.  $6,000;  married  Alwilda  C.  Fos- 
ter, of  Pa.,  in  1862;  four  children,  Emma  P.,  Flora  L.,  F'reddie  L.  and  Forest  C. 

KELLOGG  ALBERT  B.  Farmer,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Kewanee;  was  born  in  Sheffield,  Mass. 
Oct.  28,  1799;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1850;  Rep;  Cong;  160  acres,  val.  $12,000;  married  Rhoda 
Lawrence,  Nov.  22,  1820;  died  Sept.  8,  1843;  second  marriage,  Harriet  E.  Vanveleck,  Dec. 
31,  1844;  was  married  in  White  Pigeon,  St.  Joseph  Co.,  Mich.;  had  six  children  by  first 
marriage  :  Emma  E.  was  born  Dec.  3,  1821;  Ann,  born  July  25, 1823;  Ruth  J.,  born  July  5, 
1826;  Ellen  C.,  born  June  13,  1830;  Hosmer  D.,  born  Nov.  30,  1832;  Anson  L.,  born  June 
23.  1836;  name  of  second  wife's  children  are  :  Henry  L..  born  Nov.  7,  1845;  Chas.  A.,  April 
14,  1848;  George,  Nov.  13,  1850;  Cynthia  M..  June  22,  1853. 

KELSEY   J.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  born  Sweden;  owns  1 60  acres. 

KIRK    HUGH  C.  Sec.  21,  P.O.  Kewanee;   Dem;  from  Ohio;   160  acres. 

T    EGGETT  JOHN  Jr.,  Wethersfield;  shoemaker;  Dem;  from  Pa. 

*-'     LEGGETT  JOHN,  Wethersfield;  retired;  Dem;  from  Ireland. 

LESTER  ANNA   Mrs.  P.O.  Wethersfield;  from  Iowa;  Freewill  Bapt;  came  to  this  Co.  1873. 

LESTER  EMILY  A.  Mrs.  Widow  of  Charles  Lester,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  born  in  Rex- 
ford  Flats,  N.Y.  June  28,  1836;  married  and  came  to  this  county  in  1860;  Meth;  Champlin, 
father  of  Charles  Lester,  was  one  of  Wethersfield's  colonists,  and  is  now  living  in  Conn,  at 
the  advanced  age  of  ninety-two;  Mr.  Charles  Lester,  born  in  Lyme,  Conn.  June  29,  1815; 
married  Julia  Ann  Snyder,  1839:  he  had  seven  children  by  this  marriage,  three  deceased,  and 
the  living  are  Champlin  M  .  residence,  Sciota,  Iowa;  Sarah  R.,  Wethersfield;  Parker  J., 
Sciota,  Iowa;  I'hebe  A.,  Virginia  City,  Nevada;  by  second  marriage,  one — deceased — Clara 
L.,  was  born  March  2,  1868;  Mr.  Lester  died  Feb.  14,  1876. 

LITTLE  ABJfER  BAILEY,  (deceased),  whose  portrait  appears  in  another  part  of  this 
work,  was  born  in  Salem,  N.  H.  Feb.  I,  1774;  he  removed  to  Wcihersfitld,  Henry  Co.  111.  in 
1836;  he  spaded  the  first  ground  broken  in  the  Tp.  for  garden  seeds;  he  was  Moderator  at 
the  first  Town  Meeting,  and  cast  the  first  vote  in  Wethersfield  Tp;  married  Nancy  Tenney 
of  Hollis,  N.  H.  Jan.  20,  1802;  Mr.  Little  died  Sept.  1863,  in  the  c)0th  year  of  his  age,  leav- 
ing children,  viz.:  Mary  B.,  Catharine  M.,  Elizabeth  B.,  Caleb  J.,  Henry  G.,  Ruth  C.,  Laura 
A.,  Caroline  W.,  Rodney  A.  and  Sarah  F. 

LITTLE  R.  A.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Hollis,  N.  H.  Sept.  16,  1826;  came  to  this 
county  in  March,  1837;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  177  'acres  land,  value  $3,500;  married  Lavintia 
Irwin,  April  8,  1852;  she  was  born  May  6,  1834,  in  Delaware  Co.'N.Y.;  had  ten  children, 
two  deceased  and  eight  living,  their  names  are  Ralph  I.  born  Jan.  28,  1853,  Walter,  born 
Oct.  8,  1854,  Frank  E.  born  Aug.  n.  1856,  Clarence  F  born  April  8,  1858,  L.  H.  born  Feb. 
6,  1862,  Mary  A.  born  Sept.  10,  1865,  Nancy  E.  born  Feb.  3,  iS7r,  Roy  A.  born  Oct.  2,  1874; 
the  first  farm  taken  of  the  Wethersfield  purchase,  now  owned  by  R.  A.  Little,  is  the  west 
half  of  the  northeast  quarter  of  section  9,  range  14  north,  and  5  east;  Mr.  R.  A.  Little  has 
been  Teacher  of  Glee  and  Sacred  Music  and  Leader  of  Choir  (a  part  of  the  time)  about 
thirty  years. 

LITTLE   RALPH   I.,   P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Pres;  born  111. 

LITTLE  WALTER  A.,   P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Pres. 

AT  cC  LUKE   DANIEL,  Wethersfield;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  born  Ireland. 

MrCLURE  THOS.  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind,  born  in  111. 

McCLURE  WILLIAM  B.  Wethersfield;  works  father's  farm;  Dem;  born  111. 

McCOY   ROBT.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Kewanee;  renter  on  Jerry  Bickford  farm;  from  Pa. 

McDONALD  WILLIAM,  Wethersfield;  painter;  Dem;  born  Ohio. 

McKINLEY  WILLIAM,   P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Lib;  from  Ohio;  has  six  children. 

McLENAN   M.   F.  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer,  rents  of  L.  Abbery;  Dem;  born  Scotland. 

MATHEWS  ANSON,  P.O.  Weihersfield;  farmer;  Dem;  from  Pa;  came  to  this  Co.  1855. 

MAXKIELD  J.  W.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111;  owns  So  ac. 

MATTHEW  JOSEPH  A.  Farmer.  P.O.  Wethersfield;  was  born  in  Jefferson  Co.  Ohio, 
Nov.  24,  1821;  came  to  this  county  Nov.  4,  1843;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  50  acres  land,  value 
$3  900;  married  Martha  M.  Baker.  Sept.  14,  1855;  she  was  born  Dec.  I,  1840;  had  eight 
children,  four  living;  their  names  are  Garry  S.  born  July  I.  1856,  Gard,  born  May  25,  1858, 
Jay,  born  March  12,  1861,  Milley,  born  Aug.  o,  iS6S;'Mr.  Mayhew's  parents  removed  from 
Jefferson  Co.  Ohio,  1822,  to/ Washington  Co.  Ohio,  Warren  Tp.  and  lived  there  till  they 
came  to  this  Co. 

MEIER   HENRY,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  Cath;  from  Germany;  has  three  children. 
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486  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

MILLER   M.  A.,   P.O.  Wethersfielcl;  Rep;  from  N.Y.;  has  two  children. 

MIXER    CHARLES    B.   P.O.  Wethersfield;  born   in  Wethersfielcl,  Conn.  Aug.  3,  1813; 

came  to  this  county  July  19,  1837;  Rep;  Bapt;  married  Eliza   M.  White,  Oct.  10,  1834,  in 

Albany  N.  V.;  she  was  born   May  4,    1818,  died  Sept.  6,  1841;  second  wife,  Mary  G.  Smith, 

of  Lynn,  Conn,  married  Feb.  1843,  she  was  Born  March  12,  1812,  and  died  March  10,  1844; 

third  marriage.  Mary  A.  Taylor,  March  u,  1845,  she  was  born  April  II,  1822,  in  Tioga  Co. 

N.Y.;  had  two  children  by  first  wife,  one  son  living,  Dr.  Selden  Miner,.  of  Wyoming,  111;    by 

second  wife  one  son,  who  was  killed  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  Pa.   in   the  7<Mh  N.Y.  Vols; 

children  by   third  wife,  E.  L.,  S.  J.,  J.  M.,  J.  S.,  Hattie  L.;    Mr.  Miner  has  served  several 

terms  as  Justice  of  I'eace;  has  held  the  office  of  Supervisor  for  nine  years. 
MINER  S.  J.  Wethersfield;  teacher;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  111. 
MOONEY  THOS.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer  on  E.  Wolcott's  farm;  Dem. 
MORTON  GILBERT  S.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Galva;  tenant  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Mich;  one  child. 
MORTON  HARRY  C.  Sees.  19  and  30,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  born  in  Mich;  160  ac. 
MOTLEY  JOHN   I-'.,   P.O.  Kewanee;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Epis;  from  England. 
MOTLEY  THOMAS  S.   W.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Epis;  from  England. 
MOTLEY  WILLIAM  C.  lives  on  Sec.  2;  farmer;  Rep;  Epis;  from  N.Y. 
MOTT  FRANK,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Kewanee;  works  for  E.  Ferriss;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  in  N.Y. 
MOWITT  WM.  R.,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Rep;  Cong;  from  England;  came  to  this  Co.  1863. 
MURCHISON  A.   Farmer,   Sec.  13,    P.O.  Kewanee;  born   in   Rosshire,   Scotland,   July  7, 

1831;  came   to  county   1867;    Rep;    Bapt;  240  acres,  value  $18.000;  married   Margaret   N. 

Weede,  July  3.  1866;  emigrated  from  Rosshire,  Scotland,  in  Summer  of  1849,  and  settled  in 

Elmira,  Stark  Co.  Ill;  was  Capt.  Co.  15,  igth  Ills.  V.  I.;    served   three  years  from  June   12, 

1861;  two  children. 
MURCHISON  OONAM},  Farmer,  Sec.  13,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Scotland,  Dec.  25, 

1838;  came  to  this  county  in   1851;  Rep;  Prot;  owns  160  acres  of  land,  valued  at  $11,200; 

married  May  Campbell  in  Wethersfield,  Feb.  28,  1871;  she  was  born  in   Scotland   in  ^843; 

they  have  two  children,  Catharine,  born  Oct.  15,  1873,  Duncan   Francis,  born  Feb.  12,   1875; 

have  lost  one  child,  Harriett,  who  was  born   Dec.  10,  1872,  and   died  Jan.  15,  1874;  Mr.  M. 

has  been  Pathmaster. 

MURRAY   TAMts,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Gaiva;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  in  England,  1838. 
3IURCHISON  JOHN,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Scot- 

land. 1832;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1851;  Rep;  owns  240  acres  land,  value  $15.000.     Married 

Jamima  Chisholm,  ot   Scotland,  in  1858;  nine  children  :   Elizabeth,  Kate,  Christy  E.  Mar- 

garet A.,   Mary,  Isabella  J.,  Finlay,  Donald,  and  Lewis  H. 

MURCHISON  KENNETH,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Ind;  Ind;  born  Scotland;   180  a- 
MURCHISON  RODRICK.Sec.  24;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Scotland;  2783.  val.  $20,000. 

XJANCE  HIRAM,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Physician;  Dem;  Cong. 

*  :      NELSON  NELSE,  rents  of  J.  Peterson;  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Ind.  born  Sweden. 
.NELSON  SWAN,  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden;  So  acres. 
NELSON   WILLIAM,  rents  C.  C.  Blish's  farm;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 


WILLIAM,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Scotland;  550  acres. 
OU  RS  WILLIAM,  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  160  acres,  val.  $12,000. 

pETTKYS  Mrs.  LUCINA,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  M.E.;  from  N.Y.;  came  to  Co.  '61;  val.  $10,000. 
PAGE  J.  H.  Sec.  8;  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  born  Illinois;  80  acres,  val.  $5.000. 

PAGE  HAZLETON,  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  was  born  in  Goffs- 
town,  N.  H.  Sept.  24,  1808;  came  to  this  County,  June  1837;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  112  acres 
land  in  Henry  Co.  111.,  and  160  in  Iowa,  and  320  in  Kansas.  Married  Mary  Ann  Cook,  Nov. 
13,  1834;  she  died  May  6,  1850;  had  five  children  by  first  wife,  two  deceased,  and  three  living 
are  Robert  C.  born  Aug.  II,  1835;  Joseph  H.  born  Sept.  24,  1839;  -^nn  J-  born  April  15, 
1845.  Present  wife  was  Mrs.  Jenett  Gutchess,  married  May  31,  1852.  She  was  born  in 
Conquest,  Cayuga  Co.  N.Y.  Nov.  19,  1822;  Mrs.  Gutchess  had  one  son,  Jacob  I.  Gutchess; 
he  was  born  in  Conquest,  N.Y.  1844.  Mr.  Page  has  served  several  years  as  School  Director. 

PALMER  G.  N.  Farmer;  Wethersfield;  was  born  in  Lake  County,  Ohio,  May  16,  1828; 
came  to  this  County  in  Oct.  1850;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  83  acres  land,  value  $7,000.  Married 
Hannah  E.  Livingston,  July  3,  1850.  She  was  born  in  Oswego,  N.Y.  July  25,  1831;  had 
nine  children  —  seven  living  and  two  sons  deceased  —  the  names  of  the  living  are,  Hortense 
Elizabeth,  Esther  Miriam,  Nellie  Adaline,  Ida  Blanche,  Charity  Rose,  Hattie  Maud,  and 
Caroline  Lulu. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     WETHERSFIELD   TOWNSHIP.  487 

PETERSON  JOHN,  Farmer;  Wethersfield;  born  in  Sweden,  Sept.  13,  1821;  came  to  the 
U.S.  in  1852,  and  to  this  county,  1860;  Rep;  M.  Epis;  owns  177  acres  land,  val.  $10,000. 
Married  Julia  A.  Hays,  Oct.  25,  1854;  she  was  born  in  Saratoga  Co.  N.Y.  April  30,  1833;  had 
eight  children — five  living  and  three  dead  —  the  names  of  the  living  are  Maggie  T.  born 
May  13,  1862;  Hattie,  born  Sept.  I,  1866;  Mary,  born  March  16,  1869;  Lizza,  born  Aug.  6, 
1871;  Ida,  bom  Nov.  25,  1873. 

PETERSON  JOHN  W.  rents  of  Jonas,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Saxon;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  111;  So  a. 

PETERSON  JONAS,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Saxon;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Sweden;  80  acres,  $4,500. 

PETERSON  JONAS,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Saxon;  farmer;  Hep;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden;  333  acres. 

POTTER  JOHN  P.  Farmer;  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Kewanee;  was  born  in  Coshocton  Co.  Ohio, 
March  26,  1823;  came  to  this  county  in  1838;  Dem;  Baptist;  owns  155  acres  of  land,  value 
$10,000.  Married  Charity  A.  Young,  March  27,  1849;  who  was  born  at  Young's  Mills, 
Knox  Co.  Ohio,  Feb.  25,  1829;  had  seven  children  — four  living  and  three  deceased  —  the 
names  are  Alvina  E.  born  Jan.  8,  1850;  Rosalia  E.  born  Jan.  21,  1853;  Bessie  Y.  born  April 
26.  '555;  Noble  E.  born  Nov.  2,  1859. 

POTTER  MALINDA  Mrs.  widow  of  David  H.;  Farmer;  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in 
Ohio,  in  1822;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1850;  Reg.  Christian.  Married  Malinda  Linzy,  of 
Ohio,  in  1848,  and  died  in  1869.  Mrs.  P.  owns  104  acres  land,  value  $7.750;  has  six  children, 
Andrew  H.,  Cassimere  S.,  Vanranciler,  King  David,  Ingeber,  and  Celestia  C.  T. 

POTTER  MATHEW  B.  Farmer;  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Kewanee,  was  born  Coshocton  Co.  Ohio, 
Dec.  16,  1821;  came  to  this  Co.  Oct.  1835;  Ind;  Ind;  owns  125  acres  of  land,  value  $10,000. 
Married  first  wife,  Abigail  Young,  Oct.  20,  1847;  she  was  born  in  Knox  Co.  Ohio,  April  14, 
1827;  died  Aug.  28,  1863;  had  bv  first  marriage  four  children,  three  living,  James,  born 
March  19,  1847;  Mathew  H.  born  Dec  27,  1855;  Carrie  E.  born  1858.  Second  marriage, 
Elizabeth  Shoup,  June  8,  1864;  she  was  born  Sept.  14,  1839;  had  one  son  by  last  wife,  David 
L.  born  Dec.  27,  1866.  Mr.  Potter  was  Sheriff  of  this  County  from  1848  to  1850,  and  from 
1852  to  1854. 

POTTER   MATHEW  H.  lives  with  his  father;  Kewanee;  Ind;  Ind;  born  in  Henry  Co.  III. 

"D  ADFORD  Mrs.  LOUSIA  A.,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Episjrom  Nova  Scotia;  three  children. 

±V     RAY  CHARLES,  Teacher;  Wethersfield;  Rep;  Cong;  born  N.Y. 

RAY  EDWARD  J.  Teacher; 'Wethersfield;  Rep;  Cong;  born  N.Y. 

RAY  JNO.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  Ireland  Dec.  1828;  came 
to  Co.  1859;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  160  acres,  value  $12,000.  Wife  was  Ellen  Martin,  born  in 
Ireland,  married  Feb,  14,  1852.  Mr.  Ray  has  been  member  School  Board  for  eight  years. 

REED  FRANK  H.  Farmer;  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Ontario  Co.  N.Y.  Jan.  31, 
1847;  came  to  this  Co.  1870;  Dem;  Liberal;  io8j^  acres,  value  $10,000.  Married  Lydia  L. 
Little,  Feb.  27,  1873.  She  was  born  in  Wethersfield,  July  15,  1849:  had  two  children — one 
living  and  one  deceased — the  one  living  is  Frank  M.  born  May  27,  1876;  deceased,  Willie  L. 
born  Dec.  15,  1874. 

REQUA  GEO.  C.,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  carpenter;  from  N.Y.;  came  to  Co.  1869;  val.  prop.  $1,000. 
ROBB  JOS.  Farmer  and  Stock   Raiser;  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  Ireland  in  1825; 

came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1851;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  $8,000.    Married  Martha 

J.   McLaughlin,  of  Illinois,  in   1853;  seven  children,  Clara  J.,  Mabel  B.,   Rachel  E.;  Ethel 

A.,  Mary  L.,  Eva  J.,  and  Saml.  Erven. 

ROBISON  JAS.  C.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Saxon;  Rep;  Meth-,  from  N.  Y.  State;  185  acres,  val.  $12,850. 
ROBSON  C'HAS.   G.  Farmer  and  Postmaster;  Sec.  35;  P.O.  Saxon;  born  in  N.Y.  1831; 

came  to  Co.  1854;  Rep;  owns  45  acres,  val.  $3.000.     Married  Esther  M.  Williamson,  of  N.Y. 

Dec.  20,   1853;  have  seven  children,  Ann  A.,  Frank  P.  B.,  Chas.  E.,  Andrew  W.,  W.  Grant, 

James  Gordon,  and  L.  Ray. 

RULE  ALEXANDER,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Scotland;  340  acres. 
RUSSELL  ARCHIBALD,  Wethersfield;  carpenter;  Dem;  born  Pa. 
RYAN  DIX,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  born  N.  Y;  240  acres,  $14,400. 

CADLER  JAMES,  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Galva;  Rep;  born  England;  24oacres,  $16,800. 

°     SAMUELSON  CHAS.  A.  P.O.  Kewanee;  tenant  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  Sweden;  So  acres. 

SARGENT  JAMES,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Galva;  tenant  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Vt. 

SCHANER  JOHN,  P.O.Saxon;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  111;  40  acres. 

SCHANER   PHILIP,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Saxon;  farmer;  Dem;  born  Pa;  280  acres. 

SCHUMMAN  WILLIAM,   P.O.  Kewanee;  from  Germany;  came  to   this  county  1866; 

Liberal;  German  Lutheran;  has  three  children;  val.  prop.  $1,000. 
SCOTT  A.  S.  Wethersfield;  merchant;  Dem;  Pres;  born  Ireland. 


488  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

SCOTT   HENRY,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Scotland;   1611  acres,  $12,000. 

SCOTT  WALTER,  Farmer,  Sec  7,  P.O.  Kewanee;  born  in  N.Y.  City,  June  i,  1853;  prop- 
erty valued  at  Si. 200;  married  Kmma  I.  Ewing,  Feb.  15,  1877;  she  was  born  in  Clarke  Co. 
Iowa,  Jan.  I,  1860. 

SULY  \VM.  W.  Sec  10.   P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;   Rep. 

SHANAHAN  HENRY,  Sec.  5.  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Pres;  born  Md;  103  acres,  $10,000. 

SHANAHAN   I  AS.   H.  Sec.  9.  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Rep;  Cong;  born  Ohio;  So  acres,  $8,000. 

SHANER  CHAS.   Sec.  27,  P.O.  Saxon;  farmer;  Rep;  born  III;  30",'  acres. 

SHANER  W.  Sec.  33,  P.O.Saxon;  farmer;  rents;  Rep;  born  111. 

SHANER  W.  M.   Sec.  36,  P.O.Saxon;  Rep;  Meth;  40  acres,  $2,500. 

SLATER  W.  A.  J.,   P.O.  Wetherslield;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  from  Ya. 

SMITH  ALBERT  C.   Sec.  I,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  from  Vt;  160  acres. 

SMITH   F.  F.  P.O.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  Dem;  Iml;  329  acres,  $16,000. 

SMITH  JESSE,   P.O.  Wethersfield;  Dem;  Unit.  Breth;  farm  val.  $4,000. 

SMITH  JOHN  S.  P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Meth;  from  Vt.  133  acres,  $12,000. 

SMITH  S.   M.  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Ind;  Univ;  134  acres,  $10,000. 

SPEGAL  EDWARD,  Sec.  12;  farmer;   1 60  acres,  $1,200. 

STEVENS  IRA,  Retired  Farmer,  Sec,  15,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  born  in  N.Y.  in  1793;  came 
to  Henry  Co.  in  1847;  Rep;  Pres;  owns  42  acres  land.  val.  $2,100;  was  Corpl.  in  the  War 
of  1812;  married  Mrs.  Mary  Ann  Decker,  of  N.Y.  in  1857,  for  second  wife,  with  four  chil- 
dren, \Vm.,  Chas.,  Horace,  Lorenzo;  Mr.  S.  had  five  children,  \Vm.,  Ira,  Charlotte,  Adel- 
aide, and  Isabella. 

STEWART  S.  P.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  born  111;  160  acres,  $8,000. 

STOWE  ROBT.  G..  P.O.  Kewanee;  retired  farmer;  born  111;  So  acres. 

SULTZER  CHRISTIAN,  P.O.  Kewanee;   Uep;  Luth;  born  111;  160  acres. 

SULTZER  C.  F.  Sec.  17,  P.O.   Kewanee;  Rep;  born  111;   160  acres,  $12,000. 

T^AYLOR  J.  II.,   P.O.  Kewanee;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Pa;  240  acres,  $18,000. 
^       TAYLOR  SIMON,  Sec.  S,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Meth;  from- Pa;  76  acres,  $5,500. 

TEST  I) AVID,  Farmer,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.  Nov.  20,  1805;  came 
to  this  county  1855;  Ind;  Quaker;  owns  10  acres,  val.  $2,000;  married  Sarah  A.  Herritage, 
April  22,  1832;  she  was  born  Feb.  20,  1866;  had  four  children,  three  daughters  and  one  son, 
two  decased;  living  are,  Mrs.  Anna  Dickson,  born  April  17,  1837;  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Good, 
Nov.  28,  1841;  the  names  of  the  deceased  are,  Jno.  H.  died  Sept.  9, 1863,  at  Yicksburg,  Miss, 
in  124th  I.  V.  I.  Co.  A;  Mary  L.  died  Nov.  16,  1876,  at  Wethersfield. 

TH&MAS  JAS.   D.,  P.O.  Kewanee;  laborer;  Dem;  Lib;  from  Va. 

THOMPSON   E.  A.  Mrs.   P.O.  Wethersfield;  Rep;  Pres;  from  Pa. 

TILTON  JAMES   R.   P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  born  Va;  102  acres. 

TOWNSEND  AAROX  G.  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Perry  I' p.  Fayette  Co. 
Pa.  Feb.  5,  1845;  came  to  this  county  in  1870;  Rep;  I'rot;  owns  84  acres  of  land,  valued  at 
$7,000;  married  I. aura  A.  Hall,  Oct.  21,  1869;  she  was  born  in  Mansfield,  Ohio,  Oct.  25, 
1848;  they  have  two  children  living,  Albert  H.  born  March  22,  1874.  and  Roy  A.  born  Nov. 
23,  1876;  lost  one  infant  (laughter,  died'March  6,  1873. 

Al/EBSTEK   E.  S.   Sec.  17,  P.O.  Kewanee;  Dem;  born  111;  So  acres,  $5,000. 
**  WEDGE  LORIX,  Sec.  IS,  P.O.  Kewanee;   Dem;  from  Ohio;  80  acres,  $6,500. 

WEDGE  ORANGE  P.  Farmer;  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Kelpre  Tp.  Washington 
Co.  Ohio,  Dec.  31,  1822;  came  to  this  county  in  1854;  Dem;  Meth;  owns  166^  acres  of 
land,  valued  at  $16,000;  married  Eliza  A.  Null  March  14,  1843;  she  was  born  in  Marietta, 
Ohio,  July  28,  1820;  they  have  five  children  living:  Dudley  O.,  born  Jan.  I,  1845;  Loring 
B.,  March  7,  1847;  Webster  A.,  Sept.  5,  1849;  Julia  F.  (now  Mrs.  J.  H.  Murray),  Oct.  29, 
1851,  and  Willie  G.,  March  19,  1856;  lost  one  daughter,  Lucy  M.,  born  Dec.  7,  1853,  died 
Oct.  29,  1855;  Mr.  Wedge  has  been  Tp.  Supervisor,  also  Tp.  Assessor,  several  years,  and 
School  Director  about  fifteen  years. 

WEDGE  WEBSTER  A.  Sec.  18;  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;   Ind;  Ind;  born  Ohio;  So  acres;  $5,000 

WEDGE  WM.  G.  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Dem;  Ind;  born  III;  one  child. 

WEINMAN   EDWARD,  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Rep;  Epis;  from  Pa;  came  to  Co.  1856. 

WEINMAN  GEO.  F.  P.O.  Wethersfield;  Rep;  Freewill  Bapt;  came  to  Co.  1856;  from  Pa. 

WF.STRUN  JONAS,  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  from  Sweden;  160  acres;  val.  $9,000. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     WETHERSFIELD   TOWNSHIP.  489 

WHITE  AMOS,  Wethersfield;  farmer;  Rep;  born   N.Y. 

WHITE  J.  B.  Sec.  14;  P.O.  Kewanee;  farmer;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  So  acres,  value  $2,200. 

WILCOX   E.  S.  Wethersfield;  retired  farmer;  Rep;  Bapt;  from  N.Y. 

WILEY  JAMES,  Wethersfield;  wheelwright;  Rep;  Cong;  from  Ireland. 

WILEY  JAMES  Jr.  Wethersfield;  wheelwright;   Rep;  from  Pa. 

WILEY  WM.  J.  Wethersfield;  blacksmith;  Rep;  born  111. 

WILiLiAKl)  A.  O.  Son  of  J.  F.  Willard;  Farmer  and  Fruit  Grower;  P.O.  Wethersfield; 
born  in  Henry  Co.  111.  Feb.  II,  1850;  Rep;  Cong;  owns  40  acres  land,  value  $6,000;  John 
F.  Willard,  deceased,  married  Mary  A.  Wells,  Feb.  17,  1836;  and  died  Sept.  23,  1874;  Mrs. 
Willard  was  born  Nov.  16, 1812;  had  nine  children,  five  living,  four  deceased;  the  living  are: 
Mary  G.,  born  Feb.  19,  1837;  William  O.,  born  Nov.  2,  1840;  Sarah  A.,  Sept.  19,  1843;  Al- 
bert O.,  Feb.  n,  1850;  Ella,  July  5.  1854. 

\VILLAKI)  JOHN  F.  Deceased;  one  of  the  pioneers  of  Henry  Co;  was  a  resident  of 
Wethersfield  for  38  years;  he  was  the  eldest  son  of  Win.  and  Hannah  Willard,  of  Wethers- 
field, Conn,  and  was  born  in  that  place  June  18,  1805;  converted  under  the  labors  of  the 
Rev.  Dr.  Nettleton  at  the  age  of  14,  he  c|evoted  several  years  of  study  with  a  view  to  the 
ministry;  this  he  was  obliged  to  relinquish,  too  close  application  to  his  studies  impairing  his 
health;  Feb.  17,  1836  he  married  Mary  A.,  daughter  of  Dea.  Origen  Wells,  of  Newington, 
Conn.,  and  in  Oct.  of  the  same  year  he  came  to  the  West,  being  one  of  the  first  three  of  the 
"Old  Wethersfield  Colony,"  to  make  a  home  on  this  (then)  desert  prairie;  during  the  month 
of  Nov.  he  cut  the  first  set  of  cabin  logs,  solitary  and  alone,  on  the  premises  now  occupied 
by  Mr.  C.  C.  Blish;  this,  as  far  as  the  colony  was  concerned,  was  the  first  work  done;  two 
others  of  the  colonists  soon  joined  him,  and  these  three  spent  a  long  and  dreary  winter  in 
their  cabin,  making  preparations  for  the  coming  season.  There  are  few  who  have  experi- 
enced more  of  the  vicissitudes  and  hardships  of  pioneer  life  than  did  Mr.  Willard  during  a 
number  of  years  following.  Possessed  of  great  energy  and  perseverance,  and  having  the  wel- 
fare of  the  colony  at  heart,  he  was  one  of  the  leading  spirits  among  them,  and  did  much  to 
make  its  establishment  a  success.  In  September  of  th^p  next  year  Mr.  Willard  and  some  oth- 
ers of  the  colonists  were  gladdened  by  the  arrival  of  their  families  from  the  East.  He  soon 
after  selected  as  his  future  home  the  place  occupied  by  him  during  his  life.  In  1846  he 
established  there  what  was  known  as  the  "Henry  County  Nurseries,"  and  devoted  himself  to 
the  cultivation  of  the  useful  and  beautiful  trees,  plants  and  flowers  with  which  this  section  is 
now  so  abundantly  supplied;  and  during  his  later  life  one  of  his  greatest  pleasures  was  in  the 
fact  that  his  hand  had  done  so  much  in  making  this  dreary  wilderness  "  bud  and  blossom  as 
the  rose."  During  his  early  pioneer  life  he  devoted  much  of  his  time  to  the  establishment  of  . 
religious  services  in  the  colony,  and  by  a  long  life  devoted  to  that  work,  he  aided  much  in 
the  development  of  that  moral  and  religious  sentiment  which  has  at  this  day  so  amply  pro- 
vided for  the  educational  wants,  and  still  more  abundantly  supplied  with  religious  organiza- 
tions the  wants  of  all.  In  politics  he  was  a  Republican  from  the  earliest  formation  of  that 
party.  A  member,  and  Deacon  for  many  years,  of  the  old  Wetherstield  Church,  by  his  ener- 
gy and  wise  counsel  he  was  instrumental  in  doing  much  for  the  cause  he  so  much  loved. 
Having  lived  a  useful  and  honored  life,  he  died,  respected  and  loved  and  lamented  by  all 
who  knew  him.  Sept.  23,  1874. 

WILLIAMSON  STKPHEN  M.  Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser;  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Kewanee; 
born  in  Delaware  Co.  Ind.  Aug.  I,  1835;  came  to  Co.  Jan.  1859;  Dem;  Ind;  owns  160  acres, 
value  $12,000;  married  Mary  J.  Bennett  Jan.  13,  1858;  she  was  born  in  Ohio  Sept.  10,  1840; 
had  five  children,  four  living  and  one  deceased:  Arrinda,  born  Nov.  22.  1858:  Elmer  C., 
March  8,  1862;  W.,  July  24.  1864;  Arthur  B.,  Dec.  28,  1865;  Rosanna,  July  n,  1870. 

WOLCOTT  ELISHA,  Sees.  6,  7;  P.O.  Wethersfield;  farmer;   Rep;  from  Conn;  234  acres. 

WOOLCUT  E.  R.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Kewanee. 


BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 
WETHERSFIELD. 

Hurd   Lewis.  M.  D.,  Physician. 


490  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 


WELLER   TOWNSHIP. 

A  LLGREN    OLOF,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  lives  with  Peter  Bloom;  Dem;  Lib.   "] 

*"*•     ALMQUIST  JOHN  L.  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Altona,  KnoxCo.;  laborer  for  B.  H.  Brown;  Rep. 

ANDERSON  ERIC,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  lives  with  O.  Anderson;  Rep;  Lib. 

ANDERSON  HOKAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  Aug.  2,  1822; 
Rep;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  value  $10,000;  he  lived  in  Sweden  thirty-five  years,  and  came 
to  this  country  in  1857;  came  to  this  state,  Henry  Co.  same  year;  has  been  here  twenty  years 
next  July;  held  office  School  Director;  married  Mary  Christian  Johnson,  Feb.  28,  1862;  she 
was  born  Sweden,  Dec.  15,  1832;  have  four  children,  three  boys  and  one  girl:  Anna  M.t 
John,  Edwin,  Alfred. 

ANDERSON  J.  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  JOHN,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  JONAS,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer,  rents  of  J.  Jacobson;  Rep;  Luth. 

ANDERSON  JUSTUS,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents  of  P.  Swanson;  Ind;  Lib. 

ANDERSON  LARS,  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  LARS  W.  Harness-maker,  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden;  Jan.  14,  1843; 
Dem;  Lib;  he  lived  in  Sweden  three  years,  and  came  to  this  country  1846,  and  came  to 
this  state  and  county,  to  Bishop  Hill,  with  colony;  has  lived  here  thirty  years;  married 
Christine  Swanson  in  June,  1868;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  April  8,  1848;  they  have  two 
children,  sons. 

ANDERSON  LEWIS,  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

ANDERSON  OLOF,  Farmer..  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  Oct.  12,  1840; 
came  to  this  Co.  1850;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  54  acres,  value  $2,100;  he  served  in  army  four 
years;  married  Catharine  Wahlstrum,  1867;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  and  died  Nov.  15, 
1869;  has  one  child,  name  Gilbert  A;  married  Martha  Peterson,  1875;  she  was  born  in 
Sweden;  has  one  child  named  Nora. 

ANDERSON  S.  G.  Farmer,  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  May  23,  1841;  Rep;  Luth;  owns 
90  acres  land,  $5,000;  lived  in  Sweden  twenty-three  years;  came  to  this  country  1864;  came 
to  Andover,  this  state  and  county;  came  to  Bishop  Hill,  and  has  lived  here  twelve  years; 
married  Miss  Kate  Olson,  Jan.  II,  1869;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  Aug.  24,  1833;  came  to 
this  country,  1846,  with  her  father;  she  is  one  of  earliest  settlers;  they  have  one  child,  little 
girl,  Ida  Carlsen  Anderson,  born  April  9,  1876. 

ANDERSON  SWAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Sweden,  Aug.  12,  1831;  Rep; 
Luth;  owns  160  acres,  value  $ir,ooo;  came  to  this  country  in  1854;  lived  in  Knox  Co.  until 
1865;  has  held  office  of  School  Director;  he  married  Miss  Christine  Anderson,  in  1856;  she 
was  born  in  Sweden;  has  four  children,  viz  :  Clara  C.,  Nettie  B.,  Albert  S.  and  Frank  J. 

ARNQUIST  A.  Bishop  Hill;  clerk;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

"DAKER   LEWIS,  Nekoma,  station  agent;  Rep;  Lib. 

BALTIMORE  L.  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Wayne  Co.  Ind. 

BARLOW  ANDREW,  Bishop  Hill;  merchant;    Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

BECKER  GEO.  B.  Farmer,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Schoharie  Co.  N.Y.  Aug.  18, 
1848;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  So  acres  land,  value  $4000;  lived  in  N.Y.  State  nine  years,  and 
removed  to  this  state,  Henry  Co.  1858,  and  has  lived  here  nineteen  years;  has  held  offices 
School  Director  and  Road-master;  was  in  the  army,  in  I32d  Reg.  Ills.  I.  Co.  G.;  married 
Miss  Susan  C.  Stewart,  Sept.  10,  1872;  she  was  from  Pa.  born  Nov.  S,  1849;  one  child,  Mary 
Becker,  born  Sept,  II,  1875;  lost  one  son. 

BECKER  J.  L.  Farmer,  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Schoharie  Co.  N.  Y.  Oct.  7,  1812; 
Rep;  Lib;  owns  615  acres  of  land,  val  $30,000;  he  lived  in  State  of  N.Y.  forty-five  years,  and 
removed  to  this  state,  to  Henry  Co.  in  May,  1858;  settled  in  Andover,  and  has  lived  here 
nineteen  years;  came  to  this  town  in  1865,  and  lives  on  farm  entered  by  Benjamin  D.  \Valch, 
State  Entomologist;  he  married  Ann  Eliza  Lawyer,  Oct.  31,  1831;  she  was  born  in  Schoharie 
Co.  N.Y.  Oct.  20,  1814;  have  had  eleven  children,  six  sons  and  five  daughters;  lost  two  sous, 
from  disease  contracted  in  the  army  during  the  war. 

BECKER   JACOB  L.  Sec.  5;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  lives  with  father;  Rep;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 

BECKLIN   TONAS,  Bishop  Hill;  carpenter;  Rep;  Lutii;  born  Sweden. 

BENNETT  A.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents  of  J.  I.  Hall;   Dem;  Lib;  born  Indiana. 


HENRY   COUNTY:    WELLER  TOWNSHIP.  491 

BERG  A.  G..  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  renter;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

BERGLiUND  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  Jan.  14, 
1814;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  49  acres  land,  value  $2,500;  lived  in  Sweden  thirty-two  years,  and 
came  to  this  country  in  1847;  came  to  Bishop  Hill,  Henry  Co.  Ills,  in  June,  1847,  and  has 
lived  here  thirty  years;  one  of  oldest  settlers;  left  the  colony  in  1861;  married  Brita  Olsen 
in  1840;  she  was  horn  in  Sweden,  Jan.  20,  1807;  she  had  four  children;  they  have  two  sons, 
Eric  and  Jonas;  Eric  Berglund  is  a  graduate  of  Military  Academy,  West  Point,  served  in  the 
War  as  Lieut,  at  age  of  seventeen,  and  has  been  in  Government  Service  since  the  War,  in 
Engineers'  Department. 

BERGLTJND  JONAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  Nov.  8,  1841; 
Ind;  Meth;  owns  30  acres,  value  $1,500;  came  to  this  county  in  1846;  has  held  office  School 
Director;  married  Miss  Hellen  Peterson,  Feb.  27,  1866;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  1840;  has 
four  children,  viz  :  Jonas  E.,  Eric  A.,  Andrew  V.  Fred  E. 

BERGLUND  PETER,  Bishop  Hill;  railroad  hand;  Rep;  Meth:  born  Sweden. 
BERGSTROM  JOHN,  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;   Lib;  born  Sweden. 
BERKLIN  JOHN,  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

15JORK  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  Aug.  5,  1814; 
Rep;  Lib;  owns  83  acres,  value  $4,150;  came  to  America  first  in  1840,  returned  to  Sweden, 
and  after  three  trips  to  America  traveled  through  (he  old  world,  and  settled  at  Bishop 
Hill  in  1847;  married  Caroline  Carlson,  1836;  she  was  born  in  Sweden;  has  five  children, 
viz  :  Anna,  Johanna,  Albertina,  Jossephine  and  John. 

BJORIC  JOHN,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;   lives  with  father;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ills. 
BJORK   JOHN,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Bishop   Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Adventist;  born  Sweden;   So  acres. 
BJORKLUND  SWAN,  Bishop  Hill;  organist;  Rep;  Chris;  born  Sweden. 
BLOM  ANDREW,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farm-hand;  Rep;  Luth  born  Sweden. 
BLOM   SWAN,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farm-hand;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

BLOMBERG  ISAAC,  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  rents  of  P.O.  Blomberg;  Rep;  Lib. 
BLOMBERG  PETER  O.  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  Aug.  4, 
1821;  Rep;  Lib;  owns  200  acres  of  land,  value  $10,000;  lived  in  Sweden  25  years,  and  came 
to  this  country  in  1846;  came  to  this  state  and  Co.,  to  Bishop  Hill,  with  colony,  Oct.  1846, 
and  has  lived  here  over  thirty  years,  one  of  the  oldest  settlers;  he  is  a  blacksmith  and  ma- 
chinist by  trade;  held  office  of  Constable  six  years,  also  held  office  of  Road  Commissioner 
and  School  Trustee;  was  elected  Justice  Peace  in  April,  1873;  has  held  office  four  years; 
married  Christine  Matsonin  1842;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  1820;  have  had  eight  children, 
one  son  seven  daughters;  lost  five  daughters. 

BLOOM  PETER  A.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;   Lib;  born  in  Sweden. 
BLOOD  S.  Bishop  Hill;  blacksmith;  Rep;  Lib. 
.   BLOOD  SAM.  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Meth. 

BOWLING  JAS.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Cambridge;  lives  with  father;   Dem;  Lib. 
BOWLING  S.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Chris.  Union;  born  Ohio;   186  acres. 
BOWMAN   PETER,  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  2d  Adventist;  born  Sweden. 
BRICKER  JACOB,   Farmer,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Harrison  Co.  Ohio,  Aug. 
20.   1810;  Dem;  Christian   Union;  owns  97  acres  of  land,  val.  $4,000;  lived  in  Ohio  forty 
years;  came  to  this  state  in  1850,  and 'to  this  Co.  in  1851;  has  lived  here  26  years;  one  of  the 
early  settlers;  has  held  office  of  Town  Clerk,  Board  of  Commissioner  and  Road  Master;  mar- 
ried   Rosanah  Ireland,  June,    1835;  died  Sept.  4,   1851;  three  children;  married    Elizabeth 
Nelson,  April  12,  1853;  she  was  from  N.Carolina;  she  has  five  children. 

BROWN  JEREMIAH  J.   Farmer  and  Stock  Raiser,  Sec.  36,   P.O.  Galva:  was  born  in 
New  Hampshire,  in  May,  1829,  came  to  this  Co.  1858;  Ind;  L'b;  owns  160  acres,  valued  at 
sS.ooo;  became   to  this  state,  Sept.  25,   1845;  to   this  Co.   1858;  has  held  office  of  School 
Director,  School  Trustee,  and   Supervisor;  he  married  Catharine  Protsman  in  1852;  she  was 
born  in  Holland;  they  have  nine  children;  four  sons  and  five  daughters  :  Francis  E.,    Hattie 
J.,  Augusta  A.,   Fred  B.,  T.  S.,  Clara  E.,  Jennie  A.,  Edward  W.,  Jos.  H. 
BRYANT  O.  S.  Nekoma;  druggist;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Long  Island,  N.Y. 
BURG  A.  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  41  acres. 
BUSHI\TELL  LEONARD,  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;   Ind;   Lib;  born  Vt. 

/""ADY  STEPHEN,  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ohio. 

^-'     CADY  S.   H.  Bishop  Hill;  shoemaker;  Ind;  Lib;  bom  Ohio. 

CARLSON  CHAS.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  rents  of  Poppy;  Rep.  Meth;  Sweden. 

CARLSON  C.  A.  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents  of  Dr.  Babcock;  Rep;  Lib. 

CARLSON  JOHN,  Sec.  31,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden. 


492  VOTERS  AND  TAXPAYERS  OF 

CARLSON  J.  C.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  lUshop  Hill;  farmer;  rents  of  Poppy;  Rep;  Meth;  Swede. 

CARLSEN  S.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Bishsp  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

CHAISKR  JOHN  P.  Lumber  and  Grain  business,  Bishop  Hill;  bom  Sweden,  Jan.  I. 
1844;  Prohibitionist;  Lib;  lived  in  Sweden  six  years,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1850;  came 
to  this  state  and  Co.  the  same  year,  to  Bishop  Hill;  he  is  a  graduate  of  Western  Business 
College  at  Galesburg;  he  has  traveled  through  this  state,  and  has  been  engaged  in  lumber 
business  five  years;  has  been  Freight  and  Ticket  Agent  P.  &  R.I.  R.R.  for  the  past  6  years; 
has  held  office  Trustee  this  town;  married  Betsey  C.  Lindbeck,  Feb.  5,  1870;  she  was  born 
in  Sweden,  1848;  have  two  children,  girls. 

COX  FREDERICK,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Galva;  fanner;  Meth;  born  Eng. 

CHRISTOPHER  WM.  Bishop  Hill;  merchant;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

"pVAHLGREN  H.  Sec.  I,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  167  acres. 
*-'  DAHLGREN  SAML.  Sec.  I,  P.O.' Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  Meth;  born  111;  50  ac. 
DAVID  W.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Bapt;  born  Ohio;  7  acres. 

T7KLUND  A.  G.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer,  rents  of  Headland;  born  Sweden. 

*-*     ELSE  JOHN,  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Altona;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Eng. 

ELBLOM  JONAS,  Farmer.  Sec.  25,  P.O.  Bishop  Mill;  born  in  Sweden,  Dec.  25,  1833; 
came  to  this  Co.  1846;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  52  acres,  value  $2,600;  he  came  to  this  town  with 
the  colony  that  settled  at  Bishop  Hill;  married  Catharine  Cidequist,  1860;  she  was  born  i» 
Sweden;  she  died  April  I,  1863;  one  child,  name,  Olive;  married  Miss  J.  B.  Bjork,  March  3, 
1865;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  in  1840;  lias  four  children,  named,  Augustus,  Olof,  Christine, 
and  Jonas. 

ENGLAND  CHAS.,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Rep;   Meth;  born  Sweden. 

ENGSTROM   PETER,  Nekoma;  blacksmith;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

ERICKSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  17.  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  38  ac. 

ERICKSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Kep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  12  ac. 

ERICKSON  CHARLES,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  38  ac. 

ERICKSON  CHARLES  H.,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;   Lib;  born  Sweden;  60  acres  land. 

ERICKSON  CHARLES  J.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  renter;  Rep;   Lib;   born  Sweden. 

ERICKSON   H.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Sweden;  64  acres  land. 

ERICKSON  J.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth:  born  Sweden;  103  acres  land. 

ERICKSON  JOHN,  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

ERICKSON  JOHN  A.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Ind;  Lib;  burn  Sweden;  23  acres  land. 

ERICKSON  JONAS  L.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

ERICKSON   L.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents  of  Stoneberg;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

ERICKSON   LARS,  Sec.  15;   I'.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden;  109  acies. 

ERICKSON   LEWIS,  Sec.  15;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden;   109  acres. 

ERICKSON    PETER,  Sec.  13;  I'.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Meih;  born  Sweden;  60  acres  land. 

ERICKSON   PETER,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;   Ind;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  92  ac. 

ERICKSON  SWAN,  Sec.  21;  farmer,  rents  of  Beck;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

ERICSON   E.  Bishop  Hill;  blacksmith;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

ERICSON  EDWARD,   Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born   Sweden. 

ERICSON"  JOHN  A.  Town  Collector,  Bishop  Hi'];  born  Sweden  June  29.  1852;  Ind; 
Lib;  owns  40  acres  land,  value  $2,ooo;  he  has  lived  in  this  town  and  county  for  twenty-four 
years;  was  Clerk  in  store,  and  has  been  engaged  in  Farming,  and  has  held  office  of  Collector; 
also  holds  office  of  Constable  this  township  for  the  past  two  years;  his  parents  came  here 
with  colony,  1847;  his  mother  is  now  living;  his  father  was  shot  and  killed  in  1870. 

ERICSON  I-iARS,  Farmer,  Sec.  15;  P.  O.  Bishop  Hill;  bom  in  Sweden;  February,  1842; 
Rep;  Lib;  owns  109  acres,  value  $4.360;  he  came  to  this  country  with  his  parents  in  1847. 
and  settled  at  Bishop  Hill;  he  enlisted  in  the  57th  III.  Inft.  and  served  four  years;  married 
Elizabeth  Jones,  1865;  she  was  born  in  this  county;  has  three  children,  named  John  E., 
Elmer,  and  Laura  A. 

ERICSON  OLOF,  Fanner.  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  June  II,  1843; 
Rep;  owns  64?^  acres  land,  value  $3,000;  lived  in  Sweden  twenty  four  years,  and  came  to 
this  country  in  1867,  and  came  to  this  slate  and  county,  to  Galva.  July  23,  1867;  left  Swe- 
den 24th  June;  just  one  month  and  one  day  from  time  they  started;  has  held  oliice  of  Road- 
master;  married  Miss  Betsey  Olson  Feb.  15,  1868;  she  was  born  Sweden  in  1840;  have  four 
children,  three  girls  and  one  boy;  Clara  Matilda,  Al'ce  Laurena,  Charlot'e  Margaret,  Frans 
Theodore. 


r      L.     HURD. 

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HENRY   COUNTY-:     "WECLER   TOWNSHIP.  495 

T7ALK   C.  G.  Sec.  2;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;   Iiul;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

•*•        I-'ALK  JOHN,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents  O.  Oltsbergfarm;  Ind;  Meth;  Sweden. 

FEKMAN  JAMES,   Sec.  30;  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  Kep;  Lib;  born  Pa. 

FLORIN   ABRAHAM,  Bishop  Hill;  Kep;  Meih;  born  Sweden. 

FOREMAN  JOHN  O.  Bishop  Hill;  shoemaker;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

FOKSBEKG-  LARS,  Farmer,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Kep;  Lib;  owns  44  acres,  value 
$l,6co;  he  was  born  in  Sweden,  lSl6,  and  came  to  this  town  1847;  he  married  Mary  Lotta 
Anderson  Feb.  10,  1850;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  141)1  January,  1818,  and  came  to  America 
1846;  has  one  son,  named  Peter;  lost  one. 

FORSBEKG  PETER,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  lives  with  father. 

FORSE  QLOF,  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Kep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

FOKSE  S.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

FRIEND  JACOB  J.  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Nekoina;  fanner;  Dem;  Advent;  born  Pa;  160  acres. 

/~"  AKRIELSON  G.,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  born  111. 

Vj     GABRIELSON  O.  Sec.  21;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  lives  with  father. 

GARRIELSON  CHAS.  A.  Farmer.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  Jan.  24, 
1842;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  75  ' ,  acres  land,  $4,;oo;  lived  in  Sweden  twenty  years,  and  came  to 
this  country  1862;  has  lived  here  sixteen  year-;  has  held  offic«;  one  of  Trustees  of  this  town; 
married  Miss  Anna  Johnson  Jan.  26,  1866;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  in  1843;  they  have  one 
child,  Lina  Gabrielson,  bprn  in  April,  1870. 

GABRIELSON  OLOF,  Sec.  23;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  75  ac. 

GILJAM   SWAN,  Bishop  Hill;  carpenter;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

GRAMMER  JOHN  H.  Fanner,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Hanover,  Germany,  June 
18,  1820;  Dem;  Luih;  owns  250  acres,  $18,000;  lived  in  Germany  twenty-six  years,  and  came 
to  this  country  in  1847,  and  to  this  county  Jan.  9.  1848,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-nine 
years;  held  office  of  Road-master  two  years;  married  Mary  Coldy,  formerly  Mary  Fenn, 
Jan.  13,  1853;  she  was  born  in  Cambridge,  Eng.  [an.  16,  1821;  she  came  to  this  country  in 
1838,  and  has  lived  here  thirty-eight  years;  not  a  house  on  the  prairie  at  that  time;  he  has 
three  children,  and  she  had  three  children. 

GUA>IMKR  WM.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Bi.sh.jp  Mill;  farmer;  Dem.  Lib;  born  Hanover,  Germany, 
in  Sept.  1817;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  287  acres  land,  value  $14.350.  He  lived  in  Germany  26  years; 
came  to  this  country  in  1843;  came  to  this  state  and  county  same  year;  has  lived  here  33  years; 
one  of  the  earliest  settlers;  only  two  or  three  houses  here  when  he  came;  married  Anna  Dickson 
March  4,  1868;  she  died  March  20,  1870;  married  Anna  Atchison  Dec.  20, 1876;  she  was  born 
in  England. 

TTADEN  KATY  Mrs.  Sec.  31;  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer. 

HAGBERG  LARS,  Sec.  26;   P.O.  Bishop  Mill;  farmer;  Rep.  Lib;  born  in  Sweden. 

HAGBERG  ERIC.  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Bishop  Mill;  farmer;  Ind.  Lib;  bo-n  in  Sweden  1825; 
73  acres,  value  $55  per  acre.  He  came  to  this  country  1847;  is  one  of  die  oldest  settlers. 
Married  Anna  Larson  in  1852;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  in  1820.  Lost  one  son  named 
Jacob  Ericson,  and  has  one  adopted  son  named  Elias. 

HALL  EDMUND,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Kep.  Lib;  born  Yorkshire,  Eng- 
land, Fe;>.  27,  1839;  owns  IT3  acres  land,  value  $5.650;  lived  in  England  n  years;  came  to 
this  country  in  1850;  came  to  this  state  to  IVoria;  lived  there  five  years;  lived  in  south  four 
years,  and  came  to  this  county  1859.  and  has  lived  here  1 8  years.  Has  held  the  office  of 
'imissioner  of  Highways  and  School  Director.  Married  Miss  Kate  Harrison  Fell.  19, 
IS6S;  she  was  born  in  BrimlieUl,  IVoria  county,  Oct.  I,  1836;  three  children,  Edwin  Stan.ton, 
born  June  if),  1870;  Addie  Ivate;  March  21.  1472;  Frank  Hall,  "Dec.  30,  1874. 

HALL  JOHN"  I.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Bishop  Mill;  farmer;  Ind:  Epis;  born  Norfolk,  England, 
Aug.  6,  1818;  owns  400  acres  land,  value  $20.000.  He  lived  in  England  about  31  years,  ex- 
cept two  years  spent  in  I'anada;  came  to  this  country  1849;  came  to  this  sla  e  and  county  in 
June  1850;  has  lived  here  over  26  years.  He  bought  S.E.  '/  sec.  4,  this  town,  fora  blind 
mare  and  an  old  pair  of  oxen,  twunly-four  y  o  make  shingles;  they  were  legal 

tender  at  that  time.      Married    Miss   Eli/.a   Fenn  Jan.  9,  1848;  she  was  born  at  Cambridge- 
shire, England.  June  4,  1827;  have  two  children,  daughters. 

HALL  THOMAS,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep.  Lib;  born  England  Feb.  2, 
1848;  owns  115  acres,  value  $5.750.  Me  came  from  England  at  an  early  age  to  this  country 
in  1849;  came  to  Illinois,  and  lived  in  Peoria  five  years;  came  to  Henry  Co.  in  1854,  and  has 
lived  here  22  years.  Has  held  the  office  of  Roadmaster.  Married  Miss  Martha  Lamb  Oct. 
30,  1869;  she  was  born  in  Trivoli  township,  Peoria  Co.,  March  15,  1851;  have  one  child, 
Almeda  Hall,  born  Oct.  30,  1870. 

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496  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

HALL  EDMUND,  Sec.  4;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  England. 

HALLSTROM   PETER,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  in  Sweden. 

HARD  ANNA  Mrs.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  widow;  Epis;  born  in  Swden;  properly  $300. 

HAWKINSON  PETER,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  works  for  P.  Larson. 

HEADLAND  HELENA  Mrs.  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden  Jan.  14, 
1836;  Metli;  107  acres  land,  value  $5,350.  She  lived  in  Sweden  14  years,  and  came  to  this 
country  in  1850;  came  to  this  state  and  county  to  Bishop  Hill  same  year,  and  has  lived  here 
26  years.  She  married  Olof  Headland  Dec.  16,  1861.  He  was  born  in  Sweden  Dec.  8,  1830, 
and  died  in  April  1873.  She  has  one  son,  John  Eric,  born  Sept.  18,  1862;  Oliva  Helena,  born 
Aug.  31,  1866,  died  Nov.  19,  1872. 

HEADLAND  MATTHEW,  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Altona;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

HEADLOFF  P.  Sec.  28;  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

HEDBURG  JOHN,  Nekoma;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

HEDBERG  JOHN,  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

HEDEEN  Mrs.  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  widow;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  77  acres  land. 

HEILDBRAND  WM.  H.  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer,  Lib;  born  in  Sweden. 

HELBORN  NELS,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Adv;  born  in  Sweden. 

HENDERSON  CHARLES,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  in  Sweden;  40  acres. 

HIER  G.  W.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  lives  with  father;  Ind;  Lib;  born  111. 

HIER  H.  G.  Sec.  3;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Hanover,  Germany,  March 
25,  1822;  owns  700  acres  land,  value  $35,000;  lived  in  Germany  22  years;  came  to  this 
country  1844;  came  to  this  state  and  county  same  year,  and  has  lived  here  over  32  years;  one 
of  the  earliest  settlers;  only  one  house  between  here  and  Lafayette,  12  miles  off.  Has  held 
the  office  of  School  Director  and  Pathmaster.  Married  Mary  Elling  Dec.  1843;  she  was  born 
Hanover,  Germany,  Jan.  16,  1824;  they  have  eight  children,  four  sons  and  four  daughters; 
lost  two  children. 

HOAR  HENRY  J.  Bishop  Hill;  Hotel;  Dem;  Lib;  born  in  England. 

HOARE  HENRY  J.  P.O.  Bi-hop  Hill;  hotel  and  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  on  the  sea. 

HOARE  JOHN,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  England. 

HOARE  SAMUEL,  Sec.  n;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Lib;  born  in  Devonshire,  England, 
Jan.  6,  1814;  owns  261  acres  land,  value  $13,050.  He  lived  in  England  38  years;  came  to 
this  country  in  1851,  and  removed  to  this  state  and  county  same  year,  and  has  lived  here  25 
years;  an  early  settler.  Married  Ann  Parnell  in  Dec.  1837;  she  was  from  Devonshire,  Eng- 
land, in  1818;  have  three  children,  two  sons  and  one  daughter;  lost  one  daughter. 

HODEE  S.  Bishop  Hill;  shoemaker;  Dem;  Adv;  born  Sweden. 

HOLLANDER  HANS  M.  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Ind;  born  Sweden 
Oct.  9,  1839;  °wns  loo  acres  land,  value  §5,000;  lived  in  Sweden  6  years;  came  to  this  coun- 
try 1847;  come  to  Bishop  Hill  in  this  county  same  year,  and  has  lived  here  29  years;  an  early 
settler.  Has  held  the  office  of  Overseer  Highways.  Married  Christine  Backlene  in  Nov. 
1871;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  1844;  have  three  children,  all  girls. 

HOLLANDER  N.  J.  Bishop  Hill;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

HOLLFAST  OLOF  A.  Nekoma;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  in  Sweden. 

HUNT   H.  C.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Epis;  born  England;  So  acres  land. 

HURLBUT  CHAS.  Sec.  I;  P.O.  Galva;  Rep;  Lib;  born  in  Northampton  March  :o,  1840; 
owns  225  acres  land,  value  $12,000;  came  to  Rochester,  Peoria  county,  and  removed  to  Knox 
county,  and  lived  there  about  20  years,  and  came  to  Henry  county  in  1863,  and  has  lived 
here  13  years.  Married  Miss  Eli/.a  A.  Lang.  Feb,  24,  1864;  she  was  from  Knox  county, 
and  born  April  15.  1845;  they  have  four  children;  Cora  E.,  born  April  4,  1865;  Clarence  E.t 
born  Nov.  30,  1866;  Clarion  E.,  born  Nov.  18,  1868;  Carrie  A.,  born  Aug.  4,  1873;  lost  a 
little  boy. 

JOHNSON  ALLEN,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth.  born  Sweden;  57  acres. 

J      JOHNSON  FRED,  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;   Lib;  bora  111. 

JOHNSON  ANDREW,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  ANDREW  «T.  Farmer,  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Denmark  April  5, 1835; 
came  to  this  county  in  1863;  Ind;  Lib;  owns  40  acres,  value  $1,600;  he  arrived  in  this  country 
in  1857,  and  settled  in  Wisconsin;  afterward  lived  in  Louisiana,  and  at  the  outbreak  of  the 
war  was  living  in  Texas,  where  he  was  conscripted  in  the  rebel  army,  but  escaped  on  a  wild 
pony  and  rode  to  this  place;  he  married  Anna  Hanson  Dec.  4.  1864;  she  was  born  in  Sweden; 
has  one  child  name  Lavina,  and  two  adopted  children  named  Amelia  C.  and  Freddy  V. 


HENRY   COUNTY:     WELLER   TOWNSHIP.  497 

JOHNSON  AUGUST,  Bishop  Hill;  Lib;  born  in  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  CARL,  P.O.  Nekoma;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  ERIC,  Lumber  and  Hardware  Merchant,  Nekoma;  was  born  in  Sweden  and 
came  to  this  county  in  1846;  formerly  edited  a  newspaper,  and  has  served  as  Second  Assistant 
Clerk  of  the  House  of  Representatives;  he  married  Mary  O.  Troile  in  1863,  who  was  born 
in  Sweden;  they  have  four  children,  named:  Mary  M.,  Oxel  T.,  Sarah  O.,  Julia  M.;  Ind; 
Lib. 

JOHNSON  FRANK,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer,  rents  of  C.  P.  Whittemore;  Rep;  Luth. 

JOHNSON  GUSTOF,  Farmer,  Sec.  34;  born  in  Sweden  March  20,  1835;  came  to  this 
county  1855;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  240  acres,  value  $13,000;  settled  in  Henry  Co.  on  his  arrival 
in  this  country;  has  hold  office  of  School  Director  and  Road  Commissioner;  married  Emma 
Nilson  May  15,  1860;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  1838;  has  eight  children,  names:  Gustof  A., 
Hellen  S.,  Anton  T.,  Joseph  N.,  Ida,  Hannah,  Otilia,  and  Clara. 

JACOBSON  JACOB,  Farmer,  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden  March  18,  1817;  Rep;  Meth; 
owns  300  acres  land,  value  prop.  $18,000;  lived  in  Sweden  thirty  years;  came  to  this  coun- 
try 1846;  navigation  being  closed  and  being  nearly  out  of  money  they  intended  coming  here 
on  foot;  came  from  Buffalo  to  Toledo  by  team,  then  started  on  foot;  reached  Bishop  Hill,  in 
this  state  and  county,  in  Feb.  1847;  has  lived  here  thirty  years;  one  of  oldest  settlers;  has  held 
office  Supervisor  three  years,  Collector  three  years,  Constable  eight  years,  School  Director, 
Corporation  Trustee;  married  Helen  Peterson  July  24,  1848;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  Jan. 
25,  1821;  have  one  son,  Jacob  Jacobson,  born  May  24,  1859;  lost  three  daughters. 

JOHNSON  JOHN,  P.O.  Nekoma;  herder;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JOHN  A.  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents  of  J.  Grammar;  Rep;  Luth. 

JOHNSON  JOHN  C.  Farmer,  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden  March  24,  1838; 
Rep;  owns  60  acres  land,  value  $3,000;  lived  in  Sweden  ten  years  and  came  to  this  country 
1848;  came  to  Bishop  Hill,  this  state  and  county,  same  year;  stopped  in  Chicago  two  months; 
lived  in  Knox  Co.  seven  years;  was  in  army  I7th  Regt.  Ill  Infantry,  Co.  E;  was  in  battle  Fort 
Donelson,  Vicksburg,  and  number  of  others;  honorably  discharged;  married  Hannah  Nord- 
strom May  29,  1869;  she  was  born  Bishop  Hill  Jan.  14,  1848;  two  children,  Olive  Annette, 
born  April  28,  18/0,  William  Adelbert,  born  Oct.  17,  1874. 

JOHNSON  J.  L.  Farmer,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden  Sept.  13,  1825;  Ind; 
Meth;  owns  140  acres  land,  $7,000;  he  lived  in  Sweden  twenty-eight  years,  and  came  to  this 
country  in  1854;  came  to  this  state  and  county,  to  Bishop  Hill,  in  1854,  and  has  lived  here 
over  twenty-two  years;  no  houses  between  here  and  Altona  then;  married  Miss  Christine 
Peterson  in  Dec.  1854;  she  was  born  Sweden  1831;  have  three  children,  one  girl  and  two 
boys,  Justine,  born  July,  1859,  John  Albert,  born  Jan.  13,  1861;  Peter  Frank,  born  Dec.  1866. 

JOHNSON  JOHNSON,  Sec.  15,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Sweden;  147  ac.  land. 

JOHNSON  JONAS,  Bishop  Hill;  carpenter;   Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  JONAS,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer,  rents  of  S.  Swanson;  Rep;  Lib;  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  L.  F.  Farmer,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden  April  16,  1837;  Ind; 
Luth;  54  acres  land,  value  §2,700;  lived  in  Sweden  twenty-eight  years,  and  came  to  this 
country  in  1865;  came  to  Bishop  Hill,  this  county  and  state,  same  year,  and  has  lived  here 
twelve  years;  married  Betsey  Olsen  April  7,  1867;  she  was  born  Sweden  in  1835;  have  four 
children,  two  boys,  two  girls. 

JOHNSON  MAGNUS,  Harness-maker,  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden  Aug.  19,  1836;  Ind; 
Lib;  owns  52  acres  land,  value  $2,500;  lived  in  Sweden  fourteen  years,  and  came  to  this 
country  in  1850;  came  to  this  state  and  county,  to  Bishop  Hill,  and  has  lived  here  twenty- 
six  years;  is  engaged  in  harness-making  and  farming;  has  held  office  Town  Trustee,  and 
now  holds  office  School  Director;  married  Christine  Wahlstrom  March  8,  1862;  she  was  born 
Sweden  1838;  they  have  five  children,  three  daughters,  two  sons. 

JOHNSON  MARTIN,  Farmer.  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden  April  9,  1831; 
Ind;  Lib;  owns  184  acres  land,  value  $9,200;  he  lived  in  Sweden  fifteen  years,  and  came  to 
this  country  in  1846;  came  to  this  state  and  county,  to  Bishop  Hill,  in  S'ept.  1846,  and  has 
lived  here  over  thirty  years;  one  early  settlers;  there  was  nothing  here  on  prairies  that  time; 
has  held  office  of  Assessor,  and  also  office  Collector  of  this  town.  School  Trustee  and  School 
Director;  married  Miss' Elizabeth  Wahlstrom  May  II,  1860;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  March 
22,  1833;  have  three  children,  lost  three. 

JOHNSON  PETER,  Bishop  Hill;  carriage-maker;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

JOHNSON  S.  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 


T7"  ANE  THOMAS,  Sec.  33,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer,  rents  of  Dr.  Jones;  Rep;  Meth;  Isle  of  Man. 
"•     KAWISH  JOHN,  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer,  rents  of  J.  Coupland;  Lib;  Isle  of  Man. 
KELLY  DAVID,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer,  rents  of  H.  Emery;  Rep;  Meth;  Isle  of  Man. 


498  VOTERS   AND  TAXPAYERS   OF 

KELLY  WILLTAM,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  in  Isle  of  Man. 
KLENBERG  JOHN,  Bishop  Hill;   Rep;  Aclvt;  horn  in  Sweden. 

KRANS  PETER  O.,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Sweden;  160  ac.  land. 
KRONBERG  JONAS,  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Chris;  born  in  Sweden. 

LAPEN  ROBERT,  Sec.  IS,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Ireland;  120  ac.  land. 
LARSEN  JOHN  A.  Nekoma;  painter;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden. 

LARSON  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  32.  P.O.  Altona;  born  in  Sweden  Aug.  10,  1829;  came  to 
thi*  country  1852;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  160  acres,  value  $9000;  after  living  in  Warren  Co.  five 
years  and  Knox  Co.  seven  years,  he  settled  in  this  county  in  1865;  married  Hannah  Hawk- 
inson  Oct.  13,  1855;  she  was  born  in  Sweden;  has  four  children,  names:  Hannah,  Anna, 
John  H.  and  Joshua. 

LAUB   T-  A.  lives  with  father,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

LAUB   HENRY,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  rents  of  John  I.  Hall;  Rep;  Lib;  Germany. 

LAUB  L.  lives  with  father,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

LAUB  PHILIP,  Farmer,  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Germany,  May  18,  1807;  Rep; 
Lulli;  owns  107  acres  land,  value  $5.350;  lived  in  Germany  forty-one  years;  came  to  this 
country  1848;  came  to  this  state  same  year;  lived  seven  years  in  Peoria  Co;  came  to  this 
county  in  1855,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-two  years;  married  Anna  M.  Kroff,  in  Dec.  1837; 
she  was  born  in  Germany  1815;  have  eleven  children,  eight  sons,  three  daughters;  lost  two 
sons. 

LAWSON  CHARLES  J.,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

LINBERG  LEWIS,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

LIND  JOHN,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  renter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

LINT)  O.  E.  Farmer;  Sec.  24;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  June  15,  1824;  Ind;  Ind; 
owns  225  acres  land,  value  $II,QDO;  lived  in  Sweden  twenty-two  years,  and  came  to  this 
country  in  1846;  came  to  this  state  and  county  same  year;  went  to  California  and  through 
Mexico  and  was  there  for  two  years;  returned  to  this  county;  was  in  grain  and  lumber  busi- 
ness at  Galva  so:  years;  helped  build  C.  B.  &  Q.  R.R.  in  1858;  has  been  on  grand  jury  two 
terms;  married  Bertha  Peterson,  August,  1848;  she  was  born  in  Sweden;  they  have  six  chil- 
dren, all  daughters;  lost  three  sons. 

LINDEN  E.  Sec.  29;  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden. 

LINDBECK  DANIEL,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  carpenter;  Prohib;  Lib;  born  111. 

LINDBECK  JOHN  E.  Merchant,  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  April  II,  1843;  Kep; 
Lib;  value  property,  $4,000;  lived  in  Sweden  six  years,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1849; 
came  to  Chicago  Oct.  31,  1849,  lived  there  eight  months;  came  to  Bishop  Hill  in  this  town 
and  county  June,  1850,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-six  years;  is  engaged  in  business,  general 
merchant;  has  held  office  of  Collector  this  town,  also  School  Director;  holds  government 
office  of  Postmaster;  married  Caroline  C.  Nelson,  April  14,  '1866;  she  was  born  in  Sweden, 
May  19,  1846;  have  four  children,  three  girls,  one  boy;  lost  two  boys. 

LINDBECK  JONAS,  Bishop  Hill;  carpenter;  Rep;  Adv;  born  in  Sweden. 

K  LEWIS  J.  Farmer,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  April  10, 
1828;  Ind;  Lib;  owns  107  acres  land,  value  $6.420;  lived  in  Sweden  eighteen  years,  and 
came  to  this  country  with  the  colony  in  1846  to  Bishop  Hill  in  this  town  and  county,  and 
has  lived  here  over  thirty  years;  one  of  the  early  settlers;  lived  in  colony  until  1861;  married 
Christine  Peterson,  1850;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  March  9,  1830;  came  here  1846;  have 
three  children,  two  sons,  one  daughter;  lost  lour  children. 

LINDBECK   MARTIN,  Bishop  Hill;  policeman;  Rep;  Meth;  born  in  Sweden. 

LINDBLO3I  JONAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Nekoma;  born  in  Sweden,  June  25,  1824; 
came  to  this  county  1846;  Rep;  Melli;  owns  112  acres,  value  S5,6oo;  came  to  this  country 
with  the  colony  that  settled  at  Bishop  Hill,  in  1846;  married  Betsy  Olson,  in  1848;  she  was 
born  in  Sweden,  1823;  has  five  children,  named  Jacob,  Jonas,  Louisa,  Anna  M.  and  Ed- 
ward A. 

LINDHOLM  P.  J.  Bishop  Hill;  mason;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

LINDSTRl'M  E.  Farmer,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Bi.-hop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  Dec.  24,  1822;  Rep; 
Meth;  owns  280  acres  land,  value  $14,000;  lived  in  Sweden  twenty-seven  years,  and  came 
to  this  country  in  1850;  came  to  Bishop  Hill,  this  slate  and  county,  July  8,  1850,  and  has 
lived  here  twenty-six  years;  married  Helsty  l!nta,  in  May,  1851;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  in. 
1827;  have  five  children,  three  sons,  two  daughters;  lost  one  son. 

LINDSTROM   E.  G.  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

LINDSTROM  JONAS,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  in  Sweden. 


HENRY   CO0NTY  :    WELLER   TOWNSHIP.  499 

LITTLE  R.  Sec.  S;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ohio;  25  acres  land. 
LITTELLE  W.  BARTLETT  Nekoma;  wheelwright;  Rep;  Lib;  born  in  Indiana. 
IjITTON  EZRA,  Farmer,  Sec.  33;  P.O.  Nekoma;  born  in  Pa.  1834;  came  to  this  county 

1860;  Kep;   Lib;  owns  So  acres,  value  $4,800;  married   Rhoda   Hess  in  1866,  who  was  born 

in  Pa;  has  two  children. 

LITTON   ISAAC,   Sec.  31;  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer*  Dem;  Lib;  born  in  Pa. 
LOBB  THOMAS,  Sec.  30;  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  rents  of  Schenk  &  Woodhull;  Christian. 
LQCK  ANDREW,  Sec.  25;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Iiul;  Adv;  born  in  Sweden. 
LUNDBECK   PETER,  lives  with  father,  Sec.  13;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Ind;  Lib;  born  111. 
LUNDMARK   NELS,  Bishop  Hill;   Meth;  born  Sweden. 

1Y/TAHAFFEY  GEO.  lives  with  Bowling,  Sec.  7.  P.O.  Cambridge;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

"•*•      MALMGREN  A.  Sec.  16;   P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

MARMIGRIM  A.,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  renter;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

MALAXGREX  CHARLES,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

MATSON   M.  Sec.  7;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  burn  Sweden. 

MEALMAN   MARTHA,   Mrs.  widow;  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  40  ac. 

MEIKLE  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  36;  P.O.  Galva;  born  in  Ayrshire,  Scotland;  Rep;  Pres; 
he  came  to  this  country  in  1868;  lived  in  Scotland  seventeen  years,  and  in  this  town  nine 
years;  owns  80  acres,  value  $5,000. 

MOLINE  OLiOF,  Farmer,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Nekoma;  born  in  Sweden  May  24.  1834;  came  to 
this  county  in  1846;  Ind;  Meth;  owns  160  acres,  val.  $6,400;  he  came  to  this  country  with  the 
colony  that  settled  at  Bishop  Hill  in  1846,  and  remained  with  the  colony  II  years,  then 
separated  from  it;  he  married  Charlotte  Johnson  in  1868;  she  died  1870;  married  Christine 
Lundine  in  1871;  she  was  born  in  Sweden;  has  five  children,  named  Emma  ].,  Esther  I., 
John  W.,  David  H.,  Jane  L. 

MOUNT  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  32;  P.O.  Nekoma;  born  in  Ohio  Sept.  n,  1830;  came  to 
this  county  in  1855;  Dem;  Adventist;  he  owns  80  acres,  valued  at  $4,000;  married  Elizabeth 
J.  MerTord,  who  was  born  in  Brown  Co.  Ohio,  in  1836;  they  have  four  children,  named  John 
Edgar,  James  William,  Emma  Ann,  Charles  Wesley. 

MOUNT  J.  E.,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farm  renter;  Dem;  Adv;  born  in  Henry  Co. 

XT  EILSON  ANDREW  P.  Sec.  34;  P.O.  Altona;  laborer,  works  for  G.  Johnson;  Luth. 

-^      NELSON  CHARLES  F.,  Bishop  Hill;  works  at  Depot;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

NELSON  JOHN  A.  Teacher,  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden  Sept.  20,  1851;  Rep;  Lib;  he 
came  to  this  county  at  an  early  age,  being  only  one  year  old;  came  to  this  state  and  county 
in  1853;  has  traveled  through  this  state,  Iowa  and  Missouri;  was  in  Minnesota  three  years, 
and  in  Kentucky  three  years;  has  been  engaged  as  teacher  for  past  three  years,  and  is  now 
Principal  of  School  at  Bishop  Hill;  he  graduated  at  Knox  College,  Gfllesbury,  1875. 

NEUMANN  CHAS.  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cambridge;  fanner;  rents  of  Poppy;  Dem;  Luth;  born  Germ'y. 

NEUMANN  \VM.  L.  Farmer,  Sec.  6;  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  in  Prussia,  Germany,  Jan. 
23,  1823;  Dem;  Luth;  owns  170  acres,  value  $8,500;  he  lived  in  Germany  twenty-one  years; 
went  to  England  in  1844,  and  lived  there  five  years;  came  to  this  country  in  1849;  came  to 
Henry  County  in  May  same  year,  and  has  lived  on  same  farm,  in  same  house  twenty-eight 
years,  one  of  the  early  settlers;  has  held  office  of  School  Director  and  Roadmaster. 

NEWMAN  A.,  Bishop  Hill;  tinsmith;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Germany. 

NILSON  JOHN  P.,  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

NILSON  NELS,  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

NILSOX  PETER  F.,  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

NOKDBEKtr  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec."  2;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden  June  4, 
1834;  Ind;  Meth;  owns  82  acres  land,  value  $4,100;  lived  in- Sweden  sixteen  years,  and  came 
to  this  country  in  1850;  came  to  this  state  and  county,  to  this  town,  in  1850,  and  has  lived 
here  over  twenty-six  years;  has  held  office  of  Assessor  of  this  town  for  past  foui  years,  and 
School  Director  for  fifteen  years,  and  has  been  Supt.  Sunday-school  for  seven  years;  married 
Anna  Olson  Feb.  7,  1861;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  Oct.  5,  1839;  have  six-children,  three  boys 
and  three  girls;  lost  one  child. 

NOKL>INE  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden  Aug.  27, 
1823;  Rep;  owns  78  acres  land,  $4,000;  lived  in  Sweden  thirty  years,  and  came  to  this  coun- 
try in  1854;  came  to  this  state  and  county  in  1854,  and  has-lived  here  twenty-two  years;  has 
held  office  of  Roadmaster;  married  Betsey  Johnson  in  1860;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  Nov. 
17,  1824;  they  have  one  daughter,  Christine  Matilda  Nordine,  born  May  8,  1864. 


500  VOTERS    AND    TAXPAYERS   OF 

NORDSTROM  O.,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  born  Sweden;  16  acres  land. 

NORLINE  OLOF,  Bishop  Hill;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

NORMAN  A..  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents  Anderson's  farm;  Rep;  Lib. 

NORMAN  J.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents  Anderson's  farm;  Rep;  Lib. 

NORMAN  P.  Sec.  9;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

NOSTRUM  HANS,  Farmer,  Sec.  rg;  P.O.  Nekoma;  born  in  Sweden  March  7,  1826;  came 
to  this  county  in  1846;  Ind;  Lib;  owns  427  acres,  valued  at  $15,000;  he  lived  in  Sweden 
twenty  years,  and  came  to  this  county  with  the  colony  that  settled  at  Bishop  Hill  in  1846; 
becoming  dissatisfied,  he  left  the  colony  and  began  life,  as  it  were,  anew,  and  by  industry 
and  economy  has  accumulated  the  above;  he  married  Martha  Moline  in  1830;  she  was  born 
in  Sweden;  they  have  seven  children,  named  Jacob,  Ezra,  William,  Mary  C.,  OlofA., 
Amanda  C.,  and  Joseph;  lost  three  children. 

NOSTRUM  JOSEPH,  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Melh. 

NYBERG  THOMAS,  Bishop  Hill;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

NYSTRUM  JACOB,  Farmer,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Henry  Co.  in  1854;  Ind; 
Meth;  owns  65  acres,  value  $3,600;  his  parents  were  born  in  Sweden,  and  came  to  this  coun- 
try with  the  colony  that  settled  at  Bishop  Hill. 

K  A.  Sec.  i6;'P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 
OLANDER  JONAS,  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Lib;  born  111. 

OLANDER  O.,  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Rep;  Lib;  Swede. 

OLSEN  O.  Sec.  10;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

OLESON  OLOF,  Sec.  26;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

OLSEN  E.,  lives  Sec.  i;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  2d  Adventist;  born  Sweden. 

OLSEN  JONAS,  Sec.  19;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  100  acres  land. 

OLSEN  OLOF,  Sec.  16;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep:  Adv;  born  Sweden;  30  acres  land. 

OLSEN  PETER,  Sec.  12;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

OLSEN  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  20;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden  March  8,  1816;  Rep; 
Luth;  owns  So  acres  land,  $4,000;  lived  in  Sweden  thirty-four  years,  and  came  to  this  coun- 
try in  1850;  came  to  this  state  and  county  in  1856,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-six  years,  ex- 
cept seven  years  he  lived  in  Henderson  Co.;  married  Christine  Johnson  in  Sept.  1852;  she 
was  born  Dec.  4,  1830;  have  three  children,  two  boys  and  nne  girl. 

OLSON  ERIC  Jr.,  Sec.  22;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rc-p;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

OLSON  ERIC,  Farmer,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  Nov.  23,  1800;  Rep; 
Adv;  he  lived  in  Sweden  45  years,  and  then  left  for  America;  he  was  in  good  circumstances, 
and  at  the  same  time  paying  both  the  debts  and  passage  money  of  many  of  the  colonists  who 
settled  at  Bishop  Hill,  the  balance  of  his  means  were  put  in  the  general  fund;  he  married 
Anna  Olson;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  died  1845;  had  seven  children;  married  Martha  Eric- 
son;  has  two  children. 

OLSON  ERIC,  Farmer,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in"Sweden,  Feb.  1844;  came  to 
this  county,  1847;  Rep;  Meth;  owns  84  acres,  value  $4,200;  came  when  a  child  with  his 
parents  to  Bishop  Hill,  where  he  has  lived  thirty  years;  married  Emma  S.  Swanson,  March 
27,  1867;  she  was  born  in  Sweden;  have  two  children,  names,  Eric  A.  and  Janett  A. 

OLSON  JOHN,  Nekoma;  laborer;  ^?ep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

OLSON  JONAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  10,  P.O.  B'shop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  Dec.  18,  1802;  Rep; 
owns  113  acres  land,  value  $5,650;  lived  in  Sweden  forty-four  years  and  came  to  this  country 
in  1846,  with  colony;  came  to  Bishop  Hill  same  year,  and  has  lived  here  over  thirty  years; 
one  of  earliest  settlers — oldest  of  the  colony;  gave  all  his  property,  7,000  to  8,000  Swedish 
dollars,  to  help  the  poor  over  to  this  country;  he  preached  and  talked  to  his  people  in  Sweden 
for  seventeen  years,  and  has  done  so  here  since  hs  came;  married  Catharine  Wexel,  in  1832, 
she  died  May  17,  1871;  has  two  children,  daughters;  lost  four  children;  married  Catharine 
Johnson,  June  22,  1872;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  Dec.  6,  1842. 

OLSON  LARS,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  born'in  Sweden. 

OLSON  LEONARD,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  rents;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 

OLSON  O.  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Adv;  born  Sweden;  30  ac.  land. 

OLSON  OLOF,  Farmer,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  1831;  Ind;  Meth; 
owns  174  acres,  value  $8,700;  he  came  to  this  country  in  1846,  and  in  the  Spring  of  1847, 
settled  at  Bishop  Hill;  is  one  of  the  oldest  settlers;  has  held  office  of  Justice  of  the  Peace 
four  years;  he  married  Miss  Christine  Bergland  in  1860;  she  was  born  in  Sweden  in  1835; 
has  one  child  named  Olof  B.  Olson,  and  one  adopted  daughter,  Augusta  S.  Olson. 

ONSON  SWAN,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 


HENRY   COUNTY  :     WELLER   TOWNSHIP.  501 

OSBLOM  JOHN.JSec.  26,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Adv;  born  in  Sweden. 
OSTBERG  ERIC,  Sec.  26,  P.O.  Galva;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 
OSTBERG  O.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  born  Sweden;  80  ac.  land. 
OSTROM  ANDREW,  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Altona,  Knox  Co;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  in  Sweden. 
OSTROM  CHAS.  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  Ind;   Lib. 

pATTEY  T.  F.,  P.O.  Nekoma;  lives  with  W.  Kelly;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Isle  of  Man. 
PETERSON  A.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents  farm  Laub;  Rep;  Lu'.h. 

PETERSON  E.  Bishop  Hill;  carpenter;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

PETERSON  F.  O.  Sec.  27,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer,  rents  of  P.  Lundberg;  Rep;  Luth;  Swede. 

PETERSON  JONAS,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  rents  of  P.  O.  Blomberg;  Lib;  Swede. 

PETERSON  OLOF,  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer,  lives  with  Peter  Hullstrom;  Rep;  Lib 

PETERSON  PETER,  Bishop  Hill;  Lib;  born  in  Sweden. 

PIATT  JAMES,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  111;  102  ac. 

PIATT  JOHN,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Cambridge;  farmer  Dem;  Lib;  born  111. 

PIATT  JOHN,  Farmer,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Hamilton  Co.  Ohio,  Dec.  9,  1809; 
Dem;  Lib;  owns  270  acres  land,  value  $13,500;  lived  in  Ohio  about  twenty-four  years  and 
in  Indiana  two  years;  removed  to  this  state,  1839,  and  to  this  county,  1840,  and  has  lived 
here  over  thirty-six  years;  one  of  the  oldest  settlers;  was  not  hut  one  house  within  twenty 
miles  southeast  of  here  then;  was  elected  Justice  of  Peace,  also  one  of  the  Justices  of  the 
Co.  in  1845;  has  held  office  of  Supervisor  of  this  town  for  thirty  years,  except  about  three 
years;  married  Hannah  I  lileman,  of  Hamilton  Co.  Ohio,  in  1834;  she  died  March,  1842;  had 
three  children;  married  Martha  McMurtry,  of  Knox  Co.  in  1844;  she  was  born  in  Ind;  have 
four  children. 

PIATT  WICUFF,  Sec.  7,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Ind. 
PILSTRAND  JONAS,  Sec.  17,  P.O.  Bishop  HHl;  lives  with  his  father;  Rep;  Lib. 
PILSTRAND  O.  Sec.  17;  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;   Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  125  ac.  land. 
PILSTRAND    OLOF,   Farmer,  Sec.  16,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  June,  1838;  Rep; 

Meth;  owns  20  acres,  value  $1,000;  lived  in  Sweden  twelve  years;  came  to  this  country,  1850; 

came  to  this  state  and  county  same  year,  and  has  lived  here  twenty-six  years;  has  held  office 

Pathmaster  three  years;  married  Martha  Olson  Feb.  2,  1867;  she  was  born  Sweden,  July  13, 

1831. 

POPPY  HENRY,  Farmer,  Sec.  6,  P.O.  Cambridge;  born  Hanover,  Germany,  Feb.  5, 
1831;  Dem;  Luth;  he  and  his  brother  own  450  acres;  value  $25,000;  he  lived  in  Germany 
about  sixteen  years,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1847;  came  to  this  state  and  oounty  in  Jan. 
1848,  and  has  lived  in  this  county  twenty-nine  years;  one  of  the  early  settlers;  has  held  office 
of  Road  Commissioner;  married  Miss  Lisette  Neumann  in  June,  1858;  she  was  born  in 
Prussia  in  1839;  tnev  have  four  children,  three  sons  and  one  daughter;  lost  one  son. 

PRICE  WM.  Farmer,  Sec.  4,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  London,  England,  Oct.  21,  1830: 
Dem;  Lib;  owns  160  acres  land,  value  $S,ooo;  he  lived  in  Birmingham,  England,  until  twen- 
ty-two years  of  age,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1851;  came  to  this  state  and  county  same 
year,  and  has  lived  here  over  twenty-four  years;  he  has  held  office  of  Assessor  of  this  town; 
Road  Commissioner.  Justice  Peace  and  School  Director;  he  married  Miss  Esther  Piatt  in 
Aug.  1856;  she  was  born  in  Indiana;  they  have  one  child,  son,  John  Walter  Price,  born  Oct. 
17,  1857- 

QUAYLE  WM.  C.  Farmer,  Sec.  19.  P.O.  Nekoma;  born  Isle  of  Man,  Feb.  12,  1838;  Rep, 
Meth;  owns  127  acres  land,  value  $6,350;  came  to  this  country  in  1856;  lived  in  Peoria  and 
Warren  counties  three  years;  went  to  England  for  eighteen  months;  returned  to  Ga  va,  this 
county,  and  has  lived  here  sixteen  years;  married  Miss  Christine  Olson,  Jan.  19,  1867;  she 
was  born  in  Sweden,  Jan.  14,  1836;  they  have  three  children,  boys:  William  O.  born  Aug. 
24.  1867,  John  E.  born  July  7,  1870;  Fred.  L.  born  Nov.  3,  1872;  lost  one  daughter,  A'meda 
Christina,  born  Aug.  J.3,  1874;  she  died  July  16,  1876. 

TO  INER  JAMES,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;     Rep;   Meth;  born  Ohio. 

1V     ROOT  JOHN,  Sec.  22,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Adv;  born  in   Henry  Co. 

REED  ELIZABETH  Mrs.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Henderson's  Grove,  Knox 
Co.  111.  Sept.  12,  1831;  Old  School  Bapt;  owns  40  acres,  value  $2.000;  she  lived  in  Knox 
Co.  forty-two  years;  removed  to  Henry  Co.  in  1873;  she  has  five  minor  children,  who  own 
60  acres  in  Sec.  9;  she  married  Isaac  D.  Reed,  May  25,  1854;  he  was  born  in  Sangamon  Co. 
Feb.  25,  1828;  he  died  Sept.  28,  1871;  sh'e  has  six  children,  four  sons,  two  daughters,  lost 
one  son,  Nov.  30,  1860.' 


502  VOTERS   AND   TAXPAYERS   OF 

ROBERTSON  ALEXANDER,  Farmer,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  bora  in  Hender- 
son Grove,  Knox  Co.  111.  Dec.  27,  1832;  Dem;  Old  School  Bapt;  owns  145  acres  of  land, 
valued  at  $7,250;  lived  in  Knox  Co.  thirty-four  years,  except  four  years  spent  on  Pacific 
Coast;  he  cut  1,000,000  feet  of  lumber,  and  sawed  the  logs  by  hand,  in  one  year,  while  on 
the  Coast;  came  this  county  Spring  1867;  his  father  was  first  settler  in  Knox  Co.  and  is  now 
living,  73  years  old;  has  been  School  Director,  and  held  office  of  Pathmaster;  married  Hul- 
dah  E.  Peterson,  July  5.  1872;  she  was  born  Feb.  16.  1850;  have  two  children,  Newell,  born 
Sept.  19.  1873;  Eureka,  born  Aug.  5,  1875. 

ROBERTSON  THOMAS  M.  farmer,  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Henderson 
Grove,  Knox  Co.  111.  May  2,  1535;  Dem;  Old  School  Bapt;  owns  217  acres  of  land,  valued 
at  $10,850;  lived  in  Knox  Co.  about  thirty-two  years,  except  two  years  spent  in  Oregon  and 
California;  he  killed  a  deer  when  II  years  old;  came  to  Co.  in  1866;  his  father,  Daniel  Rob- 
ertson, was  the  first  settler  in  Knox  County,  in  1828,  and  is  now  living,  73  years  old;  his 
mother  died  in  1840;  he  has  held  offices  of  School  Director  and  Pathmaster;  married  Miss 
Mary  Jane  Bick,  Oct.  28.  1858;  she  was  born  in  Ashland  Co.  Ohio,  May  17,  1840;  have  four 
children,  two  sons,  two  girls;  lost  three  children. 

ROZIEM    IIAXS,   P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  renter;  born  Sweden. 

C  ALINE   BETSY,  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  born  Sweden. 

^     SALINE  FRED  W.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  lives  with  mother;  Ind;  Lib. 

SALINE  JOHN  A.  Sec.  28,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  lives  with  mother;  Ind;    Lib;  Sweden. 

SAMUELSON  A.  J.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Altona;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  l.uth. 

SCHUMMAKER  FRED,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  renter;  Dem;  Meth. 

SCHUMMAKER   HENRY,  Sec.  3,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  renter;  Dem;  Meth. 

SEBASTIAN  OLOF,   Sec.  30.  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  renter;  Rep:  Luth. 

SENNETT  JOHN  W.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Vt. 

SESSLIN  EMANUEL,  Sec.  36,  P.O.  Altona;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Switzerland. 

SHOBERG  A.  Sec.  5.  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden;  80  acres. 

SHOBERG  JOHN,  Sec.  5,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;   Lib;  born  Sweden. 

SMITH   CIIAS.  S.  Bishop  Hill;  cleik;  Rep;   Lib. 

SMITH  F.  W.  Sec.  9,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  Lib;  born  Ohio. 

SODER  ERIC,  Sec.  12,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;   Meth;  born  Sweden. 

SODERBERG  JOHN.  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;   Ind;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  40  acres, 

SPROUSE  ISAAC,  Farmer,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Nekoma;  was  born  in  Virginia;  came  to  this 
county  in  1852;  Dem;  Christian;  owns  So  acres,  valued  at  $4,000;  has  held  office  of  School 
Director  and  Constable;  in  1860  he  married  Mary  Anderson,  who  was  born  in  Sweden;  they 
have  four  children,  two  deceased. 

STEVKXSON   SAMUEL  A.  Sec  36,  P.O.  Altona;  farmer;  renter;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

STONE  BERG  ANDREW,  Farmer,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  Nov. 
30,  1822;  Ind;  Ind;  owns  94  acres  land,  valued  at  $6.000;  lived  in  Sweden  twenty-four 
years,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1846,  with  colony;  came  to  this  state  and  county  —  to 
Bishop  Hill — same  year,  and  has  lived  here  about  thirly-one  years;  nothing  here  when  he 
came;  has  held  office  School  Director  and  Overseer  Highways;  married  Louise  Anderson,  in 
June,  1848;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  in  1826;  have  four  children,  three  boys,  one  girl. 

STONEBERG  ANDREW.  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  lives  wilh  father;  Ind;  born  111. 

STONEBERG  ISAAC,  Sec.  26,   P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Dem;  Lib. 

STONEBERG  JOHN,  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  born  Sweden. 

STOXEI'.ERG  JOHN,  Sec.  23.  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  lives  with  father;  Ind;  born  111. 

STONEBERG  J.  E.  Farmer,  Sec.  2,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden.  Oct.  31,  1835; 
Ind;  Lib;  owns  130  acres  land  in  Town  of  Weller,  and  159  in  Cambridge,  value  $15,000;  he 
lived  in  Sweden  twelve  years,  and  came  to  this  country  in  1847;  came  to  Bishop  Hill,  this 
state  and  county,  same  year,  and  has  lived  here  thirty  years;  one  of  early  settlers;  commenced 
farming  for  himself  in  1861,  with  only  two  horses  and  $200  in  money;  married  Miss  Ellen 
Swan  on,  in  1864;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  Sq>t.  29,  1834;  have  four  daughters  and  one 
son;  lost  one  son. 

STONEBERG  OLOF,  Farmer,  Sec.  23.  KMiop  Hill; -born  Sweden,  Feb.  17,  1818;  Rep; 
Meth;  owns  50  acres  land,  value  $3,000;  lived  in  Sweden  twenty-eight  years,  and  came  to 
this  country  in  1846;  arrived  at  Bishop  Hill,  this  state  and  ounty,  Oct.  14,  1846,  and  has 
lived  here  over  thirty  years;  nothing  here  then_  hut  few  tents  and  log  huts;  has  held  office 
Scho  il  Director,  also  Corporation  Trustee;  married  Cecelia  Larson,  in  Sweden,  in  April, 
1842;  s'le  was  born  1819;  have  had  six  children,  four  sons,  two  daughters:  lost  them  all. 


HENRY  COUNTY:   WELLER  TOWNSHIP.  503 

STROM   PETER,  Sec.  24,  P.O.  bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden;  20  acres. 

SUNBURG  DANIEL,  Sec.  27;  P.O.  Altona;  farmer;   Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SUXDBERG  PETER  M.  Farmer,  Seb.  26,  P.O.  Altona,  Knox  Co;  born  in  Sweden, 
March,  1836;  Rep;  Luth;  owns  113  acres,  value  $5,600;  came  to  this  county  1856;  has  lived 
in  Henry  Co.  twenty-one  years;  married  Sophia  Johnson  Oct.  1865;  she  was  born  in  Sweden 
July  ig,  1839;  has  six  children,  named  Emma  J.,  Ida  C.,  Joseph  M.,  Frank  August,  Selma 
C.  and  Hannah  R. 

SUTHERLAND  C.  E.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden;  160  acr. 

SWANSON  A.  F.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON   A.  F.  Sec.  18,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden;  59  acres. 

SWANSON   ANDREW  J.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Altona,  Knox  Co.;  farmer;  Rep;   Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  C.  A.  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Altona,  Knox  Co.;  farmer,  rents  of  S.  M.  Swanson;  Rep;  Meth. 

SWANSON  JOHN,  Sec.  30,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer,  rents  of  L.  Baltimore;  Rep;  Meth;  Swede. 

SWANSON  O.  W.  Sec.  34,  P.O.  Altona,  Knox  Co.;  farmer;  Rep;  Luth;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  PETER,  Sec.  23,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 

SWANSON  SWAN,  Farmer,  Sec.  14,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden,  May  28, 1825;  Rep; 
Lib;  owns  227  acres  of  land,  value  $14,000;  lived  in  Sweden  21  years,  and  came  to  this 
country  in  1846;  came  to  this  state  and  Co.  to  Bishop  Hill  with  colony  in  Nov.  1846,  and  has 
lived  here  over  thirty  years;  there  was  nothing  here  but  prairie  and  timber  that  time;  has  held 
office  Postmaster  some  years,  also  office  School  Treas.  and  School  Director;  married  Chris- 
tine Gabrielson,  July  2,  1848;  she  was  born  in  Sweden,  Dec.  13,  1824;  they  have  three  chil- 
dren, sons;  lost  two  sons  and  two  daughters. 

SWEDEBERG  JONAS,  BUhop  Hill;  Dem;   Lib,  born  Sweden. 

SYRTENGREN  AUG.  Sec.  at,  P.O.  Nekoma;  farmer;  rents  of  his  mother;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Co. 

T^AILEY  JOB,  Sec.  35,  P.O.  Altona,  Knox  Co.;  farmer;  Ind;  born  England. 

TAYLOR  CHAS.  G.  Sec.  i,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer  for  Hurlburt;  Rep;   Lib;  born  111. 
TEMPLETON  J.  Sec.  8,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  N.Y. 
THORP  JOHN,  P.O.  Nekoma;  fanner;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

TILLMAN   ERIC,  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  farmer;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Sweden;  94  acres. 
TITUS  JNO.  H.  Nekoma;  merchant;  Rep;  Bapt. 
TROIL  E.  Bishop  Hill;  goldsmith;  Rep;  Meth;  born  Sweden. 


V 


ANNICE  J.  F.  Bishop  Hill;  physician;  Rep;  Cong. 


A1TARNER   HIRAM,  Nekoma;  grain  buyer;  Dem;  Lib. 
*  *       WHITE  LYMAN  P.  Sec.  20,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  carpenter;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Vt;  I  ac. 

WHITE  LYMAN  R.  Sec.  19,  P.O.  Nekoma;  carpenter  and  shoemaker;  Ind;  Lib;  born  Vt. 

WEAVER  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  32,  P.O.  Altona,  Knox  Co.;  was  born  in  Germany  in 
1829;  Dem;  Lib;  owns  200  acres,  valued  at  $12,000;  he  came  to  this  country  when  two 
years  of  age,  and  lived  in  Ohio  24  years,  and  came  to  this  Co.  in  1855;  he  married  Mary 
Ann  Mefford  in  1850,  who  was  born  in  Brown  Co.  Ohio;  they  have  five  children;  has  held 
office  of  School  Treasurer  and  Road  Commissioner. 

WEXE^Ii  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  2.  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  in  Sweden,  Jan.  I,  1817;  Ind; 
Adventist;  owns  296  acres  of  land,  value  §15,000;  lived  in  Sweden  29  years,  and  came  to 
this  country  in  1846;  came  to  this  Co.,  to  Bishop  Hill  same  year  with  colony,  and  has  lived 
here  30  years;  one  of  early  settlers;  lived  in  colony  16  years;  married  Martha  Peterson  about 
year  1851;  she  was  born  Sweden,  Oct.  21,  1819;  they  have  two  children,  Anna  and  Caroline; 
lost  one  daughter. 

WICKSTROM  O.  Sec.  24,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  laborer;  Dem;  Lib;  born  Sweden. 

WICKBLO3I  PETER,  Farmer,  Sec.  II,  P.O.  Bishop  Hill;  born  Sweden-,  Feb.  14,  1810; 
Rep;  Adventist;  owns  130  acres  land,  value  $6,500;  he  lived  in  Sweden  56  years,  and  came 
to  this  country  in  i.->47;  came  with  colony  to  Bishop  Hill,  this  state  and  Co.  same  year,  and 
has  lived  here  30  years;  one  of  the  earliest  settlers;  was  boss  shoemaker  of  the  colony,  and 
had  entire  charge  of  shoes  for  every  one  in  colony;  has  held  office  of  Pathmaster  and  Trustee 
of  Church;  married  Catharine  Peterson,  in  June,  1849;  she  was  born  Sweden,  Jan.  15,  1823; 
has  three  daughters  and  one  son;  Christine  Olson  lives  with  him;  she  is  87  years  old;  oldest 
person  in  colony. 

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504 


POPULATION  OF  HENRY  COUNTY. 


BUSINESS    DIRECTORY. 
BISHOP  HILL. 

Anderson  Lars  W.  Harrtess  Maker. 

Blomberg  Peter  0.  Justice  of  the  Peace.    Blacksmith  and  Machinist. 

ErJCSOn  JnO.  A.  Town  Collector. 

Chaiser  JnO.  P.   Lumber  and  Grain  Dealer.     Agent  P.  &  R.  I.  R.  R. 

Johnson   MagnUS,  Harness  Maker. 

Lindbeck  JnO.   E.    Dealer  in  Dry  Goods,  Groceries  and  Clothing.     Postmaster. 

Nilson  Jno.  A.  Principal  of  School. 

NEKOMA. 

Johnson   Eric,  Lumber  and  Hardware  Dealer. 


POPULATION  OF  HENRY  COUNTY, 
BY  TOWNSHIPS. 


TOWNSHIPS. 

187O. 

1800. 

Total. 

Native. 

For'ign. 

White. 

Color'd. 

White. 

Color'd. 

Alba               

295 
I26l 
1767 
1132 
1  144 
1682 
1695 
1223 
952 
948 
3096 
2160 
4081 
3042 
964 
4225 

577 
1119 
1171 
1216 
1327 

793 
1560 
1372 

12-1- 

6<;o 

213 
1043 
780 
898 
967 
1276 
1328 

9°5 
808 

657 
2251 
1582 
3155 
2353 
680 
2869 

433 
466 

936 

880 
860 
688 
682 
929 
1047 
.  477 

82 
218 
987 

234 

177 
406 

367 

3i8 
144 
291 
845 
578 
926 
689 
284 
1356 
144 
653 
235 
336 
467 

l°5 

878 

443 
200 

182 

295 

1258 

1759 
1132 

"43 

1679 
1695 
1223 
952 
948 
3079 
2143 
4068 
3031 
964 
4188 
577 

III2 

"71 
1216 
1327 
793 
'559 
1372 
1244 

6=JQ 

75 
916 
962 
240 

773 
1097 

724 
471 
689 

364 
1401 
1005 
2436 
1792 
418 
2344 
396 
677 
694 
576 
839 
799 
1055 
858 
1297 
557 

3 
8 

Andover    

I 

3 

Clover 

Edford 

17 
17 
13 
ii 

Galva.  .      

2 
2 

Geneseo       -._ 

Hanna 

37 

Loraine  _ 

7 

Munson           

Osco 

Oxford 

Phenix 

Weller      • 

I 

Western  . 

Wethersfield 

3 

Yorktovvn  .. 

HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  505 

(Continued  from  page  lS$-J 

Farland  and  Jno.  M.  Evans,  deacons,  and  Geo.  Lobingier,  clerk.  At  this 
latter  date,  Hannah  and  Elizabeth  Kirkland,  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Evans,  Mary 
Busenback,  Mary  L.  Cahon,  John,  Hannah  B.,  and  Melinda  MoFarland, 
Mary  Hazle,  Miranda  M.  Noel,  and  Nathaniel  C.  Whitney,  united  with 
the  church. 

On  January  1,  1871,  the  congregation  purchased  the  Baptist  Church 
(the  old  school-house),  and  removed  it  to  its  present  location,  where  they 
still  continue  to  worship.  They  have  now  50  members,  and  a  Sunday- 
school  of  about  35  scholars. 

This  church  was  organized  at  first  by  Rev.  James  E.  Gaston,  who 
remained  about  one  year.  For  about  three  years  the  pulpit  was  filled 
with  "  supplies,"  when  the  Rev.  John  W.  Errett  was  called,  and  remained 
until  January,  1868.  In  January,  1869,  elder  G.  W.  Sroupe  was  engaged 
to  preach  to  them,  and  remained  until  March,  1872.  On  October  1, 1873, 
Rev.  James  Seaton  was  called,  and  remained  until  March,  1875.  Since 
then  no  regular  pastor  has  filled  the  pulpit.  The  congregation  is  now  in 
good  condition,  and  expect,  as  soon  as  they  are  able,  to  erect  a  commo- 
dious and  comfortable  church. 

The  Swedish  Lutheran  Church.  The  people  constituting  this  relig- 
ious body  met  for  some  time  prior  to  their  organization  in  the  court-house, 
and  in  the  Christian  Church.  They  were  organized  in  the  first  mentioned 
house  on  May  30,  1875,  with  52  members.  The  organization  was  made 
by  Rev.  L.  Carlson,  of  Andover.  They  soon  after  purchased  the  house 
of  worship  owned  by  the  Congregationalists,  which  they  still  occupy. 
Rev.  Carlson  is  yet  pastor;  the  membership  having  increased  to  69. 
About  35  scholars  attend  the  Sunday-school. 

The  Congregationalists  are  the  oldest  religious  organization  in  Cam- 
bridge. The  church  was  composed  of  members  from  the  different  colonies 
surrounding  the  town.  In  February,  1837,  a  few  persons  professing  this 
faith  met  together,  and  on  the  9th  day  of  that  month  the  First  Congre- 
gational Church  was  formed,  with  a  membership  of  eleven,  as  follows  : 
Nelson  Games  and  wife,  Henry  G.  -and  Mrs.  Fidelia  Little,  H.  G.  and 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Griffin,  Joseph  and  Mrs.  Julia  A.  Tillson,  C.  W.  Daven- 
port, Mrs.  Margaret  Attwater,  and  Mrs.  Ruth  Moore.  Of  these,  Judge 
Tillson,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Griffin,  and  Mrs.  Attwater  are  now  members.  The 
organization  was  effected  by  Rev.  L.  H.  Parker,  of  Galesburg,  and  Rev. 
William  F.  Vaill,  of  Wethersfield,  so  well  known  to  the  early  settlers  of 
the  county. 

The  congregation  continued  to  occupy  the  court-house  in  company 
with  the  Methodists  and  Baptists  for  several  years.  By  the  year  1854 
they  had  increased  to  24  members,  and  in  May  of  that  year  decided  to 
erect  a  church.  This  was  accomplished  the  ensuing  Summer  and  Autumn, 
and  was  dedicated  January  12, 1856.  It  was  occupied  until  the  year  1875, 
when  it  was  sold  to  the  Swedish  Lutherans,  and  the  building  of  the  pres- 
ent fine  and  commodious  edifice  commenced.  It  is  iilmost  completed,  and 
will  cost  about  $12,000.  The  membership  is  now  about  100. 

Father  Vaill,  as  he  was  called,  remained  preaching  for  the  congrega- 
tion about  one  year,  and  was  succeeded  in  the  pastorate  by  the  Rev. 
Joseph  D.  Baker,  whose  pastorate  is  the  longest  of  any — seventeen  years. 
Rev.  L.  H.  Parker  was  then  called,  who  remained  one  year.  The  next 


506  HISTORY    OF    HENRY   COUNTY. 

was  Rev.  Joel  Grant,  three  years,  and  following  him  was  Rev.  Thomas 
Douglas,  about  two  years.  The  Rev.  S.  F.  Dickenson,  the  present  pastor, 
has  had  charge  only  a  few  months.  The  congregation  is  in  a  prosperous 
condition,  and  expects  to  occupy  its  new  house  of  worship  in  a  short 
time. 

This  church  furnished  a  full  quota  of  men  for  the  late  war,  and  on 
one  fine  Sabbath  morning,  without  any  previous  notice,  raised  at  a  single 
collection  over  §1,000  for  the  Sanitary  Commission. 

The  Methodist  Episcopal  Church.  In  common  with  other  religious 
bodies  the  early  members  of  this  church  met  in  the  old  court-house  at 
first,  where,  in  1850,  they  were  organised  into  a  church.  At  that  date 
there  were  about  20  persons  united,  under  the  labors  of  Rev.  —  Harding, 
a  missionary  of  the  M.  E.  Church  through  the  West.  Some  of  the  prin- 
cipal members  were  John  and  Mary  Russell,  S.  P.  and  Mrs.  L.  Cady, 
Michael  Grant,  A.  S.  Ebright.  A.  M.  Comstock  and  wife,  Elias  Morse 
(known  as  "Father  Morse,'''  and  for  twenty-five  years  a  class-leader),  and 
his  wife,  equally  well  known  for  her  hospitality. 

At  that  time,  the  Cambridge  Mission  comprised  Cambridge,  Spring 
Creek  (now  Atkinson),  Geneseo,  Deanington  (now  Orion),  Red  Oak  and 
Berlin  (now  Swedonia).  In  1855  the  congregation  erected  their  first 
church.  It  was  a  plain  unpretentious  brick  structure,  and  was  dedicated 
two  years  later  by  Rev.  Silas  Boules,  of  Chicago.  It  was  re-modeled  in 
1865,  and  re-opened  by  Dr.  Eddy,  of  the  same  city.  Becoming  unsafe, 
it  was  taken  down  in  1874,  and  the  same  year  replaced  by  the  present 
safe  and  comfortable  house,  which  has  cost  the  society  $8,000.  It  was 
dedicated  by  Bishop  Andrews. 

The  following  ministers  have  had  charge  of  this  church  :  Rev.  Hard- 
ing, one  or  two  years;  H.  J.  Humphrey,  two  years  ;  C.  M.  Wright,  one 
year;  G.  W.  Brown,  two  years;  D.  A.  Falkenburg,  two  years;  Geo.  C. 
Woodruff,  two  years ;  J.  J.  Fleehearty,  two  years  ;  G.  M.  More}',  two 
years;  W.  B.  Frezell,  three  years;  J.  D.  Smith,  two  years;  William 
Leber,  one  year  ;  and  Geo.  I.  Bailey,  three  years. 

The  present  pastor  is  Rev.  C.  M.  Morey,  who  is  now  preaching  his 
second  time  to  this  church. 

At  present  the  membership  is  135 ;  the  Sunday-school,  nearly  100  ; 
and  both  church  and  school  are  in  a  prosperous  condition. 

The  Protestant  Episcopal  (Trinity)  Church.  This  is  a  mission, 
established  under  the  care  of  the  Grace  Church  Parish,  whose  permanent 
head-quarters  are  at  the  church  of  the  latter,  about  five  miles  northwest 
of  Cambridge. 

Their  very  convenient  and  comfortable  church  edilice  was  erected 
in  1876,  costing  $5,000.  The  membership  is  now  about  30,  with  a  Sun- 
day-school of  the  same  number.  The  pastor  is  Rev.  J.  S.  Chamberlain, 
rector  of  Grace  Parish,  who  resides  in  Cambridge.  He  ministers  every 
Sabbath  in  both  places,  devoting  the  afternoon  of  that  day  to  the  Trinity 
Church. 

THE    SCHOOLS. 

The  first  school  in  Cambridge  was  taught  in  the  year  1845  or  1846 
by  Miss  Sarah  Francis  Little,  sister  of  Henry  G.  Little.  The  building 
occupied  was  the  old  court-house,  which  served  for  various  uses  until 


HISTORY    OF   HENRY   COUNTY.  ">07 

sold  to  the  Gaines  Brothers.  In  the  year  1850,  the  building  now  used  as 
the  Christian  Church,  was  erected.  This  was  used  until  the  year  1856, 
when  the  brick  structure  in  College  Square  was  built.  During  the  Win- 
ter of  1856-'7  the  school  was  divided  into  two  departments,  and  in  addi- 
tion to  the  frame  school-house,  the  basement  of  the  old  M.  E.  Church 
was  used,  the  brick  school-house  being  incomplete.  Tiiis  was  the  first 
grading  or  division  of  the  schools  into  more  than  one  department.  The 
Principal  was  Dr.  R.  C.  Raymond,  now  a  practicing  physician  of  Cam- 
bridge. He  was  assisted  by  Miss  Fanny  Sould  and  Miss  Lucy  Brooks. 
As  there  were  but  two  departments,  it  is  probable  one  resigned  during 
the  year,  and  was  succeeded  by  the  other.  The  following  year  the  school 
was  held  in  the  brick  house,  with  Henry  P.  Sumner  as  Principal  with  one 
assistant.  Dr.  Raymond  came  again  in  1858.  He  was  succeeded  by  the 

following  persons  as  Principals :     A.  B.  Converse,  William   Wight,  

Thorpe,  and  Miss  Sarah  B.  Dunn.  These  occupied  the  position  till  1863, 
when  Ira  I).  Marston  assumed  charge,  and  remained  until  1866.  During 
all  these  years  but  one  assistant  teacher  was  needed,  the  building  con- 
taining but  two  rooms  and  two  recitation  rooms  capable  of  accommodat- 
ing the  juvenile  population  of  the  town.  In  the  Autumn  of  1866,  B.  F. 
Barge,  present  County  Superintendent  of  Schools,  was  secured  as  Prin- 
cipal, and  remained  in  charge  until  1872.  At  first  he  had  but  one  assist- 
ant ;  but  in  1868,  the  frame  building  occupying  the  same  lot,  was  com- 
pleted, and  two  additional  departments  added.  In  1872  one  more  was 
also  added  to  these,  making  four  in  all.  At  the  close  of  the  session  of 
1871-'2,  Mr.  Barge  went  to  Geneseo,  and  Mr.  C.  J.  Gruey,  the  present 
Principal,  was  placed  in  charge.  At  that  time  the  enrollment  was  288. 
In  1878  he  established  the  present  High  School  course  of  study,  and  in 
1875  graduated  the  first  class  from  that  course.  He  also  graduated  a 
class  the  following  year.  The  enrollment  is  now  450,  and  the  attend- 
ance close  upon  that  number.  These  are  divided  into  five  departments, 
requiring  the  services  of  six  teachers,  one,  Mrs.  Gruey,  assisting  in  the 
Higli  School.  The  frame  building  was  enlarged  to  six  rooms  during  the 
Summer  of  1876,  and  is  now  sufficiently  large  to  accommodate  the  school. 
Should  the  growth  of  the  town  continue  as  it  has  since  1871,  additional 
room  will  be  needed  to  keep  the  educational  facilities  of  Cambridge  to  the 
present  high  standard. 

GENESEO. 

In  population,  wealth  and  business  importance,  this  is  the  chief  town 
of  Henry  County.  It  is  situated  on  the  Chicago,  Rock  Island  and  Pacific 
Railroad,  twenty-six  miles  east  from  Rock  Island,  and  one  hundred  and 
fifty-nitre  miles  west  by  south  from  Chicago,  in  one  of  the  richest  agricul- 
tural sections  of  the  Prairie  State.  The  surrounding  country  is  thickly 
populated  and  highly  cultivated,  presenting  in  every  direction  a  succes- 
sion of  well-improved  farms,  farm  houses,  and  orchards,  which  bespeak  the 
enterprise,  thrift  and  wealth  of  the  inhabitants. 

EARLY    HISTORY. 

The  early  history  of  this  particular  section  of  country  dates  back  a 
little  over  forty  years,  when  the  advance  wave  of  emigration  in  the  shape 
of  a  colony  from  western  New  York  began  to  roll  over  these  prairies. 


508  HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

That  colony  consisted  of  seven  members,  viz :  Messrs.  Cromwell  K.  Bart- 
lett,  Culver  Bartlett,  Klisha  Cone,  Reuben  Cone,  Henry  Manville,  and 
John  C.  Ward,  of  Bergen,  Genesee  County,  New  York,  and  Roderick  R. 
Stewart,  of  the  adjacent  town  of  Geneseo.  The  colony  appointed  three 
of  its  members,  Messrs.  Stewart,  Ward  and  Bartlett,  a  committee  to  select 
and  purchase  their  lands.  Arriving  at  Chicago  in  June,  1836,  they  wen- 
advised  by  Governor  Ford  to  secure  this  tract  of  land  without  delay.  At 
Brandenburg's  they  found  Mr.  James  M.  Allan,  who  assisted  them  in 
locating  the  site  of  the  colony,  where  now  stands  the  thriving  young  city. 
They  bought  this  section  of  land  at  one  dollar  and  a  quarter  per  acre, 
selected  the  best  of  it  for  the  village  plat  of  forty  acres,  set  apart  the 
cemetery,  a  block  for  the  school  and  the  church,  the  beautiful  public 
square,  and  the  "gospel  lot,"  which  in  1865  received  its  commodious  par- 
sonage. At  first  the  plan  and  the  practice  was  to  give  every  respectable 
man  a  village  lot  if  he  would  build  upon  it.  The  committee  returned 
and  made  their  report  to  the  proprietors,  who  determined  to  make  the 
removal  that  Fall. 

On  the  17th  of  September,  five  families  of  the  colony  —  those  of  the 
two  Cones,  the  two  Bartletts  and  R.  R.  Stewart  —  numbering  forty  per- 
sons, in  their  own  wagons,  entered  upon  the  journey.  The  families  of 
Messrs.  Ward  and  Manville  remained  behind,  to  follow  the  next  Spring. 
The  route  chosen  by  the  company  was  across  Canada,  southern  Michigan 
and  northern  Indiana,  via  Princeton,  111.  The  journey  required  nine 
weeks. 

Near  Ypsilanti,  Michigan,  the  roads  were  so  bad  that  they  made  only 
seven  miles  in  six  days,  their  wagon  boxes  sometimes  dipping  mud.  The 
stage-coach,  keeping  them  company  for  a  time,  was  once  upset  in  their 
sight,  almost  literally  burying  a  woman  and  her  child  in  the  miry  soil, 
while  the  other  passengers,  on  foot,  prepared  for  any  momentary  emer- 
gency, carried  along  the  traditional  rail. 

The  company  attended  religious  services  wherever  ,an  opportunity 
offered,  and  when  denied  that  privilege,  held  praise  meetings  at  their 
camp,  in  the  true  Puritan  spirit.  They  arrived  at  their  destination  early 
in  the  Winter,  and  as  many  as  could  came  at  once  to  the  colony  pur- 
chase. 

The  committee  entered  about  2,000  acres  of  land.  A  portion  of  the 
company  halted  at  Providence  colony  during  the  Winter  :  the  rest  came 
on  and  erected  cabins.  C.  K.  Bartlett  built  the  first  one  ;  it  stood  on  the 
creek  south  of  where  the  city  now  stands,  and  near  the  spot  selected  for 
the  saw-mill,  which  was  built  early  in  18?><).  Culver  Bartlett  built  near 
by  ;  Stewart,  fearing  the  malaria  of  the  creek  bottom,  pitched  his  cabin 
upon  the  upland  prairie,  a  wise  precaution  which  was  readily  followed  by 
the  other  settlers,  after  a  brief  experience  of  chills  and  fever. 

The  part  of  the  company  left  at  Providence  colony  attempted  to 
come  on  in  December,  under  the  guidance  of  Mr.  E.  M.  Stewart.  A  warm 
rain  had  converted  the  snow  into  a  soft  slush,  but  the  wind  suddenly 
changed  to  the  northwest,  with  such  a  rapid  reduction  of  temperature, 
that  in  a  very  short  time  the  surface  of  the  slush  was  frozen  hard  enough 
to  bear  a  man's  weight.  The  party  were  obliged  to  return.  So  intense 
was  the  cold  that,  in  spite  of  all  efforts  at  self-protection,  many  were 
frozen,  and  one  so  badly  as  to  be  mutilated  for  life. 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  509 

At  the  time  of  which  we  are  writing  the  great  prairies  of  this  portion 
of  the  West  presented  a  very  different  appearance  from  that  which  is 
now  offered  to  the  view  of  the  traveler.  On  the  west,  twenty-six  miles 
distant,  there  was  the  fort  on  Rock  Island,  with  the  small  settlement  then 
called  Stephenson,  in  its  vicinity ;  on  the  south,  the  little  colony  of 
Wethersneld  had  just  started,  while  a  few  miles  west  of  the  present 
town  of  Cambridge  was  the  still  earlier  colony  of  Andover ;  at  Hender- 
son's Grove,  forty  miles  away,  in  Knox  County,  was  an  old  "  Sucker  "  set- 
tlement, with  the  Galesburg  colony  hovering  under  the  border  of  its 
forest  in  the  famous  "  Log  City  ;"  on  the  east  was  the  village  of  Prince- 
ton, settled  in  1831  by  a  colony  from  Northampton,  Mass.;  towards  the 
north,  three  families  had  just  settled  on  Rock  River ;  here  and  there 
were  a  few  families  on  these  prairies,  such  as  the  Brandenburgs,  Hannas, 
and  Gordons,  on  Green  River,  and  the  Crooks  and  Seelys,  at  Prophets- 
town  —  all  like  solitary  ships  on  the  ocean. 

Messrs.  Ward  and  Manville  came  with  their  families  in  the  Spring  of 
1837.  During  the  following  Summer  the  town  was  laid  out  by  the  Trus- 
tees, John  C.  Ward,  Cromwell  K.  Bartlett  and  R.  R.  Stewart.  It  con- 
tained four  blocks  of  twenty-four  rods  square ;  in  depth  north  and  south, 
three  blocks,  and  east  and  west  five  blocks,  with  the  public  square  in  the 
center.  The  streets  were  ninety-nine  feet  wide,  except  North  and  South 
Streets,  which  were  sixty-six  feet  in  width.  Spring  and  Creek  Alleys 
were  thirty-three  feet  wide.  The  town  was  named  Geneseo  by  Mr. 
Stewart,  from  his  own  town  of  the  same  name  in  New  York.  Surveyor 
Seymour's  certificate  to  the  town  plat  bears  date  Dec.  13,  1837. 

Mr.  S.  D.  Bacon,  long  and  favorably  known  as  a  teacher  of  vocal 
music,  and  a  few  others,  joined  their  fortunes  with  the  colony  before  the 
lots  were  divided.  The  method  of  division  was  to  make  choice  by  casting 
lots;  and  the  proceeds  of  the  remainder  were  to  be  applied  to  the  building 
of  a  seminary. 

Of  great  and  small,  the  colony  at  the  outset  numbered  about  fifty 
souls.  C.  K.  Bartlett  and  Elisha  C^ne  are  dead,  as  are  also  three  of  the 
younger  members.  Culver  Bartlett  lives  near  Aledo,  111.;  John  C.  Ward 
sold  out  and  returned  East;  R.  R.  Stewart  died  in  Geneseo  in  1860.  The 
remainder  of  the  older  colonists,  including  the  widows  of  Messrs.  Bartlett 
and  Cone,  are  now  residing  in  Geneseo,  and  all  in  easy  circumstances. 

Elisha  Cone  built  the  first  cabin  in  the  town,  and  J.  C.  Ward  the  first 
frame  house.  The  latter  also  opened  the  first  store.  The  demand  for 
lots  was  moderate,  and  the  town  made  slow  progress  for  many  years. 
One  of  its  chief  beauties,  however,  was  inaugurated  by  the  early  settlers 
in  the  planting  of  the  fine  shade  trees  which  ornament  all  parts  of  the 
original  plat,  and  which  has  been  an  example  worthily  followed  in  the 
newer  portions  of  the  city. 

The  Spring  of  1837  witnessed  the  planting  of  the  first  crop  in  the 
colony.  Like  pioneers  generally,  they  lived  for  many  years  on  homely 
fare  —  corn  bread  and  pork,  chiefly.  The  nearest  markets  were  at  Peoria, 
Rock  Island  and  Chicago.  Many  of  the  colonists  preferred  to  go  to  the 
latter  city,  as  goods  could  be  purchased  cheaper  there  than  farther  west. 
For  three  years  most  of  their  mail  matter  was  obtained  at  Andover,  but 
in  1839,  they  obtained  a  post-office.  James  M.  Allan  was  appointed  post- 
master. Postage  on  letters  at  that  period  was  twenty-five  cents,  and 


510  HISTORY    OF    HENRY   COUNTY. 

man}-  were  the  devices  resorted  to  to  obtain  that  amount,  to  enable  a 
person  to  get  a  letter  out  of  the  office. 

In  the  Winter  of  1836-7,  James  M.  Allan  went  to  Vandalia  and 
secured  a  separate  organization  of  Henry  County,  it  having  been  before 
that  time  under  the  jurisdiction  of  Knox  County.  At  the  first  county 
election,  in  June,  1837,  thirty-seven  votes  were  polled. 

Distance  from  market  at  this  early  period  kept  prices  down,  so  that 
for  several  years  corn  was  worth  only  ten  or  twelve  cents  a  bushel ;  wheat 
thirty  to  fifty ;  pork  a  dollar  and  a  half  per  hundred ;  and  cows  ten  or 
twelve  dollars  each.  This  was  the  period  of  the  great  financial  depres- 
sion of  1837-8.  Yet,  struggling  with  adversity,  the  community  made 
progress.  '  Other  families  of  like  sympathy  were  attracted  to  the  settle- 
ment, and  they  are  deserving  of  almost  equal  credit  with  the  original 
colonists.  Some  of  these  were  the  households  of  Marcus  B.  Osborne, 
Lyman  Snow,  the  first  blacksmith,  Philo  Ward,  Dr.  Enos  Pomeroy,  Mr. 
Gilmore  and  Mr.  Richards.  The  town  grew  but  slowly,  and  for  several 
years  before  the  railroad  was  built  was  almost  at  a  stand-still.  But  that 
great  thoroughfare  brought  the  place  out  into  the  world  and  gave  it  a  new 
impulse  towards  that  business  and  commercial  status  which  it  has 
attained. 

The  Chicago,  Rock  Island  and  Pacific  Railroad  was  surveyed  in 
1850,  and  completed  through  the  county  in  1854.  At  this  latter  date  the 
population  of  Geneseo  was  hardly  500,  and  the  trade  of  the  place  chiefly 
with  the  farming  community  around  it.  But  no  sooner  had  the  railroad 
become  a  reality  than  an  active  change  was  manifest  in  the  town.  What 
before  had  been  a  dead  town  in  many  respects  at  once  sprang  into  active 
busy  life.  That  portion  of  land  comprising  at  present  the  business  part 
of  the  city  was  the  property  of  Mr.  Merritt  Munson,  who  had  it  surveyed 
and  laid  out  in  1853  and  '54.  He  at  once  offered  good  inducements  to 
any  who  would  erect  business  houses  upon  it. 

The  first  brick  business  house  in  the  town  was  built  in  the  Summer 
of  1854,  by  the  Perry  Brothers.  It  is  now  the  furniture  manufactory  of 
A.  H.  &M.  Green.  The  property  owners  of  the  old  town  made  strenuous 
efforts  to  retain  the  trade  in  the  old  places,  and  although  they  succeeded 
for  a  time,  it  was  ultimately  of  no  avail,  for  the  railroad  gradually  and 
surely  drew  the  center  of  trade  and  business  towards  the  depot.  Until 
the  erection  of  the  Perry  Brothers'  store,  in  1854,  all  trade  was  carried 
on  in  wooden  buildings,  and,  indeed,  there  were  but  few  of  any  kind.  Now 
the  increasing  trade  demanded  larger  and  better  buildings,  and  soon 
other  brick  structures  appeared.  The  Methodist  Episcopal  Church  was 
founded  about  this  time,  and  erected  their  first  house  of  worship,  now 
Teutonia  Hall.  Prior  to  this  there  had  been  but  one  church  in  the  place, 
and  that  occupied  the  upper  story  of  the  Seminary  building.  But  the 
increase  of  population  strengthened  other  denominations,  so  that  soon 
churches  of  different  orders  were  formed.  So,  also,  of  the  public  schools  : 
an  impulse  was  given  to  them  which  soon  absorbed  all  special  attempts 
at  education,  and  the  Seminary  was  converted  into  the  principal  buildings 
for  the  graded  school  system. 

In  an  article  contributed  to  the  Greneseo  Republic,  of  December  15, 
1865,  by  Mr.  Merritt  Munson,  one  of  the  prominent  citizens  and  early 
settlers,  showing  the  standing  of  the  town  in  1853,  the  following  state- 
ment is  made  : 


HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY.  511 

"  Number  of  families  within  the  corporation,  45 

Number  of   tenements   within    the  corporation,  -      38 

Number  of   tenements  outside   the  corporation,  within  a 

limit  of  ten  miles  square,  31 

Number  of  families  outside  the  corporation,  within  a  limit 

of  ten  miles  square, 

Population  of  Geneseo,  January  1,  1853.  -        200 

Population   outside   the  corporation,  within  a  limit  of  ten 

miles  square,  -      175 

Total  population,  185:),  375 

Present  population  of  Geneseo  (1865),    -  -   3,000 

Present  population,  within  a  limit  of  ten  miles  square,  -       2,500 
Total  population,  5,500 

Increase  in  thirteen  years.  14  to  1." 

N. 

The  article  further  says  : 

"  At  the  time  mentioned  (Jan.  1, 1853),  there  was  no  church  edifice 
in  town  (the  Congregational  Church  used  for  a  place  of  worship  the 
upper  story  of  the  Seminary  building);  there  were  two  lawyers,  two 
doctors,  one  tavern,  two  shoe  shops,  three  stores,  one  tin  shop,  one  bar- 
ness  shop,  two  blacksmiths,  one  tailor,  one  cooper  shop,  which,  together 
with  some  half  dozen  carpenters,  joiners  and  masons,  constituted  the 
business  force  of  the  town. 

The  lawyers  were  :  James  M.  Allan  and  W.  Sanford  ;  the  doctors, 
Enos  Pomeroy  and  R.  J.  Stough  ;  the  merchants,  Henry  G.  Sleight,  Perry 
Brothers,  and  G.  H.  King  ;  the  shoemakers,  E.  Bryant  and  John  Gustus ; 
the  landlord,  George  Richards;  tinner,  John  Anderson  ;  harness-maker, 
Josiah  Stewart  :  blacksmiths,  Lyman  Snow  and  Hiram  Deyo  ;  cooper,  S. 
Howard,  and  tailor,  James  Young." 

In  June,  1855,  the  editor  of  the  Hock  Islander  visited  Geneseo.  An 
article  from  his  pen  was  published  in  the  Henry  County  Dial,  of  June 
21,  from  which  a  good  idea  of  the  growth  and  trade  of  the  town  at  that 
period  may.  be  obtained.  He  says  : 

"During  the  year  1854,  there  were  one  hundred  new  buildings 
erected  in  Geneseo,  and  thus  far  in  the  present  year  (1855),  there  have 
been  about  seventy  built.  Four  hotels  are  well  sup- 

ported, and  doing  a  good   trade.  Several  new  mer- 

cantile buildings  have  been  and  are  still  being  erected.  That  of  the 
Perry  Brothers  is  thirty-five  by  sixty-five  feet,  and  three  stories  high. 
Sleight  Brothers  are  also  erecting  a  good  mercantile  house  opposite  the 
southwest  corner  of  the  park.  *  The  Methodist  Episcopal 

Church,  now  under  the  care  of  Rev.  H.  J.  Humphreys,  is  to  have  the  first 
large  church  bell  in  the  county.  It  will  cost  $300. 
The  professions  are  well  represented  in  the  village.  There  are  three 
lawyers,  a  half  a  dozen  or  more  physicians,  and  five  ministers — some  of 
whom  are  retired.  The  town  has  three  drug  stores,  three  groceries,  two 
furniture  stores,  three  shoe  stores,  two  stove  and  hardware  stores,  two  tin 
shops,  eight  dry-goods  stores,  one  clothing  store,  three  lumber  yards, 
four  blacksmith  shops,  one  saddler  shop,  two  livery  stables,  one  bakery, 
one  banking  house,  two  carriage,  factories,  one  jewelry  store,  one  meat 


512  HISTORY   OP   HENRY   COUNTY. 

market,  four  joiner  shops,  three  forwarding  houses,  one  of  which  does  a 
business  of  2,500  bushels  of  corn  daily." 

A  great  part  of  this  trade  had  come  to  Geneseo  after  the  year  1858, 
and  this  advance  in  business  has  kept  steadily  on,  until  this  number  of 
business  houses  is  in  nearly  all  cases  doubled,  and  many  others  added. 

On  February  14,  1855,  Geneseo  was  incorporated  as  a  town,  and 
remained  under  that  form  of  government  until  February  16,  1865,  when, 
by  a  special  act  of  legislature,  it  was  incorporated  as  a  city. 

The  cabin  of  R.  R.  Stewart  was  the  first  hotel  in  town.  He  sold 
this  to  Mr.  A.  Miller,  in  the  year  1854,  who  removed  the  cabin,  and 
erected  a  frame  structure  in  its  place.  This  he  enlarged  at  various  times, 
and  occupied  until  1864,  when  it  was  destroyed  by  fire.  He  at  once 
began  the  erection  of  the  present  fine  structure,  capable  of  accommodat- 
ing over  one  hundred  guests,  which  was  opened  to  the  public  in  June, 
1866. 

The  building  of  mills  was  commenced  in"  1855,  when  the  first  one  was 
erected  near  the  railroad.  In  a  few  years  after  another  was  added,  and 
again  a  few  years  later,  a  third.  All  are  in  successful  operation  at  present. 

The  number  of  fine  business  houses  and  palatial  residences  show 
wealth  and  taste,  and  evince  that  Geneseo  will  keep  pace  in  the  march 
of  improvement  with  the  beautiful  and  well  tilled  country  around  her. 

VILLAGE   CORPORATION. 

Geneseo  was  incorporated  as  a  village  under  a  board  of  trustees,  by 
special  act  of  the  General  Assembly,  approved  February  14,  1855.  The 
following  were  the  charter  members  of  the  board :  Merritt  Munson,  Enos 
Pomeroy,  Robert  Getty,  John  Willshire,  Alfred  W.  Perry. 

The  election  boards  were  as  follows:  First  election,  April  2,  1855; 
seventy-six  votes  polled — Merritt  Munson,  President,  O.  A.  Turner,  A. 
W.  Curtis,  J.  F.  Dresser,  Luther  C.  Sleight. 

Second  election,  April  7,  1856.  James  M.  Allan,  President,  H. 
McArthur,  T.  D.  Crook,  O.  P.  Beebe,  O.  A.  Turner. 

Third  election,  April  6,  1857.  F.  P.  Brown,  President,  Robert  Getty, 
H.  A.  Ainsworth,  J.  B.  Hagin,  J.  D.  Iv.  Sleight. 

Fourth  Election,  April  5,  1858.  Robert  Getty,  President,  F.  P. 
Brown,  Solon  Fleming,  J.  M.  Hosford,  Liberty  Crosset. 

Fifth  election,  April  4,  1859.  Joshua  Harper,  President,  J.  P.  Long. 
Joseph  Hammond,  Cyrus  Kinsey,  Enos  Pomeroy. 

Sixth  election,  April  2,  1860.  Joseph  Hammond,  President,  Cyrus 
Kinsey,  J.  P.  Long,  Elisha  M.  Stewart,  W.  P.  Blackiston. 

Seventh  election,  April  1,  1861.  George  Richards,  President,  David 
L.  Perry,  P.  H.  Sniff,  Albert  McCurdy,  J.  B.  Byers. 

Eighth  election,  April  7,  1862.  James  McBroom,  President,  A.  B. 
Kinsey,  E.  M.  Stewart,  J.  F.  Dresser,  Solon  Kendall. 

Ninth  election,  April  6,  1863.  James  McBroom,  President,  Solon 
Kendall,  E.  A.  Wood,  J.  J.  Town,  P.  H.  Beveridge. 

Tenth  election,  April  4,  18fi4.  I.  N.  Wilson,  President,  P.  H.  Bev- 
eridge, E.  A.  Wood,  Albert  McCurdy,  Peter  Worrall. 

Village  Clerks.  William  T.  Allan,  1855  to  1859.  R.  F.  Steele,  1859 
to  1862.  J.  F.  Dresser,  1862  to  1863.  Solon  Kendall,  1863  to  1864. 
James  McBroom,  18t>4  to  1865. 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  513 


CITY    CORPORATION. 

The  act  of  the  Legislature  incorporating  Geneseo  as  a  city  was 
approved  February  16, 1865.  It  provides  for  a  city  government  consisting 
of  a  Mayor,  elected  annually,  and  a  Board  of  Aldermen,  two  of  whom 
are  elected  from  each  ward,  and  hold  their  office  two  years.  The  city  is 
at  present  divided  into  two  wards.  The  names  of  the  original  in  corpor- 
ators are  :  Isaac  N.  Wilson,  Andrew  Crawford  and  Joseph  A.  Sawyer. 
The  following  is  a  list  of  the  Mayors  of  the  city  since  the  adoption  of  the 
charter  of  1865. 

Mayors.  George  E.  Wait,  1865  to  1867.  Joseph  Hammond,  1867  to 
1870.  John  D.  Grant,  1870  to  1871.  Warren  P.  Cook,  1871  to  1874. 
Robert  F.  Steele,  1874  to  1877. 

Aldermen.  1865. —  James  Bradley,  I.  N.  Stewart,  Joseph  Ham- 
mond, E.  A.  Wood. 

1866. — I.  N.  Stewart,  Joseph  Hammond,  E.  M.  Stewart,  Alexander 
White. 

1867.— E.  M.  Stewart,  S.  S.  Throop,  Isaac  N.  Wilson,  Alexander 
White. 

1868.— Wright  L.  Kidder,  Robert  D.  Boice,  S.  S.  Throop,  Isaac  N. 
Wilson. 

1869.— Warren  P.  Cook,  Daniel  Jones,  Robert  D.  Boice,  Wright  L. 
Kidder. 

1870. — Albert  H.  Wood,  William  Leach,  Daniel  Jones,  Warren  P. 
Cook. 

1871. — Isaac  N.  Wilson,  George  A.  Brown,  A.  Perry  Fisk,  William 
Leach. 

1872. — George  A.  Brown,  George  Turner,  Isaac  N.Wilson,  A.  Perry 
Fisk. 

1873. — George  A.  Brown,  George  Turner,  James  Morton,  Simon  Ott. 

1874. — James  Morton,  Simon  Ott,  Lorenzo  Hitchcock,  William  Smith. 

1875. — William  Smith,  Lorenzo  Hitchcock,  H.  V.  Fisher,  Philip  S. 
Schnabele. 

1876.— J.  N.  Green,  George  G.  Mowry,  H.  V.  Fisher,  Philip  S. 
Schnabele. 

City  Clerks.  William  T.  Allan,  1865  to  1866.  R.  F.  Steele,  1866  to 
1872.  Thomas  R.  Barker,  1872  to  1873.  L.  C.  Campbell,  1873  to  1874. 
Charles  Morton,  1874  to  1875.  William  H.  Owen,  1875  to  1877. 

Police  Magistrates.  J.  A.  McConnell,  1865  to .  L.  C.  Camp- 
bell, 1868  to  1873.  F.  H.  McArthur,  1873  to  1877. 

THE    PRESS. 

Iii  August,  1855,  James  Bowie  commenced  the  publication  of  the 
G-encseo  Democratic  Standard,  which  was  the  first  newspaper  started  here. 
It  was  established  in  the  interests  of  large  land-holders  on  the  North  Side, 
and  to  build  up  that  part  of  the  town.  At  the  end  of  about  a  year  and  a 
half  the  enterprise  was  abandoned,  and  the  proprietor  went  to  New 
Orleans.  He  returned  in  1857,  revived  the  Standard  as  a  Democratic 
party  paper,  published  it  about  a  year,  when  its  light  went  out  forever. 
It  was,  the  last  time,  printed  in  the  building  now  owned  and  occupied  by 
McBroom  &  Wilson  as  a  grain  warehouse.  Bowie  died  here  in  1859. 


514  HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

In  June,  1856;  I.  S.  Hyatt  issued  the  first  number  of  the  G-eneseo 
Republic  from  the  building  on  Main  Street,  occupied  by  I.  S.  Hutchins  as 
a  furniture  store,  and  now  by  Charles  Sweney.  Ill  fortune  attending  the 
publication  of  it,  Hyatt  failed,  and  the  paper  passed  into  the  hands  of 
assignees — J.  M.  Allan  and  O.  A.  Turner — in  February,  1858,  of  whom  it 
was  purchased  within  a  month,  by  Merritt  Munson.  In  December,  1858, 
the  paper  was  bought  by  Hobbs  &  Lewis,  of  Mr.  Munson.  In  November, 
1863,  Hobbs  acquired  the  interest  of  Lewis;  at  the  same  time  Adam 
Lieberknecht  purchased  the  Advocate  of  James  M.  Hosford,  and  on  the 
18th  of  that  month  the  Republic  and  Advocate  were  consolidated,  and  for 
more  than  thirteen  years  have  been  published  under  the  name  of  The 
G-eneseo  Republic,  of  which  the  senior  partner  has  been  the  editor  for 
nearly  nineteen  years.  It  is  Republican  in  politics. 

In  August,  1858,  Merritt  Munson  began  the  publication  of  a  monthly, 
called  The  Christian  Philosopher,  and  continued  it  one  year.  The  name 
fairly  indicated  its  aims  and  objects.  It  was  ably  conducted,  and  well 
sustained. 

Early  in  the  campaign  of  1860  an  association  of  Republicans  started 
a  paper  called  the  Journal.  It  was  printed  at  the  Republic  office.  Its 
editors  were,  in  their  order,  James  Ireland,  George  W.  Shaw,  William 
Smith,  and  lastly,  George  A.  Hobbs.  It  died  with  the  close  of  the  cam- 
paign, too  many  cooks  having  hastened  its  demise. 

In  early  Summer,  1862,  Major  James  M.  Hosford,  of  the  old  "Henry 
County  Regiment,''  commenced  the  publication  of  the  Union  Advocate,  in 
rooms  in  the  bank  building,  on  Main  Street,  and  continued  the  same  until 
November,  1863.  Being  at  the  front  during  these  years,  fighting  the 
battles  of  his  country,  the  paper  suffered  for  want  of  his  personal  atten- 
tion, and  on  his  return,  rinding  better  business,  he  sold  out  to  Mr.  Lieber- 
knecht, who  disposed  of  it  as  before  mentioned.  It  was  a  first-class 
Republican  journal. 

On  January  16,  1874,  Belvel  &  Fisher  issued  the  first  number  of  The 
Henry  County  News,  and  published  it  four  weeks,  when  Mr.  Fisher  sold 
his  interest  to  Henry  L.  Kiner.  The  firm  was  Belvel  &  Kiner  until  June 
5,  1874,  when  Belvel  sold  to  John  Christian,  and  since  that  date  the  paper 
has  been  published  by  John  Christian  and  Henry  L.  Kiner,  under  the  firm 
name  of  Christian  &  Kiner.  It  is  neutral  in  politics.  By  reason  of  its 
thorough  attention  to  the  interests  of  the  county,  it  lias  acquired  a  good 
and  influential  circulation.  It  maintains  local  reporters,  and  correspon- 
dents in  nearly  all  the  villages  and  towns  of  the  county.  Its  editor  is 
Henry  L.  Kiner. 

THE   SCHOOLS. 

The  present  excellent  public  schools  of  Geneseo  have  grown  up 
gradually  from  a  very  small  beginning  in  a  rude  cabin  erected  on  the 
public  square  in  1837.  Hence  the  first  educational  efforts  are  coeval 
with  the  existence  of  the  place,  and  have  grown  as  it  has  advanced  in 
population  and  importance. 

To  Miss  Susannah  Stewart,  now  Mrs.  James  M.  Allan,  of  Geneseo, 
belongs  the  honor  of  having  first  taught  the  young  idea  how  to  shoot 
within  the  precincts  of  this  city.  She  taught  in  the  cabin  aforesaid,  on 
the  public  square,  in  1837.  For  the  interest  some  of  the  "  old  settlers  " 
will  take  in  the  matter,  we  here  introduce  the  roll  of  her  pupils,  sixteen 


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in  number  :  Emily  Ward,  now  Mrs.  Olmstead,  of  Galesbnrg,  111. ;  Olio 
Manville,  now  living  in  Kansas  ;  Roderick  S.  Manville,  deceased  ;  New- 
ton Manville,  residing  in  Iowa  ;  Harriet  Cone,  now  Mrs.  Wm.  Miller,  of 
Geneseo  ;  Clara  Cone,  now  Mrs.  E.  M.  Stewart,  of  Geneseo  :  Alonzo 
Cone,  deceased  ;  LaFayette  Stewart,  removed  to  Wichita,  Kansas  ;  Jo- 
siah  T.  Stewart,  deceased  ;  Geo.  W.  Stewart,  Wichita,  Kansas  ;  Mary 
Bartlett,  at  present  Mrs.  Hiram  Cady,  of  Geneseo  ;  George  Bartlett, 
deceased  ;  Amanda  Bsu-tlett,  now  Mrs.  Taylor,  residing  in  California  ; 
Orin  Bartlett,  Mercer  Co.,  111. ;  Augustus  Bartlett,  deceased  ;  and  Sarah 
Ann  Bartlett,  at  present  residing  in  Mercer  Co.,  111. 

It  will  be  seen  that  only  three  of  the  above  are  now  living  in  Gen- 
eseo, and  that  five  of  the  number  are  dead. 

While  Miss  Susannah  Stewart  was  managing  the  first  school  in  the 
canvas-covered  cabin  in  Geneseo  in  1837,  two  of  her  sisters  were  teach- 
ing elsewhere  in  the  county,  viz. :  Narcissa,  afterwards  Mrs.  Wells, 
taught  in  the  vicinity  of  George  Brandenburgh's,  probably  at  the  house 
of  P.  K.  Hanna ;  and  Parmelia,  now  Mrs.  Dr.  Hume,  of  Geneseo, 
taught  at  Wethersfield.  The  Stewarts  were  therefore  the  pioneer  teach- 
ers in  Henry  County. 

In  the  Summer  of  1838  a  frame  building  was  erected  on  the  site  of 
the  present  Congregational  Church,  which  was  used  both  for  school  and 
church  purposes,  till  the  seminary  was  built,  in  1846.  Narcissa  Stewart 
taught  here  in  1838.  During  1839,  a  j'oung  Mr.  Holmes,  who  had  been 
sent  by  Rev.  Jason  Chapin,  taught.  In  the  Spring  of  1840  Mr.  Chapin 
came,  with  his  family,  and  in  June  he  commenced  teaching,  and  contin- 
ued as  teacher  till  he  was  removed  by  death,  in  September,  1846. 

One  of  the  earliest  provisions  in  the  sale  of  town  lots  was,  that  the 
proceeds  of  a  certain  number  should  be  applied  to  the  erection  of  a  semi- 
nary of  higher  learning. 

Rarely  has  a  more  noteworthy  self-denial  been  exhibited  than  that 
which  prosecuted  the  building  of  the  brick  seminar}'.  In  the  poverty  of 
the  people  they  subscribed  labor.  They  worked  in  the  brick-yard  ;  they 
worked  upon  the  building,  tending  masons.  Some  young  men,  just  com- 
ing of  age,  subscribed  two  hundred  dollars,  to  be  worked  out.  Then, 
just  as  the  walls  were  up,  a  storm  blew  down  the  sides,  which  were 
immediately  rebuilt.  The  building  was  opened  for  school  in  the  Autumn 
of  1846. 

The  institution  was  chartered  by  the  Legislature  of  Illinois  as  the 
Geneseo  Manual  Labor  High  School;  this  name  was  afterward,  by  the 
same  authority,  changed  to  Geneseo  Seminary.  Rufus  Hubbard,  the  first 
president  of  the  board  of  trustees,  E.  Cone  and  Jairus  Wilcox  were  the 
incorporators. 

Following  Mr.  Chapin,  for  seven  years,  the  seminary  was  under  the 
care  of  Rev.  A.  Lyman,  who  by  teaching,  by  persistent  efforts,  at  home 
and  abroad,  to  raise  funds  for  the  completion  of  the  seminary,  getting 
three  thousand  dollars  from  the  East,  and  by  preaching  a  part  of  the 
time  for  the  church,  performed  a  prodigious  amount  of  laborious  and 
self-denying  service.  Miss  Pomeroy  (now  Mrs.  F.  Bascom),  Miss  Hook- 
er, Miss  Foster  and  Miss  Earl  were  his  accomplished  assistants. 

Rev.  S.  H.  Waldo  was  for  a  few  months  in  temporary  charge  of  the 
institution.  Then  Mr.  M.  S.  Cro;  .veil,  just  from  Amherst  College,  fol- 


516  HISTORY    OF    HENRY   COUNTY. 

lowed,  for  a  short  time.  He  enlisted  in  the  army,  and  came  out  from  a 
four  years'  service  as  lieutenant  colonel,  and  is  now  in  the  ministry  in 
California.  He  was  succeeded  by  a  Mr.  Bartlett,  who  was  assisted  by  Miss 
Sarah  Andrews  and  Miss  Hume.  After  accomplishing  a  great  deal  of 
good,  the  seminary  found  itself  competing  with  the  increasingly  popular 
system  of  graded  schools,  and  the  place  too  small  to  sustain  both.  Hav- 
ing a  considerable  amount  of  accumulated  indebtedness,  the  trustees  at 
last  sold  the  brick  seminary  building  and  grounds  to  the  city,  to  be  used 
as  the  High  School  of  the  public  system  ;  and  so  in  a  new  form  it  is  serv- 
ing the  cause  of  higher  education. 

The  present  system  of  graded  schools  was  instituted  in  1856.  At 
that  time  the  Central  School-house  was  built.  This  was  one  year  pre- 
vious to  the  purchase  of  the  Seminary  building  by  the  school  authorities ; 
and  this  latter,  together  with  the  former  building,  then  containing  four 
rooms,  gave  ample  accommodations  to  all  who  desired  the  advantages 
afforded  for  an  education.  Prof.  Abbott  was  Superintendent.  A  few 
changes  in  this  office  brought  it  down  to  the  administration  of  Prof.  G. 
G.  Alvord,  now  in  charge  of  the  public  schools  of  the  city  of  Cairo,  111. ; 
after  whom  Prof.  E.  P.  Burlingham  was  Superintendent. 

By  the  year  1866  the  increase  in  the  growth  of  the  city  demanded 
more  room,  and  the  building  on  the  north  side  of  the  railroad  was  erected. 
It  at  first  contained  but  four  rooms,  but  two  more  were  added  in  1871. 
The  basement  of  the  Unitarian  Church,  also,  has  been  procured,  at  a 
rental  of  $200  a  year,  and  fitted  up  for  a  school-room. 

At  present  there  are  three  school-houses  in  the  district,  and  the 
value  of  the  school  property  is  about  $20,000.  The  amount  expended 
for  school  purposes  during  the  year  1876  was  $8,191.03.  Fifteen  teach- 
ers were  employed,  as  follows :  three  in  the  High  School,  three  in  the 
Grammar  Schools,  four  in  the  Intermediate  and  five  in  the  Primary 
Departments.  The  number  of  pupils  enrolled  during  the  year  was  1,021 ; 
average  attendance,  711.  The  district  is  out  of  debt,  and  tl  e  schools 
are  all  in  a  prosperous  condition.  The  number  in  attendance  at  the 
High  School  was  121  ;  in  the  Grammar  Schools  136  ;  Intermediate  De- 
partments, 846  ;  Primary  Departments,  418. 

THE    CHURCHES. 

The  city  contains  thirteen  regularly  organized  churches,  the  oldest 
of  which  is  the  Congregationalist.  It  was  organized  by  an  ecclesiastical 
council  in  Bergen,  Genesee  County,  New  York,  September  13,  183U. 
Rev.  Messrs.  Wilcox,  Hull  and  Bridgman  acted  in  the  couneil.  The 
two  Messrs.  Cone,  C.  K.  Bartlett,  J.  C.  Ward,  and  Harry  Manville,  witli 
their  wives  and  the  three  children,  Mary  E.  and  Amanda  E.  Bartlett, 
and  Harriet  Cone,  constituted  the  church  of  thirteen  members.  Elit-ha 
Cone  and  J.  C.  Ward  were  chosen  and  ordained  as  deacons.  A  sermon 
was  preached  from  that  beautifully  appropriate  text :  "He  that  goeth  forth 
and  weepeth,  bearing  precious  seed,  shall  doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing, 
bringing  his  sheaves  with  him.'' 

The  little  church  was  now  ready  to  go  forth  to  the  place  assigned  it 
by  the  colony,  whither  it  arrived  in  due  time.  At  first  religious  services 
were  held  in  the  cabins  of  the  settlers  :  but  as  soon  as  the  rude  school- 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  517 

house  was  erected  on  the  public  square,  it  was  used  also  as  a  house  of 
worship. 

The  first  communion  was  held  in  the  house  of  Deacon  Ward,  April 
18,  1838.  It  was  a  day  well  remembered,  by  a  hail  storm,  which  broke 
nearly  all  the  windows  in  the  settlement.  The  officiating  minister  was 
Rev.  Ithamar  Pillsbury,  of  Andover.  The  noted  edifice  on  the  square 
was  used  by  the  congregation  but  one  Summer.  In  1838  another  school 
building  was  erected,  which  was  subsequently  removed  to  the  site  of  the 
present  Congregational  Church.  This  was  used  for  church  purposes  till 
1848,  when  the  seminary  building  was  completed,  and  was  thenceforward 
used  as  a  house  of  worship  till  the  erection  of  the  church,  in  1855.  The 
church  was  dedicated  on  the  28th  of  May,  1856,  the  sermon  being  preached 
by  the  pastor,  Rev.  S.  H.  Waldo.  The  occasion  was  one  of  great  rejoic- 
ing by  the  people.  The  church  was  the  one  still  occupied  by  the  Con- 
gregational body  of  this  city.  At  the  time  it  was  built  it  was  considered 
the  finest  church  building  west  of  Chicago.  For  a  while  lay  services 
were  conducted.  The  first  regular  pastor  was  Rev.  Jairus  Wilcox,  who 
in  May,  1838,  came  to  the  colony  with  his  family,  and  in  June  was  elected 
pastor,  upon  a  salary  of  four  hundred  dollars.  In  the  seminary  at  Yale 
he  had  promised  Flavel  Bascom  that  he  would  go  West.  It  was  in 
response  to  Mr.  Bascom's  continued  solicitations  that  he  came.  Arrived 
at  Chicago,  after  ten  days  upon  the  lakes,  his  family  was  met  by  C.  K. 
Bartlett  and  Anson  M.  Hubbard,  who  moved  them  in.  Having  been 
drawn  through  many  sloughs  with  chains,  they  came  to  Green  River, 
where  there  was  neither  bridge,  nor  ferry,  nor  ford.  Finding  Mrs.  Gor- 
don at  her  home,  upon  the  bank,  it  took  but  a  word  to  interest  her  in  the 
new  family.  She  said  she  would  set  them  over  ;  and  so,  instructing  them 
to  swim  the  horses  over  by  the  side  of  the  canoe,  she  had  the  wheels  of 
each  wagon  set  into  two  canoes,  and  so  ferried  them  over. 

Going  first  into  Deacon  Ward's  cabin,  Mr.  Wilcox  built  a  log  shanty 
on  his  place,  north  of  the  village,  and  covered  it  with  hay.  There  they 
lived  nine  months.  A  traveling  clergyman,  upon  being  invited  to  spend 
the  night  witli  them,  declined,  saying  that  his  health  and  life  were  too 
valuable  to  be  thus  exposed.  Mr.  Wilcox  had  a  business  tact,  which 
made  him  useful  to  the  secularities  of  the  place.  It  has  been  said  that 
the  community  is  not  a  little  indebted  to  his  taste  and  enterprise  for  the 
ornamenting  of  the  public  square  and  the  streets  of  the  town  with  trees. 
He  was  also  greatly  interested  in  the  seminary,  making  two  trips  to  the 
East  in  its  behalf,  and  looking  up  the  first  two  principals  of  the  institu- 
tion—  Revs.  Jason  Chapin  and  Addison  Lyman.  Indeed  he  took. up  the 
entire  interest  of  the  colony  into  his  aspiration,  and  accomplished  great 
good  as  the  pioneer  missionary.  In  1845  he  closed  his  labors  here  and 
removed  to  Chicago,  to  take  charge  of  the  Seamen's  Bethel,  in  which  ser- 
vice he  was  engaged  until  called  to  his  reward,  leaving  his  family  to 
grow  up  in  that  city  into  a  sphere  of  influence  and  usefulness.  After 
him  Rev.  William  T.  Allan  supplied  the  pulpit  six  or  eight  months. 

The  next  minister  was  Rev.  Addison  Lyman,  from  Torringford,  Con- 
necticut, who  began  his  services  here  on  the  6th  of  October,  1845.  In 
this  capacity  he  served  for  two  years,  until  he  entered  upon  the  princi- 
palship  of  the  seminary,  continuing,  however,  to  supply  the  desk  for  some 
months,  till  a  pastor  was  secured.  Rev.  C.  S.  Cady  served  the  church 


518  HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

oue  year  from  the  1st  of  October,  18-48.  Rev.  A.  J.  Copeland  then  served 
the  church,  from  the  1st  of  December,  1840,  to  February,  1852.  The 
church  then  called  Rev.  H.  Ward  ;  but  having  already  accepted  a  call  at 
Lyndon,  he  declined.  His  most  acceptable  ministry  there  was  soon  cut 
short  by  a  casualty  that  ended  his  life.  Rev.  J.  W.  North  occupied  the 
pulpit  for  one  year,  from  November,  1852.  The  next  pastor  was  Rev.  S. 
H.  Waldo,  who  labored  three  years,  from  January,  1855,  to  January, 
1858.  Under  his  pastorate  this  house  of  worship  was  erected,  forming 
a  new  era  in  the  history  of  the  church.  Next  comes  the  pastorate  of 
Rev.  Milo  N.  Miles,  during  the  two  years  of  1858  and  1859.  Then  that 
of  Rev.  B.  C.  Ward  for  one  year  and  a  half.  Rev.  J.  T.  Cook,  now  a  resi- 
dent physician,  two  years,  those  of  1862  and  186-1.  During  the  year  1864, 
Rev.  M.  N.  Miles  served  as  supply.  In  May,  1865,  Rev.  Harry  Brickett 
began  his  labors  and  remained  seven  years.  He  resigned  in  1872,  and 
was  succeeded  by  H.  G.  Me  Arthur,  who  occupied  the  pulpit  two  years, 
and  was  followed  by  Rev.  T.  C.  Jerome  one  year.  At  the  expiration  of 
that  time  the  present  pastor,  Rev.  O.  W.  Fay,  was  called.  There  are 
now  275  members. 

The  Sabbath-school  was  commenced  in  the  rude  tabernacle  upon  the 
square,  in  1837,  and  has  been  continued  through  Summer  and  Winter. 
Its  first  superintendent  was  Deacon  Ward,  who  continued  in  this  office 
until  his  removal  from  the  place,  in  1855,  except  that  Rev.  John  T.  Pierce 
held  this  office  during  1852  and  1853.  After  him  Mr.  John  G.  Walker 
served  as  superintendent  two  or  three  years  ;  then  Deacon  Huntington, 
and  then  Mr.  A.  M.  Hubbard.  Mr.  H.  Thomas,  in  1856,  was  installed 
in  this  office,  and  remained  in  it  till  1871,  with  the  exception  of  the  year 
and  a  half  of  the  efficient  service  of  J.  T.  K.  Sleight,  himself  a  child  of 
the  Sabbath-school.  Under  Mr.  Thomas  the  monthly  Sabbath-school  con- 
cert was  introduced,  and  has  been  continued  with  increasing  interest  and 
profit.  During  the  last  ten  years  the  number  of  scholars  has  increased 
from  eighty-five  to  two  hundred  and  fifty. 

Baptist  Church.  In  March,  1860,  Rev.  W.  G.  Johnson  visited  this 
place  on  his  way  from  Rock  Island  to  Princeton,  Bureau  Co.  On  the 
20th  of  that  month  a  meeting  was  held  at  the  Seminary  Hall,  which  was 
the  initial  movement  to  the  organization  of  the  Baptist  Church  of  Gene- 
seo.  April  14,  the  organization  was  effected  by  the  union  in  church 
covenant  of  twenty-three  persons,  whose  names  are  as  follows : 

Rev.  and  Mrs.  W.  G.  Johnson,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.'W.  Topping,  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  H.  F.  McCartney,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  D.  N.  Cole,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  D.  C. 
Like,  .Mr.  H.  Like,  Mr.  R.  V.  Amsden,  Miss  Laura  Ann  Amsden,  John 
and  Matilda  Vernon,  Delia  Frank,  Emeline  Goss,  Sarah  Lynch,  F.  Mc- 
Hose,  C.  L.  Ainsworth,  W.  B.  Johnson,  Emma  Taylor  and  Sarah  Gaulkius. 

The  pastor,  Rev.  W.  G.  Johnson,  remained  some  time,  and  was  suc- 
ceeded by  Rev.  E.  D.  Dickerson.  Others  who  have  filled  the  pulpit  are 
Rev.  W.  P.  Pattison,  Rev.  A.  R.  Newton  and  Rev.  Mr.  Sharpe.  Rev.  L. 
J.  Langridge  is  the  present  pastor. 

The  meeting  for  organization  was  held  in  the  M.  E.  Church  ;  after- 
wards they  occupied  the  Seminary  Hall  till  the  present  church  was  com- 
pleted in  1864.  The  building  cost  $4,000.  The  present  membership  is 
about  120,  and  the  average  attendance  at  the  Sunday-school,  75. 

The  Presbyterian  Church.     This  congregation,  which  now  numbers 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  519 

seventy-five  members,  and  one  hundred  Sunday  scholars,  was  organized 
Nov.  3,  1863,  with  fifteen  members.  They  were  :  A.  McClain  and  wife, 
G.  W.  Goshorn  and  wife,  M.  S.  Boice  and  wife,  J.  W.  McCracken  and 
wife,  Charles  W.  Long  and  wife,  Mrs.  Morton,  Mrs.  Bracken,  Mrs.  Craw- 
ford, F.  W.  Gale  and  George  Richards.  The  committee  to  organize,  Rev. 
S.  T.  Wilson  and  Rev.  David  Kelley,  of  Rock  Island,  were  appointed  by 
the  Rock  River  Presbytery.  The  earliest  meetings  of  this  congregation 
were  held  in  a  small  frame  building  on  North  Street,  now  occupied  by 
the  Swede  Methodists.  In  1866,  they  erected  their  present  commodious 
house  of  worship  which  they  now  occupy.  It  cost  the  church  $9,000. 
October  20,  1864,  Rev.  J.  C.  Barr  was  called  to  the  pastorate,  and 
remained  until  Sept.  2,  1871.  Nov.  1  of  that  year,  Rev.  E.  H.  Curtis 
was  called,  and  occupied  the  pulpit  until  April,  1873.  The  present  pas- 
tor, Rev.  A.  J.  Stead,  commenced  his  labors  Sept.  1,  1874. 

Protestant  Episcopal  (Trinity)  Church.  About  the  year  1856,  meet- 
ings were  held  by  persons  embracing  this  faith,  and  in  the  following 
year  the  parish  was  organized.  The  first  wardens  were  :  Perry  Ransom 
and  George  Condish,  and  the  vestrymen,  John  T.  Young,  Benj.  Graham, 
William  Saunders  and  John  Huestes.  Divine  services  were  held  in  vari- 
ous places  until  the  year  1863,  when  the  present  house  of  worship  was 
constructed,  after  the  English  style  of  architecture,  costing  §2,500. 

The  names  of  the  successive  clergymen  are  as  follows:  Rev.  Alanson 
Welton,  Rev.  Samuel  Goodale,  Rev.  William  Greene,  Rev.  P.  B.  Morri- 
son, Rev.  Geo.  C.  Griswold,  Rev.  Dr.  Walker,  and  Rev.  F.  B.  Nash. 
The  present  rector,  Rev.  T.  N.  Benedict,  took  charge  of  the  parish,  Nov. 
25,  1873.  The  membership  is  now  about  45,  and  the  attendance  at  Sun- 
day-school 40. 

The  Unitarian  Church.  The  members  comprising  this  religious 
society,  met  at  first  for  divine  worship  in  Sawyer's  Hall,  where  in  the 
month  of  November,  1868,  they  were  organized  into  a  church.  They 
continued  to  meet  in  this  hall  until  1874,  when  they  erected  their  present 
house  of  worship,  costing  about  $6,000. 

Rev.  M.  J.  Miller,  who  is  still  pastor,  presided  at  the  organization, 
when  eighteen  members  were  admitted.  There  are  now  nearly  100,  and 
a  Sunday-school  which  enrolls  125  pupils. 

German  M.  E.  Church.  In  1860,  in  January,  the  first  meetings  of 
the  Germans  belonging  to  the  M.  E.  Church,  were  held  in  private  houses. 
Shortly  after  they  were  organized  into  an  ecclesiastical  body  by  Rev. 
William  Kammermeyer,  and  twenty-three  persons  united.  The  same 
year  the  church  and  parsonage  were  erected.  The  church  was  used  until 
1874,  when  the  present  comfortable  structure  was  finished  and  occupied. 
The  parsonage  is  yet  used.  Rev.  Kammermeyer  remained  two  years, 
when  Rev.  Charles  Schneider  was  called,  who  preached  three  years. 
Since  then  the  succession  of  pastors  has  been  as  follows:  Rev.  Henry 
Withorn,  two  years ;  Rev.  William  Winter,  three  years ;  Rev.  W.  Zap- 
pen,  one  year  ;  Rev.  Gustav  Zolman,  one  year ;  Rev.  Frederick  Arensper- 
ger,  two  years  ;  Rev.  William  Bulke,  three  years  ;  Rev.  William  Schoerig, 
one  year ;  when  the  present  pastor,  Rev.  Louis  Kunz  was  called.  The 
number  of  members  is  now  forty-two,  and  the  number  of  Sunday-school 
scholars  forty. 

The  Catholic  Church.     Movements  to  organize  a  Catholic  Church  in 
48 


520  HISTORY    OF    HENEY    COUNTY. 

Geneseo  were  begun  by  laymen,  prominent  among  whom  were  James 
Bradley  and  Patrick  O'Connell.  Meetings  were  held  in  private  houses  and 
in  a  room  over  Mr.  Bradley 's  store, when,  in  1863,  the  church  was  organized. 
At  that  date  it  comprised  about  forty  families,  and  for  some  time  was 
ministered  to  by  priests  from  Rock  Island.  The  congregation  is  in  the 
Diocese  of  Chicago,  of  which  the  Rt.  Rev. Thomas  Foleyis  Bishop.  In  the 
Spring  of  the  same  year  they  were  organized ;  they  erected  their  church 
at  a  cost  of  nearly  f|8,000.  The  Rev.  Thomas  Ackley,  preached  to  them 
during  the  years  1866-7.  Rev.  Frederick  Smith  followed  him  in  1867  Rev. 
H.  O'Gara  McShane  commenced  his  labors  in  1874,  and  continues  in 
charge.  The  number  of  families  is  now  about  400.  The  attendance  at 
Sunday-school  is  about  50. 

German  Lutheran  Church.  The  proper  title  is  the  Evangelical 
Lutheran  German.  This  church  was  organized  in  1863,  when  the  follow- 
ing named  persons  became  members:  A.  Eichhorn,  W.  Kittenzer,  G. 
Wiegand,  A.  Wiele,  J.  Young,  L.  Kilmer,  M.  Schuh,  J.  Hitzer. 

The  church  building  was  erected  in  1864,  and  cost  $1,500.  The 
following,  in  the  order  named, have  officiated  as  pastors:  E.  Sunfstueckr 
C.  W.  Ernst,  S.  Hamm,  and  P.  Hanson. 

Zion's  Church  of  the  Evangelical  Association.  The  members  com- 
prising this  church  were  organized  into  an  ecclesiastical  body  in  the 
Spring  of  1857.  At  this  time  about  fifteen  persons  united,  and  until  the 
erection  of  their  first  church  edifice  in  1860,  held  divine  service  in  the 
houses  of  the  members.  This  year  they  erected  a  house  of  worship,  cost- 
in°-  $1,000.  This  they  occupied  ten  years,  when,  the  growth  of  the  con- 
gregation demanding  more  room,  the  church  was  sold  and  the  present 
larger  and  more  commodious  house  was  erected.  This  latter  cost  nearly 
$6,000. 

The  Rev.  Conrad  Speilmann  presided  at  the  organization,  and 
occasionally  preached  here,  the  charge  being  until  1870  a  mission.  After 
him  the  following  ministers  have  successively  filled  the  pulpit ;  Rev. 
John  Dengel,  Rev.  Amos  Gackly,  Rev.  Enoch  V.  Freeden,  Rev.  John 
Dengel,  Rev.  S.  E.  Heilmann;  Rev.  Conrad  Speilmann,  Rev.  John  Kurz, 
Rev.  Enoch  V.  Freeden,  Rev.  Michael  Heyl,  and  the  present  pastor,  Rev. 
Martin  Starnm.  The  membership  is  now  154,  and  the  attendance  at  the 
Sunday-school,  150. 

The  services  are  held  in  the  German  language,  almost  the  entire 
congregation  being  of  that  nationality. 

The  Swedish  Lutheran  Church  was  organized  at  the  house  of  John 
Gustus,  June  27,  1856,  with  twelve  members.  Meetings  for  religious 
exercises  were  held  in  private  houses  until  the  church  was  erected.  This 
was  completed  and  occupied  about  the  year  1859,  at  a  cost  of  $700.  In 
1874  it  was  remodeled  and  enlarged,  at  an  expense  of  $800,  and  is  now  a 
very  comfortable  structure.  The  first  regular  pastor  was  Rev.  Nils 
Anderson,  who  came  in  1865,  and  remained  till  1869.  The  following 
year,  the  Rev.  C.  J.  Malmberg  was  called,  who  filled  the  pulpit  six  years. 
At  present  the  congregation  is  without  a  settled  minister. 

The  membership  is  '214.  The  attendance  at  Sunday-school  is  about 
40  ;  the  children  only  of  this  denomination  attending. 

The  Swede  Methodist.  Organized  in  1864,  by  Rev.  B.  Witing. 
Services  were  held  at  that  time  in  the -German  Church,  and  the  next  year 


HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY.  521 

at  Moderwell's  Hall,  on  Main  Street.  Rev.  A.  L.  Erickson  was  pastor. 
In  1866,  the  present  church  was  built,  the  lot  costing  $600.  The  follow- 
ing have  officiated  as  pastors:  Rev.  O.  Guuderson,  two  years  ;  Rev.  A. 
L.  Erickson,  one  year  ;  Rev.  John  Lind,  three  years ;  Rev.  John  Wigren, 
two  years  ;  Rev.  H.  W.  Ekland  is  the  present  pastor. 

Methodist  Episcopal  Church.  The  earliest  meetings  of  this  church 
in  Geneseo  were  held  in  the  old  Seminary.  The  first  class  was  organized 
by  Rev.  H.  J.  Humphrey  about  1854,  and  consisted  of  six  members.  The 
first  quarterly  conference  was  held  at  the  house  of  Rev.  H.  J.  Humphrey, 
on  the  3d  of  November,  1856  ;  Rev.  R.  N.  Morse,  presiding  elder  ;  Rev. 
H.  J.  Humphrey,  preacher  in  charge  ;  Caleb  Rauson,  recording  steward; 

Rev.  G.  C.  Wooodruff,  secretary.  The  presiding  elder's  claim  wa.  

at  $60 ;  the  preacher's  at  $436.  The  names  of  the  original  members  were 
as  follows :  Rev.  H.  Van  Order,  Levi  Hamilton,  G.  A.  Luvin,  D.  B. 
Brown,  S.  S.  Throop,  J.  A.  McConnell. 

The  first  church  was  built  on  the  west  side  of  South  State  Street, 
and  is  now  known  as  Teutonia  Hall.  The  second  church  was  built  on 
the  east  side  of  North  State  Street.  It  was  commenced  under  the 
pastorate  of  Rev.  H.  Ritchie,  in  1865,  completed  under  the  administration 
of  Rev.  S.  G.  J.  Worthington,  and  dedicated  by  Bishop  T.  Bowman,  in 
September,  1872.  Its  cost  was  about  $22,000.  Rev.  H.  G.  Humphrey, 
the  first  pastor,  served  one  year.  He  was  followed  by  Rev.  A.  D.  McCool, 
one  year ;  Mr.  McCool's  successors  were  Rev.  J.  Soul,  two  years ;  Rev. 
E.  Ranson,  two  years;  Rev.  N.  C.  Lewis,  one  year;  Rev.  E.  Wasmuth, 
three  years ;  Rev.  H.  Richie,  two  years  ;  Rev.  A.  P.  Crist,  two  years  ; 
Rev.  S.  G.  J.  Worthington,  three  years ;  Rev.  W.  P.  Graves,  two  years ; 
Rev.  M.  Spurlock,  two  years.  The  present  pastor  is  Rev.  G.  W.  Arnold. 
The  membership  of  the  church  at  present  (1877)  is  200,  with  the  attend- 
ance of  an  equal  number  in  the  Sunday-school. 

ORION 

Is  situated  in  the  western  "part  of  the  county,  near  the  junction  of  the 
R.,  R.  I.  &  St.  L.,  and  Rockport,  Peoria  &  R.  I.  Railroads,  and  contains 
about  five  hundred  inhabitants.  It  was  laid  out  December  26,  1853,  by 
Charles  W.  Dean,  and  was  for  some  time  called  Deanington.  The  change 
of  the  name  was  made  in  1867. 

The  earliest  settler  in  the  township  was  Mahlon  B.  Lloyd,  who 
located  in  1837,  and  has  always  been  most  favorably  known.  He  labored 
hard  in  the  interest  of  the  railroads  through  this  part  of  the  county,  and 
devoted  much  time  and  considerable  of  his  wealth  to  their  furtherance. 
In  1852  he  brought  the  first  reaper  into  the  township.  His  son  Charles 
was  the  first  white  male  child  born  within  its  limits.  Mrs.  Mary  Ann 
Jordan,  daughter  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth  K.  Blackfan,  was  the  first  white 
female  child  born  in  the  township. 

In  1840  Dr.  Alfred  Trego  commenced  the  practice  of  medicine  here. 
He,  and  two  horses  he  drove,  were  universally  known  to  the  early  resi- 
dents. The  Blackfan  families  came  about  1841.  Mrs.  Elizabeth  K. 
Blackfan,  wife  of  William  Blackfan,  who  died  in  1843,  kept  the  first 
post-office  in  this  locality.  She  was  appointed  to  the  office  November  12, 
1850,  then  called  Orion,  and  held  the  position  until  after  the  location  of 


522  HISTORY    OP   HENRY    COUNTY. 

Orion  in  1853.  The  office  was  called  La  Grange,  having  been  estab- 
lished at  that  colony  purchase.  This  being  abandoned,  the  office  was 
removed  to  Mrs.  Blackfan's  house.  This  woman,  though  early  left  with 
a  family  to  support,  succeeded  in  gaining  considerable  property,  and  was 
always  an  earnest  worker  for  the  moral  growth  of  the  town,  and  aided  as 
much  as  any  settler  in  its  material  prosperity. 

Some  of  the  first  educators  in  the  township  were  Charles  Trego,  who 
taught  the  first  select  school ;  Miss  M.  E.  Laird,  who  was  similarly  em- 
ployed seven  years,  and  Sarah  B.  Lewis,  who  taught  the  first  district 
school.  This  was  held  in  1847.  The  deficiency  heretofore  in  educational 
facilities  was  supplied  by  these  select  schools.  That  of  Miss  Laird  gained 
considerable  notoriety,  pupils  from  other  states  attending. 

The  marriage  of  Edward  Blackfan  to  Susan  Trego,  in  1844,  was  the 
first  celebrated  in  Western  Township.  As  these  persons  professed  the 
Quaker  belief,  they  obtained  their  letters  of  permission  from  the  society 
in  Pennsylvania.  Four  years  after  H.  B.  Engle  and  Sarah  B.  Elwell 
were  the  first  married  by  a  minister.  She  was  for  thirteen  years  secre- 
tary of  the  Lj'ceum,  so  favorably  known  and  so  well  maintained  here.  It 
was  organized  in  1846,  in  the  house  of  Edward  Blackfan,  under  the  name 
of  La  Grange  Lyceum,  and  until  the  erection  of  the  first  school-house  in 
the  township,  in  1853,  was  held  in  private  houses.  That  year  it  was  held 
in  this  building.  It  is  now  changed  to  a  historical  society,  which  meets 
annually. 

No  regular  religious  services  were  held  until  1853,  when  a  Methodist 
minister,  Rev.  Murch,  preached  in  the  school-house. 

As  soon  as  Mr.  Dean  had  laid  out  the  town,  he  erected  a  store  build- 
ing, in  which  he  opened  the  first  grocery  of  the  village.  In  1856  a 
saloon  was  opened  by  Stephen  McCarty,  and  not  long  after  five  resolute 
ladies  went  in  a  body  to  his  saloon  and  emptied  his  liquors  in  the  street. 
The  enraged  saloon-keeper  had  them  arrested,  but  in  the  trial  they  were 
acquitted. 

Until  the  completion  of  the  railroad  but  little  trade  was  carried  on 
at  this  point,  but  two  or  three  stores  were  open,  and  a  few  shops  of  vari- 
ous kinds  supplied  the  needs  of  the  community.  The  first  railroad  train 
came  into  the  village  in  October,  1870,  and  was  received  with  universal 
greeting  by  the  citizens  of  Orion.  The  railroads  at  once  awakened  new 
enterprises.  Buildings  were  immediately  erected,  additional  stores  and 
shops  were  built,  and  the  town  began  to  show  signs  of  an  active  business. 
Since  that  time  the  population  has  more  than  trebled,  and  trade  and  com- 
merce have  kept  pace.  Owing  to  the  absence  of  a  bank  all  exchange  is 
carried  on  through  the  money  order  department  of  the  post-office.  This 
amounted  during  the  year  1876  to  $30,000. 

There  are  at  present  nine  or  ten  stores,  as  many  shops,  two  grain 
houses  and  two  hotels. 

The  village  and  township  have  an  excellent  war  record.  A  large 
portion  of  Capt.  J.  A.  Jordan's  men  of  Company  B,  37th  111.  Volunteer 
Infantry,  were  from  this  locality.  It  was  this  company  that  was  pro- 
moted to  Company  A  by  an  order  given  on  the  streets  of  St.  Louis  when 
passing  in  review  towards  Gen.  Fremont's  headquarters.  They  were  on 
their  way  to  aid  Gen.  Mulligan  at  Lexington,  and  received  this  sudden 
promotion  on  account  of  superior  drill  and  skill  in  military  tactics. 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  523 

The  village  is  situated  on  a  beautiful  rolling  prairie  ;  a  healthful 
location,  and  commanding  a  fine  view  of  surrounding  prairie  lands,  which, 
though  tenantless  forty  years  ago,  are  now  covered  with  well  tilled  farms. 

THE     SCHOOLS. 

In  1852  there  were  but  five  families  living  in  Western  Township. 
But  knowing  that  "knowledge  is  power,"  they  voted  a  tax  upon  them- 
selves and  the  land  speculators,  and  proceeded  to  erect  a  school  building. 
These  persons  were  Mr.  Lloyd,  H.  B.  Engle,  Edward  Blackfan,  George 
Anderson  and  Elizabeth  Blackfan.  The  school-house  stood  a  short  dis- 
tance northwest  of  Mr.  Lloyd's  farm-house,  almost  within  the  present 
limits  of  the  corporation  of  Orion.  The  building  was  erected  by  Charles 
Dean,  who  charged  $140  for  his  services.  In  1854  it  was  moved  to  Dean- 
ington  (now  Orion),  and  in  1855  the  first  school  was  opened  by  Charles 
Moon.  In  time  the  population  grew  to  such  an  extent  that  it  was  found 
necessary  to  erect  a  more  commodious  edifice.  It  was  built  at  a  cost  of 
$5,000  in  1873.  There  are  now  enrolled  125  pupils.  The  school  is 
divided  into  three  departments ;  the  course  of  study  embracing  nine 
ye:irs. 

THK     CHURCHES. 

The  Methodist  Episcopal  Church  was  organized  in  1853,  in  the  dis- 
trict school-house  near  the  village  of  Orion.  The  following  persons  were 
among  its  first  members :  John  McHenry,  Mary  McHenry,  Henry  Kyle, 
Mary  Kyle  and  Eliza  J.  McWhinney.  The  exact  membership  is  not 
known.  The  first  regular  appointed  minister  to  this  class  was  Rev.  G.  W. 
Brown :  then  came  H.  J.  Humphrey,  James  Sheldon,  J.  N.  Bartells,  John 
Grundy,  J.  W.  Odell,  G.  M.  Morey,  'T.  Hoagland,  T.  Head,  P.  Warner, 
H.  C.  King.  J.  Q.  Adams  and  E.  N.  Bentley,  present  pastor.  They  held 
their  meetings  in  the  school-house  until  the  year  1867.  when  they  erected 
a  church  costing  about  $3,500.  The  membership  has  increased  to  about 
sixty.  The  Sabbath-school  numbers  nearly  seventy  scholars. 

The  following  persons  are  trustees,  and  have  held  their  position  since 
its  first  regular  organization  :  J.  A.  Jordan,  H.  J.  Jordan,  Edmond  Bell, 
John  McHenry.  Henry  Kyle  and  Clawson  States. 

The  Rev.  F.  M.  Chaffee  is  the  first  resident  presiding  elder  of  the 
M.  E.  Church  of  Henry  County,  residing  in  the  district  parsonage  built 
at  Orion  in  187:3,  and  valued  at  $3,000. 

The  Mt.  Pleasant  Baptist  Church  was  organized  November  21. 1843, 
at  the  house  of  V.  W.  Washbnrn,  in  Colona  Township.  This  was  the 
first  Baptist  Church  organized  in  the  county,  and  was  the  result  of  the 
missionary  labors  of  Rev.  Thomas  Powell.  At  its  organization  the  fol- 
lowing persons  united :  Luke  C.  and  Mrs.  Mary  A.  Sheldon,  from  the 
Baptist  Church  of  Sheffield,  Connecticut,  V.  W.  and  Mrs.  Elizabeth  W. 
Washburn  from  the  Baptist  Church  of  Springfield,  Mass.  These  four 
persons  constituted  the  charge.  Until  1856  the  pastors  were  Rev.  O. 
Adams.  E.  Fisher,  J.  W.  Dennison,  Robert  Jordan,  F.  Ketchum  and  A. 
G.  Ebcrhart.  In  1856  Rev.  William  Talbott,  from  Cambridge,  preached 
one-fourth  of  the  time  in  the  school-house  about  four  miles  northwest  of 
Orion.  Nine  j-ears  after  they  commenced  to  hold  services  in  Orion  in 
the  school-house.  Rev.  A.  Edsou  was  pastor.  He  was  succeeded  by 


524  HISTORY  OF  HENRY  COUNTY. 

Revs.  T.  Sheppard,  C.  T.  Emmerson  and  the  present  pastor,  Rev.  J.  C. 
Lewis.  One  year  after  coming  to  Orion  they  erected  a  house  of  worship, 
at  a  cost  of  15,000.  There  are  now  about  fifty  members.  The  Sunday- 
school  was  organized  about  twenty  years  ago,  and  now  enrolls  about 
eighty  scholars. 

The  United  Brethren  (Eden)  Church  is  located  on  section  16,  in 
Western  Township,  and  was  organized  in  the  year  1867.  Meetings,  how- 
ever, had  been  held  about  a  year  previous  under  the  charge  of  the  Rev. 
St.  Clair  Ross  and  the  Rev.  D.  F.  Bair.  At  the  organization  twenty- 
eight  persons  united,  and  from  these  A.  Norman,  H.  D.  Keel  and  W.  M. 
Cessna  were  chosen  trustees. 

Shortly  after  the  organization  they  erected  their  church  at  an 
expense  of  $2,000.  Services  are  held  here  each  alternate  Sabbath.  The 
names  of  the  pastors  of  this  congregation  are  as  follows :  Revs.  St.  Clair 
Ross,  E.  Godfrey,  P.  R.  Adams,  W.  B.  Shinn  ;  Rev.  S.  P.  Davis  is  the 
present  pastor.  The  circuit  of  this  minister  includes  this  church  and 
those  of  Plainfield,  Swedona  and  a  class  at  Oak  Ridge. 

The  Swedish  Lutheran  Church  was  organized  May  26,  1870,  with  a 
membership  of  thirty  persons,  among  whom  were  W.  C.  Snider,  Jonas  P. 
Petterson,  A.  P.  Larson,  Andrew  Petterson,  A.  Rost,  C.  Ericson,  C.  M. 
Lindwall.  J.  P.  Carlson,  J.  A.  Petterson,  G.  Haglund,  and  oth'ers.  Rev. 
Victor  Setterdahl  has  been  located  here  as  pastor  since  its  commence- 
ment. They  now  number  two  hundred  and  seventy-five  communicants. 
They  held  their  meetings  in  the  Baptist  Church  until  1871,  when  they 
erected  a  commodious'  house  costing  $4,500.  The  Sabbath-school  is  gen- 
erally well  attended. 

This  congregation,  in  addition  to  their  church,  own  a  parsonage  and 
church-yard. 

CORPORATION     OFFICERS     OF     ORION. 

President — Andrew  McWhinney. 

Treasurer — S.  H.  Trego. 

Clerk — Delacy  Michener. 

Councilmen — H.  H.  Long,  William  Smith,  J.  W.  Crampton. 

ANDOVER. 

The  first  white  settler  in  what  is  now  Andover,  was  a  Dr.  Bilker, 
who  built  a  log-house  in  the  edge  of  White  Oak  Grove,  just  south  of  the 
Captain  Mix  place.  Either  the  locality  did  not  people  fast  enough  to 
suit  the  doctor,  or  the  situation  was  too  healthy  for  business,  for  he 
shortly  removed  to  the  more  congenial  latitude  of  Green  River.  The 
first  permanent  settlement  was  in  June,  1835,  when  Rev.  Pillsbury, 
Slaughter,  and  Pike  came  as  a  committee  of  the  New  York  Association  to 
locate  lands  for  a  colony.  They  entered  a  large  quantity  of  land,  and 
laid  the  foundations  of  a  city  by  platting  a  section  of  land  into  streets 
and  squares,  and  lots  and  blocks ;  and  to  indicate  that  it  was  to  be  the 
center  of  intelligence  and  learning,  they  christened  it  Andover.  They 
located  the  present  Andover  mill  site,  and  erected  a  mill.  Nat  Huntoon, 
deceased,  was  the  first  miller,  and  his  customers  came  75  to  80  miles,  glad 
to  find  a  mill  so  near.  After  several  years'  grinding  and  sawing,  a  freshet 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  525 

carried  away  the  dam  and  left  the  mill  upside  down.  "When  the  build- 
ing of  the  mill  was  commenced  the  committee  bought  a  bill  of  goods  in 
St.  Louis  to  pay  hands  with,  as  these  could  be  more  easily  obtained 
than  money,  and,  supplying  the  actual  necessities  of  the  times,  were 
preferable.  As  an  example  of  the  business  done  at  this  mill,  and  the 
mode  of  keeping  accounts,  the  following  bill  on  record  in  the  County 
Clerk's  office  is  given.  It  is  indorsed  "  J.  Jacobs'  Return,"  and  is  an 
account  of  business  at  Andover  mill,  thirty-six  years  ago  : 

Cash  return  from  the  13th  to  the  24th  of  Dec.  1840. 

Dec  14  Asa  Wisner  Sold  three  dollars  worth  of  shorts  and 

flour  cash,  3.00 

22  Tabor  222  Ibs  flour  and  1  B  bran  4.00 

Sold  100  Ibs  flour  cash  2.00 

Mr.  More  to.  100  Ibs  shorts     -  1.00 

J  Jacobs  took  of  sam  for  grinding        -  50 

Credit  Return. 

Dec  15  Mr.   Chapin  Dr  to  30  Ibs  flour  1.60 

John  Jacobs  li  B  corn  38 
17  George  Pillsbury  220  Ibs  flour  and  10  B  corn  and  4 

B  reffuse  wheat  7.00 

Asa  Wisner  Dr  to  2  B  corn    -  50 

Asa  Wisner  Dr  to  234  Ibs  flour  and  14|  B  wheat  14.13 

E  Buck  34  Ibs  Damaged  flour    -  34 

Win    Ayres   5    B   bran  31 

J  L  Hoskins  to  flour  28 

Hoskins  Credit  to'  3  ax  heulves      -  25 
Dec  26th  1840.                                               J  JACOBS. 

Win.  S.  and  Jesse  Woolsey  came  out  with  the  committee  in  1835, 
but  spent  the  ensuing  Winter  at  Richland  Grove.  The  nearest  post-office 
was  Kuoxville,  and  early  in  the  spring  Wm.  S.  Woolsey  started  for  the 
post-office  after  mail,  but  was  compelled  to  turn  back  by  the  depth  of 
water  covering  the  flat  prairies  in  the  present  Clover  Township.  Shortly 
after  Eben  Townsend  succeeded  in  getting  a  mail  route  established  with 
a  post-office  at  Andover — not  in  the  village,  but  in  the  residence  where 
the  venerable  Aunty  Miller  now  lives,  near  Wm.  Boltenstern's.  Letters 
cost  25  cents  a  piece,  and  when  postage  was  reduced  to  10  cents,  they 
were  considered  a  luxury  which  every  one  could  enjoy. 

The  town  was  laid  out  by  Eben  Townsend,  E.  A.  Mix,  and  Ithnmar 
Pillsbury,  trustees  of  the  colony,  on  Dec.  29,  1841. 

The  first  marriage  in  Andover  was  that  of  Rev.  Ithamar  Pillsbury 
and  Caroline  Miller,  daughter  of  Deacon  Miller.  This  occurred  in  1837. 
The  first  child  born  in  the  colony  was  Mary  E.  Woolsey,  daughter  of 
Jesse  Woolsey,  now  the  wife  of  Edmund  Buck,  living  near  the  village. 

The  settlers  hauled  wheat  to  Chicago  and  sold  it  at  37^-  cents  per 
bushel,  camping  out  on  the  month's  trip  and  carrying  their  provisions 
with  them.  Dressed  pork  was  taken  to  Peoria  and  sold  at  one  dollar  per 
•c\vt.,  pay  being  taken  chiefly  in  dry  goods.  Groceries  could  only  be  had 
for  money,  and  those  who  were  deprived  of  that  article,  went  without — 
often  the  much-needed  groceries.  Cabins  were  constructed  generally 


526  HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY. 

with  only  one  room.  The  bed  was  made  by  placing  one  strong  post  in  a 
certain  position  adjacent  one  corner,  and  by  boring  holes  in  the  sides  of 
it,  and  in  a  log  in  the  wall  corresponding  in  height  with  the  hole  in  the 
post;  two  strong  pieces  of  wood  were  fitted  into  these  places,  and  slats 
laid  from  these  poles  to  the  wall.  On  this  rude,  strong'  structure  the  bed 
was  placed,  and  to  save  space  a  bunk  was  constructed  immediately  over 
this,  in  which  the  younger  members  of  the  family  were  placed. 

Sven  Nelson  was  the  first  Swede  settler  in  Andover  or  Henry  Coun- 
ty, coming  with  Capt.  Thompson  in  1840.  His,  however,  was  an  isolated 
case,  bringing  no  family,  and  it  was  not  till  1847  that  the  Swedish  emi- 
gration, with  an  advance  guard  of  four  families,  commenced.  In  1849, 
several  more  arrived  in  New  York,  in  charge  of  Rev.  L.  P.  Esbjiom,  a 
Lutheran  preacher  of  much  learning  and  ability.  They  were  met  by  a 
committee  of  the  association  in  New  York  and  induced  to  change  their 
plan  of  going  to  Knox  County,  and  settle  in  Andover,  by  the  donation  of 
two  lots  for  a  church  site.  The  present  magnificent  church  of  that 
denomination  is  the  result  of  that  settlement ;  and  from  that  time  to  the 
present  the  Swedish  settlement  in  and  around  Andover  has  steadily  aug- 
mented by  immigration  from  fatherland,  until  that  nationality  greatly 
predominates.  The  visitations  of  cholera  in  1849-'52-'54,  carried  off 
great  numbers  of  the  Swedish  settlers,  who  from  their  circumstances  and 
habits  of  life,  were  poorly  prepared  to  contend  with  such  a  scourge. 

With  the  advent  of  the  Swedish  people,  Americans,  instead  of  set- 
tling in  Andover,  would  go  to  other  localities  where  the  foreign  element 
did  not  predominate.  Another  reason  tended  to  cause  persons  coming  to 
the  West  in  quest  of  homes  to  "  go  by"  Andover.  The  committee  to  pur- 
chase these  lands  represented  $40,000  capital,  and  had  entered  twenty- 
two  sections — 14,080  acres — and  held  this  large  tract  at  too  high  a  figure. 
Land  was  cheap  at  that  date  ;  the  settler  was  generally  more  hardy  than 
wealthy,  and  instead  of  buying  of  this  colony,  who  had  hoped  to  build  up 
a  large  city,  would  purchase  elsewhere,  thereby  giving  the  neighboring 
localities  the  start,  which  Andover  has  never  been  able  to  regain.  The 
blocks  comprise  ten  acres  each,  and,  had  the  wishes  of  the  founders  of  the 
colony,  the  New  York  Association,  been  fulfilled,  a  city  equal  to  or  greater 
than  Galesburg,  would  now  be  seen.  Andover  is  now  largely  owned  by 
Swedes,  who  are  a  slow,  pains-taking  people,  are  mostly  engaged  in  farm- 
ing and  gardening,  and  live  a  most  careful,  frugal  life.  Several  are  from 
Bishop  Hill  colony,  and  have  become  quite  wealthy. 

SCHOOLS. 

About  the  year  1842  or  '43,  a  small  house  for  school  purposes  was 
built  on  the  south  side  of  the  grove,  about  one  mile  and  a  half  from  the 
village.  To  this  all  the  youth  of  Anuover,  and  for  several  miles  around, 
were  sent  until  the  year  1847.  At  that  time  the  village  was  quite  pros- 
perous and  a  school  was  needed  there.  A  small  frame  house  was  erected, 
which  was  used  until  the  year  18G2  or  '63,  when  the  present  one  was  built. 
It  contains  two  school-rooms  and  two  recitation  rooms.  Two  teachers 
are  employed,  and  the  attendance — nearly  all  Swedish  children — whose 
parents,. to  their  credit,  always  have  their  children  instructed  in  the  Eng- 
lish language — is  about  100. 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  527 

THE    CHURCHES. 

The  village  contains  three  churches,  the  oldest  of  which  is  the  Pres- 
byterian. The  meeting  to  organize  was  held  on  Sabbath,  Dec.  10,  1837. 
This  was  held  at  the  house  of  Rev.  Ithamar  Pillsbury,  and  eighteen  per- 
sons united  with  the  church,  twelve  of  whom  brought  letters  from  other 
churches  and  three  united  on  profession.  The  names  of  the  fifteen  were  : 
James  S.  and  Mrs.  Abigail  Miller,  Erastus  and  Mrs.  Esther  Buck,  Asa 
and  Mrs.  Clarissa  Wisner,  Thomas  and  Mrs.  Wealthy  Ann  Blish,  Albert 
•J agger,  John  S.  Gardner,  William  L.  Collier,  Marcus  B.  Osborn,  Austin 
R.  Gould,  Mrs.  Hannah  Hoyt,  and  Mrs.  Freelove  Woolsey.  Those  unit- 
ing by  profession  were :  Mrs.  Eliza  Osborn,  Vincent  S.  Terry,  and 
Edmund  Buck.  James  S.  Miller,  Erastus  Buck,  and  Marcus  B.  Osborn 
were  elected  elders,  the  two  former  also  as  deacons.  Until  the  year  1856 
they  met  for  public  worship  in  the  school-houses  and  the  residences  of  the 
members,  generally  using  the  house  of  Rev.  Pillsbury.  In  the  Spring  of 
1856,  they  erected  a  very  comfortable  house  of  worship,  which  is  yet 
used.  It  cost  about  $3,000. 

The  congregation,  by  the  3rear  1841,  were  able  to  call  a  pastor,  and 
did  so  unanimously,  choosing  their  founder,  and  he  was  installed  April  12, 
and  remained  until  Sept.  5,  1849,  when  he  was  dismissed  at  his  own 
request.  On  May  10,  1854,  the  Rev.  Thomas  S.  Denning  was  installed 
pastor,  and  was  pastor  until  June  1,  1855.  Rev.  G.  S.  Inglis  was  sent  as 
a  stated  supply,  and  preached  till  1860.  The  Rev.  Pillsbury  was  again 
called  that  year  to  the  pastorate.  During  the  eleven  years  of  his  absence, 
he  had  been  five  in  Princeton,  Bureau  County,  where  he  organized  the 
present  large  congregation  of  Presbyterians.  Six  years  he  had  passed  at 
Macomb,  part  as  President  of  the  College  there,  and  part  as  pastor  of  the 
church.  He  remained  at  Andover,  the  scene  of  his  early  western  labors, 
until  his  death,  which  occurred  on  April  20,  1865.  For  three  years  the 
pulpit  was  filled  by  supplies,  when  Rev.  R.  L.  Adams  was  called  in  Jan., 
1869,  and  remained  until  Feb.,  1874.  He  was  succeeded  by  the  present 
pastor,  Rev.  D.  B.  Fleming.  The  membership  at  one  time  was  over  100, 
but  owing  to  removals  and  other  causes  there  are  now  only  half  that  num- 
ber. The  Sunday-school  has  an  attendance  of  about  40  scholars. 

The  Rev.  Pillsbury,  so  often  referred  to  in  the  early  history  of  the 
county,  was  a  man  of  unbounded  energy  and  enterprise,  and  possessed  of 
the  largest  Christian  liberality.  He  was  born  at  Dracut,  Mass.,  Aug.  22, 
1794.  He  was  the  youngest  of  a  large  family,  the  children  of  Joshua  and 
Elizabeth  Pillsbury.  When  18  years  old  he  enlisted  in  the  army,  and 
served  some  time  in  the  War  of  1?12.  He  was  licensed  to  preach  in 
1825,  and  remained  for  several  years  in  the  Eastern  States.  During  the 
early  part  of  the  year  1835,  he  came  through  the  West  on  a  prospecting 
tour,  and  on  his  return  to  New  York,  organized  the  New  York  Associa- 
tion for  the  purpose  of  buying  western  lands,  and  locating  colonies.  The 
accounts  of  this  latter  work  are  fully  given  elsewhere,  and  to  these  Henry 
County  owes  much  of  her  prosperity.  Rev.  Pillsbury  organized  fourteen 
churches  in  the  West,  the  first  at,  Burlington,  Iowa,  Aug.  27,  1836,  and 
the  last  at  Dixon,  111.,  Jan.  29,  1852.  He  was  married  twice.  Ten  chil- 
dren blessed  the  second  union,  many  of  whom  are  now  living  in  the 
county.  Mis.  Pillsbury  is  now  in  Macomb.  Rev.  Pillsbury  returned  iu 


528  HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 

1860  to  Andover,  where  he  labored  till  death  came  ;  and  ha  now  lies 
buried  in  the  little  village  church-yard  near  the  scene  of  his  early  western 
labors. 

The  Swedish  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church.  The  earliest  meetings 
as  well  as  the  organization  of  this  church  took  place  at  the  house  of  H. 
A.  Clementson,  on  the  northeast  corner  of  Sec.  18 ;  but  later  services 
were  held  in  a  small  school  house  in  Andover,  until  1852,  when  they 
•occupied  the  basement  of  their  first  church,  which  was  finished  a  few 
months  later,  at  an  expense  of  $2,000.  The  formal  organization  of  the 
church  was  effected  March  18,  1850,  and  among  the  communicants  may 
be  mentioned  Rev.  Lars  P.  Esbjorn  and  wife,  Samuel  Johnsson  and  wife, 
Jonas  Anderson  and  wife,  Anders  Peter  Larsson,  Nils  P.  A.  Peterson 
and  wife  and  Olof  Nordin. 

In  1867-69  they  built  a  fine  new  brick  church  at  a'cost  of  §30,000.  The 
pastors  have  been  Rev.  Lars  P.  Esbjorn,  from  1849  to  1856  ;  Jonas  Swens- 
son,  1858  to  1873,  and  Erland  Carlsson,  the  present  pastor,  who  has  had 
charge  since  May  1,  1875.  The  present  membership  is  982,  with  a  Sun- 
day-school attendance  of  150  children,  and  a  Bible  class  of  60  persons. 

ANNAWAN 

Was  laid  out  in  1853  by  Charles  Atkinson,  now  of  Moline.  It  is  a  thriv- 
ing little  town  on  the  Chicago,  Rock  Island  and  Pacific  Railroad,  145 
miles  from  Chicago,  and  35  from  Rock  Island,  and  is  quite  a  point  for 
shipping  grain  and  stock,  the  country  around  being  a  rich  farming  sec- 
tion. 

Among  the  earliest  settlers  were  Silas  Morton,  T.  T.,  Josiah  and 
Joseph  L.  Dow,  the  Messrs.  Baker,  Mesker,  Barber,  Rev.  Asa  Prescott, 
Congregational  minister,  and  B.  C.  Sargent.  The  first  building  was 
erected  by  Silas  Morton,  for  a  store  and  dwelling,  in  1853.  B.  C.  Sar- 
gent purchased  the  place  and  became  Mr.  Morton's  successor  in  the  mer- 
cantile business. 

The  first  school-house  was  built  in  1853,  and  was  also  used  to  hold 
the  first  religious  meetings  in.  Joseph  L.  Dow  kept  the  first  hotel.  It 
was  called  the  Union  Hotel.  Silas  Morton  officiated  as  the  earliest  Jus- 
tice of  the  Peace  and  Postmaster,  and  was  succeeded  in  the  latter  office 
by  B.  C.  Sargent,  who  was  Postmaster  about  four  years. 

INCORPORATION. 

Pursuant  to  notice  given  Jan.  30,  1860,  a  meeting  was  called  to  con- 
sider the  question  of  incorporating  the  village.  F.  II.  Slater  was  chosen 
President,  and  G.  W.  Lewis,  Clerk.  The  election  was  held  on  the  llth 
of  February,  1860 ;  sixty-one  votes  were  polled,  fifty-one  for  incorpora- 
tion and  ten  against  it.  The  following  were  the  first 

Board  of  trustees— F.  H.  Slater,  President ;  William  W.  Cole,  Clerk  ; 
W.  C.  Carroll,  Josiah  Dow,  D.  L.  Machesney. 

Village  Officers,  1876-77— Hugh  White,  President;  L.  R.Craig, 
Clerk ;  Councilmen,  J.  L.  Dow,  H.  N.  Gilman,  D.  C.  Trover. 

E.  A.  Allen,  principal  of  graded  schools. 

School  Directors — S.  L.  Andrews,  John  L.  Dow,  J.  P.  Paine. 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  529 

CHURCHES. 

Congregational  Church.  This  church  was  originally  organized  in 
the  country,  south  of  the  village.  Prior  to  1866,  they  moved  into  town, 
-and  were  supplied  by  Rev.  Mr.  Lyman,  of  Sheffield,  who  remained  till 
the  church  was  built  in  1867,  and  was  succeeded  by  Rev.  Mr.  Allen,  who 
was  followed  by  Rev.  Mr.  Howard,  the  preacher  in  charge  at  Atkinson. 
There  was  no  regular  pastor  from  that  time  till  1876,  when  Rev.  John  A. 
Griffin,  of  Atkinson,  who  still  supplies  the  church,  commenced  preaching. 
The  church  is  small,  consisting  of  eleven  members,  and  has  no  organized 
Sunday-school.  It  supports  preaching  in  connection  with  the  Atkinson 
Church. 

The  Annawan  Baptist  Church  was  organized  in  September,  1843,  at 
Wethersfield,  but  was  removed  to  its  present  location  in  1854.  Its  orig- 
inal membership  was  eight,  whose  names  were  Rev.  Edw.  Otis,  Hannah. 
Otis,  Edw.  Otis,  Merril  Otis,  Hileman  Otis,  Sarah  Otis,  Chas.  B.  Miner 
.and  Mary  G.  Miner. 

The  present  church  was  built  in  1856,  at  a  cost  of  $1,000.  Its  pas- 
tors have  been  Rev.  ('has.  E.  Tinker,  who  served  five  years;  Wm.  Mc- 
Dermond,  six  years  ;  R.  Turner,  two  years  ;  D.  S.  Dean,  three  years  ;  R. 
Everts,  one  year ;  Wm.  Storrs  supplied  six  months ;  David  Heagle,  one 
year ;  J.  D.  Cromwell,  supplied  three  months  ;  Harvey  Kingsbury,  four 
years  ;  G.  A.  Hogeboom  supplied  eight  months  ;  Edward  Jones,  one  year ; 
Wm.  Archer  one  year. 

G.  W.  Lewis,  the  present  pastor,  commenced  his  labors  Nov.  12, 1876. 

The  present  membership  is  123,  with  a  Sunday-school  of  100. 

The  Church  of  the  United  Brethren  in  Christ.  This  church,  now 
located  three  miles  south  of  Annawan,  at  Fairview  Chapel,  was  organized 
in  the  village  of  Annawan  in  May,  1854,  by  Almond  Baker  and  others, 
with  a  total  membership  of  eight  persons.  The  first  meetings  wore  held 
in  private  houses  and  in  unfinished  or  unoccupied  buildings,  and  not  until 
1858  did  the  society  build  a  church,  which  was  dedicated  by  Rev.  Wm. 
Rinekart,  Dec.  15  of  the  same  year,  and  cost,  complete,  nearly  fourteen 
hundred  dollars. 

The  following  are  the  names  of  its  pastors  and  their  respective  terms 
of  service : 

First  services  by  Almond  Baker,  Julia  Baker  and  Jared  Sexton ; 
William  C.  Romine  preached  one  year;  John  Cubbage,  two  years;  B. 
Wagner,  two  years  ;  St.  Glair  Ross,  two  years ;  J.  R.  Evans,  one  year ; 
David  F.  Bear,  two  years;  M.  Bonnet,  one  year;  J.  L.  Condon, one  year; 
David  F.  Bair,  one  year ;  Elisha  Godfrey,  one  year ;  Amos  Worman,  one 
year ;  I.  Kretzinger,  one  year;  Seth  Coats,  two  years  ;  William  Hankins 
and  J.  Edwards,  one  year ;  B.  Wagner  has  served  two  years  and  is  its 
present  pastor. 

The  membership  is  one  hundred  and  twenty-four,  with  a  Sunday- 
school  attendance  of  sixty. 

The  Congregational  Church  of  South  Grove  was  organized  in  May, 
1854,  at  King's  school-house,  near  the  present  residence  of  J.  G.  Heaps, 
at  which  place  the  earliest  meetings  had  been  held  prior  to  organization. 

The  original  membership  was  ten  persons,  as  follows :  Elijah  Bene- 
dict, wife  and  son,  Thomas  J.  Hunt  and  wife,  Asa  Prescott  and  wife,  A. 
B.  Noyes  and  wife  and  Mrs.  J.  McConney. 


530  HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 

The  society  built  their  present  church  at  Annawan  in  1866,  ami  has 
been  under  the  charge  of  the  following  pastors :  Rev.  Asa  Prescott,  four 
years;  Rev.  A.  Lyman,  three  years;  Rev.  Jno.  Allen,  one  year;  Rev. 
Alva  Hurd,  six  months  ;  Rev.  O.  Howard,  one  year;  Rev.  Jno.  G.  Griffin, 
present  pastor,  who  has  a  membership  of  fifteen. 

The  Methodist  Episcopal  Church  was  organized  in  1854,  and  held  its 
earliest  meetings  at  the  old  school-house  in  Annawan,  and  at  the  house  of 
G.  W.  King.  Among  the  first  who  composed  its  membership  were  John 
Hays,  Jacob  Hodges,  Isaac  Shelinberger,  G.  W.  King,  Almon  Woodruff, 
Jno.  P.  Bassett,  Wm.  Benson,  Solomon  Minard,  William  Barber  and  their 
wives. 

The  church  was  built  in  1858  at  a  cost  of  $2,000.  The  pastors  who 
have  officiated  and  their  respective  terms  of  service  are  the  Revs.  White, 
Pollard  J.  Moulton,  Lynthecum,  G.  M.  Morey,  G.  C.  Woodruff,  two  years 
each  ;  W.  Odell,  W.  M.  Sedore,  one  year  each  ;  G.  W.  Brown  and  R.  L. 
W.  Jameson,  two  years  each;  S.  S.  Gruber  and  W.  E.  Williamson,  one 
year  each,  and  A.  E.  Day,  two  years.  Present  pastor,  G.  C.  Woodruff. 
Present  membership  forty-two,  with  an  attendance  of  thirty  at  Sunday- 
school. 

ATKINSON. 

Situated  on  the  Chicago,  Rock  Island  and  Pacific  Railroad,  thirty 
miles  east  of  Rock  Island,  is  a  thriving  grain  and  stock  shipping  town. 
It  was  laid  out  in  1858  by  Charles  Atkinson,  one  of  the  early  settlers  in 
the  Rock  River  valley.  Mr.  Atkinson  now  resides  at  Moline,  in  Rock 
Island  County. 

Atkinson  contains  an  excellent  graded  school,  three  churches,  viz. : 
Congregational,  Methodist  and  Catholic  ;  two  grain  elevators,  and  a  third 
in  process  of  erection  ;  one  drug  store,  two  dry  goods  stores,  two  grocer- 
ies, one  hardware,  stove  and  tinware  establishment,  one  agricultural 
implement  warehouse,  three  blacksmith  and  two  wagon  and  carriage 
shops. 

The  principal  firms  are  as  follows :  Nowers  Bros.,  dry  goods,  grocer- 
ies and  lumber  ;  Edwin  Everett,  dry  goods,  drugs  and  groceries  ;  John 
Stealey,  hardware,  stoves,  etc. ;  D.  O.  Hunter,  groceries ;  A.  Bowhise, 
groceries  ;  John  H.  Dear,  grain  dealer ;  Lawbaugh  &  Cameron,  grain 
and  lumber  ;  Wells  Ferrin,  grain  dealer. 

INCORPORATION. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  legal  voters  held  in  the  public  school  house, 
January  12,  1867,  it  was  voted  that  the  village  of  Atkinson  be  incorpor- 
ated. Nineteen  votes  were  cast — eleven  for,  and  eight  against  incorpora- 
tion. John  Ashley,  Jr.,  was  chosen  President  of  the  meeting,  and  Luke 
Wells,  Clerk. 

The  election  for  village  officers  was  held  at  Nowers  Bros.'  Hall,  Janu- 
ary 19,  1867,  and  resulted  in  the  choice  of  the  following  Board  of 
Directors :  Levi  W.  Carter,  John  Ashley,  Jr.,  George  R.  Babbitt,  John 
M.  Brown,  Thomas  Nowers,  Sen. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Board  held  on  the  19th  of  February,  1867, 
Thomas  Nowers,  Sen.,  was  chosen  President;  John  Ashley,  Jr.,  Clerk 


HISTORY   OF    HKNRY   COUNTY.  531 

and  Treasurer  ;  and  William  H.  Evans,  Corporation  Constable.  March 
2,  1867,  the  Board  defined  the  limits  of  the  village  to  be  one  mile  square. 

Trustees  for  1877.  —  John  H.  Dean,  President;  Thomas  Nowers, 
Clerk  and  Treasurer ;  John  W.  Smith,  Robert  W.  Milar,  John  James. 

School  Directors.  —  John  Welch,  E.  Lawbaugh,  D.  O.  Hunter. 

CHURCHES. 

Congregational  Church.  This  church  was  organized  in  1864.  The 
same  year  the  house  of  worship  was  erected  at  a  cost  of  $2,700.  The 
parsonage  -was  built  in  18ti8,  and  cost  about  $1,100.  The  members  num- 
ber about  sixty.  Pastor,  Rev.  John  A.  Griffin. 

Methodist  Episcopal  Church.  The  first  Methodist  preaching  in  this 
place  was  by  Father  White,  who  resided  near  Kewanee.  He  came  here 
and  preached  in  the  school-house  as  early  as  1857.  The  first  class  was 
organized  by  Rev.  D.  M.  Hill,  who  was  followed  by  Rev.  O.  W.  Pollard. 
Rev.  Mr.  Knowlton  succeeded  the  last  mentioned.  Then  came  the  fol- 
lowing, in  the  order  named:  Rev.  Mr.  Sheldon,  Rev.  G.  M.  Morey,  Rev. 
Ralph  Kinney,  Rev.  G.  C.  Woodruff,  Rev.  A.  C.  Frick,  Rev.  M.  D.  Heck- 
ard,  Rev.  William  Odell,  Rev.  J.  J.  Fleharty,  Rev.  M.  A.  Head,  Rev.  C. 
W.  Swartz,  Rev.  G.  C.  Woodruff,  Rev.  A.  Keller,  and  the  present  pastor, 
Rev.  J.  W.  Otterman. 

The  church  was  built  at  a  cost  of  $3,500,  and  dedicated  June  22, 
1868. 

Roman  Catholic  Church.  Organized  in  1871,  in  which  year  the 
church  was  built,  costing  $1,200.  The  present  pastor  was  settled  over 
the  church  in  1875. 

CLEVELAND 

Is  the  oldest  town  in  the  county.  It  was  laid  out  in  April,  1886,  on  the 
south  bank  of  Rock  River,  on  Section  81,  by  George  Charles,  Surveyor  of 
Knox  County,  for  Charles  Atkinson  and  James  D.  Tabor.  It  was  located 
on  the  stage-route  from  Knoxville  to  Galena,  and  was  one  of  the  stopping 
places  on  that  route.  The  first  log  cabins  in  the  village  were  erected  in 
the  Summer  following  the  survey,  by  George  Brandenburg  and  Thos. 
Glenn,  for  George  Tyler  and  Charles  Atkinson — that  of  the  latter  being 
a  double  log  house,  one-half  used  for  a  dwelling  and  one-half  for  a 
store.  Each  of  these  buildings  has  been  lately  torn  away  to  make  room 
for  other  improvements.  During  that  same  season,  the  first  temperance 
society  of  this  region  of  country  was  formed  in  this,  double  log  cabin 
(this  was  then  part  of  Knox  County),  and  here  the  earliest  election  in 
Henry  County  was  held.  At  that  date,  Whiteside  County  was  included 
in  this  precinct,  and  at  the  election  held  for  President  —  Martin  Van 
Buren  being  elected  —  the  whole  number  of  votes,  of  the  entire  precinot, 
was  seventy-two,  three  of  which  were  Democratic. 

E.  N.  Wells  and  Charles  Atkinson  erected  the  first  frame  houses  in 
the  county  in  Cleveland.  They  are  yet  standing  and  are  now  used  as 
dwellings.  In  1869,  or  '70,  a  grist  mill  was  erected  by  the  Cleveland 
Hydraulic  Company.  It  is  on  the  river  bank,  and  uses  water  as  the 
motive  power.  The  town  is  mainly  filled  with  a  mining  population,  who 
find  employment  in  the  extensive  coal  mines  about  the  town.  The  entire 
surface  of  the  country  here  is  underlaid  with  a  rich  vein  of  block  coal, 


532  HISTOUY    OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 

and  many  hundreds  of  car  loads  are  annually  brought  from  the  hill  bor- 
dering the  town,  and  shipped  to  other  points.  Three  or  four  stores,  one 
hotel,  four  or  five  saloons,  and  several  shops,  constitute  the  business  por- 
tion of  the  town.  The  number  of  inhabitants  is  about  250.  Distiict 
school  has  been  maintained  regularly  in  the  village  since  its  earliest  days. 
In  1875,  the  number  of  pupils  becoming  too  great  for  the  accommoda- 
tions, the  present  comfortable  two -story  school -house  was  erected, 
and  two  teachers  are  now  employed.  The  attendance  is  now  about  one 
hundred. 

The  oldest  religious  society  in  the  county  was  organized  in  Cleveland. 
It  was  effected  in  the  house  of  Mr.  P.  K.  Hanna,  with  few  members.  It 
grew  slowly  for  many  years,  and  much  time  elapsed  ere  the  little  band  of 
worshipers  were  able  to  erect  a  house  of  worship.  Now  they  are  strong, 
and  occupy  a  very  commodious  church. 

THE  TOWNSHIP  OF  OSCO. 

The  town  of  Osco  was  originally  known  by  the  governmental  des- 
cription of  Town  16,  North  Range  26  East  of  the  4th  P.  M.,  and  is  situ- 
ated west  of  the  center  of  the  county.  It  is  almost  exclusively  prairie 
land,  less  than  one  per  cent,  of  its  surface  being  originally  covered  with 
timber.  Its  surface  is  beautifully  undulating  with  just  sufficient  declin- 
ation to  make  perfect  drainage,  and  with  no  level,  wet  or  marshy  areas  to 
mar  its  beauty  or  excellence.  The  soil  is  a  rich,  black  alluvium  of  marvelous 
fertility,  and  varying  from  eighteen  inches  to  two  feet  in  depth.  In  the 
early  days  of  its  settlement  it  was  noted  for  the  luxuriance  of  the  grass 
and  other  vegetation  which  grew  upon  its  broad  prairies. 

Owing  to  the  prevailing  opinion  among  the  early  settlers  that  the 
open  prairies  were  uninhabitable  on  account  of  the  severe  winds  which 
then  prevailed,  the  excessive  cold  of  the  winters,  and  the  distance  from 
timber  (whicJi  was  then  the  only  fuel),  the  area  which  now  comprises  the 
town  received  but  little  attention.  Thriving  settlements  had  sprung-up 
in  various  parts  of  the  county,  in  the  vicinity  of  streams  and  timber,  but 
Osco  remained  unsettled,  an  uninviting,  treeless  plain.  The  first  settle- 
ment within  the  limits  of  the  town  was  made  by  Israel  Crocker,  on  the 
north  half  of  Section  3,  at  a  place  which  was  known  in  those  days  as 
Crocker's  Grove.  Here,  according  to  the  traditions  of  the  early  settlers, 
the  elder  Crocker  located  in  the  year  1838,  and  built  a  house  of  consider- 
able size  (which  is. now  standing),  and  inclosed  with  a  sod  fence  about 
160  acres  of  land,  and  imported  and  placed  on  his  farm  a  large  flock  of 
sheep,  out  of  which  he  intended  to  amass  a  fortune.  Ill  success  attended 
the  venture,  and  after  eight  or  ten  years  struggling  with  bad  luck  with 
his  sheep,  and  poor  health  in  his  family,  he  finally  succumbed  to  adverse 
circumstances  and  sold  out  to  Ben  Graham,  who  continued  the  business 
so  inauspicously  begun  by  Mr.  Crocker,  with  about  the  same  results. 
After  the  settlement  of  Mr.  Crocker  in  1838,  no  further  attempt  was  made 
until  the  year  1851,  a  lapse  of  thirteen  years.  In  May  of  that  year, 
Albert  Melton  moved  upon  the  Crocker  Grove  farm,  which  had  been 
purchased  by  F.  P.  Brown ;  in  June,  Willis  Hinman  settled  in  the  south 
part  of  the  township,  and  was  soon  followed  by  S.  C.  Welton  and  Ben- 
jamin Manning,  Philip  Emmert  and  John  Weedlem.  The  next  year 


HISTORY    OF    HENKY    COUNTY.  535 

came  Francis  Gerard  and  Hiram  Woodward,  followed  soon  after  by 
A.  A.  and  E.  M.  Crane,  Jared  H.  Smith,  Lester  C.  Welton,  and  others, 
who  have,  in  the  short  space  of  twenty-five  years,  transformed  the  wild 
and  uninhabitable  prairie  into  a  rich  agricultural  settlement,  with  not 
one  acre  of  uninclosed  land  within  its  limits. 

On  May  24,  1852,  the  first  school  district  was  organized,  by  a  meet- 
ing called  at  the  house  of  Willis  Hinman,  and  comprised  the  whole 
township.  In  the  Summer  of  1853,  the  first  school-house  was  built,  upon 
the  northeast  corner  of  the  southwest  quarter  of  Section  26,  and  was  for 
a  long  time  known  as  the  Hinman  School-house. 

In  1854,  the  district  was  divided,  the  north  half  being  set  off,  and 
was  known  as  District  No.  2.  In  this  district  two  school-houses  were 
eventually  built,  one  in  the  northeast  corner  of  the  town,  known  as  the 
Van  Order  School-house,  and  one  at  Morristown,  in  the  northwest  corner. 
The  division  above  mentioned  remained  with  no  permanent  alteration, 
save  the  division  of  the  north  district,  until  the  year  1859,  when  the  town 
was  divided  into  nine  districts,  each  two  miles  square,  which  division, 
with  some  slight  alterations,  remains  at  this  day.  The  first  Board  of 
School  Trustees  was  elected  in  May,  1852,  and  consisted  of  Willis  Hin- 
man, Samuel  Hamilton  and  S.  C.  Welton.  The  first  Board  of  School 
Directors  were  elected  in  June,  1852,  and  consisted  of  the  same  persons. 

In  1857,  the  school  section  (16)  was  sold,  realizing  the  handsome 
sum  of  $12,586,  which  has  been  increased  by  subsequent  additions,  until 
now  it  amounts  to  $13,958.  The  total  number  of  pupils  attending  the 
school  at  present,  is  369,  of  whom  174  are  males  and  195  females. 

In  the  Fall  of  1856,  the  town  voted  in  favor  of  adopting  township 
organization,  and  in  April,  1857,  the  first  election  was  held  at  the  house 
of  Nathan  Dunklebarger,  and  resulted  in  the  election  of  Lester  C.  Wel- 
ton, Supervisor; Woodruff  as  Town  Clerk;  A.  A.  Crane,  Assessor; 

R.  H.  Hinman,  Collector;  Willis  Hinman,  Ellis  Blackwell,  and  A. 
McNaughton,  Commissioners  of  Highways  ;  A.  Welton  and  A.  Purviance, 
Justices  of  the  Peace. 

Osco  is  remarkable  for  the  excellence  of  the  stock  raised  by  the 
farmers  of  this  township,  who  sold  this  last  year  5,205  head  of  hogs  for 
$120,741 ;  1,285  head  of  cattle  for  $56,598  ;  99,660  bushels  of  corn,  which 
brought  $35,992.  Also  considerable  broom  corn,  barley,  oats,  timothy 
and  clover  seed,  butter  and  eggs.  There  is  a  healthful  and  good  supply 
of  water,  at  an  average  depth  of  26  feet,  the  average  supply  being  ten 
feet  of  water. 

The  present  town  officers  are:  R.  H.  Hinman,  Supervisor;  C.  D. 
Cramer,  Town  Clerk ;  J.  S.  Showalter,  Assessor  ;  Charles  Lindquist,  Col- 
lector ;  H.  Stoughton,  D.  H.  Smith,  S.  P.  Peterson,  Commissioners  of 
Highways;  J.  H.  Smith,  H.  E.  Stoughton,  D.  H.  Smith,  School  Trustees  ; 
A.  Purviance,  E.  Rogers,  Justices  of  the  Peace.  The  following  named 
gentlemen  have  also  held  the  office  of  Supervisor:  Duke  Wells,  1859; 
D.  A.  Ireland,  1860 ;  R.  H.  Hinman,  1861-62;  A.  A.  Crane,  1863  ;  H. 
Woodward,  1864  ;  E.  M.  Crane,  1865;  J.  H.  Smith,  1866-69 ;  Hiram 
Woodward  again  in  1870 ;  J.  S.  Showalter,  1871 ;  L.  A.  Hamilton,  1872, 
and  the  present  Supervisor  was  elected  again  in  1873-76,  and  the  follow- 
ing have  held  the  position  of  Town  Clerk  after  Geo.  C.  Woodruff  in  1857  : 
S.  W.  Morton  was  elected  and  held  the  office  in  1858-60;  Wm. 


534  HISTORY   OF   HENKY   COUNTY. 

Hitchcock,  1861-64  ;  Cyrus  Kerr,  1865-66  ;  J.  R.  Ammerman,  1867-68 ; 
John  G.  Brown,  1869;  John  Christiance,  1870-74,  and  the  present  Clerk 
was  elected  in  1875-76. 

osco. 

This  village  was  laid  out  on  Nov.  30,  and  Dec.  1,  2,  3,  1870,  by  Pat- 
terson, Holmes  County  Surveyor,  on  the  S.  E.  N.  E.  Sec.  29 — 40  acres, 
then  owned  by  Orion  E.  Page,  who  caused  the  same  to  be  done.  It  orig- 
inally contained  11  blocks  laid  off  into  183  lots.  The  streets  leading  east  and 
west  as  named  from  north  to  south,  are  North  Street,  North  R.  R.  Street, 
Market  Street  and  South  R.  R.  Street,  and  two  avenues,  leading  north 
and  south ;  the  west  one  is  called  Lincoln  Avenue,  and  the  other  in  the 
eastern  part  Washington  Avenue.  The  first  house  was  built  in  July, 
1871,  by  G.  P.  Woodworth  and  Samuel  Smith,  the  next  by  D.  L.  Purvi- 
ance  the  same  year.  It  now  contains  twelve  dwellings,  eight  business 
houses  and  a  blacksmith  shop.  There  are  about  80,000  bushels  of  corn 
and  90  to  100  cars  of  stock  shipped  annually  from  this  place. 

CHURCHES. 

The  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church  is  located  at  Morristown.  The 
first  meetings  were  held  in  the  Fall  of  1860,  in  Edford  Township,  in  what 
is  now  known  as  Weidlein's  school-house.  The  congregation  was  organ- 
ized Feb.  9,  1861,  with  the  following  named  members :  Philip  Emmert, 
Aleman  Conrad,  John  Weidlein,  F.  W.  Smith,  S.  S.  Bjerrum,  John  J. 
Whiteline,  Fred.  Cook,  Margaret  Emmert,  Elizabeth  Conrad,  Ellennora 
Weidlein,  Caroline  Smith,  Mary  Bjerrum,  Doretha  Emmert  and  Sophia 
Weidlein.  F.  W.  Smith  was  elected  Elder,  and  John  Weidlein,  Deacon. 
The  present  church  building  was  erected  in  the  Spring  of  1863,  at  a  cost 
of  $1,650,  and  dedicated  Sept.  20  of  the  same  year.  F.  W.  Smith  and 
John  Weidlein  were  the  building  committee.  Rev.  F.  R.  Scherer  was  the 
first  pastor ;  he  served  from  Feb.  9,  1861,  to  Feb.,  1864 ;  Rev.  Eli  Fair, 
from  Feb.,  1864  to  Feb.,  1865 ;  Rev.  A.  M.  Tanner,  from  April,  1866,  to 
April,  1868  ;  Rev.  G.  W.  Schaeffer,  from  April,  1868,  to  April,  1869  ;  Rev. 
R.  B.  Whitehill,  from  July  11, 1869,  to  March  10, 1872 ;  Rev.  E.  S.  Rees, 
from  March  27,  1872,  to  July  6,  1873;  Rev.  Lloyd  Knight,  from  July  6, 
1873,  to  April  1,  1875 ;  Rev.  S.  S.  Lawson  is  the  present  pastor,  having 
served  since  May  16,  1875. 

Sixty-three  is  the  highest  number  of  members  at  any  one  time. 
The  present  church  officers  are  George  S.  Emmert  and  Andrew  Weidlein, 
Elders ;  F.  W.  Smith  and  J.  J.  Whiteline,  Deacons.  Philip  Emmert  has 
been  Treasurer  and  Secretary  since  the  organization  of  the  church.  The 
Sabbath-school  is  kept  up  constantly,  has  an  average  attendance  of  fifty 
scholars  and  teachers,  and  a  library  of  about  300  vols.  Connected  with 
the  church  is  a  parsonage,  built  in  the  Fall  of  1866,  during  the  pastorate 
of  Rev.  A.  M.  Tanner,  at  a  cost,  including  additions  and  repairs,  of 
$1,050.  The  present  pastor,  Rev.  S.  S.  Lawson,  was  born  in  York  Co. 
Pa.,  Nov.  24,  1838;  is  the  son  of  the  late  Rev.  S.  B.  Lawson,  and  brother 
to  Rev.  J.  Smith  Lawson,  of  Pittsburgh,  Pa.;  was  educated  at  Pennsyl- 
vania College,  Gettysburg,  Pa.;  entered  the  ministry  in  1860,  at  Massil- 
lon,  Ohio  ;  served  in  the  army  as  chief  clerk  of  the  Adjutant  General's 
Department  of  the  4th  Army  Corps,  from  Jan.  1, 1864,  to  the  close  of  the 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  535 

war ;  resumed  the  ministry  at  Leesburg,  Ohio,  in  1866  ;  came  to  Illinois 
in  1870,  and  served  pastorates  at  Ottawa  and  Freeport,  prior  to  his  pres- 
ent charge. 

The  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  of  Osco  Township  (Grace  Church) 
was  organized  Jan.  25, 1875,  witli  a  memhership  of  twenty-two.  Among 
those  who  were  active  in  establishing  this  church  are  the  names  of  J.  H. 
Smith,  Eben  Coll,  L.  C.  Welton,  S.  C.  Welton,  R.  H.  Hinman  and  W.  W. 
Human. 

Eben  Coll  and  J.  H.  Smith  were  appointed  Wardens,  and  L.  C.  Wel- 
ton, Bela  Andrews,  Robert  McClain,  Jerry  Hadley,  R.  H.  Hinman,  S.  C. 
Welton,  James  M.  Welton  and  George  Poppleton,  Vestrymen. 

J.  H.  Smith  was  appointed  Treasurer,  and  was  efficient  in  organizing 
and  maintaining  this  society.  Bela  Andrews  was  appointed  Clerk. 
These  gentlemen  have  all  continued  to  discharge  the  duties  of  their 
respective  positions  up  to  the  present  time,  excepting  James  M.  Welton, 
in  whose  pliice  W.  W.  Hinman  was  appointed,  April  17,  1876. 

Their  earliest  services  were  held  in  what  is  known  as  the  Hinman 
school-house,  in  District  No.  7.  From  1856  to  1878,  occasional  services 
were  held  by  Rev.  A.  Welton,  of  Cambridge  ;  Rev.  S.  Goodale,  of  Gene- 
seo  ;  Rev.  William  Green,  of  Geneseo,  in  1865  ;  P.  B.  Morrison,  of  Gene- 
seo,  1866 ;  Rev.  G.  C.  Griswold,  the  same  year  ;  Rev,  J.  B.  Calhoun,  of 
Osco,  in  1869-70;  Rev.  F.  Nash,  of  Geneseo,  during  1871-73.  At  this 
time  plans  were  devised,  and  location  selected  for  a  suitable  meeting- 
house, the  building  of  which  was  accomplished  in  the  Fall  of  1873,  at  a 
cost  of  $2,750,  while  Rev.  J.  H.  Chamberlaine,  the  present  pastor,  was 
in  charge. 

This  building  is  located  on  the  northwest  corner  of  the  northeast 
quarter  of  Sec.  26.  Regular  services  were  held  from  this  time  to  Jan. 
25,  1875,  when  the  church  organization  was  finally  consummated.  These 
services  have  been  continued  in  connection  with  a  Sabbath-school.  The 
membership  of  the  church  at  present  is  forty-one.  The  present  pastor, 
Rev.  J.  H.  Chamberlaine,  took  charge  Sept.  15,  1873. 

The   Sabbath-school  was  organized  May  24, ,  and  now  has  a 

library  of  nearly  200  volumes,  and  is  also  supplied  with  suitable  papers. 
The  attendance  at  present,  of  teachers  and  scholars,  is  about  forty,  there 
being  usually  six  or  seven  classes  and  as  many  teachers.  Charles  A.  Coll 
is  Superintendent. 

The  M.  E.  Church  of  Osco  Township  was  established  in  Oct.  1859. 
Among  those  prominent  in  its  organization  were :  William  Hitchcock, 
Levi  A.  Hamilton,  and  Edmund  Valentine.  It  was  mostly  through  their 
influence  that  a  minister  was  appointed  in  charge.  Rev.  H.  J.  Humphrey 
preached  the  first  sermon.  Mr.  John  Chandeler  was  at  that  time  Presid- 
ing Elder ;  Win.  Hitchcock,  Steward,  and  Levi  A.  Hamilton,  Class 
Leader.  The  meetings  of  this  church  were  held  for  several  years  in  the 
Center  School  House,  a  small  frame  building  located  on  the  S.  E.  corner 
of  Sec.  16.  Rev.  James  Sheldon  was  appointed  in  charge,  in  Nov.,  1861, 
and  E.  Ransom,  Elder,  Sept. ,1860;  Rev.  J.  M.  Bartels,  Sept.,  1862;  G. 
C.  Woodruff,  Elder,  Sept.,  1863;  Rev.  J.  W.  Odell,  Sept.  1864;  B.  C. 
Swarts,  Elder,  Sept.,  1864.  At  this  time  a  meeting  was  held  to  devise 
means  by  which  to  provide  a  suitable  meeting  house,  and  A.  A.  Crane, 
Thomas  Barnes,  and  H.  Rivenburgh  were  appointed  a  Building  Commit- 

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536  HISTORY    OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 

tee.  During  the  Fall  and  Winter  of  1865-6,  the  building  of  the  proposed 
house  was  accomplished,  at  a  cost  of  $2,500,  obtained  mostly  by  subscrip- 
tion in  the  township,  and  in  June,  1866,  the  dedication  services  were 
held,  and  the  sermon  delivered  by  Rev.  Dr.  Raymond,  of  Evanston,  Cook 
Co.  This  meeting  house  is  located  on  the  S.  W.  corner  of  Sec.  15. 

Rev.  John  Grundy  was  appointed,  in  Sept.,  1865  ;  Rev.  Geo.  M. 
Morey,  in  Sept.,  1866.  At  this  time  the  church  was  unusually  prosper- 
ous. 

Subsequently  there  were  appointed  Rev.  Theodore  Hoagland,  Sept., 
1868;  William  H.  Hunter,  Elder,  Sept.  of  the  same  year:  Rev.  Thomas 
Head,  Sept.,  1869  ;  Rev.  Wm.  Sedore,  Sept.,  1870  ;  Rev.  Peter  Warner, 
Sept.,  1871 ;  Rev.  H.  C.  King,  Sept.,  1872 ;  H.  Ritchee,  Elder,  Sept., 
1872 ;  F.  M.  Chaffee,  Elder,  Sept.,  1873 ;  Rev.  J.  Q.  Adams,  Sept.,  1874; 
and  the  present  pastor,  Rev.  E.  M.  Bentley,  Sept.,  1876. 

Mr.  Hamilton  has  officiated  as  Class  Leader  much  of  the  time  since 
the  organization  of  the  church.  David  Hadley  is  also  Class  Leader,  and 
has  been  since  1867.  James  Henderson  and  F.  M.  Barnes  are  now  Stew- 
ards, and  Mr.  Crane  is  and  has  been  Recording  Steward  for  ten  years. 
Levi  A.  Hamilton  is  Steward  for  the  Rock  Island  District.  The  present 
membership  of  this  church  is  sixty.  The  Sabbath  School  was  organized 
with  this  church.  The  first  Supt.  was  Wm.  Hitchcock  ;  the  next,  Levi  A. 
Hamilton,  followed  by  others,  among  whom  are  the  names  of  Eben  Wood- 
ward, Hiram  Williamson,  and  David  Hadley.  The  school  as  now  constitu- 
ted, was  organized  May  14, 1876,  and  the  last-named  gentleman  appointed 
Supt.;  F.  M.  Barnes,  Asst.  Supt.;  David  Smith  and  Alice  Woodward, 
Secys.  The  school  is  divided  into  seven  classes.  The  teacher  of  the 
first  class  —  adults,  fourteen  —  is  F.  M.  Barnes ;  of  the  second  —  adults, 
seventeen  —  Robert  Henderson;  third — young  ladies  and  gentlemen, 
eighteen  —  is  Mrs.  John  Petteys;  fourth  —  boys  from  10  to  15  years  of 
age,  nine  —  James  Henderson;  fifth  —  girls  from  10  to  15  j^ears,  six  — 
Mrs.  A.  A.  Crane  ;  sixth  —  children  from  8  to  10  years,  ten  in  number  — 
Mrs.  James  Henderson  ;  seventh  —  infant  class,  eighteen  scholars  —  is 
taught  by  Mrs.  Hiram  Williamson.  No.  of  officers,  four ;  teachers,  seven; 
scholars,  ninety-one.  Total,  102. 

A  Presbyterian  Church  was  organized  in  this  Township  by  Rev.  S. 
T.  Wilson,  Rev.  J.  C.  Barr,  Rev.  David  Kelly,  and  Ruling  Elder"  Edmund 
Buck,  of  Andover,  on  Nov.  4,  1867,  and  Hiram  Woodward  and  Charles 
Crabb  were  ordained  Elders  of  the  church. 

The  first  sermon  was  preached  by  Rev.  S.  T.Wilson,  of  Rock  Island. 
There  were  seventeen  communicants,  which  subsequently  increased  to 
a  membership  of  forty -two. 

During  the  existence  of  this  church  there  were  ten  baptisms.  On 
June  5,  1870,  William  Sherrard  and  Johnson  McLaughlin  were  ordained 
Elders.  The  services  were  held  in  Hinman's  School  House.  Subse- 
quently this  church  was  dissolved,  and  a  few  of  its  members  joined  the 
present  Presbyterian  Church,  of  Munsou. 

There  was  also  organized  a  Christian  Church,  on  April  13,  1856,  by 
Elders  Levi  Purviance  and  Hiram  Petteys,  composed  of  fourteen  mem- 
bers. Rev.  Levi  Purviance  preached  the  first  sermon.  The  meetings 
•were  held  in  the  school  house,  at  Morristown.  Rev.  Hiram  Like  was  the 
next  regular  minister.  There  was  a  Sabbath  School  in  connection  with 
this. 


HISTORY   OF   HENRY    COUNTY.  537 

The  Osco  and  Western  Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Company  was  organ- 
ized March  15,  1876,  under  an  act  entitled,  "  An  Act  to  Incorporate  and 
Govern  Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Companies  in  Townships,"  approved  April 
3,  1872.  The  following  officers  were  elected:  A.  McWhinney,  Pres. ; 
J.  H.  Smith,  Treas.  ;  A.  A.  Crane,  Secy. ;  and  R.  H.  Hinman,  J.  T. 
Petteys,  Bela  Andrews,  A.  McWhinney,  J.  H.  Smith,  H.  E.  Stoughton, 
D.  L.  Keleher,  and  M.  B.  Lloyd  were  elected  Directors. 

This  company  bids  fair  to  be  a  grand  success.  The  report  of  the 
Secy,  shows  the  aggregate  amount  of  policies  issued  to  be  $63,990  ; 
receipts,  $81.00;  amount  of  expense,  $43.25:  amount  in  the  treasury, 
$37.75. 

WOODHULL 

Is  the  largest  town  in  the  southwestern  part  of  the  county.  It  was  laid 
out  by  Maxwell  Woodhull  of  New  York  City,  September  ;-iO,  1857.  The 
original  town  was  platted  east  of  Division  Street,  and  in  1867,  Mr.  J.  W. 
Horn,  a  resident  of  town,  laid  out  the  portion  north  of  the  railroad  and 
west  of  that  street,  except  so  much  as  belonged  to  Hugh  Russell,  Esq., 
who  had  laid  out  his  portion,  the  northwest  part,  six  years  earlier,  and 
on  his  plat  the  first  buildings  were  erected.  In  1870,  Mr.  Horn  laid  out 
a  second  addition,  which  embraces  that  part  south  of  the  railroad,  west 
of  Division  Street,  and  including  his  residence.  The  first  house  erected 
within  the  present  limits  of  town  was  the  Widney  Hotel.  It  was  built 
for  a  dwelling,  but  being  purchased  by  Mr.  E.  A.  Widney,  was  con- 
verted into  a  hotel.  This  branch  of  the  C.  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  was  surveyed 
in  1847,  but  several  years  elapsed  before  the  grading  was  finished.  In 
1868,  it  was  sold  to  the  C.,  B.  &  Q.  R.  R.  and  by  that  company  completed 
and  put  in  running  order.  Until  that  date  it  was  known  as  the  Ameri- 
can Central  Railroad.  The  buildings  were  at  first  erected  on  the  west 
side  of  town  (west  of  Division  Street),  except  a  few  opposite  the  present 
post-office.  By  the  time  the  cars  commenced  to  run  over  the  railroad, 
there  were  a  half  dozen  stores,  as  many  shops,  and  quite  a  number  of 
carpenters  and  masons.  The  town  has  a  growth  peculiarly  its  own. 
Almost  every  other  village  or  city  in  the  county  received  a  sudden  impe- 
tus from  the  building  of  railroads,  but  this  latter  fact  seemed  to  have  but 
little  effect  on  Woodhull.  The  town  has  maintained  a  steady  growtli 
from  the  erection  of  the  first  store  and  dwellings  in  the  plat.  Before  the 
town  was  surveyed,  a  post-office  called  Heathland  was  kept  at  Mr.  F. 
Heath's  house,  a  short  distance  north  of  the  village  site.  When  the  town 
was  determined  upon,  it  was  thought  to  name  the  office  and  town  Leoti, 
and  was  called  by  that  name  some  time.  In  compliment  to  Mr.  Wood- 
hull,  the  present  name  was  given  them. 

Shortly  after  the  first  store  was  opened  by  M.  N.  Hurd,  it  was  de- 
stroyed by  fire  with  all  its  contents.  Again  in  1871,  a  building  owned 
by  T.  S.  McConnell,  and  containing  a  stock  of  goods  owned  by  a  Mr. 
Wright,  was  wholly  destroyed  by  the  same  element.  At  this  time,  the 
fire  also  consumed  an  unoccupied  building  near.  These  two  have  been 
the  only  serious  fires  the  village  lias  experienced. 

Probably  no  town  of  the  size  of  Woodhull  has  commanded  the  grain 
and  stock  trade  in  such  dimensions.  During  the  year  1876,  more  than  a 
half  million  of  dollars  were  received  at  this  place  in  exchange  for  prod- 


538  HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

uce,  and  in  1870-71  and  '72  more  broom  corn  was  shipped  from  Wood- 
hull,  than  from  any  point  in  the  United  States.  In  1809,  a  good  brick 
block  was  erected  by  J.  D.  Bell  and  Andrew  Eason,  and  in  1876,  a  simi- 
lar one  was  built,  the  upper  story  of  which  contains  a  good  lecture  hall 
and  the  office  of  the  Enterprise,  a  good  local  weekly  paper. 

It  was  no  uncommon  affair,  before  the  railroad  was  completed,  to  sec 
wagon  after  wagon  filled  with  grain  pass  through  Woodhull  to  Oneida, 
and  returning  the  owners  would  make  all  their  purchases  here.  The 
firm  of  Elder  &  Skinner  sold  in  one  year  over  $ 80,000  worth  of  goods. 
This  trade  is  yet  undiminished;  what  is  lacking  in  sales,  is  atoned  for  in 
purchases  of  the  farm  products. 

There  are  now  about  one  dozen  stores,  a  few  more  shops,  three  large 
elevators,  one  lumber  yard,  three  hotels,  and  a  large  number  of  mechan- 
ics. The  town  has  never  granted  a  license  to  saloons  of  any  kind,  and 
steadily  maintains  a  firm  temperance  standing. 

Woodhull  was  incorporated  in  1870,  and  the  following  board  of  officers 
elected :  B.  Taylor,  President ;  J.  V.  Kennagy,  Clerk  ;  W.  O.  Gamble, 
Treasurer,  and  Rev.  W.  C.  Wagner  and  James  Walton,  Trustees.  There 
are  now  seven  trustees,  instead  of  the  original  five  elected.  Their  names 
appear  elsewhere. 

SCHOOLS. 

Until  about  the  year  1869,  schools  were  held  in  the  district  school 
house.  About  that  time  they  were  graded,  and  the  present  building 
erected.  It  contains  four  rooms,  three  of  which  are  occupied  as  school- 
rooms, the  fourth  as  a  recitation  room.  The  report  of  the  Principal,  Mr. 
S.  G.  Mugrave,  for  January,  1877,  shows  150  scholars  enrolled,  and  an 
average  attendance  of  102. 

CHURCHES. 

The  largest  church  here  is  the  Swedish  Lutheran.  It  was  organized 
on  Oct.  15,  1868,  with  thirteen  members,  whose  names  were  as  follows : 
G.  Lagergron,  Y.  E.  Carlson,  E.  Hawkinson,  S.  Hawkinson,  T.  M.  Lind- 
quist,  C.  Lindquist,  S.  T.  Petterson,  Y.  Grenborg,  Y.  Clas,  N.  T.  Hulstrom, 
M.  Olson,  T.  Olson  and  O.  Truedson.  They  were  organized  in  the  old 
Presbyterian  Church,  where  they  met  for  divine  worship  for  some  time. 
In  1869,  they  built  a  house  of  worship  costing  $2,000.  It  proving  too 
small,  they  erected  the  present  commodious  house  of 'worship  in  1876,  at 
an  expense  of  $5,000.  The  pastor  is  Rev.  T.  M.  Sandquist.  The  num- 
ber of  communicants  is  now  275.  A  good  Sunday-school  is  regularly 
maintained. 

The  Catholic  Church  was  organized  about  six  years  since,  with  six  or 
eight  families.  They,  with  the  aid  of  other  churches  of  their  denomina- 
tion more  wealth}',  have  .just  completed  a  very  fine  village  church.  The 
number  of  families  has  not  greatly  increased  since  the  organization.  Ser- 
vices are  held  here  by  priests  from  other  places. 

THE  PBESS. 

In  December,  1875,  the  Reporter  made  its  first  appearance.  It  was 
published  by  Magner  &  Carlin,  editors  and  proprietors.  It  was  continued 
ijntil  December,  1876,  when  the  office  was  purchased  by  J.  J.  McHose, 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  539 

who  enlarged  it  from  a  three-column  page  paper  to  a  seven-column  folio, 
and  the  name  changed  to  the  Woodhull  Enterprise.  It  is  still  continued 
with  R.  H.  Magner  and  J.  J.  McHose  as  editors,  and  is  issued  weekly. 
It  is  an  excellent  local  paper,  and  is  all  its  name  indicates. 

It  would  be  well  to  mention  here  before  closing  the  history  of  Wood- 
hull,  that  Gen.  Schenck,  late  Minister  to  England,  is  largely  interested 
in  property  here  and  at  Nekoma,  and  pays  these  villages  a  visit  nearly 
every  other  year. 

WOODHULL   OFFICIALS. 

Pres.,  J.  B.  Kidenour ;  Clerk,  Robt.  Magner ;  Treas.,  S.  W.  Neely. 
Trustees,  William  Terapleton,  J.  E.  Kellogg,  J.  W.  Cox,  S.  W.  Wiley, 
William  Cornell. 

MORRISTOWN. 

In  the  Summer  of  1852,  Henry  Selby  built  a  store  and  laid  out  a 
town  upon  Sec.  6,  in  the  northwest  corner  of  the  township,  which  was 
called  Morristown.  This  formed  a  nucleus  of  a  thriving  settlement, 
having  a  post-office,  blacksmith  shops,  two  stores,  a  church,  school-house, 
harness  shops,  etc.,  but  the  subsequent  building  of  the  railroad,  and  the 
location  of  the  station  at  Osco,  has  taken  much  of  the  business  away  to 
Osco  and  other  points.  The  village  now  contains  twelve  dwelling  houses, 
two  stores,  one  shoemaker  shop,  a  meeting-house  and  a  school-house. 

DAYTON. 

But  five  or  six  families  reside  on  the  original  plat  of  Dayton. 
Among  them  is  George  Brandenburg,  one  of  the  earliest  settlers,  and 
whose  hospitable  mansion  was  once  the  only  tavern  in  the  county.  It  is 
one  of  the  oldest  towns,  and  was  laid  out  October  31,  1836,  by  Mark  M. 
Aiken.  It  was  at  one  time  the  stopping  place  on  the  Chicago,  Dixon  and 
Rock  Island  stage  route,  and  but  for  the  rapid  development  of  towns 
near  it,  and  the  railroads  passing  it  by,  might  have  been  one  of  the  larg- 
est towns  within  the  county. 

OPHEIM   (formerly  Edwardsville). 

Is  a  small  village  a  few  miles  north  of  Alpha,  on  the  Chicago,  Rock 
Island  and  St.  Louis  Railroad,  containing  about  one  hundred  inhabitants. 
It  has  an  excellent  trade  in  grain  and  farm  products.  One  good  store,  a 
few  shops,  an  elevator  and  a  lumber  yard  comprise  the  business  interests. 

CHURCHES. 

The  Swedish  Methodists  maintain  a  good  church  here.  It  has  been 
organized  but  a  few  years,  and  does  not  yet  support  a  regular  minister. 

OAKLEY   (GREEN  RIVER  STATION) 

Is  a  small  town  on  the  Chicago  and  Northwestern  Railway,  about  one 
mile  east  of  Colona.  Prior  to  the  crossing  of  the  roads  being  established 
at  this  latter  place,  Oakley  commanded  a  good  grain  trade.  It  was  laid 
out  August  11,  1865,  by  Thomas  F.  Davenport,  and  now  contains  about 


540  HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY. 

I 

one  hundred  inhabitants.  The  town  supports  two  or  three  stores,  as 
many  shops,  one  hotel  and  an  elevator.  The  children  are  sent  to  the  dis- 
trict school  near,  and  the  people  attend  church  at  Cleveland  or  Colona.., 

COLONA 

Was  laid  out  July  25,  1855,  by  Marcus  Warren,  and  at  present  contains 
nearly  two  hundred  inhabitants.  The  first  building  erected  in  town  was 
the  warehouse  built  by  J.  A.  Sawyer  in  1854,  just  at  the  completion  of 
the  railroad.  Considerable  trade  in  grain  and  wood  is  carried  on  here, 
and  in  the  early  days  of  the  railroad  Mr.  M.  Davis,  the  first  inhabitant  of 
the  place,  supplied  almost  all  the  wood  used  on  this  division  of  the  rail- 
road. This  elevator  was  used  until  the.  tornado  of  May.  1859,  occurred, 
which  blew  it  down  in  common  with  many  other  buildings.  It  also 
destroyed  the  Rock  River  railroad  bridge,  1,200  feet  long,  hurling  it 
entire  into  the  river  below.  Its  course  was  to  the  east,  and  great  ruin 
was  occasioned  by  it.  Owing  to  the  intersection  of  the  Chicago  and 
Northwestern,  and  Rock  Island  and  St.  Louis  Railroads,  a  good  trade  is 
maintained  at  Colona,  supporting  two  or  three  good  stores,  several  shops 
and  an  elevator. 

SCHOOLS. 

School  was  held,  in  what  is  now  the  Catholic  Church,  until  about 
1871,  when  the  present  comfortable  three-room  building  was  erected. 
Three  departments  are  conducted,  and  each  enjoys  a  good  attendance. 

CHURCHES. 

There  are  three  congregations  in  town — the  Catholic,  Methodist  and 
Presbyterian ;  the  latter,  however,  do  not  now  sustain  regular  preaching, 
but  maintain  their  Sunday-school. 

ALPHA. 

This  village  is  situated  in  the  southwest  part  of  the  county,  at  the 
junction  of  the  Galva  and  Keithsburg  Railroad  with  the  Rockford,  Rock 
Island  and  St.  Louis.  It  was  laid  out  by  Anson  Calkins,  June  1,  1872, 
and  at-  present  contains  about  one  hundred  inhabitants.  There  are  three 
or  four  stores,  as  many  shops,  a  depot,  and  t\vo  hotels. 

Prior  to  the  building  of  these  railroads,  the  town  of  Oxford,  a  few 
miles  to  the  southwest,  supplied  the  wants  of  the  citizens  of  that  localit}'. 
It  was  laid  out  by  Daniel  and  James  M.  Briggs,  February  25,  1858,  on 
the  west  half  of  Section  30,  town  of  Oxford.  At  this  place,  in  1860, 
existed  the  wildcat  "  Bank  of  the  Mississippi  Valley,"  whose  assets  Avere 
said  to  be  one  worthless  iron  safe,  one  cent — old  fashioned  copper — part 
of  one  lead  pencil,  a  rusty  steel  pen  and  a  half  sheet  of  foolscap  with 
figures  on  it. 

The  starting  of  the  towns  of  Alpha  and  Windsor,  in  the  count}'  im- 
mediately west,  both  near  to  Oxford  and  on  the  railroad,  caused  a 
general  removal  of  all  houses  to  these  places,  and  the  town  of  Oxford  is 
now  extinct,  the  town  plat  being  used  for  farming  land.  One  church, 
the ,  still  remains ;  the  others  being  taken  to  Alpha  and 


HISTORY   OP   HENRY   COUNTY.  541 

Windsor.  Alpha  bids  fair  to  become  a  good  business  town,  having  the 
advantage  of  the  railway  crossing.  There  is  no  reason  why  a  good  town 
will  not  be  seen  here  within  a  few  years.  The  children  are  sent  to  the 
district  school  near,  but  in  a  short  time  it  is  expected  to  erect  a  com- 
modious school-house  in  the  village. 

One  church,  the  Baptist,  now  supports  regular  divine  service.  It 
was  organized  in  September,  1876,  with  seven  members.  There  are  now 
thirty-six,  and  an  attendance  of  ninety-five  scholars  at  the  Sunday- 
school.  They  occupy  a  very  comfortable  church,  erected  some  two  years 
ago.  The  pastor,  Rev.  J.  C.  Lewis  has  been  with  the  congregation  some 
three  years,  commencing  his  labors  prior  to  the  organization. 

NEKOMA 

Is  a  small  village  east  of  Woodhull.  It  was  laid  out  by  M.  Z.  V.  Wood- 
hull,  of  Washington  City,  July  21,  18G9.  It  enjoys  a  good  grain  trade, 
and  at  one  time  was  thought  to  be  the  commencement  of  a  large  town. 
It  is,  however,  too  close  to  Galva,  Woodhull  and  towns  south  to  expect 
to  attain  a  great  size.  It  contains  two  or  three  stores,  as  many  shops,  an 
elevator  and  several  artisans. 


CHURCHES  OF  HENRY  COUNTY. 

HANNA   TOWNSHIP. 

The  first  church  organization  in  the  Township  of  Hanna,  also  the 
first  in  the  county,  was  at  the  house  of  P.  K.  Hanna,  in  the  Fall  of  1835, 
where  the  Methodist  Society  was  organized.  Rev.  Colin  D.  James  was 
the  first  pastor.  Among  the  active  workers  of  the  church  were  :  John 
P.  Hanna,  C.  Renshaw,  James  Searle,  Thomas  Hill,  William  Shafer,  as 
class  leaders ;  P.  K.  Hanna,  and  Daniel  Walsh,  as  local  preachers.  And 
also  Henry  Hand,  who  deserves  to  be  mentioned  as  one  of  the  most  ear- 
nest supporters  of  the  church. 

In  1854,  the  society  built  a  brick  church  at  a  cost  of  three  thousand 
dollars,  known  as  the  "  Rock  River  Chapel."  This  was  used  by  the  so- 
ciety until  the  Fall  of  1875,  when  they  built  a  much  finer  church  in  the 
village  of  Cleveland,  at  a  cost  of  four  thousand  five  hundred  dollars. 
The  board  of  trustees  are  P.  K.  Hanna,  Henry  Hand,  Thomas  Hill,  Will 
Shafer,  J.  H.  Sale,  J.  A.  Sawyer,  and  Milton  Hill.  The  present  mem- 
bership is  eighty  ;  Sabbath-school  attendance,  one  hundred.  Rev.  P.  K. 
Hanna  and  wife,  Geo.  A.  Colbert  and  wife,  Mrs.  Sullivan  and  two 
daughters,  were  among  the  original  members. 

The  Evangelical  Church  was  organized  March  25, 1873,  in  school-house 
No.  7,  of  Edford  Township,  in  whicli  place  services  had  been  held  some 
time  previous.  The  original  membership  was  twenty-three  persons, 
among  whom  were  the  following  :  Geo.  Pobanz,  Jno.  Hintz,  F.  Pobanz, 
Wm.  Pobanz,  Jno.  Neumann,  Jno.  Erdmann,  Julius  Parpat,  Carl  Nitz. 
Their  present  church-building  was  erected  at  a  cost  of  $3,000,  and  is 
under  the  pastorate  of  Rev.  Gustav  A.  Regier.  The  membershio  is  now 
sixty-two,  and  the  Sunday-school  fifteen. 


542  HISTORV    OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 


CORNWALL    TOWNSHIP. 

The  Calvary  Presbyterian  Church  of  Rock  River  Presbytery,  was 
organized  Jan.  2,  1868,  at  10  A.  M..  in  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church, 
on  the  north  line  of  Burns  Township.  The  organization  was  effected  by 
the  following  committee  of  Bureau  I3resbytery :  Rev.  J.  C.  Barr,  Rev.  J. 
Milligan,  and  Ruling  Elders  Alex.  White,  Charles  M.  Priestly,  Rev.  J.  S. 
McClung,  and  Moses  Thatcher.  Rev.  J.  C.  Barr  preached  a  sermon  from 
Isaiah  xl.,  31.  John  Fleming  was  at  this  meeting  elected,  ordained  and 
installed  as  Ruling  Elder  of  the  church.  Their  earliest  meetings  were 
held  in  school-house  No.  4,  on  Sec.  27. 

In  1870-71,  a  church  was  built  on  Sec.  27,  N.W.  corner  of  S.W.J, 
at  a  cost  of  $3,500.  Rev.  J.  S.  McClung  was  stated  supply  of  the 
church  from  the  date  of  its  organization  until  March,  1871.  The  present 
pastor,  Rev.  F.  I.  Moffatt,  served  the  church  as  stated  supply  from  Octo- 
ber, 1871,  up  to  Dec.  10,  1872,  when  he  was  installed  pastor,  in  which 
capacity  he  still  officiates.  The  original  members  were :  H.  S.  Rogers, 
Mrs.  Phoebe  Rogers,  W.  W.  Winters,  Mrs.  Virginia  Winters,  Win. 
Allen,  Mrs.  Margaret  Allen,  Thomas  Rowland,  Mrs.  C.  T.  McClung, 
Mrs.  A.  C.  Torence,  John  Fleming,  Mrs.  Mary  A.  Fleming,  Mrs.  Sarah 
A.  Calender,  A.  E.  Benedict,  Mrs.  Harriet  T.  Benedict,  Gabriel  Romig, 
James  J.  Dickey,  Mrs.  Caroline  E.  Dickey,  Isaac  Callender,  James 
Orr,  Alexander  Walker,  W.  H.  Torrence.  The  present  membership  is 
seventy-three ;  Sabbath-school  attendance  about  forty. 

COLONA   TOWNSHIP. 

United  Presbyterian  Church.  The  United  Presbyterian  Church  of 
Colona  was  organized  Dec.  22,  1866,  in  the  Colona  school-house,  with 
twelve  members,  and  were  constituted  a  church  by  Rev.  H.  Wallace  and 
Elder  A.  Blair,  of  Davenport,  Iowa,  committee  from  Presbytery,  and 
Rev.  J.  Todd,  missionaiy,  in  accordance  with  a  petition  drawn  up  by 
S.  H.  Weed,  and  signed  by  ten  members  and  eighty  adherents  of  the 
cause.  By  request,  the  U.  P.  Presbytery  of  Rock  Island  sent  Rev.  Henry 
Wallace,  of  Rock  Island,  to  view  the  field,  who  preached  in  the  school- 
house  the  latter  part  of  June,  1865;  this  was  the  second  sermon  preached 
in  the  village  of  Colona.  Two  weeks  later,  Rev.  William  Cooke,  of 
Homestead  Church,  preached.  Rev.  J.  F.  Martin  came  as  missionary 
Sept.  15,  1865,  and  was  succeeded  by  Rev.  J.  P.  Finney,  and  he  by  Rev. 
S.  H.  Weed,  Licentiate,  July  15,  1866,  and  he  by  Rev.  J.  K.  Blair,  and 
Rev.  John  Todd.  The  earliest  meetings  were  held  in  the  Colona  school- 
house  ;  meetings  were  also  held  in  private  houses.  The  names  of  the 
original  members  are  Andrew  Stewart,  Grace  Moderwell,  Christina  Mod- 
erwell,  Jos.  Moderwell,  Jane  Moderwell,  James  Montgomery,  Sr.,  Sarah 
Bell,  William  McGonagil,  Sr.,  Elizabeth  McGonagil,  Mary  Cochran, 
Barbara  McFerran,  and  Margaret  McCall.  Joseph  Moderwell  and  An- 
drew Stewart  were  elected  and  ordained  ruling  elders  of  the  organization. 
Wm.  McGonagil  is  at  present  a  deacon. 

September  80,  1867,  the  congregation  chose  S.  H.  Weed,  J.  J.  Bauni, 
and  James  Bell,  building  committee.  A  frame  church,  32x50  feet,  with 
belfry  and  spire,  was  built,  and  was  opened  for  worship  Oct.  18,  1868. 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  .543 

The  cost  was  $2,108.83  in  cash,  and  about  $1,000  in  work  and  material 
was  donated.  April  3,  1873,  a  bell  was  procured,  costing  $253.76. 

Rev.  S.  H.  Weed,  having  been  ordained  Nov.  23,  1867,  labored  as  a 
missionary  till  June  15,  1869,  when  he  was  installed  pastor,  which  office 
he  held  till  April  30,  1876.  At  present  the  congregation  has  no  pastor, 
but  is  under  the  care  of  Rev.  J.  A.  Reynolds,  of  Rock  Island,  and  Elders 
F.  Ferguson  and  J.  Caughey,  of  Homestead  Church,  by  appointment  of 
the  Presbytery. 

The  total  nunrber  of  members  is  fifty-eight,  two  of  whom  died,  three 
Avere  suspended,  and  thirty-two  have  removed,  leaving  at  present  twenty- 
one  persons  in  full  membership,  and  fifty-four  baptized  non-communing 
members.  The  average  attendance  at  Sabbath-school  is  about  forty. 
Capt.  J.  E.  Wilkins,  Rev.  S.  H.  Weed,  James  Bell,  and  Andrew  Grass, 
have  all  been  superintendents  in  the  Sabbath-school.  Elder  Jos.  Davis 
has  removed  to  Nebraska.  Capt.  J.  E.  Wilkins,  who  served  as  deacon, 
has  removed  to  Iowa. 

EDFORD   TOWNSHIP. 

The  Church  of  God  was  organized  Sept.  16,  1876,  at  the  "  Howard 
School-house,"  where  those  interested  in  forming  a  church  had  been  hold- 
ing services  since  the  8th  of  April,  previous.  Among  the  original  mem- 
bers were  W.  T.  Harris  and  L.  E.  Harris.  Preliminary  steps  have  been 
taken  for  the  erection  of  a  house  of  worship  at  an  early  day.  The  pas- 
tors have  been  W.  R.  Coovert  and  M.  S.  Newbommer.  They  now  have 
thirty-eight  communicants,  with  an  attendance  of  thirty-five  in  Sunday- 
school. 

St.  John's  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church.  The  earliest  meetings  of 
this  body  were  held  in  the  Central  School-house  in  1867,  and  the  church 
organization  was  effected  the  same  year,  with  a  membership  of  about  a 
dozen  persons.  This  has  been  very  materially  augmented  since,  until 
they  have  gathered  in  about  fifty  families.  The  church  building  was 
erected  in  1872,  at  a  cost  of  $2,500.  The  present  pastor  is  Rev."  I.  P. 
Guenther. 

GRAND   VIEW   M.    E.   CHURCH. 

Grand  View  M.  E.  Church.  Rev.  Mr.  Colbert  organized  the  first 
class  in  1842.  Among  those  who  rendered  valuable  service  to  this  church 
in  its  early  history,  were  the  following :  Revs.  Philip  Hannah,  William 
McHenry  and  N.  Smith,  as  local  preachers  ;  and  later,  Rev.  Zach  Welch. 
Among  the  early  pastors,  Rev.  Bart.  Cartwright,  Revs.  Harvey  and  Burr. 
Rev.  H.  J.  Humphrey,  Rev.  G.  W.  Brown,  Rev.  C.  M.  Wright,  and  Rev. 
Mr.  Falkenlmrv. 

The  later  pastors  were  Revs.  G.  M.  Morey,  Ralph  Kinney,  A.  C. 
Frick,  M.  D.  Heekard,  J.  W.  Oclell,  J.  J.  Fluharty,  C.  M.  Swartz,  Lorin 
Webb,  J.  W.  Megan,  Ahab  Keller,  G.  C.  Woodruff,  and  the  present 
pastor.  Rev.  J.  W.  Otterman. 

The  first  organization  worshiped  for  several  years  in  the  house  of  Mr. 
Southworth,  and  afterwards  for  many  years  in  school-houses.  The 
present  church  edifice  was  erected  in  1871,  under  the  labors  and  direction 
of  Rev.  C.  W.  Swartz. 


544  HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 


BISHOP   HILL. 

Swedish  M.  E.  Church.  This  church  was  organized  in  the  Fall  of 
1864,  with  about  twenty  members.  The  principal  ones  were  Eric  Beng- 
tron,  Jonas  Engstrom,  Eric  Soder,  Jons  Watstrom,  George  Erickson. 
The  earliest  meetings  were  held  in  the  Bishop  Hill  School-house,  also 
in  private  houses.  Soon  after  the  organization  a  wagon  shop  was  pur- 
chased for  $400 ;  meetings  were  held  in  the  second  story  of  this  house, 
until  1868,  and  in  that  year  the  congregation  completed,  ready  for  xise,  a 
very  commodious  house  of  worship,  at  a  cost  of  $3,500.  The  following 
preachers  have  labored  here:  N.  O.  Westergreen,  one  year;  Peter  Chall- 
man,  one  year ;  A.  J.  Anderson,  four  years  ;  Eric  Shogren,  three  years  ; 
H.  W.  Eklund,  one  year  ;  J.  E.  Bergren,  three  years. 

The  congregation  now  have  one  hundred  and  eighty-four  members, 
and  a  Sabbath-school  of  eighty  scholars.  Jonas  Engstrom,  who  acted 
as  trustee  in  the  church  in  its  early  days,  is  preaching  in  Kansas,  having 
emigrated  with  several  others  from  Bishop  Hill  to  Kansas  some  years  ago. 

The  Lutheran  Church,  Opheim.  This  church  is  a  branch  of  the 
Swedona  Lutheran  Church,  and  has  no  regular  organization  of  its  own  ; 
Rev.  A.  Andreen  preaches. 

KEWANEE   TOWNSHIP. 

German  Evangelical  Church,  Kewanee  Township.  Until  the  erec- 
tion of  their  church  edifice  in  1866,  the  members  of  this  congregation 
held  their  meetings  for  divine  service  in  the  school-house  on  Section  28. 
They  were  organized  here  about  this  time  with  twenty-eight  members. 
Owing  to  a  division  in  the  church,  and  the  forming  of  another  church 
near,  the  membership  is  now  sixteen.  The  attendance  at  Sunday-school 
is  now  twenty-seven. 

The  following  ministers  have  successively  held  the  pastorate  here  : 
Revs.  Herman  Lessner,  G.  F.  Gruber,  C.  G.  Haack,  —  Hilmer,  —  Rein, 
G.  W.  Regier  and  —  Hantel.  The  Rev.  William  Meyer,  pastor  of  the 
church  at  Princeton,  Bureau  County,  is  now  [pastor  in  charge,  preaching 
once  a  month. 

YORKTOWN   TOWNSHIP. 

Evangelical  Association,  section  27,  Yorktown  Township,  was  organ- 
ized in  1851,  at  the  house  of  Peter  Luther,  with  seventeen  members. 
They  have  increased  to  one  hundred  and  seventy-five,  and  a  Sunday- 
school  of  two  hundred  scholars.  In  1867  they  erected  a  church  edifice 
at  a  cost  of  $3,000.  Their  pastors  since  1854  have  been  as  follows :  Revs. 
William  Kolb,  John  Schneider,  J.  C.  Anthus,  J.  C.  Spielman,  John 
Dentjel,  R.  Rothermund,  A.  Heilman,  Joseph  Schnee,  M.  Hevl,  A.  Gock- 
ley,  P.  Himmel,  E.  Freeden,  M.  Heyl,  V.  Forkel,  A.  Goetschel,  A.  Woe- 


her  and  C.  Gagstetter. 


GALVA   TOWNSHIP. 


Pleasant  View  Church.  This  church  is  located  four  miles  northeast 
of  the  Town  of  Galva,  in  Galva  Township,  and  was  built  at  a  cost  of 
$1,000 ;  completed  and  dedicated  Nov.  2i>,  1876.  The  members  first  met 
for  religious  meetings  at  the  house  of  Daniel  May,  and  were  organized  in 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  545 

the  Fall  of  1876,  at  the  residence  of  Geo.  Huffman,  about  a  quarter  of  a 
mile  west  of  where  the  church  now  stands. 

Some  of  the  original  members  were  Daniel  May,  Geo.  Huffman,  R. 
D.  Sprague,  R.  J.  Huffman,  Mahaly  Sprague,  J.Wilson,  Mason  Huffman, 
Margaret  Wilson,  Nancy  Huffman,  Hannah  Huffman,  Mary  White,  Lizza 
Huffman. 

There  are  at  present  seventeen  members  who  are  under  the  minis- 
terial care  of  Rev.  Barnard  Wagner.  At  present  there  is  no  Sabbath- 
school. 

HENRY  COUNTY   INFIRMARY. 

The  liberal  manner  in  which  the  Supervisors  of  Henry  County  have 
provided  for  the  sustenance  and  comfort  of  her  paupers  is  a  matter  of 
just  pride  on  the  part  of  her  citizens.  The  building  known  as  the  "  Henry 
County  Infirmary"  is  an  object  of  admiration  to  all  who  visit  it,  not  only 
on  account  of  its  architectural  design  and  its  neat  and  beautiful  surround- 
ings, but  for  its  complete  and  admirable  arrangement  for  the  health  and 
comfort  of  its  inmates.  It  is  situated  on  the  County  Farm  in  Munson 
Township,  near  the  center  of  the  county,  and  about  six  miles  south  from 
Geneseo. 

The  Poor  Farm  consisted  originally  of  one  hundred  and  twenty  acres, 
entered  by  the  count}7  at  government  price,  in  1854.  In  1875,  the 
adjoining  forty  acres  belonging  to  the  same  quarter-section,  was  added  at 
a  cost  of  $2,000. 

Preparatory  to  the  erection  of  the  present  building  a  tour  of  inspec- 
tion was  made  in  several  adjoining  counties  of  the  state  by  a  committee 
of  the  Board  of  Supervisors,  consisting  of  Dr.  R.  R.  Sales,  of  Colona ; 
A.  W.  Perry,  of  Geneseo;  Lewis  Shearer,  of  Cornwall;  O.  E.  Page  and 
Richard  Mascall,  of  Cambridge,  to  ascertain  the  manner  of  treating  pau- 
pers, the  kind  of  buildings  in  use  for  that  purpose,  and  to  decide  upon 
some  plan  for  an  infirmary  in  Henry  County  that  should  equal,  if  not 
surpass,  the  best  models  examined.  The  result  of  this  tour  of  inspection 
was  the  adoption  of  the  plan  for  the  present  building,  which  was  drawn 
up  in  a  rough  sketch  by  the  committee  before  their  return  home  and  sub- 
sequently adopted  by  the  Board. 

A.  W.  Perry,  Dr.  R.  R.  Sales  and  John  Blackburn  were  appointed 
the  building  committee  ;  but  owing  to  the  remoteness  of  the  other  mem- 
bers, the  chief  oversight  fell  upon  A.  W.  Perry,  whose  indefatigable 
labors,  efficient  management,  and  financial  integrity  justly  entitle  him  to 
the  credit  which  has  been  unanimously  awarded  him  by  his  fellow  citi- 
zens. 

A.  J.  Kinney,  architect,  Chicago,  furnished  the  plan  and  specifica- 
tions, after  the  rough  sketch  which  had  been  drawn  arid  adopted  by  the 
committee.  The  contract  was  let  to  Archer  &  Frost,  of  Princeton,  111., 
and  the  work  began  in  1871. 

The  building  is  in  the  French  style  of  architecture.  It  consists  of 
two  wings  with  transverse  gables,  33  by  86  feet,  and  connected  together 
by  a  main  building  60  feet  long  by.  40  feet  wide,  and  standing  back  so 
that  the  wings  at  each  end  form  a  projection  of  23  feet  from  the  front  line 
of  the  main  building.  The  whole  length  of  the  building,  including  both 
wings,  is  126  feet.  The  roof  of  the  main  building,  between  the  trans- 


54G  HISTORY    OF    HENEY   COUNTY. 

verse  gables,  is  Mansard,  with  ornamented  attic  windows,  and  presents  a 
beautiful  front  view.  The  structure  is  of  brick  and  Joliet  stone,  the  lat- 
ter composing  the  basement  story.  It  is  two  stories  in  height,  besides 
the  attic,  which  affords  about  the  same  amount  of  room  as  the  other 
floors.  The  corridors  in  the  lower  stories  run  through  the  interior  of  the 
building  at  right  angles,  but,  to  economize  space,  they  are  placed  around 
the  outside  in  the  attic.  It  is  well  lighted  and  ventilated,  flues  for  the 
latter  purpose  running  through  all  the  main  walls  of  the  building.  It  is 
heated  by  steam,  and  hot  and  cold  water  supplied  to  all  parts  of  the 
house.  The  water  is  pumped  up  from  wells  and  cisterns  into  a  largt- 
reservoir  in  the  attic.  It  is  said  to  be  the  best  building  for  the  cost  in 
the  state,  the  whole  cost,  including  heating  apparatus,  being  about 
#50,000. 

The  center  building  is  occupied  by  the  warden  and  his  family.  The 
wings  on  either  hand  are  for  male  and  female  paupers.  Each  wing  con- 
tains 32  rooms  for  paupers,  with  bath-rooms  and  water-closets  on  each 
floor.  The  basement  is  occupied  for  cooking,  culinary  purposes,  dining- 
rooms  for  officers  and  inmates,  laundry,  store-rooms,  cellar,  engine-room, 
etc.  In  the  rear  of  the  infirmary  proper  is  a  separate  asylum  or  room  for 
the  more  troublesome  of  the  insane  inmates,  which  has  been  fitted  up 
from  the  old  "  poor  house"  in  use  before  the  present  building  was  erected. 

The  grounds  about  the  Infirmary  are  very  tastefully  laid  out,  and 
the  building  occupies  an  elevation  from  which  drainage  is  easy.  This  has 
been  taken  advantage  of  to  make  the  basement  one  of  the  most  dry  and 
airy  apartments  of  the  building.  The  whole  presents  a  beautiful  and 
attractive  home  for  that  class  of  unfortunates  whom  adversity  or  mis- 
fortune has  compelled  to  seek  a  shelter  within  its  friendly  walls. 

The  first  steam  heating  apparatus  put  in  proved  inefficient,  and  was 
replaced  in  1874.  This  and  other  changes  cost  about  $5,000. 

L.  J.  Wilkinson  was  chosen  Warden,  and  Mrs.  L.  J.  Wilkinson 
Matron,  and  entered  upon  their  duties  May  1,  1872.  Their  eminent 
fitness  for  the  place,  and  excellent  management,  have  kept  them  in  the 
office  till  the  present  time,  and  will  probably  keep  them  there  for  many 
years  yet  to  come,  should  they  not  be  called,  as  their  talents  and  faith- 
fulness deserve,  to  preside  over  some  larger  institution. 

The  report  of  the  Board  of  Supervisors  for  1875  shows  the  following 

SUMMARY. 

Total  amount  of  orders  drawn . . . $14,162  02 

general  expenses $6,gi8  31 

land  purchased _ _ 1,906  53 

repairs  made 4,27^  67 

tools __  237  91 

furniture. __  328   16 

permanent  improvements 222  44 

live  stock  purchased __ 275  oo — $14,162  02 

lumber  of  inmates  now  at  the  infirmary - 51 

Number  of  weeks'  support  furnished —  2,423 

Average  cost  per  capita,  per  week _ $2   <v. 


The  present  number  of  inmates  (1877)  is  61. 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  547 


THE  RAILROADS. 

The  Chicago  and  Rock  Island  Railroad,  now  Chicago,  Rock  Island 
and  Pacific  Railroad,  was  surveyed  in  1850,  and  completed  through  Henry 
County,  in  February,  1854.  The  CentraK  Military  Tract  Railroad,  now 
Chicago,  Burlington  and  Quincy  Railroad,  was  surveyed  in  the  Fall  of 
1852,  and  was  completed  as  far  as  Kewanee,  in  December,  1854,  and  to 
Galesburg  shortly  after.  The  American  Central  Railroad,  now  the  New 
Boston  Branch  of  the  C.  B.  &  Q.  Railroad,  was  begun  in  1847.  It  was 
afterwards  sold  to  the  latter  company,  and  was  completed  in  the  Spring 
of  1868.  The  Peoria  and  Rock  Island  Railway  was  originated  by  Orrin 
E.  Page,  Esq.,  and  Amos  Gould,  of  Cambridge,  who  procured  a  charter 
in  1867.  To  their  unremitting  courage  and  labors  in  overcoming  great 
obstacles,  much  of  its  completion  is  due.  The  first  train  passed  over  it 
July  8,  1871.  The  Rockford,  Rock  Island  &  St.  Louis  Railroad  was 
completed  later  in  the  same  year.  Each  side  of  this  large  county  as 
well  as  its  center  having  a  railroad,  all  parts  are  within  easy  reach  of 
produce  markets,  thus  very  nearly  equalizing  the  value  of  real  estate 
throughout  the  county.  Had  these  roads  all  crossed  each  other  at  any 
given  point,  doubtless  a  large  city  would  have  grown  up  there,  but  as  it 
is,  the  village  population,  though  considerable,  is  divided  among  several 
good  sized  but  thriving  towns. 


THE   COUNTY   SCHOOLS. 

B.  F.  Barge,  Superintendent,  elected  in  1873. 

The  whole  number  of  persons  under  twenty-one  years  of  age  in  the 
county  is  18,518;  whole  number  of  school  age,  12,379. 

The  number  of  school  districts  is  196  ;  schooj-houses,  221  —  frame, 
190,  brick,  31. 

The  number  of  pupils  enrolled  in  1870  was  11,206  —  males,  5,181, 
females,  5,638. 

Total  number  of  teachers  employed,  437 — males,  134,  females,  303. 

The  whole  number  of  months  taught  during  the  year  was  1,770. 
The  total  principal  of  the  Township  Fund  was  •'1106,282.75.  The  highest 
amount  ($13,958.60)  was  in  Osco  Township  :  the  lowest  (§1,200)  in 
Cambridge  Township. 

Highest  monthly  wages  paid  to  teachers  in  graded  schools,  $  188.88  ; 
ungraded,  $60.  Highest  monthly  wages  paid  to  female  teachers  in  graded 
schools,  $/7.77  ;  ungraded,  $55.  Lowest  to  male,  $20;  lowest  to  female, 
$16.  Total  amount  received  for  the  year,  $156,430.81 :  total  expended, 
$lll,302.t!5  ;  balance  in  treasury,  $45,128.16. 

The  Agricultural  Society  at  its  late  session  appropriated  $75  to  be 
paid  in  Premiums  for  Educational  Work  at  its  coming  Fair,  and  the 
County  Superintendent,  W.  H.  Russell,  of  Kewanee,  and  H.  S.  Comstock, 
of  Colona,  were  appointed  a  committee  to  arrange  a  premium  list  and 
specifications  for  the  work.  In  pursuance  they  have  prepared  the  fol- 
lowing 


548  HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 


"PLAN   FOR   AN   EXHIBIT   FROM   THE   SCHOOLS   OF    HENRY   COUNTY. 

"  For  purposes  of  the  Exhibit  the  schools  of  the  county  shall  be 
divided  into  three  grades,  as  follows : 

"  Grade  A — Including  all  schools  of  six  departments  or  more. 
"  Grade  B — Including  all  graded  schools  of   less  than  six  depart- 
ments. 

"  Grade  C — Including  all  ungraded  schools. 
"  The  awards  shall  be  as  follows  : 

"  For  the  best  general  exhibit  in  Grade  A,        -  -       f  10  00 

"  For  best  exhibit  penmanship,  Grade  A,  not  less  than  thirty 

pupils  from  a  school,      -  4  00 

"  For  best  letter  writing,  Grade  A,  not  less  than  thirty  pupils 

from  a  school,  4  00 

"  For  best  map  drawing,  Grade  A,  not  less  than   thirty  pupils 

from  a  school,  3  00 

k'  For  Grade  B  the  same  awards  as  in  A,  with  the  exception  that  not 
less  than  twelve  pupils  shall  be  required  from  each  school  where  thirty 
are  required  from  Grade  A. 

"  For  Grade  C  same  awards,  except  that  competing  number  required 
shall  be  six. 
"  For  best  individual  specimen  of  penmanship  in  Grades  A,  B 

and  C,  each,  1  00 

"  For  best  individual  specimen  of  letter  writing  in  each  Grade, 

A, B  and  C,  1  00 

"  For  best  individual  specimen  of  map  drawing  in  Grades  A,  B 

and  C, each,  1  00 

"  For  best  plan  of  drawing  of  school-house  by  pupil,        -  1  00 

"  For  best  programme  for  ungraded  school,  by  teacher,    -  2  00 

COUNTY  OFFICERS. 

County  Clerk,  F.  G.  Welton ;  Circuit  <  Ilerk,  L.  H.  Patton ;  Treas- 
urer, P.  H.  Beveridge ;  Sheriff,  VV.  J.  Vannice  ;  State's  Attorney,  T.  E. 
Milchrist ;  Coroner,  W.  L.  Dalryrnple ;  School  Superintendent,  B.  F. 
Barge  ;  Surveyor,  Patterson  Holmes. 

CIRCUIT   COURT. 

Fifth  Judicial  Circuit,  embracing  the  counties  of  Henry,  Rock  Island, 
and  Mercer :  George  W.  Pleasants,  Judge.  Terms :  Second  Mondays 
in  February,  June,  and  October  of  each  year. 

COUNTY   COURT. 

Julius  Hinman,  Judge.  Law  terms :  Second  Mondays  in  April  and 
December  of  each  year.  Probate  terms :  Third  Monday  in  each  month. 

BOARD   OF   SUPERVISORS. 

S.  L.  Andrews,  Chairman.  Regular  sessions :  Second  Tuesday  in 
September,  and  second  Monday  in  July.  Special  sessions  at  call  of  chair- 
man and  ten  members. 


HISTORY   OF   HENBY   COUNTY. 


549 


A    TABULAR    STATEMENT 

Showing  the  Totals  of  Personal  and  Real  Property  of  Henry  County  for  the 

year  1876. 


COMPILED  BY  THE  COUNTY  CLERK. 


PKRSONAL    PROPERTY. 

ITEMS. 

Number 

Average 
Value. 

Assessed 
Value. 

TOTAL. 

1.    Horses  of  all  ages  

16.058 
43.163 
1.075 
4.881 
72.573 
47 
95 
58 
5,871 
4,733 
2,718 
240 
526 

$45.35 
12.39 
50.34 
1.72 
3.33 
279.04 
50.94 
70.26 
25.12 
3.54 
17.82 
79.77 
39.00 

$728.264 
534,839 
54,118 
8.440 
241.786 
13.125 
4.840 
4,075 
147.633 
16.753 
48,425 
19,145 
20,482 

$1.843,180 
$1,392,555 

8.    Billiard.  Pigeon  Mote.  Iffigatelle.  or  other  similar  Tables  ... 

10.     Watehes  and  Clocks     

11.    Sewing  or  Knitting  Machines  

1  4.    Kranch  ises  

1,200 
25 

16     Patent  Kights 

17.    Steamboats.  Sailing  Vessels,  Wharf  Boats,  Barges  or  other 
Water  Craft  

$418,222 
15.900 

12.8S5 
93.531 
365 
100 
13,142 
4.119 
161,733 
295.324 
4,350 

20.    Manufacturers'  Tools,  Implements  ;md  Machinery  (other  than  Engines  and 

22.    Gold  and  Silver  Plate  and  Plated  Ware         ..     ,. 

24.    Monevs  of  Bank,  Banker,  Broker  or  Stock  .lobbe 
25.    Credits  of  l!;mk.  Banker,  Broker  or  Stock  Jobbei 
:*(>.     MoiH-vs  of  other  than  Bank,  Banker,  Broker  or  S 
27.    Credits  of  other  than  Bank,  Banker,  Broker  or  St 
2H     BotuN  and  stocks 

lock  Jobbe 
ock  Jobbe 

r.  .  . 

29.    Shares  of  Capital  Stock  of  Companies  and  Associations  not  incorporated  by 
the  Laws  of  this  Srate  

30     Pawnbrokers'  Property 

31.    Property  of  Companies  and  Corporations  otherthan  hereinbefore  enumerated 

1,380 

1,070 
160,251 

35.    Investments  in  Real  Estate  and  Improvements  thereon  (See  Sec.  10)  

128,401 

Total  Value  of  Personal  Property  

$3.235.705 

LANDS. 

No.  of  Acres. 

AT 
pe 

Value 

r  Acre. 

$9,878  095 
622,714 

$10.500,80» 

440.38 

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$22.43 
8.48 

73.50 

Total  Value  of  Lands  

513,890 

$20.43 

TOWN  AND  CITY   LOTS. 

No.  of  Lots. 

Average 
Value. 

$1,698,013 
62,906 

Jl.760,919 

6,908 
1,983 

$246.00 
31.70 

Total  Value  qf  Town  and  City  Lots  

8,891 

$198.10 

PROPERTY   BELONGING  TO  RAILROADS. 

$3,863 

$7,415 

1,200 
2.082 

Total  Value  of  all  Property  as  Assessed  

$15,504,578 

12.913 
60,057 
30.696 
38.070 
14.257 
72.185 
5.363 
13,967 

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Stewart  Lodge,  No,  92,  A.  F.  and  A.  M. — Officers :  George  Richards, 
W.  M. ;  D.  F.  Sargent,  S.  W. ;  John  Harper,  J.  W. ;  J.  D.  Grant,  Secy. ; 
Joseph  Hammond,  Treas.  Meets  at  Geneseo,  first  Friday  evening  before 
full  moon,  each  month. 

Woman's  Temperance  Alliance,  Geneseo. — Organized  in  March,  1864. 
Officers:  Mrs.  H.  T.  Miller,  Pres. ;  five  Vice-Presidents  ;  Mrs.  G.  A. 
Hobbs,  Secy. ;  Mrs.  O.  Olmstead,  Treas. 

Young  Ladies'  Temperance  Union,  Geneseo. — Organized  in  January, 
1876.  Officers :  Mrs.  Agnes  Wells,  Pres. ;  Miss  Ellen  Davis,Vice-Pres. ; 
Miss  Emma  Chapin,  Secy. ;  Miss  Ella  Sawyer,  Treas. 

Reform  Club  (Gentlemen),  Geneseo. — Organized  in  May,  1876.  Offi- 
cers :  R.  Harrington,  Pres. ;  three  Vice-Presidents ;  Emery  Graves,  Secy.; 
William  Cole,  Treas. 

Kewanee  Lodge,  No.  159,  A.  F.  and  A.  M. — Organized  Oct.  2,  1854. 
Grand  Lodge  of  Illinois  granted  a  dispensation  to  Rev.  Wm.  White,  as 
W.  M.,  and,  on  the  31st  of  October,  a  Master  Mason's  Lodge  was  opened 
in  Wethersfield,  under  the  name  of  Wethersfield  Lodge,  U.  D.,  William 
White,  C.  C.  Blish,  W.  S.  Charles,  E.  Pinney,  Jas.  Elliott,  and  Henry 
Sillon  being  present.  Three  petitions  were  received  and  referred. 

On  April  14,  1855,  the  Lodge  was  moved  to  Kewanee,  where  it  has 
since  remained. 

Oct.  3,  1855,  a  Charter  was  granted  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Illinois 
to  Wethersfield  Lodge,  No.  159. 

In  the  Summer  of  1867,  the  Lodge  built  a  new  hall,  and  incurred  a 
heavy  debt,  which  is  now  very  nearly  paid. 

The  line  of  the  succession  of  the  presiding  officers  is  as  follows : 
Wm.  White,  Chas.  C.  Blish,  Matt.  B.  Potter,  Hamp.Way,  R.  A.  Tenney, 
Henry  T.  West,  Chas.  Trowbridge,  Chas.  S.  Clapp,  S.  W.  Warner,  Wm. 
T.  Cross,  John  B.  Moffitt,  Albert  B.  Ashley. 

Oct.  4,  1876,  permission  was  given  to  change  the  name  from  Weth- 
ersfield to  Kewanee  Lodge,  No.  159. 

The  Lodge  is  now  in  a  thrifty  condition,  in  comfortable  quarters, 
with  a  membership  of  seventy.  Regular  meetings  on  first  and  third 
Tuesdays  of  each  month. 

Kewanee  Chapter,  No.  47,  R.  A.  M.— Organized  Oct.  29,  1858.  Un- 
der dispensation  a  Chapter  was  opened  in  Kewanee  by  Rev.  G.  E.  Peters, 
H.  P.,  assisted  by  several  companions.  One  petition  was  received  and 
referred. 

In  October,  1859,  the  Grand  Chapter  issued  a  Charter  to  Kewanee 
Chapter,  No.  47,  R.  A.  Masons. 

The  Chapter  is  in  a  thrifty  condition,  with  a  membership  of  fifty- 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  553 

-seven.  The  presiding  officers  have  been:  G.  E.  Peters,  C.  Bassett,  and 
Chas.  Trowbridge,  who  was  first  installed  Jan.  9,  1861.  Regular  meet- 
ings on  first  and  third  Wednesdays  of  each  month. 

Sherman  Lodge,  No.  535,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  Orion. — Officers :  Freder- 
ick Thompson,  W.  M. ;  E.  J.  O'Neil,  S.  W. ;  Wm.  Lembke,  J.  W. ;  H. 
H.  Parks,  Secy.  ;  J.  H.  McGovern,  Treas. ;  H.  W.  Rishel,  S.  D. ;  S.  J. 
Ickes,  J.  D. ;  L.  H.  Muman,  T.  C.  Williams,  Stewards ;  O.  P.  Wade, 
Tiler.  Meets  on  Wednesday  evening,  on  or  before  the  full  of  the  moon 
in  each  month. 

The  following  are  the  officers  of  the  Masonic  bodies  for  the  year  1877 : 

Kewanee  Lodge,  No.  159,  A.  F.  and  A.  M. — A.  B.  Ashley,  W.  M. ; 
C.  H.  Bogue,  S.  W. ;  Matt.  B.  Blish,  J.  W. ;  S.  W.  Warner,  Treas. ;  W. 
T.  Cross,  Secy. ;  C.  K.  Ladd,  S.  D. ;  A.  B.  Spickler,  J.  D. ;  C.  Otis  and 
S.  Enos,  Stewards ;  C.  P.  Leonard,  Tiler. 

Kewanee  Chapter,  No.  47,  R.  A.  M. — Chas.  Trowbridge,  M.  E.  H.  P.; 
J.  B.  Moffitt,  E.  K.  ;  Geo.  D.  Elliott,  E.  S. ;  C.  K.  Ladd,  C.  H. ;  C.  H. 
Bogue,  P.  S. ;  A.  B.  Ashley,  R.  A.  C. ;  J.  R.  Clapp,  M.  3d  V. ;  A.  E. 
Matteson,  M.  2d  V. :  A.  T.  Johnson,  M.  1st  V. ;  S.  W.  Warner,  Treas. ; 
Wm.  T.  Cross.  Secy. ;  C.  P.  Leonard,  Sentinel. 

Cambridge  Lodge,  No.  49,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  —  Officers:  J.  E.  Ayers, 
W.  M. ;  A.  R.  Mock,  S.  W. ;  W.  J.  Vannice,  J.  W. ;  E.  D.  Richardson, 
Treas. ;  P.  H.  Beveridge,  Secy. ;  T.  G.  Ayers,  S.  D. ;  W.  B.  Dean,  J.  D. ; 
T.  S.  Kline,  Tiler.  Meets  at  Cambridge  first  and  third  Thursday  even- 
ings in  each  month. 

Wethersfield  Lodge,  No.  128,  I.  0.  0.  F.—  Officers:  A.  Maul,  N.  G.; 
C.  L.  Rowley,  V.  G. ;  C.  P.  Remick,  P.  S. ;  W.  C.  Loomis,  Treas.  Meets 
at  Kewanee  every  Monday  evening. 

^Kewanee  ^Encampment,  No.  105,  /.  0.  0.  F. — Officers :  L.  E.  Rowley, 
C.  P.  ;  W.  C.  Loomis,  H.  P. ;  D.  W.  Payne,  S.  W. ;  H.  H.  Bryan,  J.W. ; 
C.  P.  Remick,  Scribe  and  Treas.  Meets  at  Kewanee  on  the  first  and 
third  Friday  evenings  of  each  month. 

G-eneseo  Lodge,  No.  172,  /.  0.  0.  F.— Instituted  March  28,  1855. 
Officers :  J.  C.  Rockwell,  N.  G.  ;  Geo.  W.  Cash,  V.  G. ;  Geo.  M.  Cooper, 
Secy. ;  H.  R.  Canfield,  Perm.  Secy. ;  F.  H.  McArthur,  Treas.  Meets  at 
Geneseo  every  Tuesday  evening. 

Johann  Huss  Lodge,  No.  320,  /.  0.  0.  F. — Instituted  in  September, 
1865.  Officers :  John  Buderbrod,  N.  G. ;  Michael  Ledig,  V.  G. ;  George 
Ernst,  Secy. ;  Henry  Steibel,  Treas.  Meets  at  Geneseo  every  Wednesday 
evening. 

J.  0.  Harris  Encampment,  No.  84,  1.  0.  0.  F. — Instituted  February 
20,  1866.  Officers :  Henry  Canfield,  C.  P. ;  W.  Ash,  S.  W.  ;  L.  Wood- 
ruff, H.  P. ;  H.  Steibel,  J.  W. ;  H.  O.  Fisher,  Scribe ;  Geo.  F.  Godfrey, 
Treas.  Meets  at  Geneseo  first  and  third  Thursday  evenings  of  each 
month. 

Cambridge  Lodge,  No.  199,  I.  0.  0.  J7.— Officers :  Rev.  J.  Cairns,  N. 
G. ;  Samuel  Steele,  V.  G. ;  Chas.  Jackson,  Secy. ;  Sylvester  Rockwell, 


554  HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 

Treas. ;  T.  A.  Cook,  Perm.  Secy.     Meets  at  Cambridge  every  Tuesday^ 
evening. 

Galva  Lodge,  No.  408,  /.  0.  0.  J7.— Officers :  E.  B.  Lutes,  N.  G. ; 
Chas.  Stowe,  V.  G. ;  S.  S.  Hoyt,  R.  S. ;  E.  P.  Utley,  P.  S. ;  J.  W.  A. 
Miller,  Treas. ;  H.  Higgins,  G.  R.  Meets  at  Galva  every  Monday  even- 
ing. 

Galva  Lodge,  No.  243,  A.  F.  and  A.  M.— Officers:  S.  G.  Jarvis,  \V. 
M. ;  O.  P.  Stoddard,  S.  W.;  H.  A.  King,  J.  W. ;  J.  L.  Finley,  Treas. ; 
C.  W.  Williams,  Secy.  Meets  at  Galva  first  and  third  Tuesday  evenings 
of  each  month. 

Post  No.  33,  a.  A.  R.— Officers  :  A.  F.  Miller,  Post  Commander  ;  J. 
Babbitt,  S.  V.  G. ;  S.  P.  Johnson,  J.  V.  G. ;  J.  L.  Finley,  G.  M. ;  N. 
Flansburge,  O.  of  D. ;  B.  M.  Dorr,  Chaplain  ;  E.  W.  Smith,"  Adjt.  Meets 
at  Galva  every  alternate  Wednesday  evening. 

Woman's  Temperance  League. — Officers :  Mrs.  H.  M.  Higgins,  Pres. ; 
Mrs.  M.  E.  Holmes,  Secy.  There  are  no  saloons  in  Galva. 

Clover  Lodge,  No.  383,  7.  0.  0.  I7.— Officers  ;  E.  C.  Rosseter,  N.  G. ; 
John  W.  Shutler,V.  G. ;  L.  C.  Houghton.  R.  S. ;  Geo.  H.  McClung,  P.  S. : 
W.  A.  Fraser,  Treas.  Meets  each  Monday  evening  at  Woodlmll. 

Woodhull  Lodge,  No.  502,  A.  F.  and  A.  If.— Officers  :  J.  W.  Willis, 
W.  M. ;  L.  J.  Elliot,  S.  W. ;  J.  Kingclon,  J.  W. ;  James  Doyle,  Treas.  : 
W.  A.  Fraser,  Secy. ;  R.  H.  Magner,  S.  D. ;  Chas.  Wilkins/J.  D. ;  Jas. 
Stiers,  Tiler.  Meets  at  Woodhull  every  Friday,  on  or  before  the  full 
moon. 

Cambridge  Library  Association. — Organized  in  May,  1876,  with  N.  B. 
Gould,  C.  J.  Gruey,  W.  A.  Shepherd,  C.  R.  Wheeler,  T.  G.  Ayres,  and 
B.  W.  Seaton  as  Directors. 

Number  of  volumes  about  400.  Oopen  every  Saturday  afternoon. 
B.  W.  Seaton,  Librarian. 

Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Cambridge. — Organized  April  3,  187G ;  forty-seven 
members.  Officers:  E.  Buck,  Pres. ;  A.  Morse,  Vice-Pres.;  J.  W.  Cairns, 
Secy. ;  W.  K.  Wight,  Cor.  Secy. ;  James  Keagy,  Treas.  Meets  at  Cam- 
bridge every  Monday  evening. 

Galva  Grange,  No.  1,591,  P.  of  H.— Officers :  J.  M.  A.  Miller,  Mas- 
ter; Mrs.  M.  Aby,  Overseer;  Alex.  Aby,  Treas.;  C.  C.  Palmer,  Secy.; 
Geo.  D.  Palmer,  Steward.  Meets  at  Galva  on  the  afternoon  of  each 
month. 

Lecture  Association,  Galva. — Organized  in  November,  1876.  Officers : 
G.  W.  Butters,  Pres. ;  N.  E.  Phillips,  Vice-Pres. ;  H.  W.  Young,  Secy.  ; 
Dr.  J.  F.  Todd,  Cor.  Secy.  ;  W.  F.  Wiley,  Treas. 

Library  Association,  Galva. — Organized  in  1874.  Officers:  S.  Mun- 
ger,  Pres. ;  W.  F.  Wiley,  Secy,  and  Treas. ;  C.  E.  Davis,  Librarian. 
About  500  books  in  the  library.  Open  at  all  times. 

Radiant  Star  Lodge,  612,  /.  0.  0.  F.  of  Annawan. — Officers :  J.  L. 
Robinson,  N.  G.;  B.  W.  Vaughan,  Vice  G. ;  L.  R.  Craig,  Sec. 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY.  555 

Annawan  Lodge,  433,  A.  F.  and  A.  M. —  Officers :  L.  R.  Craig,  "W. 
M. ;  Chas.  Vaughn,  S.  W. ;  F.  W.  Steinhart,  J.  W. ;  S.  N.  Barker,  Treas.; 
.John  M.  Brown,  Secy.;  James  McNeill,  S.  D.;  Joseph  Hilding,  J.  D.;  M. 
A.  Harrett,  Tiler. 

HENRY  COUNTY  AGRICULTURAL  SOCIETY. 

On  Wednesday,  Feb.  16,  1853,  a  meeting  of  citizens  of  the  county 
was  held  at  Cambridge  to  organize  an  agricultural  society.  Col.  Sylves- 
ter Blish  presided  at  this  meeting,  and  G.  M.  King  acted  as  Secretary.  A 
constitution  was  adopted,  and  the  following  officers  elected :  Frederick 
P.  Brown,  President ;  Sylvester  Blish,  Vice-president ;  Henry  G.  Griffin, 
second  Vice-president ;  Thomas  F.  Davenport,  Recording  Secretary ; 
Ben.  Graham,  Corresponding  Secretary,  and  Alfred  W.  Perry,  Treas- 
urer. About  forty  persons  joined  the  society  at  this  meeting,  the  dues 
being  fixed  at  one  dollar  each.  It  was  decided  to  hold  a  fair  on  the  5th 
and  6th  days  of  October  following,  and  after  appointing  a  meeting  for  the 
executive  committee  and  officers  to  be  held  on  April  4,  this  meeting 
adjourned.  As  was  agreed  upon,  the  first  fair  of  this  society  was  held 
in  October,  and  considering  the  primitive  condition  of  the  county  at  that 
date,  was  a  decided  success.  The  fairs  were  held  in  the  court-house 
yard  two  or  three  years  after  commencement,  when  the  society  pur- 
chased twenty  acres  from  H.  W.  Wells.  Quite  a  large  tract  of  land, 
including  this  spot,  was  held  by  a  Mr.  James  Wade,  of  Pennsylvania, 
under  mortgage.  He  foreclosed  this,  and  the  entire  tract  was  pur- 
chased at  the  sale  by  Amos  Gould,  who  deeded  to  H.  G.  Little,  J.  C. 
Edwards  and  A.  W.  Perry  as  trustees,  the  same  twenty  acres  to  be  used 
as  the  society's  grounds  as  long  as  they  should  continue  the  fair,  and  for 
five  years  after  its  discontinuance,  should  that  occur.  This  arrangement 
was  continued  until  Feb.  17,  1875,  when  the  society  purchased  the  grounds 
from  Mr.  Gould  through  these  trustees.  That,  in  addition  to  ten  acres 
purchased  in  August,  1869,  gives  accommodations  for  a  large  exhibit.  The 
value  of  the  property  is  now  about  $12,000,  and  the  sum  of  $5,000  is  yearly 
offered  in  premiums.  The  fairs  are  annual!}'  held  in  the  Autumn,  and  are 
considered  equal  to  any  in  the  state. 

When  first  organized  and  held  in  the  court-house  yard,  members  were 
admitted  on  the  payment  of  one  dollar  annually,  and  for  a  few  years  no 
admission  fees  were  charged.  This  was  found  to  be  impracticable,  and 
life  memberships  were  issued  on  the  payment  of  810  each.  In  1871,  the 
entire  plan  was  changed.  A  stock  company  was  formed,  the  citizens  of 
the  county  favoring  this  plan,  and  investing  very  generally  in  it.  Owing* 
to  the  unsettled  condition  of  the  country  during  the  late  war  no  fairs 
were  held  during  the  years  1862  and  '63  ;  but  with  these  exceptions, 
the  exhibitions  have  been  continuous  sicne  the  commencement. 

The  present  officers  are  :  P.  H.  Beveridge,  President,  Cambridge  ; 
A.  A.  Crane,  Vice-president,  Osco ;  R.  H.  Hinman,  Secretary,  Cam- 
bridge ;  F.  G.  Welton,  Assistant  Secretary,  Cambridge ;  William  H. 
Shepard,  Treasurer,  Cambridge  ;  J.  C.Edwards,  General  Superintendent, 
Cambridge.  One  of  the  most  important  features  added  to  the  fair  is  the 
premium  of  $75  offered  for  the  best  educational  exhibit.  The  plan  and 
prizes  offered  are  fully  given  in  the  chapter  devoted  to  educational  inter- 
•ests  of  the  county. 


556  HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

THE  OLD  SETTLERS'  SECOND  ANNUAL  MEETING. 

(From  the  "HESUY  COUNTY  CHROXICLK,"  Thursday,  Aug.  17.  1876.) 

The  second  annual  reunion  of  the  old  settlers  of  Henry  County  was 
held  in  the  park,  at  Geneseo,  last  Friday,  llth.  A  large  concourse  of 
people  assembled  from  all  parts  of  the  county,  not  less  than  three 
thousand  persons  being  on  the  ground,  and  the  organization  inaugurated 
in  a  Hanna  grove  last  year  was  perfected  and  made  permanent.  President 
James  M.  Allan  called  the  meeting  to  order,  and  Rev.  P.  K.  Hanna,  the 
first  Christian  minister  to  settle  in  this  county,  offered  prayer.  Dr.  Ira 
R.  Wells,  from  the  committee  appointed  last  year  to  draft  a  constitution, 
read  their  report,  which  was  unanimously  adopted.  The  constitution 
adopts  the  name  of  "  Old  Settlers'  Association  of  Henry  County,"  and 
provides  for  a  president,  five  vice-presidents,  secretary  and  assistant,  and 
a  treasurer,  to  be  chosen  annually,  except  the  secretary,  who  holds  his 
office  until  removed  by  death,  resignation,  or  two-thirds  vote  of  the 
members  present  at  a  regular  meeting.  A  committee  of  arrangements, 
of  seven  members,  including  the  assistant  secretary  and  the  treasurer, 
and  a  committee  of  necrology,  of  seven  members,  including  the  secretary 
and  the  treasurer,  are  also  among  the  annual  officers.  Conditions  of 
membership  are  twenty  years'  residence  before  the  preceding  January,  or 
being  married  to  such  a  person,  and  the  payment  of  one  dollar.  Under 
this  constitution  the  signatures  of  over  eighty  members  were  secured. 

A  committee  of  one  from  each  town  was  appointed  to  nominate  offi- 
cers, and  recess  was  then  taken  for  dinner.  This  was  an  exercise  in 
whicli  young  settlers  as  well  as  old  participated.  The  people  of  Geneseo 
had  provided  coffee  in  endless  quantity,  and  the  visitors  had  brought 
their  lunch ;  and  the  maple-shaded  park  became  a  royal  banquet  hall. 

After  dinner  the  Chair  proposed  the  question,  Where  shall  our  next 
meeting  be  held  ?  Thomas  F.  Davenport  invited  the  Association  to  meet 
at  Cambridge,  and  it  was  unanimously  decided  by  vote  that  Cambridge 
be  the  place,  and  Friday,  August  10,  1877,  the  day,  for  the  next  annual 
meeting. 

The  committee  on  nominations  then  reported  the  following,  and  they 
were  unanimously  elected : 

President — "JOSEPH  A.  SAWYER. 

Vice-Presidents  —  JAMES  GLENN,  JOHN  PIATT,  SR.,  RICHARD  MAS- 
CALL,  C.  B.  MINER,  WM.  T.  CROZIER. 

Secretary  —  THOMAS  F.  DAVENPORT. 

Assistant  Secretary — P.  H.  BEVERIDGE. 

Treasurer  —  PHILIP  K.  HANNA. 

Committee  of  Arrangements  —  P.  H.  BEVERIDGE  and  P.  K.  HANNA,. 
ex-officio;  R.  H.  HINMAN,  A.  W.  PERRY,  M.  B.  POTTER,  M.  B.  LOYD, 
M.  UNDERWOOD. 

Committee  of  Necrology  —  T.  F.  DAVENPORT  and  P.  K.  HANNA,  ex- 
officio  ;  IRA  R.  WELLS,  C.  C.  BLISH,  THOMAS  NOWERS,  SR.,  LEVI  HIG- 
GINS,  WM.  T.  CROZIER. 

H.  S.  Comstock  then  read  the  following  historical  sketch  of  Colona : 
The  first  settler  in  Henry  County  was  Dr.  Thomas  Baker,  who  came 


HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY  557 

to  the  county  on  the  6th  day  of  May,  1835,  from  Adams  County,  and 
settled  on  Section  16,  Colona  Township — premises  now  occupied  by 
George  Kinkaid.  Marinda  Baker,  a  daughter  of  Dr.  Baker,  died  in  April, 
1836,  being  then  about  15  years  of  age,  and  was  buried  on  the  southeast 
corner  of  Section  16.  There  is  now  nothing  to  mark  her  last  resting- 
place.  This  was  the  first  death  in  Henry  County. 

The  next  oldest  settlers  were  Thomas  and  James  Glenn  and  Anthony 
Hunt,  who  came  from  Ohio,  and  whose  nativity  was  Fayette  County, 
Kentucky.  This  party  settled  on  Section  20,  on  the  13th  day  of  May, 
1835.  On  the  15th  day  of  May,  James  Glenn  raised  the  first  house  in 
Henry  County.  It  was  built  of  logs  hewn  with  the  broad  ax,  and  was 
8x10  feet  in  size.  The  father  of  James  Glenn  planted  a  locust  seed  that 
was  brought  from  the  Ashland  farm  of  Henry  Clay  at  Lexington,  Ken- 
tucky. This  grew  to  be  a  large  tree,  and  is  now  in  a  flourishing  condition. 
It  measures  12  feet  in  circumference  at  the  base,  and  four  feet  from  the 
ground  measures  7  feet  in  circumference.  Messrs.  Glenn  and  Hunt  broke 
and  cultivated  about  12  acres  of  ground  that  Summer.  Indians,  deer  and 
prairie  chickens  were  very  numerous  in  these  pioneer  days  —  the  former 
peaceable,  the  latter  so  tame  that  they  often  came  into  the  yards  with 
domestic  animals.  Thomas  and  James  Glenn  made  the  first  plow  ever 
made  in  Henry  County — the  mold-board  of  which  is  now  to  be  seen  at  the 
residence  of  James  Glenn,  and  is  in  a  good  state  of  preservation.  It  ia 
made  of  burr  oak,  is  four  feet  in  length  and  sixteen  inches  in  width.  It 
was  hewn  out  with  an  ax  by  Mr.  Glenn  himself.  The  first  barn  in  Henry 
County  was  raised  on  New  Year's  day,  1836,  by  Thomas  and  James  Glenn. 
This  was  also  of  hewn  logs.  Anthony  Hunt  settled  on  the  southwest 
quarter  of  Section  20,  built  a  log  house;  and  brought  his  wife  from  St. 
Louis,  in  April,  1836. 

The  first  coal  found  in  Henry  County  was  discovered  by  Dr.  Baker, 
in  the  Fall  of  1835,  on  Baker's  Creek,  which  runs  through  Section  21. 
This  has  since  been  called  the  Minersville  Bank,  and  was  probably  at  one 
time  the  most  extensive  mine  in  the  county.  The  vein  varies  from  4  to 
6£  feel  in  depth. 

Erskine  Wilson  established  a  ferry  over  Rock  River  at  the  mouth  of 
Green  River,  in  the  Spring  of  1836.  This  was  the  first  ferry  in  Henry 
County,  and  was  on  the  main  route  from  Chicago  to  Rock  Island,  and 
travelers  in  all  directions  found  it  necessary  to  patronize  this  ferry. 

The  next  settler  in  Colona  Township  was  George  Brandenburg,  who 
settled  on  the  southeast  quarter  of  Section  1,  on  the  9th  day  of  Septem- 
ber, 1835,  and  built  and  opened  a  tavern,  which  was  the  first  one  in 
Henry  County.  Mr.  Brandenburg  was  born  in  Frederick  County,  Mary- 
land,'in  1799. 

Stephen  Marshall  settled  on  Section  30,  in  April,  1836,  and  com- 
menced operations  as  a  farmer. 

Joshua  Harper  and  James  M.  Allan  next  came  to  Colona  Township, 
in  May,  1836,  and  lived  with  George  Brandenburg  about  a  year. 

Charles  Oakley  and  a  Mr.  Wilcox,  who  were  agents  for  the  Morris- 
town  Colony,  came  to  this  vicinity  in  June,  1836,  and  lived  with  Mr. 
Brandenburg  several  months.  They  located  the  lands  for  the  Morristown 
Colony,  and  laid  out  what  was  then  known  as  the  town  of  Morristown. 

The  agents  of  the  Geneseo  Colony  arrived  at  the  house  of  George 


558  HISTORY    OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

Brandenburg,  in  July,  1836.     They  made  their  location  where  the  city  of 
Geneseo  now  stands. 

In  the  Fall  of  1886  three  families  came  from  Genesee  County,  N.  V., 
and  stopped  at  Mr.  Brandenburg's.  James  M.  Allan,  James  Bennett,  a 
Mr.  Seymour,  and  Mr.  Brandenburg  went  to  where  Geneseo  now  is,  and 
raised  the  first  house,  near  where  the  brewery  now  stands.  They  cut  the 
logs  and  raised  the  house  in  one  day.  Thus  Geneseo  may  be  said  to  have 
been  built  in  a  day  by  Colona  pioneers. 

Nathan  and  Abisha  Washburn  and  Luke  C.  Sheldon,  members  of  the 
Morristown  Colony,  settled  on  Section  30. 

Thomas  Hodges  came  to  Colona  Township  in  the  Spring  of  1837,  and 
located  on  Section  20.  Mr.  Hodges  has  been  a  successful  farmer,  and  has 
lived  to  see  the  growth  of  the  county  around  him. 

The  next  farm  was  opened  by  Joshua  Harper,  in  the  Spring  of  1837, 
on  Section  17.  Mr.  Harper  built  the  best  log  house  in  the  county  at  that 
time.  This  farm  was  then  the  largest  one  in  cultivation  in  the  county. 
Mr.  Harper  lived  a  bachelor's  life  the  first  year  or  two  —  Joseph  Turner 
being  his  chief  cook. 

A  post-office  was  established  at  Dayton  in  the  Fall  of  1836,  and  called 
Green  River  post-office — Postmaster,  George  Brandenburg.  This  was  a 
distributing  office  for  Morristown  and  Geneseo.  Settlers  often  came  15 
and  20  miles  on  foot  for  mail. 

The  first  election  held  in  Henry  County  was  held  at  the  house  of 
George  Brandenburg,  in  June,  1837.  Following  is  a  minute  of  the 
election : 

"  At  an  election  held  at  the  house  of  George  Brandenburg,  on  the 
19th  day  of  June,  A.D.  1837,  for  the  purpose  of  electing  county  officers 
for  Henry  County  (in  the  State  of  Illinois),  the  following  persons  were 
elected :  Philip  K.  Hanna,  Joshua  Browning,  Ithamar  Pillsbury,  County 
Commissioners :  Joshua  Harper,  Recorder ;  Abra  M.  Seymour,  Surveyor, 
Robert  McCullough,  Sheriff;  Roderick  R.  Stewart,  Coroner;  John  P. 
Hanna,  Charles  Atkinson,  Roderick  R.  Stewart,  Judges  of  Election." 

ABBA  M.  SEYMOUR,  JAMES  M.  ALLAN,  Clerks. 

Frederick  Olmstead  then  read  the  following  historical  sketch  of 
Hanna : 

MR.  PRESIDENT  AND  CITIZENS  :  —  Having  been  assigned  the  duty  of 
preparing  an  historical  account  of  the  early  settlement  of  the  Township 
of  Hanna  for  this  occasion,  we  are  indebted  to  P.  K.  Hanna,  J.  P.  Hanna, 
George  Brandenburg  and  others,  for  many  of  the  facts  incorporated  in 
the  address.  Owing  to  other  pressing  duties  and  the  short  space  of  time 
allotted  for  its  preparation,  there  will  doubtless  occur  discrepancies  and 
omissions,  which,  it  is  hoped,  will  meet  with  a  generous  criticism. 

In  the  month  of  June,  in  the  year  1835,  a  small  party  left  Knoxville, 
Illinois,  for  the  purpose  of  exploring  the  lands  of  Henry  County,  with 
the  view  of  forming  a  settlement.  The  party  consisted  of  Rev.  Geo.  A. 
Colbert,  P.  K.  Hanna,  J.  P.  Hanna,  J.  D.  Tabor,  Samuel  and  Neal 
Withrow.  Journeying  along  on  horse-back  they  traveled  over  nearly  the 
entire  territory  now  within  the  bounds  of  Henry  County.  At  this  time 
they  found  the  family  of  Dr.  Thomas  Baker,  living  on  Section  16,  near 
the  mouth  of  Green  River,  in  what  is  now  the  Township  of  Colona,  and  at 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY   COUNTY. 

that  time  the  only  family  in  what  is  now  Henry  County.  Here  they  rested 
a  short  time  enjoying  the  hospitality  of  Dr.  Baker.  Leaving  this  point 
they  followed  what  was  known  as  the  Black  Hawk  trail  some  twenty 
miles  in  a  northeasterly  direction,  camping  at  what  is  now  known  as  Mc- 
Henry's  Ditch,  in  the  township  of  Phenix.  This  trail  was  nearly  on  the 
same  ground  on  which  the  state  road  from  Chicago,  Dixon  and  Rock 
Island  was  afterward  located.  Leaving  this  point  they  returned  to  Knox- 
ville,  where  they  remained  about  two  weeks.  After  replenishing  their 
stock  of  provisions,  P.  K.  and  J.  P.  Hanna,  accompanied  by  Robert  Land, 
of  Carmi,  Illinois,  returned  to  Henry  County  to  finish  their  explorations, 
making  their  first  camp  at  White  Oak  Grove,  on  Edwards  River;  where 
they  found  Mr.  Butler  and  family  on  a  claim  which  was  afterward  pur- 
chased by  what  was  known  as  the  Andover  Colony.  Leaving  White  Oak 
Grove  they  traveled  north,  arriving  on  the  banks  of  Rock  River  in  the 
month  of  July,  1835.  Here  they  set  their  stakes  on  Section  32,  18  north 
2  past  of  the  4th  P.M.,  near  the  present  site  of  the  village  of  Cleveland, 
which  was  then  occupied  by  Winnebago  Indians.  At  this  time  they 
found  Earl  P.  Aldrich,  who  had  just  settled  with  his  family  in  what  is 
now  known  as  Phenix  Township.  From  here  the  party  once  more  returned 
to  Knoxville,  from  whence  P.  K.  Hanna  started  with  his  family  for  their 
new  home  in  the  woods,  arriving  August  13,  on  the  claim  staked  out  by 
him  the  month  previous,  which  was  forty -one  years  ago  day  after  to-mor- 
row, being  the  first  family  in  Hanna  Township,  and  the  fourth  in  the" 
county.  On  the  9th  day  of  September  of  the  same  year,  came  George 
Brandenburg,  from  Ohio,  and  located  on  Section  6,  in  the  Township  of 
Hanna,  on  land  now  owned  by  Thomas  Hill.  Later  in  the  same  year  he 
moved  and  settled  on  the  southeast  quarter  of  Section  1,  in  the  Township 
of  Colona,  where  in  October,  1836,  in  company  with  Mark  M.  Atkinson, 
he  laid  out  the  Town  of  Dayton,  where  he  yet  resides.  Here  he  erected 
a  log  house,  into  which  he  moved  on  Christmas  day,  1835,  and  opened  it 
to  the  public  as  a  tavern,  and  which  was  for  years  after  known  through- 
out the  entire  state  as  "  Brandenburg's  Tavern,"  and  an  important  stage 
station  ;  and  many  a  weary  pioneer  has  received  a  hearty  welcome,  shel- 
ter, and  Godspeed  from  the  Judge  and  his  good  wife.  This  was  the  first 
public  house  opened  in  Henry  County.  Here  was  established  the  second 
post-office  in  the  county  (George  Brandenburg,  postmaster),  where  settlers 
came  from  nearly  all  parts  of  the  county  for  their  mail.  Here  on  the 
19th  of  June,  1837,  the  election  for  the  organization  of  Henry  County 
was  held,  and  the  first  county  officers  were  elected,  consisting  of  three 
County  Commissioners,  namely :  P.  K.  Hanna,  Ithamar  Pillsbury  and 
Joshua  Browning.  Robert  McCullough  was  elected  Sheriff;  Roderick 
R.  Stewart,  Coroner  ;  Joshua  Harper,  Recorder  ;  A.  M.  Seymour,  County 
Surveyor. 

As  an  instance  of  the  moral  status  of  the  early  settlers,  we  will  state 
that  in  this  election  Thos.  R.  Sanders,  the  competitor  of  Joshua  Harper, 
most  certainly  would  have  been  elected  but  for  the  fact  of  its  having  been 
proved  that  said  Sanders  had  purchased  a  pair  of  shoes  on  the  Sabbath 
day.  and  to  this  alone  Mr.  Harper  owes  his  election.  Here,  also,  on  the 
27th  day  of  June,  was  held  the  first  term  of  the  County  Commissioners' 
Court,  at  which  James  M.  Allan  was  appointed  County  Clerk,  and  Charles 
Atkinson,  County  Treasurer.  The  remaining  business  of  the  term  con- 


560  HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY. 

sisted  in  granting  a  license  to  Charles  Atkinson,  John  P.  Hanna  and  Geo. 
Tyler,  for  a  ferry  at  Cleveland  —  the  ferrymen  having  to  pay  for  this 
privilege  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents.  A  store  at  Cleveland,  and  also  one 
at  Dayton,  were  licensed  at  this  time.  Several  other  terms  of  the  Com- 
missioners' Court  were  held  at  this  place.  Here,  also  in  June,  1838,  the 
first  term  of  the  circuit  court  was  held,  under  Judge  Stone. 

As  an  instance  of  one  of  the  real  estate  transactions  of  those  days — 
George  Brandenburg  traded  a  one-half  interest  in  the  town  of  Dayton  to 
Mark  M.  Atkinson,  for  1,200  acres  of  Texas  land.  Later  in  the  same 
year  came  George  Albert  and  E.  Walters,  with  families,  and  also  Henry 
and  Samuel  Sullivan,  with  mother  and  two  sisters,  all  of  whom  settled  in 
Hanna  Township.  The  necessary  preparations  for  Winter  were  at  once 
begun  by  erecting  log  cabins,  building  sheds,  cutting  hay,  and  preparing 
for  Winter  generally.  All  our  supplies  had  to  be  transported  from  fifty  to 
seventy-five  miles  with  ox  teams,  which  was  no  trifling  matter.  Early  in 
the  Winter,  Collin  D.  James,  a  missionary  from  the  Rock  Island  Mission, 
organized  a  religious  society.  Services  were  held  in  the  log  cabin  of  P. 
K.  Hanna,  being  the  first  services  and  the  first  society  organized  in  the 
county.  Rev.  James  continued  to  preach  to  this  little  band  of  Evan- 
gelists until  the  Fall  of  1836,  when  he  was  succeeded  by  Rev.  Asa  D. 
West.  These  were  days  of  small  things,  yet  of  deep  interest  to  the  few 
scattered  settlers.  The  population  of  the  township  was  further  increased 
in  the  Spring  of  1836,  by  the  arrival  of  J.  D.  Tabor,  J.  P.  Hanna,  Charles 
Atkinson  and  George  Tyler,  with  families ;  making  the  entire  population 
of  the  Township  of  Hanna,  in  the  Spring  of  1836,  about  forty-one  souls. 

The  first  marriage  in  the  county  was  in  Hanna  Township,  namely: 
James  P.  Doge  to  Miss  Samantha  Colbert,  daughter  of  Rev.  Geo.  A. 
Colbert.  This  occurred  on  February  7,  1836,  and  before  the  organization 
of  the  county,  consequently  the  license  had  to  be  procured  from  Knox 
County. 

In  April,  1836,  the  village  of  Cleveland  was  laid  out,  on  the  south 
bank  of  Rock  River,  on  Section  31,  by  George  Charles,  county  surveyor 
of  Knox  Count}',  for  Charles  Atkinson  and  James  D.  Tabor,  being  the 
first  town  laid  out  in  the  county  (and  it  has  been  laid  out  ever  since). 
The  first  log  buildings  in  Cleveland  were  built  in  1836,  by  George  Bran- 
denburg and  Thomas  Glenn,  for  George  Tyler  and  Charles  Atkinson,  the 
one  for  Atkinson  being  a  double  log  house,  one-half  being  used  for  a  store 
and  the  other  for  a  dwelling  —  both  of  which  buildings  can  be  seen  to-day 
in  a  somewhat  dilapidated  condition.  In  the  Fall  of  1836,  came  a  colony 
from  New  York,  and  stopped  at  the  tavern  of  George  Brandenburg,  who 
with  the  other  settlers  of  Hanna  Township,  went  with  them  and  helped 
them  to  erect  their  log  cabins,  which  was  the  beginning  of  the  city  of 
Geneseo,  and  which  colony  came  to  Dayton  for  their  mail  for  some  time 
.afterward.  In  this  year  William  Paddleford  bought  land,  and  in  the  Fall 
of  1837,  moved  on  it  with  his  family,  where  he  resided  until  1838,  when 
he  moved  on  the  farm  now  occupied  by  his  son,  James  Paddleford,  where 
Mrs.  Paddleford  still  resides,  in  the  90th  year  of  her  age.  The  first 
frame  buildings  in  the  county  were  built  at  Cleveland,  by  Atkinson  and 
Wells,  in  1836,  which  can  still  be  seen  on  the  farm  of  John  S.  Hanna,  in 
the  village  of  Cleveland. 

In   1836  a  temperance  meeting  was  held  in  the  double  log  house  of 


HISTORY   OF    HENRY    COUNTY.  561 

Charles  Atkinson,  in  Cleveland,  by  the  settlers  and  people  from  the 
Geneseo  Colony,  and  a  society  organized,  it  being  the  first  ever  held  in 
Henry  County.  In  this  same  building  was  held  the  Presidential  election, 
in  1836,  for  Martin  Van  Buren,  President,  and  R.  M.  Johnson,  Vice- 
President  —  it  being  the  first  Presidential  election  ever  held  in  the 
county.  Whiteside  County  being  in  this  precinct,  the  vote  of  that  county 
was  polled  here  with  Henry.  In  this  election  there  were  72  votes 
polled,  three  of  which  were  democratic  —  those  three  were  Thomas  Glenn, 
Dr.  Thomas  Baker,  and  George  Brandenburg,  who  has  been  a  true  demo- 
crat ever  since,  and  expects  to  vote  for  Tilden  this  Fall.  The  returns  of 
this  election  were  made  to  Knox  County,  and  taken  there  by  George 
Brandenburg.  The  Judges  of  this  election  were  P.  K.  Hanna,  George 
Tyler,  Thomas  Glenn  and  Dr.  Baker. 

The  first  school  in  Hanna  Township  was  organized  in  1836,  and 
taught  by  Narcessa  Stewart,  who  afterward  became  Mrs.  Huntington 
Wells,  of  Moline. 

In  1836  the  population  was  further  increased  by  the  arrival  of  Dr. 
Gawyer,  a  man  thoroughly  radical  but  a  good  citizen,  of  good  moral 
character,  who  has  since  left  our  town.  In  the  same  year  came  Thomas 
and  Anderson  Miller,  who  settled  in  this  township.  In  1837  came  Henry 
Hand,  and  settled  and  run  the  first  chartered  ferry  on  Rock  River  at  Cleve- 
land, and  who  has  been  a  prominent  citizen  of  the  township  until  this 
day  ;  also,  in  this  year,  came  D.  P.  Grove,  John  Williams,  John  Searls, 
Columbia  Aldrich,  William  and  James  Burnard,  Rev.  Woodruff  and  son, 

all  of  whom  settled  in  Hanna  Township.  In  the  same  year  came 

Stanbro  and  settled  in  the  east  part  of  town,  where  he  lived  to  a  good 
old  age  and  was  much  respected  at  his  death,  leaving  his  son  on  the  home- 
stead, who  still  occupies  it,  aud  who  has  filled  several  positions  of  honor 
in  the  county  and  is  now  a  Justice  of  the  Peace. 

As  an  evidence  of  the  want  of  good  markets  in  those  early  days,  we 
state  the  following: 

In  1839  the  settlers  collected  their  hogs  and  drove  them  to  Chicago. 
It  took  about  three  weeks  to  make  the  trip.  After  cammng  out  for  this 
length  of  time  they  arrived  at  the  market  and  sold  their  pork  for  from 
one  dollar  to  two  dollars  and  twenty  cents  per  hundred. 

In  1838  came  Wm.  Whitehead,  Thomas  Hill,  Adrian  Vanwinkle, 
and  Wesley  Hanna.  In  the  years  from  1838  to  1845  the  town  settled  up 
quite  rapidly.  Among  those  coming  in  those  years  we  will  mention  a  few 
of  the  settlers :  J.  W.  Taylor,  Adam  Hooker  and  family,  also  the  Lin- 
nells,  the  Henningers,  the  Quillans,  James  Miller  and  Meads,  with  fami- 
lies, and  many  others  that  for  want  of  space  we  are  unable  to  mention. 

James  Searles,  though  a  resident  of  Rock  Island  County,  living  on  the 
bank  of  Rock  River,  has,  from  the  early  history  of  the  town,  always  been 
so  closely  identified  with  the  interests  of  Hanna,  that  it  seems  like  one 
of  the  early  settlers  is  left  out  without  the  mention  of  his  name.  He 
settled  where  his  family  now  reside,  nearly  opposite  Cleveland,  and  took 
a  very  active  interest  in  schools,  churches,  and  the  improvement  of  our 
water  power  on  this  side  of  the  river.  Mr.  Searles  died  only  a  few  days 
ago,  at  the  advanced  age  of  74  years,  and  his  funeral  was  attended  at  the 
old  settlers'  church,  in  Cleveland,  by  a  very  large  concourse  of  friends, 
and  many  of  the  old  settlers  of  Rock  Island  and  Henry  Counties. 


562  HISTORY   OF   HENRY   COUNTY. 

As  an  evidence  of  our  growth  in  wealth  and  advancement  in  in- 
dustrial pursuits  since  those  early  days  of  hard  toil  and  little  recompense, 
we  have  but  to  call  your  attention  to  our  thrifty  fanners  and  stock  raisers, 
with  their  well-cultivated  fields  and  well-filled  granaries,  our  unexcelled 
water-power,  with  unequalecl  advantages,  and  extensive  flouring  mills, 
our  railroad  facilities  and  schools  and  churches,  our  ever  yielding  stone 
quarries  and  vast  beds  of  coal,  from  which  millions  of  bushels  are  taken 
annually.  In  order  to  substantiate  these  statements  more  fully  we  extend 
to  all  a  cordial  invitation  to  visit  our  township  and  the  village  of  Cleve- 
land, and  spend  a  day  on  the  pleasant  banks  of  Rock  River,  exploring  the 
labyrinths  of  our  coal  beds,  and  fishing. 

J.  A.  SAWYER, 

J.  H.  SALE, 

F.  P.  OLMSTEAD, 

Historical  Committee. 

Pleasant  and  interesting  remarks  were  ther.  had  from  Dr.  Gregg,  of 
Rock  Island ;  M.  B.  Potter,  J.  M.  Allan,  William  T.  Allan,  Lewis  Shearer, 
M.  B.  Lloyd,  and  John  Logan,  of  Whiteside.  The  latter  announced  that 
the  old  settlers'  meeting  of  Whiteside  County,  would  be  held  at  Lyndon, 
on  the  last  day  of  August. 

The  speakers  elicited  much  merriment  and  applause,  and  their  rem- 
iniscences were  highly  interesting.  We  regret  that  we  can  not  report 
them  in  our  limited  space.  The  social  features  of  the  reunion  were  not 
the  least  delightful,  and  when  the  meeting  broke  up  at  about  5  o'clock, 
•every  one  went  away  pleased,  we  are  sure,  with  the  occasion,  the  place, 
and  the  people.  Especially  did  this  editor,  who  bore  away  a  token  of 
Mrs.  P.  K.  Raima's  distinguished  consideration,  in  the  shape  of  a  beauti- 
ful bouquet. 

ULAH 

is  a  small  village  a  few  miles  southeast  of  Cambridge.  It  is  the  result  of 
the  railroad  passing  through  that  portion  of  the  county,  and  was  laid  out 
by  C.  A.  Morris,  owner  of  the  town  site,  June  5, 18T-3.  There  are  a  few 
stores,  one  or  two  shops,  a  railroad  depot,  and  a  grain  elevator.  The 
number  of  inhabitants  is  about  fifty.  The  village  at  present  contains  no 
school,  tl^e  youth  being  sent  to  the  district  school  about  one  mile  south 
of  town.  There  is  one  church,  the  Methodist  Episcopal.  It  was  organ- 
ized by  the  Rev.  G.  M.  Morey,  present  pastorof  Cambridge  M.  E.  Church, 
on  April  10,  1866.  About  thirty  persons  united  in  forming  this  church. 
They  had  met  for  divine  worship  in  the  Pleasant  Valley  school-house, 
where  they  continued  to  hold  divine  service  until  1875,  when  they  com- 
pleted their  present  commodious  church  edifice,  costing  about  $1,000. 
There  are  at  present  88  members,  and  40  scholars  in  the  Sunday-school. 
The  pastor  is  the  Rev.  H.  K.  Metcalf.  The  Rev.  G.  M.  Morey,  W.  B. 
Frazell,  and  S.  H.  Humes  have  also  labored  here. 

LYNN 

was  laid  out  by  Malcom  McKillop,  Nov.  25,  1870.  It  is  a  small  town, 
situated  on  the  St.  Louis,  Chicago  and  Rock  Island  railroad,  and  contains 
about  one  hundred  inhabitants.  There  are  three  stores,  two  or  three 
shops  of  various  kinds,  and  one  hotel. 


Gen.  THOS.  J.   HENDERSON, 

Member  of  Congress, 

Sixth    Congressional    District, 

Princeton. 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR   RECORD. 


ABBREVIATIONS. 


A  rt. Artillery. 

Col  Colonel. 

capt Captain. 

Cor  pi Corpora  I. 

count .commissioned. 

Comsy Commissary, 

eav cavalry. 

••a  ptd cap!  u  red. 

disd ? discharged. 

e enlisted. 


exchanged 

inf infantry. 

kid killed. 

m.o mustered  out. 

prmtd promoted. 

prisr prisoner. 

Regt Kepi  men  t. 

Se  i  K  I Sergeant . 

wd wounded. 


ONE  HUNDRED  AND  TWELFTH  RIXil.MENT,  I.V.I. 

The  One  Hundred  ami  Twelfth  Regiment,  Illinois  Volunteers  >\  as  mustered  into  the  service  of  the  United 
Staio  on  the  2oth  and  2 3d  da\  s  of  September,  !Hli2.  at  I'eoria,  Illinois,  and  was  ordered  to  report  to  Major  Gen- 
eral Wright,  commanding  the  Department  of  the  Ohio,  at  Cincinnati,  Ohio.  It  moved  from  I'eoria  on  the  8th 
day  of  Ociober,  1862.  by  rail,  and  arri  \  ed  at  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  by  midnight  on  the  10th  of  October,  when  it  was 
Immediately  ordered  over  the  Ohio  River  to  report  to  Major  General  Gordon'  (i  ranger  at  Covington,  Kentucky, 
Tin-  regiment  reported  to  General  Granger  on  i  he  morning  of  the  llth  of  October,  and  Immediately  began  to 
prepare  for  the  field.  Having  been  brigaded  with  the  33d  I  ndiana,  77 th.  971  h,  and  108th  Illinois,  under  com- 
mand of  Col.  Cobiirn.  of  the  :-t3d  Indiana,  and  having  obtained  transportation  and  snpiilies.it  marched  from 
Covington.  Ky.,  on  the  18th  day  ot  Ociober.  18(>2,  for  Kalnionth.  Ky.;  but  on  the  19lh  day  of  October  it  \\  as 
del ac bed  t  mm  the  brigade  and  ordered  to  guard  a  large  supply  train  to  Uig  Kagle,  on  the  Lexington  and  Cov- 
ington pike.  ;  .  1 1  jiig  Kagle  on  the  e\  cuing  of  the  21st  of  October,  and  under  orders 
marched  to  Georgetown,  Ky.,  on  t  he  23d,  and  to  Lexington,  Ky.,  on  tlie  24ih.  It  remained  in  camp  at  .Lexing- 
ton, Ky..  for  about  Bve  months,  performing  various  duttea,  ana  aided  in  driving  Cluks' command  out  of  Ken- 
tucky. On  t  he  ^  1st  of  March.  1SH3.  t  he  regiment  moved  for  Danville,  Ky..  arriving  there  on  tlie  even  ing  of  the 
•,'•;•!,  and  at  miitniglit  on  the  23d  it  was  ordered  back  to  Dick's  River  Hridge,  on  the  Lexington  pike,  with  orders 
:  the  bridge  ami  hold  the  opposite  side  of  the  n  \  er  at  all  hazards.  It  remained  at  the  bridge  until  the 
evening  of  the  24th,  when  it  fell  hack  to  II  irk  in  an,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Kentucky  River,  with  the  rest  of  the 
army  retreating  before  what  was  supposed  to  he  a  superior  force  of  the  enemy.  From  the  Kentucky  River  it 
marched  back  to  Nicholasvllle,  and  frorp  thence  moved  by  way  of  Cam]*  Dick  Robinson,  Lancaster,  and  Crab 
On-hard,  in  tlie  direction  of  Somerset,  Ky.,  in  pursuit  of  the  enemy  by  to  reed  marches,  it  lit  the  cavalry  and 
mounted  infantry  having  overtaken  and  defeated  tlie  enemy  at  Dut  ton's  Hill,  near  Somei  set,  and  driven  him 
across  the  Cumberland  River,  the  regiment  moved  back  to  Stanford.  In  October,  1862,  ilie  regiment,  on  its 
arrival  at  Lex  Ing!  -u,  Ky.,  was  brigaded  with  the  45th  Ohio,  and  the  18th  and  22d  Michigan,  under  command  ol 
General  Green*-  clay  Smith,  of  Kentucky;  he  remained  in  command  until  .January,  18tJ3.  when  Col.  Doolittle, 
of  the  18th  Michigan,  took  the  com  ma  nd.  At  Stanford  the  regiment  wa.s  again  detached  from  the  brigade,  anil 
ordered  to  Milleiig.-ville.  K> .,  where  it  w  as  mounted,  and  remained  in  camp  until  the  2tith  of  April,  when  the 
new  brigade,  consisting  of  the  45th  Ohio,  8£d  Kentucky,  and  the  1 1 2th  Illinois,  under  command  of  ]  Jen  jam  in 
IJ.  Ruukle,  of  the  45th  Ohio,  marched  for  Somerset,  Ky.  At  >omeis,i  U  joined  other  troops  under  the  cuin- 
mand  of  Brigadier  General  S.  I*.  Carter,  of  Tennes-ee.  and  moved  to  Monlicello,  Ky.,  south  of  the  Cumberland 
Ki\  er,  and  aided  in  driving  a  bo.  ly  of  IJebel  troops  under  com  HIM  nd  oi  Genei  ai  IVgram  from  the  place  ami  out. 
of  Kentucky  into  Tennessee.  The  re  ihe  regiment  was  under  ti  i  e  for  tin-  tii  st  time.  1-  rom  Monti  cello  the  reg- 
iment returned  to  Somerset,  Ky..  where  ii  remained  until  July,  18t>3,  and  where  dctachmeMs  fiom  it  were 
constantly  engaged  in  aetive  and  ^-vere  duty  scouting  up  and  down  the  Cumberland  River,  often  at  trreat  dis- 
tances, by  night ftOll  by  da\ ,  and  in  guarding  ford.s  and  ferries  on  the  Cumberland  River.  "While  a;  Somerset, 
Ky.,  two  hundred  picked  men  from  the  regiment,  nmler  command  of  ('apt.  Dunn,  of  Co.  D,  with  similar 
detachments  from  other  regiments  at  Somerset,  all  under  command  of -Major  Dow,  of  the  regiment,  joined 
<  'oloiiel  Sanders  in  his  celebrated  raid  o\  i-r  the  mountains  into  Ma. -I  Tennessee.  J-'or  rapidity  of  movement, 
marching  over  mountains,  swimming  rivers,  by  da\  :md  night,  and  for  successful  execution,  battling  the 
enemy,  doing  him  a  trn-at  am-nint  of  damage,  and  finally  escaping  from  a  vastly  superior  force, where  every 
mountain  gap  was  supposed  to  be  securely  guarded,  this  raid  stands  among  the  most  brilliant  of  the  war.  It, 
severely  tested  the  eminence  of  the  men  and  Officers  who  participated  in  it;  the  detachment  of  the  112th  lost 
deven  men  captured,  and  live  men  drowned  in  swimming  Clinch  Km-r  at  night,  l-'rom  Somerset.  Ky.,  the 
regiment  moved  back  to  Danville,  Ky..  and  in  the  month  of  July  assisted  in  driving  about  1,500  Rebels  under 
com  ma  nd  of  Scott,  acro»  t  lie  Cumberland.  It  was  four  days  and  nights  engaged  in  the  pursuit  of  Scott,  with 
hut  little  or  no  re>t  or  sleep,  and  for  more  than  one  hundred  miles  was  skirmishing  with  the  enemy.  After 
capturing  about  500  prisoners,  scattering  main  others  in  the  woods,  and  recovering  most  of  the  prope  1 1  \  stolen 
by  these  raiders,  Scott  was  finally  driven  over  the  Cumberland  River  and  into  the  mountains,  when  the  regi- 
me nl  again  returned  to  Danville,  K\ .,  ha vi ng  had  one  man  killed  and  six  wounded  in  the  pursuit,  and  begail 
the  work  of  preparing  for  a  campaign  into  Kast  Tennessee.  From  Danville,  moved  to  Stanford  :  from  Stanford 
to  Crabb  Orchard,  from  which  place,  h.i  ving  completed  the  necessary  preparations,  the  regiment  marched  for 
Kast  Tennessee,  with  the  army  under  General  flnrnside.  Kehrigadeu  with  the  1st  Kast  Tennessee,  -Mounted 
Infantry,  8th  Michigan  Cavalry,  and  151  ii  Ohio  Mounted  Infantry,  under  command  of  Colon et  Jt\  rd.  of  the  1st 
Kusl  Tennessee,  on  the  21st  of  August,  18t>3,  ami  arrived  at  King's  ion.  Tennessee,  on  the  1st  of  Sept  em  In  i .  The 


numerous  skirmishes  and  battles,  and  licing  constantly  in  tlie  pre.se nee  nf  the  enemy.  At  Cleveland  one  Cap- 
tain was  killed  and  several  men  wounded,  and  about  twenty  men  captured  in  a  skirmish.  At  Calhonn  the 
regiment,  with  the  brigade,  was  driven  back  by  an  overpowering  for.  e  under  Wheeler  and  Forrest,  and  the 
112th  brought  up  the  rear;  ami  for  tlie  manner  hi  which  it  was  done,  holding  the  enemy  in  cheek  and  saving  all 
the  stores,  ii  was  complimented  in  an  official  order.  It  had.  however,  twentv  men  captured  and  one  Captain. 
who  were  guarding  a  ford  on  the  HteWMM,  and  were  cut  olf  at  Philadelphia;  it  made  a  handsome  charge  and 


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ber,  when  it  commenced  retreating  t 


ROSTEK  OF  THE  REGIMENT. 

Colonel,  Thomas  J.  Henderson,  commissioned  Sept.  23,  1862.    Promoted  Brevet  Brig.  General  Nov.  30,  1864. 

Mustered  out  June  20,  1865. 

Lieut.  Colonel,  Emery  S.  Bond,  commissioned  Sept.  20,  1862.    Mustered  out  June  20,  1865. 
Major,  James  M.  Hosford,  commissioned  Sept.  20,  1862.    Resigned  Feb.  1.  1863. 
Major,  Tristram  T.  Dow,  commissioned  Feb.  1,  1863.    Mustered  out  June  20.  1865. 
Adjutant,  Henry  W.  Wells,  commissioned  Sept.  22,  1862.    Mustered  out  for  promotion  In  1st  Tennessee  Heavy 

Artillery,  Nov.  25,  1863. 

Adjutant,  Bradford  V.  Thompson,  commissioned  Nov.  25.  1863.    Promoted  Captain  of  Co.  B. 
Adjutant,  Gilbert  K.  Woolsey.  commissioned  April  25,  1865.    Mustered  out  June  20,  1865. 
Quartermaster,  George  C.  Alden,  commissioned  Sept.  10.  1862.    Mustered  out  June  20,  1865. 
Surgeon,  John  W.  Spalding,  commissioned  Sept.  11.  1862.     Resigned  March  22.  1863. 
Surgeon,  Luther  S.  Milliken,  commissioned  March  22,  1863.    Mustered  put  June  20.  1865. 
First  Assistant  Surgeon,  Luther  S.  Millikeu,  commissioned  Sept.  15,  1862.     Promoted. 

First  Assistant  Surgeon,  Charles  DeHaven  Jones,  commissioned  May  4,  1863.    Mustered  out  June  20,  1865. 
Second  Assistant  Surgeon.  Wesley  Phillips,  commissioned  Jan.  13.  1863.    Mustered  out  June  20,  1865. 
Chaplain,  Rosnill  N.  Henderson,  commissioned  Oct.  13,  1862.    Resigned  Oct.  26,  1864. 

Company  A.—  From  Annawan  and  Vicinity. 


Captain  Tristram  T.  Dow,  comd.  Sept.  20, 1862,  pro- 
moted Major. 
Captain  Asa  A.  Lee,  comd.  March  1,  1863,  kid.  Nov. 

18.  1863. 
Captain  John  L.  Dow,  comd.  Nov.  18,  1863.  m.  o. 

June  20,  1865. 
First  Lieut.  Asa  A.  Lee,  comd.  Sept.  20, 1862.  prmtd. 

Captain. 
First  Lieut  John  L.   Dow,  comd.   March  1,  1863, 

prmtd.  Captain. 
First  Lieut.  James  P.   MeChesney,  comd.  Nov.  15, 

1863,  resigned  Aug.  10, 1864. 
First   Lieut.   L.  W.  Browning,  comd.  Nov.  18,  1863, 

resigned  May  20,  1864. 
First  Lieut.  T.  J.  Williams,  comd.  June  15,  1865,  m. 

o.  June  20.  1865. 
Second  Lieut.  John  L,  Dow,  comd.  Sept.  20,  1862, 

promoted. 
Second  Lieut.  James  P.  McChesney,  comd.  March  1, 

1863.  promoted. 

Second  Lieut.  L.  W.  Browning,  comd.  Nov.  18,  1863, 

promoted. 
Second  Lieut.  Thomas  J.  Williams,  comd.  Aug.  10, 

1864,  promoted. 

Second  Lieut.  Jesse  Goble,  comd.  June  15,  1865,  m. 
o.  June  20,  1865. 


Adair  J.  W.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862,  eaptd.  near  Cassville, 

Ga.  May  24.  1864.  in.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
Browning  J.  II.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  disd.  May  17, 1865. 
Barton  M.  e.  Aug.  12.  18t)3.  miss'g,  Franklin,  Telill. 
Bradeu  J.S.  e.  Aug.  13,1862,  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Batten  J.  R.  e.  Aug.  13. 1863,  disd.  wd.  May  12.  1865. 
Branner  J.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862,  ill.  O.June  20.  1865. 
liaremore  J.  S.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  kid.  in  action  at  Ke- 

saea  G:i.  May  1-1.  1S64. 

Brown  L.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862.  kid.  April  3,  1864,  in  Ky. 
Batten  J.  H.  Corp],  e.  Aug.  12.  '62,  in.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
Buckley  J.  R.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
Brown 'E.  K.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  disd. 
Benson  \V.  e.  Aug.  12.  1863,  ill.  o.  May  29,  1865. 
Bice  I.e.  Aug.  12. 1862. 
Bradford  J.  II.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862. 
Browning  L.  W.  1       " 

May  20,  1865. 
Bice  j.'M.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  12  1863.  wd.  Nov.  18,  1863, 

at  Knoxvilie.  Tenu.  captd.  near  Atlanta,  Ga.  Aug. 

6.  1864,  in  Georgia  prison  9  months. 
Caughev  it.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  12.  181)2,  died. 
Canghey  J.  e.  Aug.  12.  1SH2.  kid.  at  Franklin,  Tenn. 
Cummings  P.  e.  Aug.  13.  1863.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Cope  J.  B.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862,  m.  o.  June  20, 1865. 
Cole  N.  H.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862,  died  in  Andersoiiville 

prison.  Ga.  Aug.  29,  1864,  grave  7211. 
Caughey  M.  e.  Aug.  12, 1862,  m.  o.  June  20, 1865. 


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Oaughev  H.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 

Demote'?:,  e.  AUK  13.  1862,  in.  <>.  June  SO,  1865. 

Dow  T.  T.  Capt.  e.  Aug.  12.  1863.  print  I. 

Dow  J.  T..  ('apt.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  prmtd. 

Dennis  T.  Corp].  P.  Aug.  12.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Davis  A.J.  i\  Aug.  12.  1862,  died  at  Audersonvillo 

prison.  Ga.  April  2. 1864.  grave  356. 
Dinginan  L.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862,  ill.  o.  July  5,  1865. 
Dlngman  J.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  cllscl.  June  1.  1865. 
Uiltz  II.  W.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862. 
Kver  \V.  J.  e.  Aug.  12.  18U3,  m.  o.  July  3.  1865. 
Fowlett  M.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Fuller  J.  H.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  died  Jan.  8.  1865. 
Fisher  H.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Godfrey  S.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  \vd.  Aug.  6,  1864.  ill  Ga. 
Gooding  VV.  e.  Vug.  12.  1862.  disd.  wd.  Sept.  20.  '64. 
Goble  V.e.  Aug.  12,  1862.  eaptd.  Nov.  1863.  at  Knox- 

ville,  Tenn.  In  reh.  prsn.  17  mos.  m.o.  May,  '65. 
Giles  S.  B.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862,  dieil  in  .Vnder.sonvilte 

prison.  Ga.  Sept.  6.  1864.  grave  7988. 
Goble  J.  1st  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  m.o.  June  20, '65. 
Heaps  J.  IS.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862,  kill,  at  Resaca, 

Ga.  May  14.  1864. 

Hayes  G.  \V.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Hards  J.  f.  Aug.  12,  1862,  kid.  al  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

Nov.  18. 1863. 

Harris  H.  U.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862.  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
Harrington  L.  M.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  died  in  Ander- 

sonville  prison,  Ga.  April  2.  1864. 
Hlrsphbprifpr  H.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  captd.  at  Dan- 
ville, Ky.  paroled  and  excd,  m.o.  June  20, 1865. 
Hart  J.  A.  inusien.  e.  Aug.  12.  '62,  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
Irwin  J.  A.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  disd.  March,  1864. 
•Johnson  J.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862. 
Kepler  J.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  wd.  at  Franklin,  Tenn. 

Nov.  30.  1864.  m.o.  May  26,  1865. 
King  L>.  J.  e.  Aug.  12, 1862,  in.  o.  May  15.  1865. 
Kenny  P.  e.  Aug.  12.  1S62.  kid.  at  Franklin.  Tenn. 
Kukrek  F.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862.  m.  o.  June  30, 1865. 
Lemhart  J.  L.e.  Aug.  12, 1862.  in.  o.  May  31,  1865.1 
Leonard  H.  H.  Corpl.  e.  Ang.12,  '62,  m.o.  Jun.  20,  '65. 
Leonard  A.  O.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862.  disd.  April.  1864. 
Latimer  J.  M.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  12.  '62.  disd.  May,  '63. 
Large  H.  P.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  12.  '62,  m.o.  June  20.  '65. 
Lee  A.  A.  Capt.  e.  Aug.  12,  kid.  at  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

Nov.  18, 1863. 

Moinena.  S.  T.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862:  m.  o.  June  20, 1865. 
Morgan  J.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  kid.  at  Kuoxville,  Tenn. 

Nov.  18.  1863. 

Mover  H.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862,  taken  prisr. 
Mathers  T.  E.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  captd.  at  Franklin, 

Tenn.  Nov.  30.  1864.  m.  o.  July  1, 1865. 
Meyers  P.  e.  Aug.  12, 1862,  disd.  May.  1863. 
Machesney  J.  P.  1st  Lieut,  e.  Aug.  12, 1862,  resigned 

Aug.  10, 1864. 

Meir  A.  mnsicii.e.  Aug.  12, 1862,  in.o..Iune20,  '65. 
Maehesney  VV.  B.  muslcn.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862. 
McMillan  W.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862.  died  Feb.  1863. 
McGath  H.  J.  wagoner,  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  captrt. 
McDermond  R.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862,  m.o.  June  20, 1865. 
Nowers  T.  e.  Aug.  12, 1862,  kid.  at  Kuoxville,  Tenn. 

Nov.  18. 1863. 

Niles  L.  C.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  drowned  1863. 
Orton  0.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Porter  W.  K.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  m.  o.  June  20, 1865. 
Pope  S.  S.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862.  died  Feb.  16, 1863. 
Patten  W.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862,  m.  o.  June  20. 1865. 
Patten  J.  p.  Aug.  12.  186  1.  died  May  19, 1863. 
Plumer  H.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  m.  o.  June  20, 1865. 
Rochefellow  A.  e.  Aug.  12, 1862,  captd.  at  Franklin, 

Tenu.  Nov.  30,  1864.  m.  o.  July  1. 1865. 
Richmond  H.  J.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862.  in.  o.  June  20. 1865. 
Stewart  M.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  12, 1862.  m.  o.  June  20  '65. 
Smith  L.  W.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  disd.  June  3. 1865. 
Smith  C.J.e.  Aug.  12,  1862,  m.o.  June  20, 1865. 
Stazner  L.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Slick  H.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Stilwell  J.  p.  Aug.  12.  1862.  disd.  Aug.  7,  1865. 
Slick  J.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862,  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
Troyer  .T.  C.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862. 

Trover  \V.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  12, 1862,  m.o.  June  20,  '65. 
Valentine  C.  B.  Corpl.  p.  Aug.  12,  1862,  missing  in 

action  at  Kelly's  Ford,  Tenu. 
Williams  T.  J.  2d  Lipnt.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  prmtd.  to 

2d  Lieut.  Sept.  20. 1864,  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 
Williams  W.  H.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862. 
Winters  J.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862,  died  at  Nashville,  Tenn. 

Xov.  80.  1864,  from  wds. 

Woodruff  K.  T.  e.  Aug.  12.  1S62.  disd.  May,  1863. 
Wintz  P.  J.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  m.  o.  June  14.  1865. 
Woodruff  F.  A.  e.  Avig.  12.  1862.  missing  in  action  at 

Franklin,  Tenn.  Nov.  30.  1864. 
Willett  J.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  m.  o.  June  20, 1865. 
Woodruff  T.  A.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862,  died  Feb.  16,  1863. 
Younkin  VV.  S.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  12, 1862. 

Company  C.— From  Cambridge  and  South- 
west Part  of  the  County. 

Captain,  John  J.  Briggs.  commissioned  Sept.  20,  '62, 
resigned  Aug.  9,  1863. 


Captain.  John  li.  Mitchell,  commissioned  Aug.  9. 

1863.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
First  Lieut.  J.  B.  Mitchell,  commissioned  Sept.  20, 

1862,  promoted. 
First  Lieut.  A.  P.  Petrie,  commissioned  Aug.  9, '63, 

m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
Second  Lient.  A.  P.  Petrie,  commissioned  Sept.  20, 

1862,  promoted. 

Second  Lieut.  H.  sherbondy,  commissioned  Aug.  9, 

1863.  honorably  disd.  May  15,  1865. 

Second  Lieut.  W.  Gillespie,  commissioned  June  15, 
'65;  not  mustered;  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Anderson  William,  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  wd.  at  Bean 
Station,  Tenn.,  m.  o.  June  21,  1865. 

Anderson  Thomas,  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  captd.  near 
Lexington.  Ky.,  excd.,  in.  o.  June  20,  1865. 

Ayers  James  E.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  m.  o.  June  20,  1865, 
wd.  at  Franklin,  Tenn.,  Nov.  30.  1864. 

Atwater  Thomas  J.  p.  Aug.  9,  1862,  wd.  at  Knox- 
ville,  Tenu.,  Nov.  18,  1863.  disd. 

Biggs  John  J.  Capt.  e.  Aug.  11.  '62.  disd.  Aug.  8,  '63. 

lioyd  John  Jr.  Corpl.  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 

Malign  L.  S.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9,  '62,  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Barney  John  F.  e.  Aug.  9, 1862.  captd.  at  Richmond, 
Ky..  Aug.  1863,  paroled  and  excd.,  kid.  in  action 
at  Resaca,  Ga.,  May  14,  1864. 

Boyd  John  Sr.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 

Berry  Myron  H.  e.  Aug.  9,  '62.  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Bennett  Daniel  F.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  died  1865. 

Bennett  Benj.  P.  e.  Aug.  9,  '62.  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Berry  Samuel,  e.  Aug.  11,  1862,  disd. 

Betchell  E.  C.  e.  Aug.  13,  1862,  wd.  July  8,  1863.  at 
Richmond,  Ky.,  captd.  same  time  and  paroled. 

Buchanan  William  H.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  capul.  near 
Mossy  Creek,  East  Tenn.,  excd.  and  died. 

Benedict  E.  K.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9,  '62,  m.o.  June  29,  '65 

Buck  G.  W.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  '16.  62,  m.  o.  June  29.  '65. 

Benedict  Geo.  W.  e.  Aug.  16.  '62.  in.  o.  June  12,  '65. 

Baldwin  Harry  H.  e.  Feb.  18,  1864. 

Crlgler  Wesley,  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  captd.  near  Rich- 
mond, Ky.,  Aug.  1863.  and  paroled,  taken  again 
at  Kuoxville,  Tenn.,  Nov.  18,  1863,  and  escaped 
from  prison  when  Sherman  inarched  to  the  Sea. 

Crossley  Hiram,  e.  Aug.  9.  1862. 

Conditt  Robert  W.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862. 

Clark  George  M.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  wd.  at  Kenesaw 
Mountain,  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Cox  John  W.  e.  March  23.  1864. 

Chapel  Stephen,  e.  .Nov.  27.  1863. 

Decker  Geo.  W.  e.  Aug.  5.  '62.  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Decker  Win.  P.  e.  Aug.  tt,  1862,  taken  prisr.  near 
Lexington.  Ky.,  Feb.  22,  '63,  m.o.  June  20.  1865, 

Duncan  James  F.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  wd.  at  East  Point, 
Ga.,  Aug.  6,  1864,  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Duncan  Thomas,  e.  Aug.  9,  '62  wd.  at  Resaca,  Ga.. 
May  14,  1864,  m.  o.  July  5.  1865. 

Davis  John  J.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  m.  o.  June  26,  1865. 

Draper  Lorenzo,  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  died  Feb.  28,  '64. 

Davis  Erastus,  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  died  March  14,  '65. 

Dean  James  M,  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  disd. 

Dilly  Win.  11.  e.  Aug.  13.  '62.  in.  o.  June  26.  '65. 

Davis  John,  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  klu.  at  Knoxville, 
Tenu.,  Nov.  18,  1863. 

Edwards  Lewis,  v.  Aug.  10,  1862,  deserted. 

Edwards  Hanford  A.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  8,  1862,  wd.  at 
Resaca,  Ga..  May  14,  '64,  disd.  March  29.  '65. 

Elwell  Pearly  H.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  disd. 

Firkins  Henry  H.  wd.  at  Philadelphia,  Tenn.,  m.  o. 
June  20.  1865. 

Follett  William,  e.  Aug.  11,  1862,  kid.  in  action  at 
Resaca,  Ga.,  May  14,  1864. 

Firkins  Egbert,  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 

Frisbie  Ira  H.  e.  Aug.  9,  '62,  m.  o.  April  18,  '65. 

Frisbie  George  W.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  deserted. 

Godfrey  Da  Witt  C.  e.  Aug.  9,  '62,  m.  o.  June  20.  '65. 

Godfrey  lienton  VV.  e.  Aug.  14,  '62.  m.  o.  June  20,  '65 

Gillispie  Wm.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  7. 1862.  coind.  3d  Lieut. 

Gardner  John  C.  e.  March  23,  1864. 

Henderson  T.  e.  Aug.  15,  '62,  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 

Hampton  Noah,  e.  Aug.  9,  '62,  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Hayden  Charles  J.  e.  Aug.  9,  '62,  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Hill  Aaron,  e.  Aug.  9,  '62.  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Horton  George,  e.  Aug.  9,  '62.  in.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Hamilton  Francis,  e.  Aug.  9,  '62,  m.o.  June 20,  '65. 

Henderson  John  M.  e.  Aug.  9.  '62,  wd.  and  captd.  at 
Richmond.  Ky.,  Aug.  1863,  paroled  and  disd.  on 
account  of  wound*. 

Hoover  Joseph  J.  e.  Aug.  15,  1862,  died  at  Lexing- 
ton, Ky..  of  typhoid  fever.  Dec.  1862. 

Hill  John  D.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862. 

.  Hill  Win.  J.  e.  Aug.  15,  1862,  kid.  in  action  at  New 
Hope  Church,  Ga..  June  17.  1864. 

Higgins  Ira  E.  e.  Nov.  27.  1863.  died  Sept.  17,  1864. 

Inglis  James  J.  e.  Aug.  22,  1862,  kid.  at  Knoxville. 
Tenn..  Nov.  17,  1863. 

Jordan  Wm.  L.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  kid.  at  East  Point, 
Ga.,  Aug.  6.  1864. 

Johnson  Win.  N.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  '65. 

Johnson  August,  c.  March  23, 1864,  captd.  at  Colum- 
bia, Tenn..  Nov.  29,  1864,  excd. 
Kelton  George,  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  taken  prisr.  Aug. 

1863.  paroled  and  excd.,  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Knox  Jos.  L.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  8,  '62,  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 


568 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


Keesler. lames  W.  e.  Feb.  18,  1862. 
Lower  George  B.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  eaptd.  near  Lex- 
ington, Ky.,  Feb.  22.  '83,  in.  o.  .Iuiu-20,  '65. 
Longshore  James  !•'.  e.  Feb.  18.  1864. 
McCaugland  Gco.  curi>i.   e.  AUK.  10.  1862.  kid.  at 

Knoxville,  Tenn.,  Nov.  18.  1SO:J. 
McConncll  George,  e.  Alls.  9.  '62.  wil.  Nov.  18,  '63. 
Morris  Henrx  ('.  e.  Aug.  9.   1862.  \vd.id  Knuxville, 

Tenn..  Nov.  18.  1863.  ilisil.  .Inly  2.  1865. 
Mcivor  Thomas  T.  e.  A  tig.  9.  '62.  in.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
Miller  Edward,  e.  Aug.  13,  1862,  wd.  at  Ucan  sta- 
tion Nov  15.  1863.  and  at  Pumpkin  Vine  Creek, 

Ga..  .June  2.   1864.  and  died  at  Kingston,  (ia., 

July  1,  1864,  ot  a  wound. 

Mill-dock  Henry  H.  e.  Aug.  14.  1862.  deserted. 
Middaugh  o,ca'i  A.  e.  Aug.  22,  '02,  died  May.  1863. 
Miteliell  John  li.   Capt.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  went  in  as 

1st    Lieut,  and  promoted  (.'apt.  Aug.  9,  1863,  wd. 

at  Knoxville  and  Franklin.  Tenn. 
-Miller   1.  P.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9,    1862.  taken  prisr.   at 

Columbia,  Tenn..  -\ov.29,  '64,  in.  o.  .Mine  20.  '65. 
Maxwell  K.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9.  '62,  in.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
.s  iehoKon  Joseph,  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  deserted, 
Petrie  Alexander  1'.  1st  Lieut  >-.  Aug.  8,  1862,  went 

in  as  2d  I. lent,  promoted  to  1st    I. it-lit.,  was  wd. 

at    Kelly's   Ford  and  New-Hope  Church. 
Petrle  Edward  11.  e.  Aug.  8.  1862,  kid.  In  action  at 

Franklin.  I  run..  Nov.  30.  1864. 
Pratt  Kuftis  H.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862. 
Pierce  Geo.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  '62,  m.  o.  June 20,  '65. 
Pettey  George  W.  e.  Dec.  14,  1SI13. 
Koberts  Henry  J.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  burned  to  death 

at  Lebanon,  Ky.,  July  14,  1863. 
Reed  Kansoni,  e.  Aug.  15,  '62,  m.o.  June  20,  '65. 
Rockwell  Sylvester,  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  20,  1862,  disd.  to 

accept  a  com.  in  the  4lh  Kentucky  mtd.  infantry. 
Smith  William  F.  e.  Aug.  9.   1862.  taken  prisr.  at 

Richmond,  Ky.,  Aug.  1863,  paroled  and  exrd. 
Smith  William  111  e.  Aug.  9   '62.  in.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
SeoviUo  lieujamin  1'.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  wd.  at  Kings- 
ton, Ga.,   June  5.  1864,  and  at   F'ranklin,  Tenn.. 

-Nov.  30,  1864.  111.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
slircek  Griiliih.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  wd.  at    Knoxville, 

Tenn.,  Nov.  18,  1863  ill.  o.  .Inly  25.  1865. 
Sellers  John  N.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  died  Dee.  1SS2. 
Smith  Joel  r.  Cor  pi.  e.  Aug.  lo,  1862,  \\d.  al  Kesaca, 

(in  .  May  II.  1S64,  and  died  in  hospital  atlhatta- 

H  From  the  effects  of  his  \vi.nnd. 
Smith  Leonard,  e.  Aug.  15,  '62.  m.o.  June  20.  '65. 
>1  ration  .las.  F.  e.  A  tig.  22.  '62,  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
.SlierlHinUj  Homer,  2d  Lieut,  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  prnitd. 

to  2d  Lieu!.,    wo.   at   Pumpkin   Vine  Creek,  Ga., 

ami  taken  prisr.  at  Columbia.  Tenn. 
Tarbox  Ain-eo  .1.  e.  Aug.  5.  '62,  m.o.  June  20,  '65. 
Trimmer  William  n.  e.  Aug.  H.  1862,  transferred  to 

Naval  Service  June  21.  1804. 

Thomas  George,  e.  Aug.  9.  '62,  in.  o.  June  14,  '65. 
Tvh-r  liavld,  e.  Aug.  8,  1862. 
Thompson  William  E.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  died 

April  13,  1 
Vincent  Martin  L.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  32, 1862,  m.o.  June 

20,  1865.  wd.  Jan.  14,1864. 
Verinile  .Simeon  n.  m.  o.  June  20,  1885. 
Waters  Joseph  s.  e.   \ng.  9.  1802.  died  Maroh,  1863. 
Williamson    Hiram   F.   e.   Aug.   9.   1802,  wd.,  in.  o. 

May  20.  1865. 
Wood  George  <  .  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.   1862.  drowned  in 

Clinch  Uiver.  Kast  Tenn..  June.  1863. 
Woods  Allen,  e.  Aug.  H,  1S62.  wd.  at  BlcbmODO,  Ky., 

Aligns!.    LSI'.:!.   an<l  Campbell's  Station  Nov.  16, 
ISii:;.  in.  o.. lime  2U.  1S05. 
Welt.Pli  llernian  C.  e.  Aug.  11,  18ti2.  do 

Williams  Samuel,  e.  Aug.  13,  '62,  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Company   D.  —  Cambridge,  Woodhull    and 
vicinity. 

Captain.   Augustus   A.  Dunn,  eomd.   Sept.  20,  1862, 

m.o. .  June  20.  1865. 
First  I. lent.  11.  G.  Uriitln.  eomd.  Sept.  20,  1862,  m.o. 

June  20,  1865. 
Second  Lieut,  .s.  L.  Patterson,  eomd.  Sept.  20,  1862, 

lesigued  June  17,  1863. 
Second  Lieutenant  James  H.  Clark,  eomd.  June  17, 

1863,111.0.  June  20,  1865. 

Atkins  E.  e.  Aug.  1  't.  1S02,  dis-1.  on  account  of  \vds. 
Andrew  \\ .  L.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  kid.  May  14,  1864,  at 

l;cs:ica.  Ga. 

Avcr\    K.  e.  Dee.  24,  1863. 

liaint.l.  .M.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  m.  o.  June  20, '65. 
liath  J.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
IJealh  A.e.  July  18.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1864. 
lieiclitel  F.  M.  e.  Aug.  1 1.  1802,  m.  o.  J  nne  20.  1865. 
Brown  11.  e.  Aug.  11.1802,  kid.  Feb.  28.  1804,  at  Kel- 

h-\  's  Ford,  Tenn. 
Brown   E.  AN",  e.  Aug.  9.  1802,  captd.  at   Pine  Grove, 

Ky.  Feb.  23,  1803.  paroled  and  e\cd. 
Brown,  •'.  P>.  6.  Aug.  9.  1802.  in.  o.  June  2(1.  1865. 
llrow  n   V.  W.  e.  Aug.  9,  1802.  died  Aug.  11,  1864,  at 

Knoxville.  Tenu. 
Bryaut  O.  S.  e.  Aug.  9, 1863,  in.  o.  June  20,  1865.- 


Body  A.  e.  Aug  11,  1862,  wd.  Feb.  28. 1864.  at  Kel- 
ley's  Ford,  Tenn.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865 

Body  A.e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  died  March  22.  1863. 

Buckley  F.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  1 1,  18H2.  taken  prisr.  near 
Winchester.  Ky.  Feb.  23.  1S03:  paroled  Feb.  24' 
excd.  Sept.  10.  1803;  wil.  and  lett  in  the  bands  of 
the  enemy  Jan.  28.  1864;  escaped  and  returned 
March  10.  1864:  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 

Gabon  K.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862.  killed  instantlv  at  Knox- 
ville, Tenn.  Nov.  17.  1863. 

('base. I.  A.  c.  Aug.  9.  1802.  taken  prisi-.  near  Win- 
chester. Ky.  Feb.  23.  1864;  paroled  Feb.  21:  ex- 
ch.l.  Sepl.  10.  1804:  wd.  Fob.  IT.  1865  near  Fort 
Armstrong;  in.  o.  June  20. 1865. 

ChatfleldG.  A.e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 

Cliue  P.  W.c.  Aug.  11.  1862.  acoidenlalU  wd. 

Cole  M.  V.  e.  Aug.  11,  1802.  died  Nov.  29.  1863,  of 
wds.  at  Knoxville.  Tenn. 

Collier  W.  H.  e.  Aug.  9.  1802.  kid.  in  action  at  Resa- 
ca,  Ga.  May  14.  1864. 

Crcigliton  K  e.  Aug.  19.  1802.  in.  o.  June  20,  1865. 

Cowdcn  W.  W.  e.  Aug.  9. 1862,  kid.  May  14,  1804.  at 
i.-i  iaca.  <ia. 

Cha»e  A.  W.e.  Keli  9,  1865. 

Clark  J.  H.  e.  July  12.  1862  as  Sergt.  print. I.  2d  Lieut. 
AUK.  14.  1803.  sevly  wd.  Aug.  0,  '04.  Ulov  Creel! 

Callow  (i.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862,  taken  prisr.  Feb. 
23.  1863  paroled  and  excd.  m.o.  May  27.  ISO.'). 

Carl  H.e.  Aug.  11,  1862,  kid.  Nov.  18.  1803,  at  Knox- 
ville, Teun. 

Cowdell  D.  L.  e.  Feb.  9, 1865. 

Dunkle  G.  M.  e.  Aug.  9,  1802.  wd.  May  14,  1864,  at 
Resaca.  Ga,  m.o.  June  20. 1865. 

Dunn  A.  A.  Capt.  e.  July  8.  1862.  wd.  al  Franklin. 
Tenn.  Kn.ixville,  Tciin  Kelly's  Ford,  Tenu.  anil 
Koaca.  Ga.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 

Eastman  W.  c.  lug.  9.  1882.  taken  prisoner  near 
Winchester.  Ky  Feb.  23.  1863.  paroled  and  exert. 

Eaton  O.  II.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  m.  o.  June  2(1.  181 
Ferinau  I!,  music,  c.  Aug.  It.  1802.  m.  o.  June  20.  '65. 

Fast  C.  M.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1885. 

Ferris  G.  n.  c.  Aug.  22.  1S62.  wil.  near  New  Hope 
Church,  Ga.  June  13. 1804.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 

Flansburg  J.  .-.  Aug.  11.  1st;-.!,  wd.   May  14.  1864.  at 

Krsaca,  Ga.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 

Foot  C.  e.  Mitr.  9.  1S02.  kid.  Nov.  18,  1863,  at  Knox- 
ville, Tenn. 

Fry  .I.e.  Aug.  1862.  died  June  5.  1863. 

Farnham  J.  s.  Sei-gt.  e.  Aug.  10.  1802,  severely  in- 
jured Nov.  80.  1801.  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 

Friek  A.  C.  e.  Feb.  S.  1865. 

(iambic  W.  i).  e.  An-,'.  9.  isi'r.'. 

Griffin  P.e.  Aug.9,  1862.  kid.  Xov.18,  1863,  at  Knox- 
ville, Tenn. 

Gllstafson  A.  M.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  wd.  In  head 
at!  L  Aug.  671864,  m.o.  June  20, '«S. 

Griffin  11.  G.  1-t  Lieut,  e.  Aug.  11.  1802.  taken  pris- 
oner near  Knoxville.  Tenn  Nov.  18.  '03.  excd. 

Holden  A.  C.  Ord.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9,  1802,  drowned 
June  18.  18l.;J. 

Hab-  w.  II.  e.  Aug.  :i  disd.  Dee.  1862. 

Hardy  J.  wagoner,  e.  Aug.  9, 1862,  01.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

Hammond  M.  e.  Jan.  5,  1864. 

H  In  man  W.  W.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  10.  '62.  m.o.  .Inn. 20.  '65. 

Hunt  K.  P.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  10,  1862,  drowned  June 
18.  1863. 

1  la \  ilen  A.  m  u  si  e.  e.  Aug.  [».  1802.  m.  o,  June  20,  '65. 

Ives  S.  L.  e.  July  10.  1802.  accidentally  wd. 

Jacks  L.  W.  e.  Aug.  22.  1802  wd.  at  Kesaca.  Ga. 

Jones  w.  N.  e.  March  31.  1864. 

Kiiby  P.  (i.  i-.  Aug.  9.  1802.  uied  Mch.  11,  1864  from 
wds. received  at  Kelly's  Ford,  Tenn. 

KilbyT.  II.  e.  Aug.  9.  1802.  drowned  in  Clinch  Ri vet. 
Tenn.  June  Is.  ISO:!. 

Knapp  c.  H.  e.  Aus.  1  1.  1802.  wil  and  left  in  hands 
of  enemy  near  Kelly's  F'ord,  Tenn.  Jan.  28.  '64. 

Knapp  G.  B.  Feb.  26,  1864. 

Kllipple   N.e.  Feb.  9.   ISt,5. 

I. \oiis  S.  A.e.  Aug.  9.  1802. 

Laird  .1.   \.  e.  Aug.  11.1802.  m.o.  June  20,  1865. 

Li  nils,  -v  J    e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  taken  prisr.  May  21.  1864. 

near  Kingston,  (i a.  kid.  in  rebel  prison  Jan.  1865. 
Lohnias  P.  If.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  kid.  at  Cloy  Creek.  Ga. 

Aug.  0.  ISO  I. 

Lowrj  M.  li.  e.  Aug.  9,  1S02. 
l.owry  T.  X.  e.  Aug.9.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 
Lallerty   A.  li.    1st  Sergt.   c.  .In  y  10,   181)2.    wd.   a'. 

Knoxville.  Xo\.  is.' 1863.  m.o'.  June  20.  1865. 
Low  rv  S.  A.  e.  Dec.  2  I.  180:!.  died  March  15.  1864. 
Mahon  J.  W.e.  Aug.  9.  1802.  died  March  29.  1863. 
Mallery  I).  E.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  disd.  July  2S  '64.  wd. 
Martin  W. A.  A.e.  Aug.  11.  1862,  Ud.  at  Knoxville, 

Tenn.  Nov.  18, 1863. 

Matthews  T.  I.,  e.  Aug.  11.  1 S02.  died  I 2.V  1863. 

.Matthews  W.  I),  e.  Aug.  11    1802.  in.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
Matthews  L.  P.e.  Aug.  12.  1  S02.  disd.  Aug.  20.1864, 

wil.  at  Kesaca.  Ga.  May  11,  1864. 
McEvon  J.  G.  e.  Aug.  !(.  ISO-: 
Miller  H.e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  disil.  June  17.1865. 
-Malcolm  A.e.  Feb.  18,  1864. 
Moody  p.  M.  e.Jan.  5,  isoi. 
Newton    H.  e.   Aug.  9.  1802.    wil.    near   New    Hope 

Church,  lla.  June  2,  1864,  m.o  June  20,  1865. 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


569 


O'Brien  E.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  taken  prisr.  near  Win- 
chester, Ky.  Feb.  23,  1863.  paroled  Feb.  24,  ex- 
ehd.Sept.iO.  1863.  recaptd.  near  Kelly's  Ford, 
Jan.  29.  18H4,  escaped,  m.o. . I  line  20,  1865. 

otis  s.  I',  Coipl.e.  Aug.  9. 1%2,  wil.  anil  taken  prisr. 
near  Winchester.  Ky.  paroled  anil  excd. 

Cgden  I!.  ('.  e.  Mareh  9.  1864. 

o'gdcn  F.  M.  i-.  Mareh  i),  1864. 

Patten  J.  e.  Aug.  22,  1862.  wd.  in  both  hands. 

Patterson  J.  K.  e.  AUK.  11.  1862,  taken  prisr.  Feb. 
23.  1863,  paroled. 

1'ayue  C.  II.  \V.  Co-ill,  e.  Xng.  9,  1862.  wd.  at  Kuox- 
"vllle.  T.-nii.  Nov.  IT.  6863.  ill.  o.  June  20.  1865. 

Penny  T.  M.  e.  AUK.  11.  1862.  khl.  In  aclion  at  Kuox- 
ville,  Tenn.  Nov.  IS.  186:i. 

Payton  I).  II.  Scrgt.e.  AUK.  11.  1862.  wd.  at  Kelly's 
Ford.  Tenn.  Jan.  Jan.  28.  1864.  in.o.  June  20,  '65. 

Pattersons.  l..2d  Menl.e.  AUK.  11,  1862,  resigned  on 
acct.  of  tncotnpetency,  June  17, 1863. 

1'almer  G.  H.  e.  Mareh  21.  186  I. 
Palmer  C.  E.  e.  Mareh  21, 1864. 
1'ayton  .1.  If.  e.  Dee.  21. 1863.  \vd.  In  action  near  New 

Hope  Church,  OR.  June  2.  1864. 
Rodgers  .1.  S.  e.  A  UK.  9.  1862.  died  Nov.  18,   1863, 

from  \vds.  rerriyed  at  Knoxville. 
Roberts  s.  e.  AUK.  9.  1862,  taken  prisr.  at  Powell's 

Valley.  June  22.  1S6:!.  paroled  and  e\cd. 
Roberts. I.  I!,  e.  AUK.  9, 1862. 

I:  iili -nonr  II.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  9.  1862  in.o.  June 20,  '65. 
Straight  L.  e.  Feb.  IT.  1864. 
Smith  J.  F.  Sergt.  e.  July  9. 1862.  died  .Ian.  29. 1864. 

ficofield  H.  S.  e.  Ann,  9,  1862.  m.o.  Ji 21).  1865. 

Scotield  T.  F.  e.  AUK.  !>.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 

Scott  G.  e,  Aug.  9.  1  862.  in.  o.  June  20, 1865. 

Siiupkinson  .1.  T.  e.  AUK.  9.  1862. 

Slnyter  II.  1).  .-.  AUK.  !).  1882.  disd.  Oct.  13,  1864.  dis. 

Smith  L.  e.  AUK.  11.1862. 

Stark  bouse  A.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  1862.  in.o.  June  20.  T65. 

Stearns  T.  e.  Aug.  T,  1862.  kid.  at  Knoxviile,  Tenu. 

Nov.  18. 1863. 

Stitt  J.  cm-pi,  e.  AUK.  9.  1862.  wd.  near  Port  Ander- 
son. N.  C.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Stackhouse  H.  e.  Jan.  25. 1864. 
Talbot  S.  e.  April  10,1864. 
Talbot  \V.  e.  Feb.  17.  1864. 
Tlllson   N.  H.  e.  AllR.  9,  1862.  taken  prisr.  at  Kuox- 

ville.  Tenn,  Nov.  18,  1863,  paroled. 
Walton  A.  O.  M.  Sergt,  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  prratd.  O.  M. 

SerRt.  Sept.'l.  1884. 

Walton  J.  e.  AUK  9.1862.  m.o.  June  20. 1865. 
Weaver  J.  e.  AUK.  9,  1862.  wd.  in  action  at  Resaca. 

Ga.  May  14.  1864. 

Wheeler  t;   K.  e.  AUK.  22. 1862.  died  NOT.  10,1862. 
Whitney  J.   H.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  taken  prisr.  near 

Rodgers  Gap.  Tenu.  June  22.  '63,  paroled,  excd. 
Woodward    K.  li.  e.   \UK.9.1862.wd.at    Knoxviile, 

Tenu.  Nov.  18.  1863.  and  taken  pi-sr. 
Woolever  E.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  wd.  May  10.  1865. 
Wyckotr  H.  r.  e.  AUK.  11.  1862.  m.  O.June  SO,  1865. 
Woodrutr  I..  SPI-KI.  e.  Aug.  9. '62.  in.  o.  June  20.  '65. 
Woolsey  G.  R.  Ailjt,  e.  Aug.  22.  1862.  pl-liltd.  Corpl. 

Oct.  31.  '62.  Sei'Kt.  -Mar.  16,  "64.  Adjt.  Mar.  9,  '65. 
\Vidne\  J.  A.  musicn.  e.  AUK.  9.  1862. 
WiiiK-l.  I',  e.  Nnv.27.  1803.  in. o.  June  20, 1865. 

Company  G. —  From  Galva  and  Vicinity. 

Captain  A.  W.  Albro.  commissioned  Sept.  12.  1862. 

Resigned  March  31.  1863. 
Captain  James  McCartney,  coin  missioned  Mareh  31, 

1863.     .Mustered  out  June  20.  1865. 
First  Lieutenant  James  McCartney,  commissioned 

Sept,  12.  18(12.     I'lomoted. 

T'irst    l.ienlenaiit    Thomas   G.    Milehrlst.    commis- 
sioned Mareh  31.1863.    Traiislerl-ed  loli.Mll  Kegt. 
First  Lieutenant  K.  K.  Mauck.  comuiissioned  June 

15.  1865.     Mustered  nut  as  Sprgt.  June  20.  1865. 
Second   Lientpuaut  T.  (i.   Milcln  1st.  eomniissioned 

Sept.  12.  1862.    Promoted. 
Second   Lieutenant  W.  L.  Spalding,  commissioned 

March  31.  1863.     Die.i  AUK.  2r>.  1863. 
Second  Lieutenant   T.   .1.    Towiiseiid.  comlni-Moncd 

June  15.  1865.     M.  o.  as  Sergl.  June  211.  186:.. 
Albro  A.  W.  Capt.  e.  Aug.  14.  1862,  res.  March  30. '63. 
Allen  \v.  .1.  e.  Ann.  13.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
A  very  W.  e.  AUK.  15.  1S62.  disd.  May  25.  1864. 
Brow'n  T.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  died  \pril  19,1865. 
Unite  A.  (;.  Coi-pl.  c.  Auu.  13.  1862. 
Hyers  S.  e.  AUK.  13,  1862.  m.o.  June  20,  1865. 
Bowen  XV.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 
Berry. I.  e.  AtlK  15,  1862. 
Blood  J.  I).  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  13.  1862. 
Corlett.  T.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  died  April  17.  1863. 
Corlett  I),  e.  Aug.  15,  1862.  died  Jan.  19.  1863. 
Corkill  J.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  eapld.    Nov.  1864. 
Crow  J.  e.  AUK.  15,  1865.  eapld.  Nov.  29.  1864. 
Ci-oni.iiii  I',  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  eaptd.  Nov.  29,  1864. 
Cm-kill  K.  Cornl.  c.  AUK.  i:>.  1862.  kid.  Nov.  17.  1863. 
Corlett. I.  musician,  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  disd.  April,  '64. 
Colterel  XV.  II.  e.  AUK.  15,  1862.  eaptd. 
Emery  J.  F.  musician,  e.  Aug.  9.  1862. 
Klklns  W.  H.  e.  AUR.  15.  1862,  m.o.  June  11,  1864. 
French  M.  Y.  e.  Aug.  15,  1862. 

51 


Falk  A.  P.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  eaptd.  Nov.  16,  1863.  at 

Lenolr,  Tenn.  died  In  Rebel  prison,  Feb.  2,  1861. 

at  Andersonville,  grave  161. 
Poster  A.  t;.  sei-Kt.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862. 
Gross  o.  M.  Sci-art.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862.  prmtd.  Capt  Co. 

F:.  1st  I'.S.  Heavy  Art.   i  colored  i  April  20.  1864. 
Grow  .1.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  died  Sept.  12.  18(13. 
Ga-ter  J.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  12.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 
Gaster  J.  B.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862,  died  April  11,  1863. 
Griffin  F.  e.  Marcb  29.  1864. 
Humphrey  J.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  13. 1862.  \vd.  at  Kelly's 

Ford,  T< Jan.  28.  1864,  disd.  Aug.  20,  1864, 

from  effect  of  wound. 

Hobbs  A.  e.  Aug.  14.  1862,  died  April  9,  1863. 
Holmes  G.  W.  c.  xng.  12.1862  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 
Hempstead   G.   XV.   e.    AUK.  15.  1862.   wd.  June  11. 

1864.  died  from  effects  of  wound.  June  14,  1864. 
Jlitc  J.  S.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  14,  1862. 
Horn  I'.  S.  AI>K.  15,  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 
llubbard  II.  W.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 
llubbard  S.  O.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  15,  1862. 
Henrietta,!.  B.  c.  AUK.  15,  1862.  kid.  Aug.  6,   1864. 

Ken Ij   li    II.  e.  Feb.  18.  1864, 

Hansell  I).  J.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862. 

Johnson  H.  O.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.   m.o.  June  30.  1865. 

Kellcy  P.  Corpl.  e.  Auir.  15.  1862,  m.o.  June 20,  1865. 

Kezer  C.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862. 

Kapple  R.  e.  AUK.  13.  1862.  m.o.  June  20, 1865. 

Kearns  T.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 

Ke/er  C.  e.  Jan.  21.  1865. 

Litter  E.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 

I.nomey  J.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 

Larson  J.  A.  e.   Aug.  Aug.  15.  1868,  wd. in  action 

Aug.  6.  1864.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 
MeKeone  K.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  wd.  Aug.  6,  1864,  died 

from  eitccts  of  wound  AUK.  8. 1864. 
Mauck  K.  II.  c.  Aug   13.  1862. 'disd.  June  18.  1863. 
Milton  M.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  died  March  20.  1S6:1,. 
Mllboimic  G.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  m.o.  June  20,  1865. 
Murray  !•".  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  deserted. 
McMillan  J.  XV.  e.  AtlK.  15,  1862.   wd.  at   Knoxviile  , 

Tenu.  Nov.  16.  1863.  died  Jan.  9.  1864. 
McDonald  P.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  deserted. 
McMillan  R.  H.  e.  .  UK.  15.  1862,  m.o.  Juue20,  1865. 
.Masters  B.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862. 
Meatman  A.  e.  Aug.  15, 1862.  m.o.  June  20,  1865. 
McClellau  T.  . I.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  13.  1862.  wd.at  Knox- 

villc,  Tenu.  ami  disd.  Aug.  18.  1864. 
McKlhany  .I.e.  c.  Xii<.'.  15.  1862.  disd.  April  21.  1865. 
McQueen  J.  c.  Aug.  15.  1662.  died  April  4.  1863. 
Morton  L.  E.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  disd.  April  15.  1863. 
Meyent  M.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862,  kid.  at  Knoxviile,  Tenu. 

Nov.  18,  1863. 
McCartney  .1.  Capt.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  mustered  In  as 

First  Lieutenant,  prmtil.  Captain   April  1.  1863. 
Milchrist  T.  Capt.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,   mustered  in  as 

Second  Lieutenant,  prmtd.  to  First  Lieutenant 

April  1.  1863,  and  to  Captain  June  20,  1864. 
Mauek  K.  II.  First  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  8.  1862. 
McCoy  c.  K.  Wagoner,  e.  Aug.  15,  1862.  disd.  April 

10,  186:). 
Peterson  L.  I',  e.  Aug.  14.  1862.  eaptd.  May,  24,  1861. 

atCassville.Ga  ,  m.o.  Ma\  24.  1865. 
Peterson  P.  e.  Aug.  14.  1862.  m.o.  JUD« 90,  1865. 
Palmer  C.  c.  AUK.  12,  1862.  in  o.  Jnue20.  1865. 
Panghnrn  J.  K.  e.  Aug.  13.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  '65. 
Rosinhain  A.  J.  Sergt.  e.  AUK  14.  1862. 
Robinson  M.  11.  e.  Aug.  14.  1862. 
KobertsG.  XV.  e.  \  UK.  15.  1862,   m.o.  June  20,  1865. 
Riley  C.  e.  April  23.  1864. 
Smith  G.  W.  c.  Jan.  25.  1865. 
SpaitlditiK    XV.    I.    Second    I.ient.    c.   Aug.  15,  1862. 

prmtil.  Second  Lieul.  April  1.  1863.   wd.  Aug.  9. 

1864,  died  from  cited   of  wound   Aug.  2."..  1864. 
Scyberl  !.  e.  Aug.  1ft.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 
Seybel-l  S.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  died  at  Nashville,  Tenu. 

Marcli  25.  1865. 

Sansser  J.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 
Shattnck  S.  M.  c.  AUK  13.  1862.  m.o.  May  15,  1865. 
Shurtlitf  XV.  (i.  sei-Kl.  c.  Aug.  15,1862.  wd.at  Na-h- 

ville.  Tenn.  Dec.  16.  1864.  m.o.  June  20,  1865. 
Simpson  O.  A.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  deserted. 
Short  K.  L.  e.  Aug.  15.  1K62 

Swan  T.  l>.  e.  AUK.  12.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865. 
Smith  s.  p.  c.  AUK.  l.'i.  1862.  died  .lime  3.  186:1. 
Starboard  XV.  \V.  e.   Aug.  15,  1862.   eaptd.   Nov.  Hi. 

1863,  atLeuoir,  Tenn.  m.o.  June  20, 1865. 
Sweet  C.  Sei-Kt.  e.   Aug.  1 1.  1862.  m.o.  May  IT,  1865. 
Spoor  J.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  deserted, 
smith  S.  e.  Jan.  23.  1865. 
Townsend  r.  J.  Sergt.  m.o.  June  20,1865. 
Tarbell  .1.    >.  e.  AUK.  15.1862. 
XX'atterson  XX".  Corpl.  e.  AUK    15.  1862,  wd,  in  action 

atliesaca.Ga.  May  14.1864,  m.o.  June  20,  1865. 
XVright  K.  I'.  Sai'ift.  e.  Aug.  12. 1862. 
Whitney  XV.  .1.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  died  May  13,  1862. 
West  .I.e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  m.o.  June20,  1865. 

Company  H.— From  all  parts  of  the  County, 
but  mostly  in  Cambridge  and  Western. 

Capt.  G.   XV.  stroll fr,   comd.   Sept.   20,   1862,    in.   o. 
June  20, 1865. 


570 


IIKNKY    COUNTY    WAR    RECORD. 


1  list  Lieut.  'I'.  T.  Da\  enport,  comd.  Sept.  20,   1862. 

in.  i).  June  2(1.  1S6:> 
Second   Lieut.   Klisha  Atwater.  comd.  Sepl.  SO.  1862. 

rcsigncil  Mar.-h  81.  1863. 
Second  Lieut. .i.--s<-  N.-\\  man. cotnd.  March  31,  1863, 

III.  ().  .IllMI-   2(1.    1865. 

SIM-, ,ii(l  Lieut.  F.li-ha  uwaler.  c.  Aug.  4.  1862,  re- 
signed March  31.  1863.  ill  Lexington,  Kv. 

Alexander  .P.  A.  e.  AUK-  s.  ISiia.  .11.  il  .|;MI.  i.  1864. 

AniliTKoii  (i.  e.  An-.  15.  1862.   in.  <i.  .linn-  20.  18H5. 

All. -n  A.  T.  e.  AUK.  IS.  1862.  in.  ....him-  22,  ISti.'i.  at 
(ireensb.ir.,.  N.c.  wd.  June  19.  18K4.  at  Kenesaw 
Mounlain. 

Boyd  (!.  inusii-ii.  e.  AUK.  15.  lKt>2.  in. a.  .Inn  aa.  '65. 

null  .1.  <•.  AUK.  15.  isKa.  m. o.  .inn.-  22.  18«5. 
B\ers. i.  \v.  e.  AUK. sa.  isiis.  in.",  June  22,  ises. 
iiui-Kcr  i>.  e.  AUK.  21,  1862.  in.  .p.  June  22,  ISBS. 

Bennett  .1.  II.  r.  AUK.  3S.  IStia.  in.  ».  June  'M,  1865. 
Buinl  .1.  C.  Sergt.  Mai. n 

lli>rn:iril  (;..  <1.  M.  Sei-Kt.  died  AUK.  24.  1864. 
Bennett  T.  .}.{).  M.   S.-I-K..  e.   M:iri-li   3,    1865,  (lied 

June  18,  18H5. 
rhalinonrs  A.  T.  XV.  Corpl.  P.  AIIII.  21.   1862.  in.". 

.Inne  14,    1865.  w.l.  at    Knoxvillc.   Teiin.    Nov. 

1863,  aip.l  at  IScsaca.  (.a.  May  14.  18H3. 
(  "in-ad. I.  r.  Sergl.  .'.Ails;.  14.  18B2.  disd.  disability . 
Church.!.  <•.  AUK.  15,  1862,  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Canutson  II.  .-.  AUK.  41.  1862.  died  X«iv.  186S. 
Cooper  II.  i'.  March  3,  18B5. 
Cunningham  .1.  A.  e.  March  3.  1865. 
llavi'iip.u-l  T.  F.  1st  Lieut,  c.  AUK.  4.  1882,  in. PI.  June 

22,  1865.    Unanimously  elected  1st.  Lieut.  AUK. 

22,  1862:  appointed  COUIS]  .  Snip,  ipf  1st  Brigade 
4th  Div.  23d  A.  «'.  August  'J.  1811:):  appointed  A. 
A.  (J.  M.  "f  3.1  Brigade  S.l  Div.  23.1  A.  C.  Dec. 
31,  1864. 

lip'an  I1.  A.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  I".  1862.  descried. 

DP  -at.  in  N.  It.  i:  AUK.  9.  1862.  died  Nov.  22.  1863. 

ErrlcaonJ.  M-e.  Aug.  16,  1862.  in.  ".  June  6,  1865. 
wd.  at  Kesaca,  Ua.  May  14.  1864. 

Fritz  F.  C.  Sergt.  6.  An».  22,  1862.  in.  ".  .Inn.  20.  '65. 

Garrett  K.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  in.  o.  .Inne  SO,  1865. 

<Jottlancler  J.  e.  AUK.  22.  1862.  Ml.  o.  .lime  30.  1865. 
nt  Indianapolis,  captured  at  Danville,  Ky.  par- 
oled and  rejoined  regiment. 

Holts  r.  e.  AUK.  22.  1862.  in.  ...  .Inne  8. 

Hamilton  \.  e.  AUK.  15,  1862.  taken  prisr.  Kelp.  23. 

1863,  near  Winchester.  Ky.  anil  dip'd  soon  after. 
Hoen  I',  e.  AUK.  22,  1862.  taken  prisr.  at  Knoxville, 

Tenn.  Nov.  1863,  and  died  In  a  Southern  prisim. 

at  Andersonville,  Ga.  Krave  6.117. 
Howard  L.  1".  e.  Aug.  22.  1862.  died  June  6.  1864. 
JenniiiKs  .'.  L.  Sergt.  e.  A ilif.  15,  1862.  in.  ".  June  22, 

1865,  al   Greensboro,  X.  C.  \vd.  sliKhtly  in  three 

dlllereiit  battles. 

Johnson  r.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  plis.l.  April.  1863. 
.lohiisoli  J.  e.  AUK.  24,  1862.  was  run  ppver  liy  cars  at 

Washington  City.  Jan.  25,   1865.  right  arm  am- 

]. mated;  an. 1  .lied   Feb.  16.  1865. 
Johnson  A.  e.  AUK.  22.  1862,  m.  <>.  June  20,  1865. 
Johnson  I'.  C.  in.  n.  June  2(1.   1865. 
Julian  A.  Onrpl.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  '6.">. 
Kelly  XV.  (i.  e.  AUK.  15,  1862. 
Knapper  M.  F.  e.  Aug.  14,  1862.  captured  nr.  Athens. 

Tenu.  Sept.  27.  1863.  and  died  ill  prison. 
L,  'Vis  l>.  s.  e.  AUK.  22.  1862.  disil.  Jan.  15,  1863,  dis- 

aliililv. 

Lewis  II. V.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.  died  April,  1863. 
Like. I.  P'.  AUK.  22.  1862. 
Maltheus  J.  Scrgt.  e.  AUK.  15.  1862.   ill.  o.  June  SO. 

1865.  wil.  near  Atlanta.  Ga.  AUK.  6.  1864. 
M.-Kee  (J.  H.  ('.  Aug.  22.  1862.  wil    In  right  arm  at 

BesacaTOa.  ancTdted  June  10,  1864. 
Xleer  T.  I  .  Corp],  e.  AUK.  22.  1862.  in. o.  Jim.  20, '65. 
McConsev  C.  in.  o.  June 20.  1865. 
MiddailRll   I).  Wagon  Master,  .lisd.  April.  1863. 
Murphy  .1.  e.  AUK.  22.  1S6-'   m.  o.  June  2U.  1865. 
Newman   .1.  2.1   Lieut,  e.  Ainr.  22.    1862.   ill.  o.  June 

2(1.  1865.  eoiii.!.  2.1  Li. -ut.  Mar.-h  30.  1863,  wil.  at 

Kelly's  Ford  aixl  Bl  Franklin.  Tenn. 
Noi  IIPII  'L.  Seriii.  e.  AIIK.  15.  1862.  in.  IP.  June  2(1.  '().". 
WyeJ.  II.  Corpl.  i-.  AUK.  15.  1862.  dis.1.   Nov.  10. '62. 
New  man  A.  e.  A  UK.  22.  1862.  m.  o.  June  22,  1865. 
Nelson  X.  e.  AllK.'l.V  1862.  pli.-il  Nov.  1862. 

Norman  A.  CorpL  e.  AUK.  22.  1862.  w.l.  at  Knox- 
ville. Tenn.  Xo\.  IS.  1863.  in.  ".  June  20.  1865. 

Olmstead  R.  musician,  i'.  AUK.  15.  lSti2. 

OlsunC.  o.  AUK-  15-  1862.  fi'll  Troni  a  linvt.  waKon 
an. I  was  killed.  April  H,  1864. 

Vial!  L.  e.  AUK-  22.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 

riall  U.  e.  Aug.  22.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 

1'ieree  C.  e.  AUK.  2.  1862.  111.  ".  Julie  20.  1865. 

I'ctcrsoii  .1.  e.  AUK.  15,  1862.  III.  o.  June  20.  1865. 

Plants  1).  V.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  23.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20, 
1865.  wil.al  Kesa.-a.  da.  May  14.  1864. 

Plntt  J.  e.  March  H,  1861. 

Itandall  A.  M.  Sei'Kt.  e.  AIIK.  15.  1862,   kid.   May  14. 

1864,  at  the  battle  ..f  i;..saca. 

Kltchie  (!.  e.  All".  9,  1862.  in.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
eapld.  June,  1863.  paroled. 


Kothweilei-c.  waKoner.  e.  AIIK.  22.  1862.  died  Sept. 

Koss'k.  e.  AIIK.   15.  1862.  wd.   at    Knto\   Creek,  Ga. 

AIIK.  6.  1S64.  anil  .lied  soon  afler.      ' 
Itiddle.  A.  e.  AUK   11.  1862.  sii|.psd  khl.  Nov.  18.  '63. 
Sronfe  <;.  XV.  Capt.  e.  AIIK.  11.   1862.   ill.  o.  June  20. 

1865.  wil.  ni-ar  Atlaiua.  «;a.    XUK.  6.  1864. 
Sible  J.  L.  Corp],  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  111.  o.  .lull.  10,  '65. 
Stelsou   A.  I!.  Sei-Kt.   e.  Alii;.  22.  1862.   kid.  at    KlIOX- 

\ille    Tenn.  Nov.  18.  1863. 
Smith  C.  e.  AUK.  H.  1862.  in.  ...  June  20.  1865. 
Swans., n  A.  e.  AUK   II.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Smith  S.   N.  Sel-Kt.  e.  AIIK.  11.   '  S62.  .1  Isd.  Jan.  15.  '63. 
Sililc  A.  J.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  15   1862.  m.o.  Juu.  20.  '65. 
Stackhonsi-  It.  e.  AIIK.  15.  1862,  disd.  Jan.  15.  1863. 
SniKKs  A.  T.  .-.  AIIK.   15.   1862.  in.  o.  June  20,  1865, 

\vd.  at  Kesaca.  (ia.  -May  14.  1864. 
Sutch  (i.  e.  AUK.  22.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Stearns  .1.  e.  AUK.  7.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Small  J.  A.  e.  AUK.  21.  1862.  in.  IP.  .111111-20.  1865. 
Stone  11.  S.  e.  AIIK.  22.  1862.  dis.l.    May  5.  1865,  wd. 
Stone  F.  A.  e.  Aug   12.  1862.  in.  IP.  June  20.  1865. 
Thorp  C.  I!,  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  ilisd.  May.  1863. 
Taylor. I.  I!,  c.  AUK.  15.  1862.  in.  o.  June  2(1.  1865. 
Toiulinsiin  J.  e.  AUK.  12.  1862.  in.  o  June  20,  1865. 
Thomas  XV.  K.  e.  Anst.  15.  186a. 
Ten  v  (i.  e.  AUK.  9.  1862.  in.  D.  June  20.  1865. 
Thompson  It.  c.  M.  e.  Aug.  22.  1862. 
Thompson  A.  c.  Am-  22.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
VilliliKR.  II.  e.  March  19   1864.   wd.  June  15,  1864, 

leg  amputated,  disd.  Fell.  19.  1S6.Y 
Wight  W.  K.  ScrKt.  e.  AUK.  22.  1862.  wil.  and  made 

a  cripple,  Jan.  28.  1864. 

XVatci-inaii  J.  e.  Aug.  15,  1862.  in.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
Wailsworth  .1.  Corpl.  e.  AUK   '62,   m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
XVade  J.  e.  AUK.  9.  1802.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Yonson  V.c.  e    AUK.  18.  1862.  in.  PP.  June  9.  1865. 
XounK'liiisl  (l.  N.  .-;  Aug.  14.  1862.  disd.  May  5.  1863. 

Company  I. — From  Geneseo  and  Vicinity. 

Captain.    J.    K.    XVilkins.    commissioned    Sept.   20. 

1862.     Mu  tered  out  June  20.  1865. 
First  Lieut.  ii.  XX".  Lawri-n.-e.  coininlsRloned  Sept. 

20.  1862.     Mustered  out  June  20,  1865. 
See. mil  Lieut.   II.  S.  ConMock,  commissioned  Sent. 

20.  1862      Mustered  out  Sept.  20.  1862. 
Second  Lieut.  Henry  Fones.  i-.niiniissioncd  June  7, 

1863      .Mustered  out  June  20.  1S65. 
Atwood  J.  M.  •:  AIIK.  11.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20,  1865. 

eaptd.  at  Riceville.  Tenn.  paroled. 
Adams   X.  e.  March  24.  1865. 
r.eston  .1.  e.  Jan.  12.  1865. 

Barn  hart  S.  S.  e.  Aug.  11,  I8li2.  died  Dec.  24.  1862. 
Bracken  (i.  XV.  e.  March  23.  1865. 
Brongliton    XX.  F.  e.   Aug.   11.   1862.   wd.  at  Entoy 

Creek.    Aug.  6. '64.  and  disd.  N"\.   25.1864,  on 

account  of  wounds. 

liliss  T.  (i.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862,  disd  June  30.  1862. 
Brown  R.  e.  AUK  11.  1862.  in  IP.  Inne  20.  1865. 
Bunnell  Ii.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  m.o.  June  20.  1865, 

captd.  at  Riceville.  Tenn.  paroled. 
Barnhart  J.  c.  Aug.  11.  1862.  w.l.  at  Franklin.  Tenn. 

Uisd.  May  20,  1S65 
liakcr  F.  c.  AUK-  11.   1S62.   wd.  at    Kesaca,  Ga.  May 

14,  1864.  disd.  liy  reason  ptt  wounds. 
Barher  C.  F.  Corpl. "e.  Aug.  11.  1863.  captd. at  Uice- 

vllie..  Tenn.  Sept.  26,  '63.  died   in  Andersonville 

prison  Aug.  16.  1864.  buried  In  grave  No.  5,846. 
BeveridKC  .1.  It.  e.  March  30,  181, 1. 
(Tain  I!,  e  .Ian   24.  1864 

Comstoek  H.  S.  2d.  Lieut..  resiKlied  June  7.  1863. 
Coe  It.  e.  March  SO.  1864. 
Coe   X.  [!.  e.  March  30.  1864. 

Clifton  (I.  A.  e.  March  So.  1864.  died  July  20.  '64. 
colh\    L.  U.   e.    AIIK.    12.    1862.  eapld.  at  Athens, 

Tenn.  .Sept.  27.  1863.  died  Feb.  7.  1S64. 
t  ON  le  l'.  c.  AIIK   12.  1862.  capid.  at  Itn-ex  ille,  Tenn. 

"Sept.  26.  1863.  died  Feb.  28.  1864. 
c.,1,-  ii.  ,-.  AUK.  12.  IS62.  m    o.  June  20,  1865. 
Cain  J.  e.  AUK.  12,  1862.  in.  ".  June  20,  1865. 
Cr.lglll  K.  Sei-Kt.  e.  AUK.  12.  1862. 
Daily  M.  I),  musician,  e.  Aug.  12.  1S62. 
Deem  L.  l  .   A  UK.  11.  1862. 
Dowd   .1.    XV.  e.   Aug.  11.    1862.  eapl.l.  at  Uicevllle, 

Tenn..  died  June  8.  1864. 
Doyle. 1.  e.  AUK.  11.  1862.  captd.  at  Iticcville,  Tenn., 

died  .Ian.  17,  1865,  of  wounds. 
Dilenheck  M.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  disd.  disability. 
Dovle  II.  e.  .Ian.   12.  1865. 
DrainvT.  II.  e.   AUK.  12.   1862,   captrl.  at  Riceville, 

Tenn.  Sept.  26.  1863.  .lied  (In.  l:..  1864. 
KastnianC.  XV.  e.  Aug.  6.  1862.    111.  o.  Sept.  22.  1865. 
Fones  11.  2d   Lieut,  e.   11.   1862.   print.l  to  2d  Lieut. 

Sept.  13,  '64.  was  in  all  the  battles  in  which  reg- 

i  men!  was  enKaK'J'l- 
For.l  XV.  It.  p.  Aug.   11,   1862,  captd.   Uiceville,  died 

Dei-.  20.  1864. 
Godfrey  XX.  c.  March  30.  1864. 


Item'onr  A.  J.  .-'.   Aug.  15.  1862.  eaptd.   near  Athens.  Gi.sborn  XV.  C.  c.  Aug.  li.  1862.  deserted, 

lenn   Sept    27    1863   and  died  in  rebel  prison,  at  Gay  K.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862.  in.  o.  .Iunc20,  1865. 

Andersonville.  June  8.  1864.  grave  No.  1,729.  (iriftln  XV.  deseite.l. 


HENRY   COUNTY    WAR   RECOUP. 


571 


<inss  ('.  F.  in.  o.  June  30,  1865.  raprd.  at    liiecville 

Sept.  26.  '63,  iinprsd.at  Llbiiy  and  AmleraonTille, 

cscapd.  three    times,  anil  tinallv  reached   ri'Kt. 

after  ten  months'  Imprisonment. 
<..  arlnirt  I.,  i-.  March  21.  isli-l. 

Cileasou.l.  II.  Corpl.  disd.    March  24. '63.  disability. 
tiiirstnrv  K.  e.   AUK.  11,  186-'.  rapid,  at    Rlceville, 

died 'Dec.  25.  1863. 

llnstus  ,1.  Sci'Kt.  e.   \uir.  11.  1862   ni.  u.  .Inn*1  20,  '65. 
OOSSJ.  \V.  .'.'.Can.  HI.  IMir, 
Hart  J.  e.  AUK.  8.  1862.  captd.  at  Blcevllle,  Tenii., 

died  Scpl.  26,  1861. 

Hamilton  J.  e.  AUK.  8.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Hunt  C.  I!.  Scrgt.  e.  AUK'.  8.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  '65, 

eaptd.  at  Athens,  Tenn..  cscapi'il. 
Hunt    K.    I)    e.    AUK.    s.     lsi;-_>.    i-aptcl.    at     Riceville. 

Tenn..  died  Jan.  5. 1865. 

Hinkle  H.  u.  Aug.  8,  18B2.  died  at  Lexington,  Ky. 
Hill  L.  E  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  in.  <>.  Jnm-  20.  1865. 
Howe  (Ml.  e.  July  31.   181)2.  rapid.  June  17,1864, 

near  Ailanta.  pan>li-il  anil  ills  1. 
Hoffman  I!.  l>.  e.  AUK.  11,  1868. 
Hstttn  G.  W.  Corpl.  e.  An*.  11, 1862,  captd.  al  Bloe 

ville.  Teuii..  dii-d  at  Florence.  S.  C.  Feb.  20.  '63. 
Henderson  K.  N.  Chaplain.  <•.  AUK.  11.  1862. 
JiihnsiMi  J.  c.  hos.  steward,  e.  Aug.  12.  1862. 
Kevser  J.  H.  e.  Marrh  30.  1864.  in.  i>.  June  30.  '65. 
Killlball  S.  e.  AUK.  14.  1862.  in.  ii.  June  20,  1865. 
Linguist  S.  i'.  AUK.  11.  1862,  disd. 
LongS.Cornl.e.  AUK.  :>.  'Ii2.  \vd.  Bean  Station,  Tenn. 
I.ampherc  H.  e.  AUK.  6.  1SK2.  in.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
Lamphere  A.  r.  Corpl.  ••.  AUK.  6.  1862. 
Lawrence  (J.  W.  1st  Lieut,  e.  Aug.  11,  1862. 
Little. I.  A.  e.  March  28.  1864. 
Lord  ('.   I!   Curpl.  <:  AUK.  11.  1862.  rapid,  at  Rice- 

ville,  Trim.,  died  at  Audersoiiville  Oct.  26.  '64. 
Liken  J.  Sergt.  <•.  AUK.   11.  1862.  captd.  at  Uiecville, 

TPIHI..  died  at  Andersonville  Aug.  la.  '64. 
Low  .1.  H.  e.  Jan.  19,  1865. 
Miles  .1.  H.  r.  March  23.  1865. 

Milrs  c.  It.  i'.  March  23.  1865.  disd.^or  disability. 
MeCIurg  J.  i'.  AUK.  1*.  1862   111.  o.  .rane  20.  1865. 
MclJalVec  W.  1).  r.  AUK.  l-i.  1862.  in.  i>.  June  20.  '65. 
Mitchell  W.  e.  AUK.  5.  '62.  disd.  Krli.  18. '1)4,  disbln. 
Marshall  .1.  C.  c'.  AUK.  •").  18H2.  disd.  for  disahility.  ' 
Mitchell  J.  i'.  AUK    9.  1862.  ni.  o.  June  20.   1865. 

severeK  \vd.  at  Mudil\    Creek.  Ti-nn.  Jan.  2.  '64. 
MmisonC.  I!.  Corpl.r.  AUK.  1 1.  62.  in.  o.  .Iune20,  65. 
Mowry  (!.  (i.  P.  Aug.  11.  1862.  disd. 
Miller' W.  e.  March  2:>.  1S64.  died  Aug.  3,  1864. 
Mayl.ee  11.  e.  Jan.  12.  1865. 
Nefewinder  \v.  e.  AUK.  1.  1862.  in.  «.  July  1. 1865. 

captd.  at  Uiceville.  Ti'un.  panded. 
Pound  H.  e.  AUK.  9.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865.  disd. 
I'eterson  J.  H.  e.  AUK-  11,  1862.  died  at  Anderson- 

ville  prison  Nov.  S".  1864.  Krave  12.179. 
Price  J.  M.  i>.  Aug.  12,  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
1'mvell  11.  I.,  c.  Jan.  5.  1864.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Poor  J.  M.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
rhillips  H.  M.  c.  A  nit.  11,    1862.  di.'d    N..V     M 
I'.-,  stun  M.  !•:.  e.  AUK.  12.   1862.   in.  o.  May  11.  1S6.-|. 
Kirhards  II.  M.  e.  Aug.  31,  1862.  wd.  June  12,  1864. 

at  Lost  Mountain,  ila. 
I'.'ari'e  .i.  c.  AUK.  14.  1862,  ili-si'i  ted. 
Kcniillgton  S.  W.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  13.  1862. 

KeyiKilds  T.  .1.  .-.  Aug.  12.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20,  1865, 

\vd.  nc:ir  Atlanta,  (ia.  AUK.  10,  1864. 
Ramsey  ti.  I!,  e.  Aug.  8.  1862.  in.  o.  June  13.  1865, 

wd.al  F.utaw  Creek,  Aug.  6.  1864. 
Kigirs  I).  K.  e.  AUK.  W.  1862.  died. 
Kockwell  J.  I'.,  .  AUK.  13.  1862.  in.  o.  July  8,  1865. 
Itolierts  I',  e.  AUK.  11.  1862.  disd.  Jan.  26.  1864.  for 

ininrv  by  fall  with  Innsi-. 
Itolin  K.'e.  AUK.  11.  1862.  died  June  26,  1863. 
liankln  W.  II.  e.  Marc-li  14.  1864. 
Klehey  J.  B.  Jan.  24. 1865. 
RICkelF.  W.  e.  March  18.  1865. 
Shaituck.l.   e.  AMI;.  11.  186i.  captd.  at  Atlieus.es- 

raued;  I'ajild.  a  I  Uircvillr.  uil.  and  disil.  .J  liny  21, 

1864,  li\  re  ISIHI  of  \\onnil.s. 

Sh  at  tuck  \V.  Curpl.  e.  AUK.  11.  '62.  in.o.  June  20.  '64. 
Smith  K.  W.  e.  AUK.  11.  1S62.  'lisil.    May  2s.  1863. 
Mi>der  J.  S.  e.    Aug.    11.   1862.  eaptd.  at    III, 

'Tenn.   died  Jan.  15.  1861. 

Slnader  A.  II.  e.  Aug.  11,  18H2.  in.  o.  July  1.  1865. 
Serene  R.  O.  e.   AUK.   12.   1S62,  captd.  at  Kieeville, 

Tenn..  died  at  Anderson  ville  Aug.  6,  1864. 
ShafeiMi.  I..  Sci-xt.  e.  AUK-  11.  1862. 
Sliafcr  H.  1!.  ,-.  AUK.  11.  1SII2.  in.  o.  June  211.  1865. 
Slates  K.  M.  e.  Aug.  28.  1862.  captd.  at  C"luinl»ia. 
stci'le  II.   F.  Cuiiisy.  Sergt.    e.    Aug.  11.    1862.  in.  o. 

. I  un e  20.  186.">.  appiiinli-d  I'umsy.  sei  Kt.  of  Regt. 
SylerC.  e.  Jan.  12.  1865.  m.  n.  June  21).  1865. 

i  F.  H.  e.  March  14,  1864. 
Thomas  A.  I).  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  \vd. 
Van  ISuskirk  T.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  in.  o.    May  26.  Ti.Y 
Vader  1).  Cnrpl.  e.  Ang.  11.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

captd.  at  Uieeville.  Tenn.  ami  escaped. 
White  J.  G.  e.  AUK-  11.  1862.  wil.  at  lic.vca  May  14. 

1864.  disrt.  July  7.  181)4. 

Welton  M.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Worthly  I.,  e.  Aug.   11.   1S62.  in.  ".  June  20.  1865, 
captd.  Sept.  26.  1863.  at  Riccville.  Trim. 


Welch  T.  J.Sergt.  c.  Aug.  11.  '62.  ill.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
Welch  .1.  M.  Curpl.  c.  AUK.  11,  '62.  in.  o.  .1  une  20, '65. 
White  I.  e.  March  22,  1864.  died  at  Ilciatur,  (ia. 

Sept.  28.  1864 

Welch  J.  e.  Aim.  6.  T.2.  disd.  Sept.  22,  '64.  disability. 
\\Vsterncld  !•'.  K.  e.  -March  29.  186  I. 
Welch  I.,  e.  Jan.  24.  1865. 
Uclch  I.  N.  e.  Jan.  24.  IgffB. 
/.iiumerman  J.  e.  March  24,  1864. 

Company  K.     From  Geneseo  and  Vicinity. 

Captain    .luscpli    \Vestley.   i [missioned    Sept.   20, 

1862,  resigned  Aprll'l-J,   1863. 

captain   K.   H.  Cuic.int.  commissioned     April    12, 

1893,  mustered  out  June  20.  1865. 
l-'irsl    l.icm.  C.  «.  (icarhart.  commissioned  Sept.  20. 

1863.  resigned  Jan.  31.  1863. 

First    Lieut.    E.    H.  Colcunl.  commissioned  Jan.  31. 

1863.    1'ronioted. 
First  Lieut.  Jacob  Hush,  commissioned  April  12,  '63, 

nmslered  ont  Jnne  20,  1 S6"). 
Second  Lieut.  Fl  H.  Coleord,  ciminiissiolied  Sept.  20, 

1863.     Promoted. 
SecondLieut.Jacob  linsh,  commissioned  Jan. 31,  '63, 

Promoted. 
Second  Lieut.  S.  W.  Weaver  commissioned  April  12, 

1863.  mustered  out  June  20.  1865. 
Adams  John.  e.  Aug.  15,  1862.  wil.  and  taken  prlsr. 

Franklin,  Tenn.  Nov.  30.  '64.  m.  o.  Jnne  20.  1865. 
Ague  James,  e.   Aug.   11.    1862.   w<l.   at  Richmond. 

Ky..  disd.  on  account  ..f  wounds  Fell.  1865. 
Hush  Jacob,  e.  Aug.  14.  1862.  went  in  as  1st  Sergt. 

and  prom ut cil  to  2d.  I.ient..  Jan.  31.  1863, and  1st 

Lieut.    April  12.    1863.   was    \vd.    at    Knoxville, 

Tenn.  Nov.  18.  1863.  in.  o.  June  20. 1865. 
Hraekey  (i.  S.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  11.  '62.  in.  o.  June 20.  '65. 
i'.artlcti    M.  Cornl.  e.  AUK.  11.  '63,  m.  o.  .1  une 20, '65. 
llauill  Charles    Srrgt.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862. 
null  urn  (ieo.  W.  e.  Aiiif.  15.  '62.  deserted  Jan.  2,  '63. 
linckholtx  Henry  J.  Cor]. I.   e.    Aug.   14.   1862.   died 

Nov.  18.  1862. 

Kenslnger  Muses,  p.  Aue.  11.  1862.  died  Dec.  11,  '62. 
P.eiison  Harrison  M.  e.  March  22.  1865. 
Biggs  Jackson,  e.  AUK.  SO.  1862.  taken  prisoner  at 

Columbia.  Tenn.  Nov.  3.  1864.  m.  O.July  1.  1865. 
Higgs  William  C.  e.  Aug.  14. 1862.  taken  prisoner  at 

Danville.    Kv..     March    24.    1863.    paroled    and 

exchanged,  taken  prisoner  again  at  Columbia, 

Tenn.  Nov.  30.  1861.  in.  ...  Jnlyl,  1865. 
Burrows  Robt.  c.  Aug.  14.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Itlade  John  M.  e.  Aug.  22.  1862.  wd.   at    Richmond, 

K1..  in.o.  Jiliie20.  1865. 
Bartlett  Job.   e.  Aug.    14.   1862.   wd.  at  Knoxville, 

Tenn.  1863.  ami  at  lieau  station.  Tenn. 
IMcIl  Fred.  e.  Aug.  13,  1862.  in.  o.  Jnne  20.  1865. 
Beers  ICphraim  S.  e.  March  30,  1864. 
Coleord   Kdward    11.   Jr.  Captain,   e.   Aug.  14.  1862, 

mustered  in  as  2d.  Lieut.,  promoted  to  1st  Lieut. 

Jan.  31.   1863.   to  Captain.    April  12.  1863.   wd. 

near  Atlanta,  (ia..  Aug.  6.  '64.  in.  o.  June  20.  '65. 
Clough  Joseph,  e.  AUK-  14.  1862,  wounded  severely 

at  Richmond,  and  slightly  at  Franklin,  Tenn. 
Cherry  T.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  14.  '62.  in.  o.  June  20.  '6.". 
('rile  Michael,  r.  Aug.  14/1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Cooper  John  P.  e.  Aug  14.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
Coins  (Jeorge,  e.  Aug.  14,  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Colbert  Albert  A.  e.  Ang.  14.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20. '65. 
Crist  Ahrain  A.  Aug.  14.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.1865. 
Crommett  Charles,  e.  Aug.  14.  1862.  disd.  Feb.  16. 

1864,  bv  reason  of  wounds,  leg  amputated. 
Clifton  Joseph  K.  e.  Oct.  14.  1864. 
Cschies-ehe  Angusi.  e.  Oct.  14.  1864. 
Uriel-man  Lewis  M.  Cm-pi,  e.  Aug.  15.  1K62.  captd.  a  I 

Richmond.  K> ..  paroled  and  exchanged. 
Delhenathy  Michael.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  14.  1862. 
Hun. •an  Francis  M.  e.  Aug.  2(1.  '62.  in.  o.  Junp  20, '«.">. 
Determan  Henry  L.  e.  Mar.  3(1.  '64.  disd.  Feb.  2,  '65. 
imnlap  Adam,  Corpl.  o.  Aug.  14.  1862. 
Kvans  John  S.  e.  March  22.  1865. 
I  iin.-s  James,  e.  Aug.  16.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
l-'rench  Welcome  IV  Musician,  e.  Ang.  20.  '62.  taken 

prisr.  at  Cassville,  <;a.,  paruled.  m.  o.  June  2,  '65. 
Kikes  C.  C.  Coipl.  e    Aug.  14,  1862.  ill f  wound, 

Jan.  27. 

Fones  (1.  e.  Jan.  5.  1864. 
(Irani  Ii.  e.  Aug.  25.  1862. 
(iierhart  C.  (i.  1st  Lieut,  e.   Aug.  11.   1862.   resigned 

Jan.  Ml.  1863.  at  Lexington,  Ky. 
Hayt  W.  T.  e.  Ang.  14.  1862.  in.  o.  Jnne  20.  1865. 
Harhangli  W.  e.  AUK.  11.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
HarbauKh  (i.  Corpl.  0.  AUK.  1 1.  '62.  In.  o.  June  2(1.  6"). 
Hill  M.  Sergt.  e.  AUK.  11.  1M12,  m.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Humphrey  H.  1.    \\':IKUIICI.  e.  Aug.  15. 
Humphrey  W.  J.  e.  Jan.  21).  1861'. 
Hclker  W.  e.  Aug.  1(1.  1862. 

Henegar  A.  ft  Aug.  11.  1862.  in.  ".  June  20,  1865. 
llann'a  I!.  N.  e.  Aug.  14.  1862.  in.  ...  June  20.  1865. 
Ingram  O.  e.    Aug.    15.    1865.   capld.   at   Richmund, 

Kv..  par. lied  and  cxril.  ihsil.  .Inly  8,  1865. 
Joles'H.  M.  Corpl.  e.  Ang.  25.  1862.  m.  o.  May-Si. '65. 
Johnson  E  e.  Mar.  22.  1865.  m.  u.  June  20.  1865. 
Joles  I.  P.  e.  Aug.  26,  1862.  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 


572 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


Kenney  ,1.  e.  AUR.  14,  1862,  wtl.  Atlanta.  <i;i,  AUK.  K. 

1864,  in.  o.  June  20.  1865. 
Kenvun  J.  W.  disil.   ]>!•<•.  186:2,  (Usability. 
Kllgore  J.  II.  f.  Aut-.  1 J.  KlliS. 
l,ober  F.  C.  e.  AUK.   15.  1862,  in.  o.  May  20,  1865. 
Liverinoi-f  .1.  \V.  c.  Aug.  14.  1862.  in.  o.  Jiim-  20,  '65. 
l.i'dily  M.  c.  AIIR.  20.  1863.  in.  o.  .lum>  20.  1865. 
Long  M.  C.  e.  Aug.  15.  1863.  m.  11.  June  20.  1865. 
McMi'kle  A.  li.  f.  Aug.  14.  1862.  wil.   near  Atlanta, 

(la.  AUBT.  6.  1864.  in.  o.  .Iniif  20.  1H65. 
McHfiny  Win.  51.  e.  Aug.  14.  1KH2. 
McHenrv  T.  J.  e.  Aug.  20.  18112.  in.  o.  June  20,  '65. 

M ly  W.  IS.  in.  o.  .IUIIB  17.  1865. 

Miller  A.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862,  m.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
May  I.,  i:  Mai.-h  23.  1865. 

Merrlman  ('.  ]!.  «•.  Aug.  11.  1862.  in.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
Miller  W.  e.  Aug.  14,   1-162.    wcl.   near  Atlanta,   tin. 

AUK.  6.  1862.  in.  <•.  June  20.  Ifii:,. 
Alas. .11  A.  e.  Aug.  15,  1862.  ill.  i>.  June  SO,  1865. 
.Marlins.  W.  e.  Ant?.  14.  1862.  m.  o. June  20,  1865. 
Mnssei  M.  e.  llcl.  14.  1864. 
Murray  J.  e.  Aug.  15    1862.  wil.  at  Knoxvllle,  Tenn. 

dleaofwd8.NoT.e6.  1863. 

NisHi-nikM-  A.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  ill.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
Mswrn.lcr  S.  II.  e.  Jail.  5.  1864. 

Nolle  W.  e.  Oct.  6.  1864. 

OpplequeSt  G.  e.  An}.'.  14.  1862.  in.  o.  June  2(1.  lKtir>. 

Olson  P.  J.  e.  Aug.   14.  1862.    taken   prisr.    Athens. 

Tenn.    (lied  Sept.   27.    1864.  at    Amlei  sonvllle 

prison,  grave  9885. 
1'ersons  E.  L.  1st  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  14,  1862.  wil.  near 

Atlanta.  Ga.  Aug.  6.  1864.  m.  «.  June  20,  1865. 
Peterson  A.  e.  Aug.  14.1862.  taken  prisr.  in  Ims- 

piljil  at  llanville.  Ky.  paroled. 

ivu-rs  I..e.  Aug.  14, '62,  died.  Jan.  5.  1863.  disability. 
Filigree  J.  T.  li.  in.  o.  March  24.  1865. 
Pinnell  E.  A.  e.  April  14.  '62.  ilisil.  Feb.  5.  186:),  dis- 
ability. 
Kovolanil  J.  G.  e.  April  14.  1862.  wil.  Atlanta.  Aug. 

6,  1864,  died   Aug.  29.  ISfi-I,  inun  \\.is. 
Hlckell  F.  H.  e.  Aug.  11,  I«<i2.  in.  i>.  June  20,  1865. 
Krrint'i1 .).  K.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.   15.  1S62.    taken   prisr. 

al  Coluniliia,  Tenn.  in.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
Baser  A.  II.  e.  Aug.  11.  1SIS2.  in.  o.  June  20.  18b5. 
Itiggs  ,1.  s.  e.  Aug.  20,  181)2.  in.  o.  May  27,  1865. 
Ucusliaw   \.   e.  Aug.  15.  1862,  ilisd.  .March  10,  1863. 
KileyE.  H.  u.  Oct:  6.  1864. 
Kobinsoli  W.  1).  e.  Oct.  14.  1864. 


Robinson  H.  It.  e.  Jan.  19.  1865. 
St.  Mary  M.  e.  Aug.  14,   1862, 


St.  Mary   M.  e.  Aug.  14,    1862.   cantd.  at  Lexington, 

Kv.'l-eh.  16.  1(163.  pan. led  Feb.  17. 
Seliull  \V.  c.  SiTgl.   e.  Aug.  15.  1S62.  taken  prisr.  at 

Columbia.  Tenn.  Nov.  30.  1864.  paroled. 
Slnmse  s.  e.  Aug.  11.  1HB2.  in.  o.  .Mine  20.  1865. 
Sweeney  M.  e.  AUK.  14.  1KK2   in.  o.  June  20,  1865. 
Smith  r.  K.  r,   Aug.  II.   18I12.   wil.  al   Philadelphia, 

Tenn.  al  Kn<»\vi!le.  Tenn.  and  near  Atlanta,  <i  i 
Slicllhanicr  I).  II.  e.  Ang,  I.  lsi;2,  H.I.  al    Niek  Jack 

Creek.  (!a.  in.  o.  June  20,  1865. 


r    rrivrtl  at  KMnvville.  Tenn. 
Smith  N.  Corpl.  e.  Ang.  14.  1862. 
Sanders  W.  e.  .March  22.  1865. 
Shoe  P.  e.    Aug.  15.    1862.  killed    ill   action   Atlanta 

<ia.  AIIU-.  6,  1864. 
Sprinkle   II.  e.    Keli.   25.  1865,    Died    in    Pittsbiirg. 

Pa.  April  :).   1S65. 

Summers  W.  e.  Aug.  14.  1862.  deserted. 
Taj  lor  W.  II.  e.   Ang.  15.  1862.  deserted   An:: 
Taylor  1).  e.  Aug.    14,    1862.    wu.   al    Kiclu nl,  Kj. 

July  28.  1863,  ill.  n.  June  20.  1865. 
Taylor  C.  e.  Jan.  12. 
Tiincriii  in  A.  e.  Aug.  13.  1862.  killed  inaction  near 

Atlanta,  lia.  Aug.  «.  IStH. 

VlHlwinkle.I.  11.  e    Aug.  11.  1862.  m.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
VaOo    s.  e.  Ant;.  14.  1S62.  in.  u.  June  20.  1865. 
Weaver    S.    W.e.   Ang.    14.    1862.    prniul.   friiin   3d 

MTirl.  t<>  2d   Lieut.  June  29.  1863.  w,l.  al  IJean's 

stallon,  Tenn.  Dec.  14.  1863.  111.  o.  June  20,  '65. 
\\liitted.l.  11.  e.  Aug.  15.  ]Sti2.  in.  i>.   June  20.  1865. 
Wahl.l.  11.  e     Ann.    1.  1862.  H.I.  al  Klloxville.  Teun. 

N<>».  18.  1863.  m.  o.J  nne  20,  1865. 
Wood   I!,  e.  Sept.  22.  1X61.  111.  o  .June  20.  1865. 

V\csilcj  .Leapt,  e.  \ng.l5.  1 SB2.  resigned  April  12, 

lMi:t.  lit  Leaington.  Kv. 
Wis,.,.  A.  e.  Oct.  14.  ISli  I. 
Withrow  J.  W.  e.  March  22.  1865. 
Wilson  T.  M.  e.  Feb.  25.  1865. 
Williams  N.  e.  Fell.  25.  1865. 
Withrow  W. 

Whined  A.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  rtieil  March  14.  1863. 
Wilson  J.  e.  Aug.  14,  1862,  died  Dec.  25,  1862. 


ONE  HUNDRED  ANI>  TWENTY-FOURTH  REGIMENT,  I.V.I. 

The  One  Hundred  and  Twenty  -fourth  I  Hi  inns  Volunteer  In  fan!  ry  \v;is  origin  i/e<l  at  ramp  Butler,  Illinois. 
in  September,  ISti-j,  by  Col.  Thomas  .1.  Shan.  ;nnl  was  in  nM  erei  I  Sepl.  10.  hy  Lieut.  1).  F,.  t  'ow  rre\  ;  mm  ed  from 
Camp  Butler  Oet.  (i,  arriving  at  .lark  sou.  Tennessee,  on  the  <Mh  ;  wa-.  assigned  to  the  ;id  Brigade,  1  -i  Division, 
13th  Army  Corps.  Moved  i 


Nov.    I.     On  Ihi-  :>Sth   dn>\e  the  enemy  across  th 


look  command  of  the  brigade  on  the  17ih :  went  into  camp 
Bend  on  the  25th;  commenced  the  campaign  against  Yieks 


-.  .Vpril  18;  moved  to  Milliken's 
30th;  <-ross«d  the  river,  sixty  miles  be- 


low  Vlcbsburg,  andMay  let  was  engage<l  at  Thomson's  Hill..  The  l-j4iii  was  engaged  In  the  battlea  of  Ray- 
mond Mav  1'jtii  :  at  Jackson,  14th;  at  Champion  HULa  1  6th,  and  during  the  entire  siejie  of  Vicksbnri?.  includ- 
ing the  charge  on  the  f..rtilie;iti..n>  May  -j-^d.  and  as-ault  on  Fort  II  ill  -hine  ^tith.  Dnriiif;  the  latter  part  of  the 
sietfe  Brigadier  (Jeneral  M.  l>.  I.e^-ett  eoniiiiiUided  the  hrigade;  on  the  81st  of  August,  went  on  campaign  to 

L.inisiana,  Brigadier  GeneralJohn  D.  Btephenson  commanding:  (><-t.  14th,  on  McPheraon's  campaign 

io  Brownsville  and  was  in  battle  at  that  plaee,  Oet.  Kith  and  17th  ;  «\\  Nov.  ",',  moved  ramp  to  Black  River;  on 
i  he  -,»:»t  h  of  November  tin-  regiments  of  the  1st  l.rii,'ade.  vi/,.:  •jtith,  -JHth.  :ilsi.  451  h.  and  l-J4th  Illinois,  and  ->3d 
Indiana,  en^ai^ed  in  a  prize  drill,  the  Hist  e  \eHliu.ur  in  drill,  and  t  In-  1-,'  tth  in  picket  duty.  etc.  But  a!  a  snbsr- 
qnent  content  for  a  pri/e  banner,  offered  by  Brigadier  deneral  Leggett,  commaodlng  the  division,  the  184th 

reci'i  \  ed  the  banner,  inscribed,  "  K  \ceNi  i»r  Eleglinent,  8d  Division,  l?l  h  Army  Corps,"  from  the  hands  of  Major 
lieneral  KLcPhersoD,  for  excelling  In  soldierly  appeMnuice.  discipline  and  drill.  On  Felt,  a,  1864,  commenced 

a  severe  skirmish  with  the  enemy  at  Chunky  Station;  retnrne.!  \«  VlcfeS- 


, 

the  raid  t"  Meridian;  on  the  1  4th,  had 

burg  Mareli  4.    (m  Ma\  4,  under  Brigadier  (Jeneral   Me  Arthur,   m 


Inwards   I  ten  ton  ami    Ya/oo  City;  was 


engaged  al  Benton  on  the  7th  and  Klih.  and  returned  on  the  -'1st.  From  July  1  to  !!.  the  regiment  moved  with 
General  Slocnm  on  his  Jackson  campaign,  and  was  engaged  in  the  sharp  tights  at  Jackson  Cross  Uojids.  July  5 
and  7.  From  Oct.  14  to  -Jfi,  \\  as  in  campaign  to  While  Hi  ver  and  Memphis.  Remained  at  Virksbnrg  on  provost 
duty  until  Feb.  -,'."i.  IS'i.Y  when  the  regiment  moved  to  New  Orleans  and  was  assigned  to  3d  Brigade,  Col.  James 
\.  ('leddis.  Sth  lou a,  commanding,  3d  Division.  Brigadier  General  E.  A.  Carr  commanding,  ajldthelttth  Corps, 
Major  General  A.  J.  Smith  commanding.  On  March  12,  em  harked  for  Mobile;  moved  to  Dauplnne  Island  and 
np  Fish  River,  and  commenced  siege  of  Spanish  Fort  March  29.  The  regiment  was  the  extreme  left  of  the 
i  i.  vesting  line.  ;iud  with  one- half  <iepli>\  ed  as  skirmishers,  drove  I  he  enemy  within  their  f ort  ideations.  The 
brigade  consisted  of  the  8th  Iowa,  81st,  IllSlh,  and  124th  Illinois;  was  engaged  until  the  surrender  of  the  fort. 
On  the  13th  of  April,  started  for  Montgomery;  <m  Juh  17.  IHh'fi,  started  home  for  muster  out.  Arrived  at 
Chicago,  111.,  August  3,  and  was  mustered  out  Ang.  1."),  lSfi5,  by  ('apt.  George  W.  Hill,  I'.S.A. 


ROSTER  OF  THE  REGIMENT. 

Colonel,  Tlios.  J.  Sloan,  commissioned  Sept.  20,  1862.    Dismissed  Dec.  15.  1863,  by  couit  martial. 
Colonel,  John  II.  Howe,  commissioned  Dec.  i:)p   istiii.     Promoted   Brev.  Colonel  .Ian.  23,  1865,  ami  Brev.  Brig. 
General  March  13,  18K5.     Mustered  out  as  Lieut.  Colonel,  Aug.  15.  18ti5. 

Lieut.  Colonel,  John  H.  Howe,  commissioned  Sept.  10.  18t>2,     Promoted. 

Lieut.  Colonel,  Adlii  Mann,  commissioned  June  29,  1865.    Blustered  out  Aug.  15,  1865. 


DECEASED 

BRIG.  GEN.  U.  S.V. 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


573 


Major,  Rufus  P.  Pattison.  commissioned  Sept.  10. 1863.    Dismissed  July  9,  1863,  revoked  Nov.  3, 1863. 
Major,  Adin  Mann,  commissioned  July  9.  1863.    Promoted. 

Major.  Henry  L.  Field,  commissioned  June  39.  1865.    Mustered  out  as  Captain.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Atliiitanl,  William  K.  Smith,  commissioned  Sept.  2.  1862.     Honorably  discharged.  May  15,  1865. 

Adjutant.  James  W.  \Vharlon.  ( iniissloneil  July  36,  1865.     Mustered  out  as  Scrgt.   Major,  Aug.  15,  1865. 

Vuartermaster.  Almi/o  X.  Krecc.  commissioned  Seiit.  1.  1863.     Mustcreil  out  Aug.  15.  1865. 

snrg is.  I. eland  H.  Angell.  commissioned  Oct.  4.  1863.    Honorably  discharged.  June  1.  1864. 

Surgeon,  James  It.  Kay.  commissioned  Julv  1.  ISC,  1.     Mustered  out,  Aug.  15,  1865. 

Isftlstant  Surge.in.  James  K.  Kay,  rommissioned  Oct.  38,  1863.    Promoted. 

Second  Assistant  Surgeon,  Jolin  Jassoy,  commissioned  Jan,  14.  18b3.   Dishonorably  dismissed  Nov.  IT,  1864. 
t'h  -inlain,  Horace  li.  Foskett,  commissioned  Sept.  in,  1863.     Resigned  July  1,  1863. 
Chaplain.  Richard  I..  Howard,  commissioned  July  1,  1863.    Mustered  out  Aug.  15.  1865. 


Company  A.— From  Kewanee  and  Vicinity. 

Captain.  Ralph  A.  Teuney,  commissioned  Sept.  10, 

1862.  resigned  July  9.' 1863. 

< 'apt  a  i  M.  K.  c.  Uayinonil,  commissioned  July  9, 1863, 

mustered  oitt'Amr.  15.  18*15. 
First    tjeilt.   J.   A.    Pratt mmissioned   Sept.    10, 

IMC:,  killed. Inn, .311.  1863. 
i  Irs    I. ieut.  K.  ('.  Raymond,  commissioned  June  26, 

1863,  promoted. 

First  Lieut.  ]>.  Ames  Bigelow,  commissioned  July 

9.  1863.  mustered  out  Aug.  15.  1865. 

Second  Lieut.  E.  C.  Raymond,  commissioned  Sept. 

10,  1863,  promoted. 

second  Lieut.  W.  K.  Dodge,  commissioned  July  9, 
1863,  mustered  out  Aug.  15,  1865. 

Adams  I).  C.  e.  Aug.  9,  18B2,  in.  n.  Aug.  15,  18B5. 

Austin  M.  e.  Feb.  37,  1864,  trausfered  to  33d  Regt. 
m.o.  Xov.  24,  1865. 

Abbey  W.  L.    e.  Aug.  9.  1863.  111.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 

Ambrose  M.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  promoted  to  Comlsy. 
Sergt.  in.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 

Hlgelow  I).  A.  e.  Aug.  9,  1863,  prmtd.  to  1st  Lieut. 
in.  o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 

Brinton  A.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9  1862,  m.o.  Aug.  15.  '65. 

Boyles  M.  F.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9,  62.  m.o.  Aug.  15.  '65. 

Butterwlck  J.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  \vd.  at  Cham- 
pion Hills,  in.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 

Brace  O.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  wd.  at  Spanish  Fort, 
Ma.  Vprll  1.  1865.  111.  o.  Oct.  14,  1865. 

Blomberg  W.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  m.  o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 

Blevlus  J.  M.  e.  Aug  9.  1862,  in.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 

Baker  S.  e.  \ug.  9,  1862.  in.  o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 

Blanclm-d  R.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  ill.  o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 

Bloom  J.  J.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865. 

llaues  J.  F.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  m.  o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 

Beck  J.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  disd.  Dec.  5.  1863.  at  Vicks- 

i'UI'i,',   Miss,  nil  arciiutlt  ol"  Wounds. 

Banes  J.  S.  e.    \ug.  9.  1862.  in.  o.  Aug.  15.  18fi5. 
r.enoil  p.  e.  AMU.  9.  1163.  deserted  July  1,  1863. 
Carr  If.  e.  Aug.  9.  1S62.  m.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Chamulln  I.,  e.  Feb.  34.  1864.  transferred  to  33d  Inf. 
Cully  diaries  C.  e.  Aug.  9,  1863,  m.  o.  May  31.  1865. 
(•..ok  is-iac.  c.  Aug.  9.  1863.  m.  <>.  June  5.  1865. 
Dodge  W.  F.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  prmtd.  to  2d.  Lieut. 
Dnua'i  J    \V.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  deserted, 
DutlieM  II.  J.  c.  Aug.  9.  1862.  ill.  o.  May  35,  1865. 
Donnelly  J.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  on  account  of  \vcls. 
Iiavis  <;    \.  c.  \ng.  9,  18'i2.  taken  prisr.  and  paroled. 
Dexter  H.  e.  Aug.  9,  1863.  desert -d. 
F.llinlt  1.  J.  Sergt.  c.  Aug.  9.  1863. 
Elliott  W.  e.  March  14,  1864.  disd.  for  disability. 
Ford  J.  f.  Aug.  9.  1863.  m.o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Fink  O.  e.  Feb.  7.  1H65. 
Ferris  S.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865. 

(loodnow  F.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9,  1863.  m.  o.  Aug.  15.  '65. 
Oarrett  J.  Corpl.  e.  Aug  9.  1862,  in.  o.  Aug.  l.\  '1)5. 
Wood  A.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  on  account  disability. 
Gardner  S.  A.  e.  Ail',-.  9.  1862.  m.  0.  June  13,  1865. 
Goodricb  If.  S.  e.  Aug.  9.  1  862,  died  May  23,  1863. 
Hudson  F.  Cornl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1863.  in.  o.  Aug.  15,  '65. 
Hippert  J.  e.  Aug.  9.  1863.  m.o.  Aug.  15,  1X65. 
Hooper  J.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  in.  o.  Aug.  15   1865. 
Herrington  C.   S.  B.   AUK.  9,  1862,  taken    prisr.  and 

paroled  near  Champion  Mills,  m.  o.  Aug.  15.  '65. 
Herrlmr'on  .1.  1!.  e.  Ail'-'.  9,  1862,  ill.  o.  Aug.  15.  "65. 
Hurst  \V.  e.  Aug.  9.  1863    111.  o   June,   1SI',:>. 
Hawkes  Moses  A.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  Dec.  1863. 
Hills  J.  R.  e.  Aug.  9.  1S62.  dKd.   Aug.  1863- 
Hendrlcks   D.   e.   Feb.  7.    1865.  disd    Nov.  10.  1865. 
Hicks  T.  e.  Fell.  7.  1865.  in.  o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Hulslg-r  A.  e.  Keb.  27.  1865.  m.  o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 
Hewitt  .I.e.    Mtg.  9.   1862,  kid.   March  30,  1865,  at 

Spanish  Fort,  Ala. 

Johnson  \V.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  tiled  Oct.  8.  1863. 
Kent  W.  C.  1st  Sergt,  e.  Aug.  9.  '62.  m.o.  Aug.  5,  '65. 
Kuox  .1.  M.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  ni.  o.  Aug.  5.  1865. 
Leycroft  F.  M.  e.  Aug.  9.  1863.  in.  o.  Aug.  5,  1865. 
Lind  A.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  in.  o.  Aug.  5.  1865. 
Lester  M.  I!,  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  in.  o.  Aug.  5.  1865. 
Lidren  C.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  July  20.  1864. 
Lyle  M.  D.  e.  Fell.  7.  1865.  in.  o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Leek  I.,  e.  Aug.  9   1862.  in.  0.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
I, eecb  J.  C.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1863,  died  Sept.  33,  '63. 
Lester  (i.  W.  e.  Aug.  9.  1863.  kid.   April  3.  1865. 
Miles  C.  C.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  111.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Messmore.l.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  in.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Mabnesmith  J.  e.  Aug.  9.  1863,  in.  o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 


Mehew  A.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  taken  prisr.  and  paroled 

at  Champion  Hills,  in.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Mehew  B.    e.  Aug.  9.  186-i.  taken  prisr.  and  paroled 

at  Champion  Hills,  m.o.  June  16,  1865. 
.Mehew  S    D.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  Aug.  11,  1863.  on 

account  of  wounds,  at  champion  Hills.  .Miss. 
M. 'Adams  W.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  disd.  April  1.  1863. 
Mocroft  W.  e.  Feb.  7,  1865.  ill.  o.  June  16,  1865. 
McGilliard  R.  e.  Feb.  18.  1864. 
Newton  O.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  m.  o.  Aug.  15.  1862. 
Norton  F.  E.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  m.  c..  June  2.  1865. 
Oman  H.  e.  Aug.  9, 1862.  died  Aug.  1.  1863. 
Pratt  J.  A.  1st  Lieut,  e.  Aug  9,  1862.  kid.  at  siege  of 

Vicksburg.  June  26.  1863. 

Penney  J.  H.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  m.  o.  June  2,  1865. 
Pease  E.  H.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  March  8,  '63. 
Pottorf  J.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  dis.l.  May  30.  1865. 
Penn  A.  W.  e.  Feb.  7,  1865.  disd.  Oct.  19.  1865. 
Raymond  E.  H.  Capt.  e.  Aug.  9.  '62,m.o.Aug.  15,'65. 
Rentfrow  H.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  m.  o.  Aug.  15,  '65. 
Rankin  H.  e.  Fell.  7,  1865.  m.  o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 


ann     .    .          .    ,          .     .  o.     o.      ,  . 

Schoouover  A.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  taken  prisr.  and  re- 
ported to  have  died  in  Rebel  Hospital,  Shrevfc- 
port.  La.  March.  1864. 


.       .  .          . 

Sauford  H.  (i  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  died  of  wounds. 
Strattou  J.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  died  Oct.  30,  1862. 
Stone  J.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  m.  o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 
Slocum  S.  R.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  Feb.  5,  ?63. 
Sayles  A.  S.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  wd.  at  Vlcks- 

burg,  taken  prisr.  at  canton.  Miss.  m.  O.June  28, 

1865. 

Slocum  (J.  W.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865.  m.  o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Slocum  W.  e.  Feb.  7,  1865,  m.  o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Slocum  G.  P.  e.  Aug.  9.  1863.  in.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Sadler  J.  e.   Aug.  9.  1862.    wd.    at  Raymond,  and 

again  near  Clinton.  Miss.,  taken  prisr.  at  Cham- 

pion Hills,  in.  o.  Aug.  10,  1865. 
Svkes  T.  P.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  '62,  in.  o.  Aug.  10,  '65. 
Steele  W.  M.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  died  Aug.  7,  '83. 
Storer  W.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  disd.  Fell.  3.  1863. 
Smith  Asa,  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  died  April  19.  '65. 
Shires  H.  e.  Aug.   9,   1862.   disd.   Oct.   22.   1863,  by 

reason  of  wds.  received  at  Champion  Hills. 
Slocum  E.  R,  e.  Feb.  7.  1865.  in.  o.  June  16,  1865. 
Stuart  N.  B.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862. 
Thayer  C.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  m.  o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 
Thompson  R.  H.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  HI.  o.  Aug.  15.  '65. 
TnnntcllRG.  e.  Aug  9,  1862.  m.  o.  May  13.  1865. 
Tininlclllf  J.  F  e.  Feb.  7,  1865.  m.  o.  .Nov.  24,  1864. 
Thommelt  J.  M.  e.  Feb.  1.  1865.  died  Oct.  11.  1865. 
Thrasher  E.  e.  l»eb.  27,  1865.  m.  o.  Nov.  24,  1864. 
Test  J.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  died  Sept.  8.  1863. 
Thomas  T.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  died  July  11,  1864. 
Townsend  A.  e.  Aug  9.  1862,  deserted  July  15,  '63. 
Viniug  J.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  m.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Vauclerc  C.  11.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  m.  o.  June  5,  1865. 
Vail  H.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865.  m.  o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 
Williams  K.  li.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  m.  o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 
Wood  A.  L.  e.  Aug.  9.  1863.  m.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Wilson  C.  N.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  m.  o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 
Wickloin  li.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  m.  o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Winters  C.  H.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  m.  o.  July  22,  1865. 
Wlnn  J.  C.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  wd.  ar  Vicksburg. 
Whin  C.  B.  Aug.  9.  1862  died  March  27.  1863. 
Worden  H.  C.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  '62,  died  Aug.  13.  Til. 
Wilson  W.  II.  e.  Feb.  7.  1365.   kid.  March   30,   1811.-). 

at  Spanish  Fort.  Ala. 

Whitfen  T.  e.  Feb.  7,  1865.  in.  o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Walton  R.  e.  Feb.  7.  186.')  disd.  July  15.  1865. 
Young  C.  \V.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  Ma\  30.  1865. 

Company  F.—  From  Kewanee. 

Captain  M.  U.  Potter,  commissioned  Sept.  10,  1862. 

Resigned  Aug.  7,  1863. 
Captain  N.  H.  Pratt,  commissioned   Aug.  7,  1863. 

Mustered  out  Aug.  15.  1865. 
First  Lieut.  X.  H.   Pratt,  commissioned  Sept.   in. 

1862.  Promoted. 

First  Lieut.  E.   W.  Taylor,  commissioned  Aug.  7. 

1863.  .Mustercci  out  Aug.  15.  1865. 

Second  Lieut.  E.  W.  Taylor,  commissioned  Sept.  10. 

1862.    Promoted. 
Second   Lieut.  E.  R.  Breckons,  commissioned  Aug. 

7.  1863.    Mustered  out  Aug.  15,  1865. 

Austin  E.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  10,  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  16,  '65. 
Allan!  N.  e.  Aug.  10.  1863.  m.o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 
AKard  S.  S.  e.  Aug.  10,  1863.  died  Dec.  31.  1884. 


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HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


Adams. I.  II.  e.  May  SI.  1864. 

Ankel  II.  e.  Oct.  1,  18H4. 

Allbee  J.  e.  Oft.  1,1864. 

Atkins  J.  \V.  v.  Aim'.  15.  186:;.  died  Ocl.  11.  1862. 

Alklns  E.  L.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862.  died  at   Vieksburg, 

Miss.  on.  7,  1863. 
Adams  s.  F.  e.  A  ug.  14.  1862,  kid.  in  action  April  3. 

1865,  at  Spanish  Fort,  Ala. 
lirenkoti*  E.  R.  3d  Lieut,  e.  AUK.  14. 1863,  prmtd.  2d 

Lieut.    Dec.  81.  1864,  in.o.  AUK.  15.  1861. 
Ill-own  ti.  Corpl.  f.  AUK.  12.  1862.  lu.o.  AUK.  15,  '65. 
KeniiettC.AiiK.il.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 
lieeman  I),  e.  AUK.  11.  1862.  m.o.  AUK.  15.  1865.  ' 
Illanchard  II.  c.  AUB.  9.  1862,  m.o.  AUK.   15.  1865. 
linden  J.  c.  AUK.  14.  1862.  disd.  Aug.  21.  1863. 
Keatty  J.  M.  e.  Oct.  4.  1864. 
Cherry  E.  H.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  11.  1862. 
Carson  A.  H.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  11.  1862. 
Carson  J.  H.  Corpl.  <-.  Aug.  11.  1862.  m.o.  AUK.  1865. 
Charles  J.  c.  AUK.  9,  1862.  m.o.  AHK.  15,  1865. 
Convee  W.  e.  AUK.  9,  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 
Carson  T.  I),  e.  AUK.  1 1.  1862,  m.o.  June  3,  1865. 
Coon  J.  e.  AHK.  13.  1862,  m.o.  AUK.  15,  1865. 
Clark  VV.  G.  e.  AUK.  9.  1862,  m.o.  Aug.  15, 1865. 
Custer  T.  M.  i-.  AUK.  6.  1862. 
Couowav  A.  e.  Ocr.  4,  1864. 
Carson  W.  H.  e.  Keli.  6,  1865. 
Copper  N.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862,  died  In  Champion  Hills, 

Miss.  Miiv  23,  18;>3.  of  wds.  rec'd  in  action. 
licmar  J.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862. 


I'CIIIAI    •> .  D,   JVIIU.    IB,    lOQJB. 

Doughmau  T.  (i.  AUK.  12,  1862.  died  Oct.  31,  1868. 
Dustiu  W.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  14.  1862.  died  Oct.  8,  1864. 
Eagle  J.  e.  AUK.  13.  1862.  died  Aug.  1863. 
Emory  J.  f.  Aug.  15,1863.  m.o.  May  17,1865. 
Flint  J.  L.  Sergt.  c.  Aug.  11.  1862,  m.o.  June  29,  '65. 
Flemming  T.  luu.sicn.  e.  Aug.  14,  1862. 


(fatly  A.  e.  March  29,  1864,  .......  ...... «-i,  .,,«„. 

Hotlle  T.  E.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  10,  '62.  m.o.  Aug.  15.  '65. 
Herhener  I',  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15, 1865. 
Hudson  H.  c.  Aug.  15.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Harrison  C.  e.  Aug.  14.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15, 1865. 
llaney  J.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  disd.  March  24,  1863. 
Hedges  S.  e,  March  2.  1864.  m.o.  Nov.  84.  1865. 
Illi-kson  A.. I.  e.  March  31,  1864.  m.o.  Sept.  25,  1865. 
Hall  W.  e.  Feb.  7,  1865.  m.o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Johnson  Olof  II.  e.  Aug.  11, 1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15,  '65. 
Jarmaii  .s.  T.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862,  m.o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 


jones  s.  a.  r  eo.  10,  1H04.  m.o.  HOV.K?.  1500. 
Kempln  L.  o.  Feb.  27,  1865.  m.o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 

Karnes  A.  <-.  AUK.  11,  1862.  died  Aug.  19,  1863. 

Lowerhy  W.  Corpl.  c.  AUK.  11.  1862. 

Leech  I).  J.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 

Lardon  L.  E.  e.  All?.  11.  1862.  disd.  July  13.  1865. 

l.^hin.m  .1.  e.  March  22.  1864. 

Lykes  S.  M.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  died  Sept.  1864. 

MitcheUon  L.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862. 

Mulligan  ,1.  Sergt.  c.  Aug.  14,  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15,  '65. 

Merrill  H.  W.  Corp.  Aug.  11.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15,  '65. 

Magee  I),  e.  Aug.  11,  1862,  m.o.  Aug.  15,  1805. 

McPherson  \V.  e.  Aug.  10.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15, 1865. 

Muushaw  J.  li.  e.  Aug.  10.  1862,  m.o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 


Mcliride  S.  C.  e.  Aug.  14,  1862,  m.o.  May  31.  1865. 
Moore  R.  e.  Aug.  14,  1862.  disd.  April  15,  1863. 
Martin  R.  e.  Aug.  11. 1862.  disd.  July  31,  1863. 
Molt'att  J.  L.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865.  m.o.  June  5,  1865. 
Murry  T.  e.  Feb.  12,  1864.  m.o.  June  15.  1865. 
MeGren  J.  under  cook,  e.  Nov.  1,  1863. 
McLcllamlJ.  e.  Oct.  4,  1864. 
Matthews  J.  1'.  e.  AUK.  9.  1862.  died  at  Vlcksbnr.,' 

Miss.  July  11.  1863.  of  wds.  rec'd  in  action. 
Morris  1).  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  died  July  3.  1863. 
Nye  J.  A.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.   15>-g.  t).  M.  Sergr.  from 

Oct.  81,  1862.  to  Nov.  1.  1864,  m.o.  May  17,  1865 
Nehring  A.  e.  Oct.  1,  1864. 

Oneal  \V.  e.  Aug.  12,  1862,  m.o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 
Oliver  L.  e.  Aug.  11. 1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 
Oliver  E.  W.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  m.o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Olivers,  c.  Aug.  11,  1862.  died  Nov.  15,  1862. 
Oliver  L.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Oliver  J.  e.  Aug.  11, 1862,  died  Aug.  3.  1863. 
Price.1.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 
Potter  M.  A.  Cant.  e.  Aug.  10. 1862.  res.  Aug.  7. 1863 
Pratt  N.  H.  Capr.  e.  Aug.  10.  1862,  prmtd.  from  1st 

Lieut,  to  Ca|it.  Nov.  9.  1863.  m.o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Pratt. I.  1!.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862.  died  Nov.  7,  1863. 
Peck  C.  e.  Aug.  14.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Porter  J.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862,  m.o.  MavSO,  1865. 
Pyle.l.C.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  died  Oct.  16.  1862. 
Pulling  A.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862.  kid.  in  action  June  2. 

1863.  at  siege  of  Vieksburg. 
Rule  T.  W.  e.  Feb.  11. 1864,  disd.  July  14, 1865. 
Stelnhaiigli  F.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.' 
Statz  F.  W.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Sweet  S.  K.  Aug.  15. 1862.  m.o.  July  25,  1865. 
Sloan  H.  L.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862.  disd.  Feb.  us.  1863. 


.Tiu.iii  it.  u.  c.  itiiK-  JO,  inuii.  HIIW1.  reo.  <;>,  looo. 

Sowerby  W.  Corpl.  e.  AUK.  11.  '62.  m.o.  Aug.  15,  '65. 
Shipley  J.  e.  Aug.  10.  1862.  disd.  Aug.  6.  1863. 
Sloan  H.  H.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  15.  '62,  disd.  March  4.  '64. 
Smith  J.  W.  e.  Aug.  7.  1862. 


nvuuj  Hi* I  i  ft.  e.  .Tiiii  ell  ,,,.  1OO1*,  o  1C, I  .TOI.\   a.  1OO1*. 

Simms  J.  undercook,  e.  Nov.  1.  '63.  m.o.  Aug.  15,  '65. 
Tayler  J.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862,  (lied  Nov.  19,  1862. 
Timibllll  A.  e.  Feb.  11.  1864.  m.o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 
Taylor  H.  under  cook,  e.  Nov.  1,  1863. 
Tibbs  K.  under  cook,  e.  July  8.  '64,  m.o.  Aug.  16,  '65. 
Tayler  E.  W.  1st.  Lieut,  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  prmtd.  1st 

Lieut.  Nov.  14, 1863,  m.o.  Aug.  15,  1865. 
Vail  r.  C.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Willard  W.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  m.o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Wonders  G.  e.  Aug.  14,  1862,  m.o.  June 2 1,  1865. 
Wonders  U.  e.  Aug.  14,  1862,  m.o.  Aug.  15.  1865. 
Weinman  E.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  May  28.  1864. 
Wort  P.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  Sept.  16/1864. 
Wonders  .1.  , .  March  29.  1864.  m.o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 
Wilson  I).  C.  e.  March  11.  1864.  m.o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 
Wilson  W.  S.  e.  March  29.  1864,  m.o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Wilkins  J.  e.  Feb.  12,  1864.  m.o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Walton  A.e.  Aug.  11,  1862.  died  Oct.  5.  1862. 
Whailey  J.  H.e.  Aug.  6.  1862.  died  April  4.  1863. 
Weir  A.  e.  Aug.  11.  1862.  died  Sept.  4.  1863. 
Wearmouth  W.  e.  Feb.  15,  1864.  desrtd.  Feb.  5.  1865- 


MNTH   REGIMENT  I.  V.  C. 

Companies  li  ami  C.  were  organi/eil  at  Geneseo.  and  Co  in  pa  n\  II  at  Kowanee,  September  10.  1861;  mils- 
lercd  into  service  at  Chicago.  III..  September  19.  1861:  left  for  St.  Louis.  Mo.,  February  IS.  1862:  left  for  Plb.i 
Knob,  February  26.  1862;  left  I'ilot  Knob.  .March  6.  for  Jacks,, upon.  Arkansas;  arrived  there  May  4.  1862; 
skirmish  at  Cotton  Plant.  May  15:  10.  I).  Jenkins  killed.  June  3.  shelled  out  of  camp  by  KIIII  boat.  Skirmish  at 
Waddell's  Farm.  Arkansas.  '. June  15.  Left  Jacksonport  for  Helena,  June  27.  Fight  in  eanrbrako  June  27. 
Arrived  at  Helena.  July  14,  1862.  Scarcely  a  w  eek  pass,., I  while  at  Helena.  No\ ember  27.  went  into  Mississippi 
,111  raid,  with  Genera!  \\  ashbnrne:  had  a  skirmish  at  Oakland.  Mississippi.  Wa.s  in  General  Gorman's  expedi- 
tion up  White  Klver.  January,  1863.  Left  Helena.  April  7.  1863.  for  Memphis,  Tennessee.  Went  toGcrnian- 
l  own,  April  13.  Skirmish  at  Cocliran's  Cross  Koads.  Mississippi,  May  15.  In  August  went  on  a  scont  to  Grenada 
Mississippi.  Aniriist  30.  went  to  I, a  GraiiKc.  Tennessee.  Skirmish  at  Cold  Water.  September  25.  Fight  at 
Salem.  October  6.  1863.  Fight  at  Wyatl.  .Miss.,  Oct.  15.  1863.  Moved  to  Corinth,  Miss.,  October  28.  1863. 
Moved  to  Colliersville,  'IViin..  Nov.  10.  Skirmisli  at  Sanlsbnry,  December  I.  1863.  IlatMc  of  Moscow.  Dec.  6 
Skirmish  at  Soinmersvllle.  Dec.  26.  1863.  Left  Germantown,  Feb.  11.  1864.  On  Smith  and  Orlscon's  raid, 
skirmishioK  sixty  miles.  Returned  to  Germantown,  Feb.  28.  Ue-en  listed  in  March,  and  went  home  on  fur- 
lough. Returned  to  Memphis.  April  30,  1864.  Went  on  A.  .1.  Smith's  expedition  to  Tupelo,  and  had  battles  ,,n 
the  14th  and  15th  July.  1861.  I'.a'tleal  Hurricane  Creek,  Aug.  18,  1S64.  Skirmish  at  Shoal  Creek.  Ala..  Nov. 
li.  1  Sb  I.  Had  skirmishes  daily  until  Nov.  22.  w  ben  they  were  engaged  in  t  lie  ban  i<-  of  La  \\rencebnrgli.  Hat  tie  of 
CampbellsvlIlP,  Nov. 24;  Franklin,  Nov.  29.  Stormed  thetirst  three  redoubts  on  light  of  A.  J.  Smith's  corps, 
at  the  battle,  of  Nashville,  DC,-.  15  and  16  1864  Followed  Hood,  ami  skirmished  dail>  \\itb  his  rearguard, 
until  he  rross,',!  the  'IVnnrsM.c  Uiver.  Went  into  cani[»  afGraveUy  Springs  Ala..  Jan.  M.  1S65.  Went  to  Kasr- 
port.  Miss..  Feb.  111.  1H65.  Went  to  Corinth.  Miss..  May  22.  Went  to  Ink*,  June 80.  Left  Inka,  July  4.  and 

moved  lo  Decatnr.  Ala.,  a  i  list  am f  seventy -five  miles,  in  live  days.     Left  Deeatur.  July  19.  for  MmilK'-inei  \v 

Let'  Montgomery,  and  remained  at  Gainesville.  Ala.,  until  Sept.  :>9,  when  regiment  went  to  TuscalOOHR.  and 
was  employed  as  couriers  fiom  Tnscalo.Ka  t,,  Marion.  Ueccivcd  orders  to  be  mustered  out.  Oct.  25,  anil  were 
mustered  out  at  Schna.  Ala.,  Oct.  31,  1865. 

FIELD    OFFICERS    FRO 31    HENRY  COUNTY. 

Lieut.  Colonel  11.  J.  Humphrey,  commissioned  Jan.  15.  1863.     Unsigned.  Jan.  I.  1864. 
Lieut.  Colonel  Anthony  K.  Mock,  commissioned  Dec.  5,  1864.     Mustered  out  Oct.  31.  1865. 
Major  II.  J.  Humphrey,  commissioned  Sept.  25,  1861.    Promoted. 


HENRY   COUNTY   WAR    ItECOUD. 


Major  I..  1).  Ilishop,  commissioned  Jan.  15,  1863.    Term  expired. 

Xlaj.pi-  A.  II.  Mork. nmlssi.med  Sept.  23.  1HH4.     Promoted. 

(.niartermaslei   !•:.  A.  l).i\  rnpnrl,  roinmissioned  A]. I'll  8,  1863.     Mustered  OUl  O.I.  31.  I860. 


Company  B.— From  Geneseo. 

Captain  II.  .1.  Humphrey,  com.  Sept.  19.  1861.    Pro- 

lllntpd. 
Captain  T.    XV.    ().    llr.pirott.   comd.   Sept.   25.    1861. 

Ucsiancd  Jan.  Iti.  1863. 
captain  Hin.soin  Harrington,  comd.  Jan.  16. 1868. 

Ki'Oaued  April  H.  1863. 
Captain  A.  I!.  Murk    ui.  April  9,  1863.    Promo- 

Ir.l. 

Captain  T.J.  McNaii'.  rniiid.  Sept.  23.   1864.     Mis- 
tered out  Oct.  31,  1865. 
First  Lipui.T.  XV.  <>.  Hrotfett,  comil.  Sept.  9.   1861. 

Promoted. 
Kirsl  Lieut.  H.   llarrinaton.  rinnd.  Sept.  25,   1861. 

Promoted. 
First  Lieut.  C.    I'.   Manville.   eonid.  .Ian.   17,   1863. 

Term  expired  Oet    11.  1865. 
Firs'  I, lent.  Thus.  J.  Mc-Xair.  comd.  March  13,  1865. 

Promoted. 
First    Lieut.  J.  c.  Kllllier.  eonid.  March  -,'8,  1865. 

Mustered  nut  Oct.  31.  1865. 
S mil   l.ieut.   II.  Harrington,  coiud.  Sept.  19.  1801. 

Promoted, 

Second    l.ieul.    A.    It.    /.in/lc.  eonid.  Sepl.  2."i.  1861. 

'I'enn  expired  Sept.  30.  1864. 
Second    Lient,  J.  T.  Sliowalter.   eonid.    March    28. 

1865.     Mustered  out  Oct.  31,  1S65. 

Anderson  \.  K.  Serai,  e.  Sept.  I,  IHtil,  disd.  Kcli.  27. 

1863. 

Audersiin  l>.  p.  Jan.  24,  1865,  in.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
Avers  K.  II.  e.  Sepl.  1.  181)1. 

Hartlelt  I).  0.  e.  s'ep-.  1.  18«1.  died  del.  29.  1862. 
liootli  A.  II.  Corpl.    ...  March  3.  18H4.   left  real,  sick 

June  9.  1865. 

HeunettT.  c.  Sept.  1.  1861. 

Iliiutli  A.  I.  e.  Jan.  1H.  1865. 

]!abcock  J.  Si'l'gl.  c.  Sept.  1.  1861.  relected. 

Boil-dwell  A.  C.  Farrier,  died  Jan.  15   1862. 

ISroadbenl  It.  disd.  minor. 

Cleaveuffer  M.  Sergt.  e.  Jan.  1.  1864. 

Cleaveiurer  J.  XV.  sergt.  e.  Sept.  19.  1861.  dropped 

from  the  rolls  .Ian.  •„'.-,.  1862.  re-enlislcil  Feb.  26. 

1864. 

Campbell  L.  e.  Sept.  19.  1861,  rpjeeted.  minor, 
charleson  C.  e.  Jan.  24.  1865.  disd. 

< '.linstock  K.  II.  t'urpl.   P.  Sent.  1.  1861. 

I'olhert  A.  ills. I.  Feb.  IK.  1862. 

Conrad  F.  e.  Sept.  -ji.  1S64.  in.  o.  ().-i.  13.  1S65. 

Danielson  (i.  Corpl    e.  March  26.  1864. 

Davis  (i.  I!,  disd.  Fell.  IS,  1862. 

Dunhar  II.  p.  Oet.  1.  1861.  in.  o.  Sept.  20,  ISfil. 

I kpr.l.  li.  e.  Oelli.  1861. 

Kndpi'l'.n  (i    e.  sepi    2x.  1864,  in.  o.  O  -t.  13,  1865. 

Kllliit  S.  ...  Sept.  1.  1861. 

Tries  M.  Sprat,  e.  Sept.  19.  1861  . 

Fornalls  XV.  XV.  e.  Sept.  5.  1861. 

FOIIPS.I.  p.  Dec.  1.  1SH1. 

Fronk  II.  I!,  e.  Jan.  24.  1865. 

Fan  nee  T.  e.  Srp;.  ].  mtil.  eaptd.  at    Florence,  Nov. 

19.  '1)4.  illcd  Jan.  11.  '65.  in  Cahawba  prison,  (la. 
FMier  II.  K.  Corpl.  •-.  Sppl.  1.  1861. 
Kones.I.  P.  Sppl.  1.  1861.  in.  o.  Sppt.  20.  1864. 
Fohey  J.  e.  S"pl.  I.  ISiil. 
liihhs  C.  N.  re|e..|ed  al  Chicago.  Dec.  27.  1861.  being 

a   minor,   re-enlstd.  in  Co.  li,  13th  III.  Cav.  died 

(let.  10.  1S62. 
lircirory    V     M.  Serai,   e.    Sppt.    I.    ISIil.   died    March 

29.  1863. 

Harri"j,"<>n  l;   Oapr.  a.  Sent.  1,  1861. 
Hart  J.  Scrgt.  e.  Sepl.  7.  1861.  m.  o.  Sepl.  22.  18H4. 
Hart  XV.  Serirl.  e.  Sept.  7.  1H61.  in.  o.  Sept.  22.  1864. 
Hill  II.  C.  e.  Sop-.  1.  1S61,  in.  0.  Sent.  22.  1864. 
Hard  -slv  II.   Scrgl.    e.  Sept.  1,  1861.  W.I.   at    rVnnta- 

IIMI,  Tenn.  July  13.  1864. 
llnliliard  1).  S.  c.  Sepl.  1.  IKtil. 
HnllBllt.oll  (i.  1!.  Serj-t.  disd.  Oct.  13.  1862. 
Htcks.m.l.  e.  Jan.  21.  1H64. 
llonlell  .1    c.  Jan.  IS.  1S65. 
Ha/ct  K.  dc-erti'd  Jan.  16.  1862. 
li-pland  II.  c.  P.  Dec.  1.  1861. 
Jacobs  .1.  (i.  died   \iitr.  4.  1SH2.  at  Helena,  Ark. 
.Hcobs  O.  died   \u...  23.  1S62.  at  llden-i.  Ark. 
Kes^ler  XX'.  II.  H.  Ser^t.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  .alien  pris- 
oner Nov.  19.  ISIit.   nt   Slvial  creeH.  Teiin.  in.  o. 

by  telegram  from  \\'ar  Deiit. 

Kirkpatric<  J.  II.  e.  Sept.  22,  1861.  m.o.  July    I,  '65. 
Kilmer. I.  C. 

KlcknerJ.  M.  1st.  S  -ru'l.  c.  Scni.  1.  1S61,  promoted. 
Lansou  F.  ScrRt.  >•.  Sept.  1.  1861. 
SaSall"  v.  Ilimler.  p.  s-pt.  1.  1861. 
l.aSalle  (!.  Seriti.  ".  D«c.  1.  1861.  in.  o.  Dee.  12.  '64. 
McNair  'I'.  J.  e.  Sppt.  1.  1861,  nroinote.l  Capl. 
McCliesnev  K.  Si-rut,  e.  Sept.  1.  1861. 
McCartney  F.  Serirt.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  wd.  Dee.  4,  '63, 

ar.  Mos  'o\v.  Tenn. 
Manville  li.  H.  e.  Feb.  28.  1865. 


Miller  K.  p.  Dec.  31.    1863.   captd.   at    shoal   Creek. 

Ala.  Nov.  19.  1864.  paroled. 
Mock  A.  II.  H.  Sept.  10.  1861. 

Morris  T.  Serai,  died  at  Camp  Douahis.  Jan.  22.  '69. 
Morrow  J.  S.  1st  Serai,  c.  Sepl.  1,  1861. 
Morrow  S.  Serai,  e.  Sepl.  1.  1861.  in.  o.  S.-pt.  22.  '6  I 
MnnsonS.  P.  c.  Sept.  1,  1861. 
.Manville  S.  XV.  e.  Sepl.  1    1861. 
Morrow  I.  e.  Sept    1,  1861.  in.  o.  Sept.  22.  1864. 
.Manville  C.  P.  p.  Sept.  1.  1861.  promoted  1st,  Lieut. 
Maslin  J.  K.  Corpl.  .lisd.  Feb.  IS.  1S62. 
Manville  F.  XV.  P.  Sept.  1.  1861,  disd.  Deo.  25,  1862. 
Morey  K.  disd.  March  Hi.  ls»2. 
Newton  F.  li.  disd.  Fpb.  17.  1862. 
Power  \V.  A.  e.  Sept,  19.  1861,   promoted  Adjl.  wil. 

in  shouldpr.  m.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865.  atSelma. 
Parker. I.  XV.  e.  Jan.  24.  1865. 
Parker  F.  e.  Jan.  15.  1862.  in.  n.  Feb.  27,  1865. 
Kichmond  E.  A.  c.  Sepi.  1.  1861. 
Rouse  O.  C.  e.  Sepl.  1.  1861.  deserted  Fph.  15.  1863. 
Itoilai'i'S  S.  L.  Corpl.  e.   March  25.   1864. 
Kenshaw  F.  died  Sept.  16.  1862. 
Htshe  J.  e.  Sppt.  1.  1861.  m.  n.  Sept.  23,  1864. 
Randolph  XV.  died  Sppt.  HI.  1862. 
Show-alter  J.  T.  .'.  Sept.  5.  1868.  promoted  2d  Lieut. 
Smith  C.  !•:.  Corpl.  ...  Feh.  29,  1864. 
Smith  li.  p.  Maruli  31.  1864. 
Saekrlson  J.  P.  e.  Feb.  20.  1864. 
Se.lKley  A.  A.  Corpl.  e.  -iept.  11.  1861. 
Smith  XV.  e.  Sppt.  28.  1864.  ill.  .P.  July  4.  1865. 
Smith  D.  It.  Corpl.  e.  Sepl.  28.  1864. 
SeroitKiiis  li.  v\  .  e.  Sept.  28,  1864.  in.  o.  Oct.  13.  '65. 
.Smith  J.  S.  e.  Sept.  29.  1864.  111.  o.  Oet.  13,  1861). 
Swiaer  C.  disd. 

Stork  D.  T.  di-d.  An:-.  25.  1862. 
Slater  L.  F.  Corpl.  disd.  Nov.  8.  1862. 
Tlunerman  J,  1st  Seri^t.  e  Sent.  1.  1861. 
Tiniierman  I!.  Uuj-ler.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861. 
Tlniiei'inan  S.  K.  p.  March  20.  1864. 
Thompson  XV.  li.  Corpl.  p.  Sppt  5.  1861. 
Underwood  J.  K.  P.  Sppl.  1.  1861. 
XVillison  J.  XV.  P.  Sept.  1.  1861.  went  home  sick,  and 

did  not  return. 

Walker  XV.  F.  e.  Sept.  1,  18S1. 
XX'ar.lC.  H.  disd.  Jan.  1.  1x62. 
\Vilson  A.  disd.  Feb.  18.  1862. 
XVithrow  XV.  Corpl.  disd.  Sent.  19.  1862. 
Ward  J.  11.  disd.  Ana.  22.  1862. 
Young  II.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861. 

Company  C.— From  Geneseo. 

Captain    .lohn  S.  I'.nekle.    coinmissionpd   Sept.  19, 

1861.  resianed  April  2.  1862. 

Captain  C.  XX'.  lllakcinoi  e.  commissioned   April  2, 

1862,  resianed  Sepl.  27,  1S62. 

('..plain    F.    II.    McAi'thur.  commissioned    Sept.  27. 

1862,  teini  expired  Nov.  15.  1864. 
Captain  S.  ,\   Davidson,  commissioned    March  28, 

1865.  in.  n.  Oet.  31.  1865. 
Firs!  Licnl.  C.  XX'.  lllakemore,   commissioned  Sept. 

19.  1861.  promoted. 
First  Lieut.  J.  XV.  Itraekett.   commissioned   April  8. 

1862.  transferred  to  Comminary. 

First  Lieut.  A.  K.  Mork.  .  .nninissioiie.l  Oct.  1,  1862, 

promote*!  to  Catnain  Company  11. 
First  Lieut.  C.  R.  Marshall,  commissioned   April  8, 

1863.  resigned  April  20.  1S6  I. 

First  Lieut.  S.  A.  Davids commissioned  AprilSO, 

LS61.  promoted, 

First    Lieut.    Stephen    Pcttvs.  commissioned    March 

28.  1865.  m.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
Second  Lieut.  F.  A.  McArllini.  commissioned  Sept. 

19.  1861,  promoted. 
Second  Lieut.  C.  M.  Marshall.  coinini.ssionp.lOrl.  1, 

1S62.  proinolpd. 
Spcoinl   Licnl.  S.  A.  Davidson,  commissioned  April 

8,  1863.  promoled. 
Second  Lienl.  I'.  XX".  llardina.  commissioned  Mairl. 

28,  1865.  in.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
llardina  F.  XV.  e.   Sept.  8.   1861.   in.  o.  del.  31.  1865, 

pr ol. 'il  In  2d  Lieut. 

Aldridae  Samuel  J.  Serat.  111.  o.  Sent.  19.  1864. 
Mracken  .lam-ss.  S.-ral    m.  o.  Sept.  19.  1864. 
Bushnell  XVillh.m  II.  1st  Serat.  c.  Sepl.  10,  1861,  xvd. 

at  C.nntown.  Miss..  June  10.  ISiil. 
Becker  H.  iju'irtermaster  Serai,  m.  o.  Oet.  31.  1865. 
Colbprl  John,  sergl.  m.  o.  S.'pt.  19,  1864. 
Cook  lvl\\  in  I',.  Sprat,  m.  o.  Oct.  31.  186.Y 
'    Dally  diaries.  Serat.  disd.  May  13,  1863. 
liepharl  Ceorae.  Sera!. 

Hoffman  John,  c.niisy.  Serat.  m.  o.  Oct.  31.  ISii.Y 
i.orina  Joseph  K.  F.  Serai,  disd.    Nov.  1862. 
Mnnson  Beni.  I'.  Sprat.  P.  Jan.   .-;.  '64,  m.  o.  Oel.  31, 

1865,  slightly  wd.    in   right  hand  at  Cainpbplls- 

\  ille. 
Mapes  Alexander   II.    Isl    Serat.   e.   Sept.   10.  1861. 

died  Sept.  7.  1864.  of  wounds  received  in  battle 8 

aaainst  (Jen.  Forrest's  forces  at  llnrriratip  Creek. 


576 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


Mastell  Thomas  A.  1st  Sergt.  kid.  in  battle  of  Camp- 

bcllsville,  Nov.  24.  1864. 

Netser  Henry  V.  1st  Sergt,  m.  o.  Sept.  19.  1864. 
IVyton  Jacob  M.  1st  Sergt.  in.  o.  Sept.  19.  1864. 
lio~.it  .hired  W.  1st  Soret.  in.  <>.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Weld  I  hcodore  A.  Serf,'!,  died. 
Anderson  Edwin  A.  Corpl.  ill.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Anderson  I'anl.  in.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
Berreman  Augustus  S.  Corpl.  disil. 
Bauer  Herman,  Corpl.  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Dickies  Henry,  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Bryson  William  P.  m.  ...  Oct.  31,  ISB.",. 
Losher  Theodore,  Corpl.  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Linscott  shepherd,  Corpl.  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Mapes  .John  11.  Corpl.  e.  .Ian.  1863,  m.o.  Oct.  31,  '65. 
Morgan  .liulson.  Corpl.  disd. 
pierce  Mmison.  Corpl.  disd. 
Thompson  Andrew  T.  Corpl.  e.  March  1,  1864,  m.o. 

O.-t.Sl.  !Sli.->. 

Yogus  Francis,  Ci>rpl.  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Vincent  Gilbert  M.  disd. 
Woodward  Frank,  Corpl. 

Waterman  David.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  10,  1861,  disd. 
Atwatcr  Eli  B.  e.  Sept.  10,  '61,  ill.  o.  Nov.  14,  '62. 
Barton  John,  deserted. 
Hnrto'i  Marcus,  m.o.  Sept.  19,  1864. 
Benedict  Stephen. 
Bristol  Michael. 

I'.oyd  George  .1.  in.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
cnshman  Alden  G.  m.  o.  Oct.  81.  1865. 
Cushman  Clement,  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Colbert  Alexander  A.  m.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
crandall  Albert  A.  m.  o.  Sept.  19.  1864. 
Cherrv  Lawrence,  in.  o.  Sept.  19.  1864. 
Crosie'r  William  S.  in.  o.  Sept.  19.  1864. 
Cooper  Michael,  in.  o.  Oct.  13.  1864. 
crummette  George,  taken  prisr.  near  Germantown, 

TPIIII.,  escaped    from    Andersonville,    and    \\as 

killed  liy  bloodhounds  and  musket  blows. 
Cederljerg  Andrew,  e.  Sept.  1.  '61,  in.  o.  Sept.  23,  '64. 
Dow  Albert,  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Dolquist  John. 

Dennis  William  II.  in.  o.  Oct.  31.  1864. 
Davisoii  .lolin  L.  in.  o.  May  31.  1865. 
Downing  Simon  11.  died  Aug.  24.  186-,  of  wounds. 
Francisco  Charles  W.e.  March  1,  '65,  m.o.  Oct.  31/65 
Farber  Abram. 

One  John  G.  m.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Gephart  John. 

Hoste  Bruno,  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Hellzel  Martin  m.  o.  Oct.  31.  1885. 
Heninger  George,  m.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
Henninger  James  F.  m.  o.  Oct.  31. 1865. 
Hill  Thomas  C.  m.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
Holbrook  George  O.  in.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
Hetzel  Tobias,  m.  o.  Sept.  19,  1864. 
Hardini;  Arnott  K.  in.  o.  Sept.  19,  1864. 
Hall  Hair\    B.  deserled. 
Jenkins  K'lger  B.  killed  in  battle. 
Koplsehkl  Henry,  nj.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
KiiiK'  Adolph  o.  c.  March  1.  '65.  m.  o.  Oct.  31.  '65. 
King  Absalom  J.  c.  March  17,  '65,  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  '65. 
Kirk  Franklin. 
Kirkpati  ick  James  H. 

Llndbiirg  Andrew,  e.  March  31.  '64,  m.o.  Oct.31,  '64 
Long  Leonard  S.  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1864. 
I.ockwood  Win.  II.  in.  o.  sept.  19.  1864. 
Millbin  Charlrs  M.  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Miller  Henry.  . .  March  10.  '65.  m.o.  Oct.  31,  '65. 
Mitchell  Abher  A.  m.  o.  Oct.  14.  1865. 
Miller  Christian. 
Middaugh  Orlando,  died. 
McCiitcbciin  S.  B.  died. 
Nelson  August,  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Naramore  Samuel  J. 
Penny  Wiley,  m.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Penny  .lames  .M.  m.  ...  Oct.  31.  IHtl."). 
Palmer  Thomas  Oct.  31.  1865. 
1'hclps  Joseph,  e.  Scut.  19,  'til.  i" .".  Oct.  29,  '64. 
Post  Theodore. 
Penny  William,  died. 
RhodaCarl.  in.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
lieiniiigiiin  Win.  F.  e.  .March.  '65,  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  '65. 
Ringle  John,  m.  o.  Sept.  19,  1864. 
Kri^hai  dt  Jonathan,  died. 

lieiiiiiigton  Charlrs  c.  Jan.  1,  '64.  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  '65. 
Sawyer  Edward  F.  in.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
Sinionton  William  L.  in.  o.  Oct.  30.  1864. 
Shearer  Lyman,  discharged. 
Snyder  Martin. 
Stab  I  Henry. 
slm\\  i-rs  Clahourne. 
Scoville  Francis  L.  died. 
Storm  Lewis  (1.  clied 
Scott  George  VV.  died. 
Taylor  Andrew  .1.  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Tn'tile  Hiram   e.  Sept.  12,  1861,  in.  o.  Sept.  19,  1864, 

died  Oct.  13.  1864. 
Taylor  Debos,  deserted  Dec.  1861. 
Viiicent  Kirk. 
ViningG.  William. 

Vatler  K'lhert,  died  Feb.  1865.  of  wounds. 
Waldschleyer  Herman,  in.  o.  Oct.  13,  1865. 


commissioned  Jan.   15, 


Weaver  Lewis. 

York  Moses,  died  at  Helena,  Ark. 

Company  E. 

Baxter  A.  e.  Sept.  10.  1861.  died  June  10.  1864. 

Chamberlain  K.  II.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  10. '61.  m.o.  Oct. '65. 

Hows.  F.  e.  Sept.  10. 1861.  m.o.  On.  27.  1864. 

Hall  G.  W.  e.  Sept.  10. 1861,  m.o.  Oct.  1,  1864. 

McClelland  T.  .I.e.  Sept.  10.  1861,  died  Aug.  16,  1862. 

Nicewcnder  S.  e.  Sent.  10.  IStil. 

Sleek  P.  e.  Sept.  10,  1861,  died  Oct.  10,  1864. 

Tell  S.  e.  Sept,  1.  1861. 

Derrick  J.e.  Jan.  1,  1882.  vet.  m.o.  Oct.  31. 1865. 

Ball  E.  B.  e.  March  30.  1864,  m.o.  July  8.  1865. 

Company  H.— From  Kewanee. 

Enlisted  in  September,  1861,  mustered  in  at  Camp 
Douglas  Sept.  17,  1861,  and  mustered  out  Oct.  1884. 
Captain  Lewis  D.  Bishop,  commissioned  Oct.  19, 

1881,  promoted. 
Captain   C.   T.   scamnion. 

1885. 
Captain  F.  W.  Swerby,  commissioned  Sept.  15,  1861, 

111.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
First  Lieut.  Edwin  W.  Luce,  commissioned  Oct.  17, 

1861,  resigned  April  2.  1862. 
First  Lieut.   T.  W.  Stevenson    commissioned  April 

8.  1862,  resigned  Oct.  1,  1862. 
First  Lieut.  A.  H.  Mcciure.  commissioned  Oct.  1, 

1868.  term  expired  Nov.  25,  1864. 
First  Lieut.  F.  W  Swerby,  commissioned  March  28, 

1865.  promoted. 
First  Lieut.  James  H.  Murray,  commissioned  Sept. 

15,  1865,  111.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
Second  Lieut.  Henry  I'rather.  commissioned  Oct.  17, 

1861,  resigned  Nov.  10.  1861. 

Second  Lieut.  W.  B.  Anderson,  commissioned  Nov. 

10,  1861.  resigned  May  26.  1862. 
Second  Lieut.  A.  R.  Mock,  commissioned  June  1, 

1862.  promoted  First  Lieut.  Co.  C. 

Second  Lieut.  E.  Cunningham,  commissioned  Oct. 

1,  1868,  resigned  June  20,  1864. 
Second  Lieut.  F.  W.  Swerby,  commissioned  June 

20,  1864,  promoted. 
Second  Lieut.  S.  H.  Murray,  commissioned  March 

28,  1865,  promoted. 
Second  Lieut.  R.  C.  Page,  commissioned  Sept.  15, 

1865,  not  mustered,  in.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 

Anderson  W.  B.  1st  Sergt.  promoted. 

Cunningham  E.  B.  2d  Sergt.  promoted. 

Murray  J.  4th  Sergt.  promoted. 

Sowerby  F.  W,  Sergt.  promoted. 

Page  R.  C.  Sergr.  promoted. 

Harris  G.  Sergt.  disd.  in  Oct.  1864. 

Poor  I).  M.  Sergt.  disd.  in  Oct.  1864. 

Kay  T.  Sergt.  disd.  in  Oct.  1864. 

Thompson  K.  I).  Sergt.  died  Nov.  27,  1865. 

Smith  A.  Corpl.  kid.  at  Tupelo,  Miss.  July  14,  1864. 

Thompson  O.  E.  Corpl.  captd.  paroled  and  died  in 

parole  camp. 

Bracket!  E.  II.  Corpl.  disd.  Oct.  1864. 
Davis  T.  Corpl. 

Kirk  H.  Corpl.  disd.  Dec.  9,  1864. 
Nicholas.;.  W.  Corpl.  disd.  Oct.  1864. 
Selden  M.    Hospital  Steward,  promoted. 
Winship  W. 
McGnirc  J. 
Wilkey  B.- 
Austin A.  II.  in.  o.  Oct.  1864. 
Avers  10.  D. 
Bright  J. 
Bellows  A.  wd.  July  15,  1HM,  captd.  and  died  in 

relic!  prison. 
Bowen  It.  died  1863. 
Cherry  W.  11.  died  Jan.  1,  1868. 
Cnstei'G.  W.  disd.  in  1863. 
Clark  H. 

Cornelius,  died  in  Andersonville  prison. 
Dack  C.  H.  died  in  Andersonville  prison  in  Aug.  '64. 
Deiis.l.  disd.Sepi.  1.  1863. 
Delmage  I!.  II.  disd.  Dec.  9.   1862. 
Dellnage  II. 
Delmage  C. 
Dunn  F.  P. 

DicusG.  m.  o.  Oct.  1864. 
Evans  C.  m.  o.  Oct.  1864. 
Fan- J.  m.  o.  Oct.  1864. 
Faley  J.  in.  o.  Oct.  1864. 
F'esler.I.  in.  o.  Oct.  1864. 
George  O.  P. 
Gutchess  I.  J. 
Haskiu  R.  A.  Comsy.  Sergt.  print'!.  Comsy.  Sergt. 

Jan.  1862,  disd.  1883. 
Harrison  W.  H.  disd.  Jan.  11.  1863. 
Halline  B.  disd.  Jan.  10,  1863. 
Hatberg  P.  disd.  Nov.  9. 1862. 

Jackson  M.  P.  e.  Aug.  16,  1861.  died  Nov.  16,  1861. 
Johnson  J. 

Kay  T.  disd.  ill  April,  1862. 
KayG. 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


577 


Knaggs  W.  S.  (lied  March  26,  1862. 
Ladue  n.  tranaferrod. 

Lewis  II.  K.  died  In  Andersonville  prison. 

Lewis  S.  R. 

Miir-ili;!!!  ,l.  disd.  April  8.  1862. 

Miiinli-rville  II.  died  Aug.  1.  1862. 

MitHiHl  M.  died  Jan.  7.  1863. 

McGuire  I'.  transferred 

McClure  A.  \v.  in  >crgt.  iminioted. 

Maxwell  \v.  K.  died  Karen  29,  1865. 

McClun-  '!'. 

Nam-o  A. 

Xewton  (i.  A.  disd.  Oct.  IB.  1862. 

ottnrstroine  .1.  disd.  .Inly  20   1863 

ogi-en  K.  disd.  Aug.  20/1862. 

orcntt  1'.  in.  o.  Oct.  1864. 

l-atcli  <;.  disd.  sept.  1862. 

Pitch  o.  I.,  disd.  Sept.  1862. 

I'rather  G.  disd.  Dec.  4  186-' 

1'iiiicn  T. 

.  J'.  in. ...  Oct.  1864. 
House  E.  dis.l.  in  Nov.  1863. 
Sch.-iiibJ.  A.  disd.  Deo.  1S62 
schock  F.  disd.  in  April  ISlii 
Swiinson  1'.  die.l  in  Andersouville  prison. 
Schoonover  D.  c. 
Smith  W 
Stewart  \V. 
stokes. 

Wtiite.I.  e.  Feh.  27.  1864.  died  March  30,  1864. 
U  liiltiiker  \V.  W.  deserted  In  1863. 
XX  arhurst  .1. 
Yenikey  C.  disd.  In  1862. 


Company  I. 


Adams  H.  e.  Oct.  9.  1861.  m.o.  Oct.  31. 1864. 
Poverty  C.  i-.  Oct.  21.  1861.  ilied  Nov.  17.  1862. 
I-iiliind  A.  11.  e.  Oet.  14.  1861.  disd.  Nov.  18.  1862. 
Maybee  H.  C.  e.  Oct.  17.  1861,  disd.  Dec.  9.  1864. 
Maybe?  F.  c.  Oct.  17.  1861.  m.o.  Oct.  31,  1864. 
Murray!',  c.  (let.  14.  1861. 
1'eal  K'.  e.  del.  17.  1861.  disd.  Ilcc.  9.  1864. 
Kasor  T.  e.  Oet.  18.  1861.  m.o.  Feb.  13.  1865. 
Rogers  (!.  e.  Oet.  18,  1861.  disd.  Dec.  9.  1861. 
Dukliu  I',  vet.  c.. Ian.  1,  1864,  died  Dec.  1864. 


Company  K.— From  Galva,  Geneseo  and 
Kewanee. 

I'.oydT.  e.  Sept.  19.  1861.  m.  o.  Dec.  1864. 
Brnner  I.  e.  Ajn-il  24.  1864.  m.  o.  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Davis  S.  r.  .Ian.  23.  1865.  deserted. 
Knriell  I),  e.  Jan.  23.  1865.  m.  n.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
Fowler  W.  e.  Jan.  23.  1865.  in.  o.  Oct.  31.  1865. 
Kcwlev  W.  Corpl.  e.  .Inn.  23.  '65.  m.  o.  Oct.  31,  '65. 
Hanna  A.  e.  Oct.  24.  1861. 

Legett  .1.  e.  March  li.  1HK2.  m.  o.  March  10,  1865. 
McNnlty  .1 .  e.  Oct.  26.  1861.  disd.  June  1.  1862. 
Miller  lie XV.  i:.  e.  Jan.  24.  1884.  in.  ...  Oct.  31,  1865. 
Peal  C.  e.  .Tan.  24.  1864,  in.  o.  Oet.  31.  1865. 
Sherlock  .1.  C.u-i)l.  e.  Jail.  24,  1864,  m.  o.  Oct.  21,  '65. 


FIFTY -SEVENTH  REGIMENT,  I.V.I. 

The  Fifty  -  seventh  Infantry,  Illinois  Volunteers,  was  organi/ed  at  Chicago.  Illinois,  in  December.  1861.  by 
«'ol.  Silas  1).  lialdwin.  and  mustered  into  United  Stales  service  December  26.  1861.  February  8.  1862  ordered 
to  Cairo,  Illinois,  moved  by  steamer  to  Fort  Donelson,  and  was  engaged  in  the,  siege  of  that  place  February  13, 
1  !.  and  15.  From  thence  moved  lo  Pittsburgh  Landing  and  \\as  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Sliiloh  April  6  and  7. 
Participated  in  the  siege  of  Corinth  May.  181)2.  and  in  the  battle  of  Corinth  October  3  and  4,  1862.  December 
18  moved  to  Lexington,  Tennessee,  marched  from  thence  toward  Trenton  and  to  Henderson  station,  on  the 
Mobile  AOhio  Railroad,  and  afterwards  moved  to  Corinth,  forming  a  part  of  its  garrison.  Marched  from  Coi  •- 
inth  to  I'ulaski.  Tenn..  and  thence  to  Chattanooga  and  there  joined  Serman's  army  for  the  sea.  Was  in  all  the 
battles  participated  in  by  4th  Div.,  16th  A.  c.,  from  Chattanooga  to  Atlanta,  Savannah,  and  the  Carolina*.  Was 
in  the  grand  review  at  Washington.  Mustered  out  July  r,  1865.  at  Louisville,  Kentucky,  and  arrived  at  Chicago 
July  9.  1865,  for  Una!  payment  and  discharge. 


Company  D.— From  Bishop  Hill,  Galva,  and 
Andover. 

Captain,  Eric  Forsee.  commissioned  Dec.  26,  1861, 

promoted  Major. 
Captain  Krie  Johnson,  commissioned  April  15  1862 

resigned  Sept.  3.  1862. 
Laptuii  1'.   M.  Wickstrum.  commissioned  Sept.  :!. 

1862,  mustered  out  July  7.  1865. 
1-ist  Lieut.  Kric  Johnson,  commissioned  Dec.  45, 

1861.  promoted. 
First  Llent.  Kric  liorglend,  e missioned  April  15, 

1861,  mustered  out  July  7.  1865. 

Becoud   Lieut.    Kric   lierglend.   cominissio I   Dec. 

26.  1861.  promoted. 
Second  Lieut.  1'.  M.  \Vickstrum.  commissioned  Aug. 

15.  1861.  promote. I. 
Second  Llent.  (i.  E.  limlcen,  commissioned  Sept.  :i 

1862.  died  .vug.  7,  mo:). 

Second  Lieut.    A.   O.  XXashner.  commissioned  Aug. 

..  1863.  promoted   In  colored  regiment,  i- 

mission  canceled, 
^ecoud  Lieut,  olof  Anderson,  commissioned  April 

29.  !Kb4,  mustered  out  Jill}   7,  1865. 

Anderson  O.  2,1  Lieut,  e.  Sept.  14,  '61.  promoted. 
Alsti-nin  J.Sergt.  e.  Oct.  1861.  m.  0.  Dec.  26.  Istil. 
Anderson  A.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.   24.  181)1.  kid.  at  Cor- 
inth. Miss.  Oct.  4.  186-.'. 

Anderson  p.  E.  e.  Oct.  n,  1861,  m.  o.  Jnlv  7.  isii;,. 
Uldersou  XV.  e.  Sept.  25.  1861.  died  July's.  18H2. 
Amler.soii  p.  e.  Oct.  H,  1SI11.  deserted. 
Anderson  L.  e.  Sept.  14.  1861,  wd.  at  Shlloh. 
Angland  K.  e.  Feb.  24.  1864.  m.o.  Feb.   186.". 
Anderson  |..  w.  e.  Feb.  12.  1864.  wd.  at  shiloli,  disd 

July  1,  1862. 

Anderson  W.  P.  e.  Feb.  20.  1864.  in.  ,,.  Julv  7.  1865. 
i)frga,"llK-  l»t  Lieut,  e.  Sept.  14.  1864.  promoted. 
BlomJ.  e.  Nov.  3.  1861.  disd. 


•  '  -  i  I.-U.  1  H,  1864. 

Eaotlaud  c.  K.  e.  Feb.  18.  1864.  disd. 
Dorset)  K  Major,  e.  De-.  26.  1861.  prullltd. 

*  01  said  .j.  e.  Sept.  14,  1861.  < limited  suicide 

SS™*?'  »'.  Feh.  12.  1864.  in.  ...  .Inly  7.  1865. 
l.leen  c.  \v.  (•„,.,,!.  e.  .Se|ll     14     -g,    k|l,    AI)|.,, 

Harts  A.  e.  sept.  14.  1861,  in.  o.  July  7.  1865. 


Hillstriim  .1.  E.  e.  Sept.  25.  1861.  in.  o.  Dec.  26.  '64. 
Headburg  K.  c.  Sept.  14.  1861.  died  July  10.  1862. 
liaslett  P.  e.  Sept.  18H2.  m.  o.  July  7,  1865. 
Hanson  K.  e.  Oct.  2.  1862.  in.  o.  July  7.  1865. 
Johnson  K   ('apt.  e.  Sept.  14.  1861.  prmtd. 
Johnson  .1.  M.  Sergt.  e.  Oet.  8.  1861.  m.o.  July  7.  '65. 
Johnson  P.  Sergt.  e.  Sept.   14.  1861.  m.o.  July  7.  '65. 
Johnson  II.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  14.  1861.  m.o.  Dec.  26.  '64. 
Johnson  .1.  O.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  17.  '61.  m.o.  July  7,  '65. 
Johnson  .1.  e.  Sept.  17.  1861,  m.o.  July  1,  1865. 
Johnson  X.  c.  Sept.  25.  1861    m.o.  July  7.  1865. 
Johnson  J.  e.  Oct.  8.  1861.  deserted. 
Jones  A.  .-.    Dee.    1861.    x\d.  at  tile  battle  of  Sliiloh 

and  disd.  at  Corinth. 

K  runs  O.  S. -cm.  e.  Sept.  14.  1861.  disd.  June  18,  "62. 
Lind  J.  e.  Sept.  25.  1861.  died  May  30,  1862. 
Lindgren  I-:,  e.  Dee.  18.  1861,  disd.  June  14.  1862, 
Undgreu  .1.  e.  Oct.  6.  1861.  m.o.  Dec.  26.  1864. 

Lock  A  e.  Sept.  25.  1861.  III.o.  Dec.  26,  IShl. 

Larson  L.  e.  Dec.  1861.  disd.  July  15.  1M12. 

Lagerlof  F.  o.  e.  Feb.  26,  1864.  m.o.  July  7,  18(15. 

Matthews  o.  Sergt.  e.  Sept.  14.  1861.  m.o.  July  7,  '65. 

Mol.erg  J.  e.  Sept.  2;,.  isiil.  died  Aug.  24.  1862. 

N. -Non  p.  Sei-gi.  .-.  Sept.  14.  1861.  m.o.  Dec.  26.  1864. 

NorllnO.  Corpl  .-.  Sept.  14.  1861.  m.o.   Dec.  28.  1864. 

Nylierg  T.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  14,  1861.  disd.  June  16,  '62. 

Nesten  C.  e.  Sept.  25.  1861.  m.o.  July  7,  1865. 

Norsia.lt  O.  e.  Sept.  25. "1861,  wd.  April  6.  1862.  disd. 

Nord  A.c.Oot.  18.  1861. 

N.n.len  S.  .I.e.  Sept.  14.  1861,  died  Jan.  15.  1864. 

Norstadr,  F.  e.  Feb.  12,  1864.  m.o.  July  7,  1865. 

Olson   XX.  o.  Sergt.  e.  Sept.  25,  1861,  m.o.  July  7, '65. 

Olson  P.  c.  Dec.  25.  1861.  m.o.  Dec.  26,  1864. 

Olson  K.  e.  Dec.  25.  1861.  disd.  minor. 

Olson  K.  e.  Feh.  12   1864.  m.o.  July  7,  1865. 

Peelo.  XX'.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  14.  1861.  kid.  at  Corinth. 
Miss.  (let.  ;j.  1862. 

Peterson  P.  e.  Sept.  14.  I  861.  disd.  July  10,  1862. 

Peterson  V  .-.  Sepi.  •>:,.  LSK1,  disd.  Jan.  19,  1868. 

Peterson  M.  e.  .Nov.  1861.  disd.  July  12.  1862. 

Peterson.).  P.  e.  Dec.  26.  1861.  disd.  Sept.  9.  1862. 

Peterson. I.  e.  Nov.  1861,  m.o.  July  7.  1865. 

Kodiu  C.  K.  2(1  l.ieill.  e.  Sept.  14.  1861.  prmtd. 

Snansoii  N.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  14.  1861.  died  May  16,  '65. 

Tinman  N.  e.  Oct.  111.  1861    died  June  14.  1864. 

ToliuC.  e.  Dec.  25.  1861,  m.o.  July  7,  1865. 

Trolln  E.  J.  e.  Dec.  25,  1861,  died  Oct.  1863. 

Volcntinec.  J.  T.  e.  Dec.  25.  '61.de.srtd.  .Inly  28.  '62. 

XX'ickstrum  P.  M.  ('apt.  e.  Sept.  14.  1861, prmtd. 

WlCkstrum  O.  Sergt.  e.  Sept.  14,  1861,  kid.  at  Cor- 
inth. Miss.  Oct.  :).  1862. 


578 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


Wpstlund  J.  p.  Sept.  14,  1861. 

Wickstruin  H.  Corpl.  p.  Sept.  14.  'lil,  m.o.  July  7.  '65. 

Warner  A.  G.  IstSergt.  e.  Sept.  IB.  1861.  appULCapt. 

Int he  63d  u.  s.  Colored  Inf.  April.  ISlil. 
WybprgT.  e.  Sept.  16.  1861.  disd.  Jnni  16.  1862. 
Wood  A.  u.  S«pt.  ll>.  1861,  disd.  Aug.  7.  1862. 

Company  H.     From  Southeast  part  of  the 
County. 

First  I.icul.  Nelson  Flans-burv,  e.  Dec.  26,  1861.  pro- 

moced  Adjt. 
First  Lieut.  Alexander  11.  Hauna,  e.  Sept,  18,  1861, 

lil.o.  .Inly  7.  'BB. 
.Second  Lieut,  GPO.  Welch,  e.  Dec.  28,  1861.  resigned 

Aug.  31,  1862. 

Andrews  H.  U.  e.  Oct.  1.  1861.  in.  o.  Duo.  25,  1864. 
llerllllinlnr  0.  p.  Oft.  10.  1881,  ill.  o.  July  7,  186.1. 
Brown. I.  K.  Oct.  5.  IStil.  desd.  April  :*).  18B4. 
lirown  II.  P.  Oct.  IT.  18«1.  dieil  July27,  1862. 
ItplliiPtt  P.  e.  Sept.  29.  1861.  desil.  Dec.  17.  1861. 
liishop  A.  M.  P.  Oct.  12.  1861,  died  Dec.  17.  1864. 
('.ahoii  H.  e.  Oct.  28.  1861. 
Camp  W.  P.  Feb.  8.  1864.  in.  o.  July  7.  1865. 
Conant  T.  M.  «•.  Oct.  5.  1861.  disd.  junp  27.  18B4.  for 

promotion  in  r.  S.  Col'd.  Inf. 
Cotteral  W.  11.  P.  Oct.  15.  1861.  in.  o.  Feb.  1,  18B2. 
Dlmmlck  e.  e.  Jan.  11. 1862. 
Dudley  H.  p.  Oct.  2.  1861.  in.  o.  April  29.  1862. 
!  HUM,  '!•;.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  26.  1861,  kid.  atKlilluh,  April 

«.  1862. 


•ripnd  W.  p.  Feb.  15.  1864.  ill.  ".  July  7.  1865. 
'ry  A.  p.  Sept.  21.  1861.  m.  o.  April'29.  1862. 
•owlpr  R.  p.  Oct.  21.  1SH1  m.  "-  -Inly  7.  1865. 


r owier  iv.  p.  v/ci.  41.  inni  111.  o  .im>  f.  loop. 
Fowlpr  It.  S.  p.  Oct.  15.  1861,  kid.  Oct.  3.  1862. 
Green  I.  e.  Sept.  21.  1861,  died  April  6,  1S62. 


Garrets   1).  c.  oci.  15.  1861.  kid.  Oct.  3.  1862. 

Ilituna  .1.  S.  Sprgt.  c-.  Sept.  16.  1861. 

Manna  It.  .1.  p.  Feb.  3.  1862.  in.  o.  July  16.  1862. 

Helms  .1.1'.  II.  p.Oet.  Ill,  1861.  illsil.'  May  16,  '62. 

Unas  M.  c.  Jan.  12.  1862. 

Join, SHI,  c.  F.  e.  Sept.  11,  1861.  died  May  4.  1862. 

Johnson  1'.  p.  Sept.  12.  1861.  in.  o.  July  7.  1865. 

Kno\  T.  e.  Feb.  (i.  ISlil.  in.  o.  July  7.  1865. 

l.eatll  \V.  Sprgt.  P.  Oct.    1,    1H61,  m.  o.  July   7.    ISO,-, 

promoted  to  2d  I. lent,  but  not  mustered. 

Leatb  .1.  e.  Oct.  1,  1861.  in.  o.  July  7,  1865. 

Leeps  C.  p.  Oct.  •,'.  ISlil.  in.  o.  .July  7.  1865. 

Mapes  J.  p.  Feb.  22.  1864,  in.  o.  July  7,  1865. 

Miles  F.  (i.  Sprirl.  P.  Sept.  26.  1861.  di.sd.  for  promo- 
tion April  21.  1864. 

Mct'abp  H.  Corpl.  B.  Sept.  26.  1861.  died  in  Ander- 
sonville  prison. 

Mpaliuan  C.  P.  Oct.  2,  1861.  in.  ".  July  2.  1865. 

Miller  I',  p.  Sept.  26.  1861,  died  July  11.  1862. 

McFarlaud  .1.  e.  Sept.  JS.  Ishl.  in.  o.  June  311,  1862. 

McFarland  J.  e.  Sept.  28.  1861.  in.  o.  Dec.  25.  1864. 

Mapes  F  e.  Sept.  13.  isBl.  m.  o.  July  7.  1865. 

Morgan  T.  P.  Feb.  3,  1862. 

McKliuipy  J.  e.  Feb.  3,  1862.  died  March  14.  1862. 

NewmanS.  A.  e.  Sept.  12. 1861,  disab.  Aug.  20,  '62. 

Pratt  S.  e.  Oct.  2,  1861. 

I'rppblp  W.  II.  e.  Feb.  11.  1862. 

i; I  II.  Sprgl.  p.  Sept.  29.  1861.  in.  o.  Dec.  25.  '64. 

Kiver.sS.  e.  Oct.  7.  1861.  in.  o.  July  7.  1865. 

Heed  J.  e.  Oct.  2.  ISlil.  ill.  o.  July  7,  1865. 

Reed  F:.  o.  p.  Sept.  29.  1861. 

Roggs  W.  p.  Feb.  15.  1864.  111.  o.  July  7,  1865. 

Sherman  K.  e.  Fell.  8.  1864. 

Simmons  c.  A.  p.  I  el..  1.  1862.  ill.  o.  July  7.  1865. 

Starbord  G.  W.  p.  Feb.  13. 1864.  m.  it.  .Inly  1.  1S65. 

Steinmann  J.  e.  Sppt.  25.  1861.  died  July  20.  1862. 

Stehiinan  J.  e.  Sept.  22.  1861,  m.  o.  July  7.  1865. 

Wolevei  It.  W.  p.  Sept.  21.  1S61.  m.  o.  Dec.  25,  '64. 

Williams  J.  p.  Oct.  2.  1861,  in.  o.  July  7.  1865. 

Warnlloii  I.  e.  Fell.  25.  1864.  died  Aug.  29.  1864. 

Yonugberrv  J.  K.  P.  Oct.  2.  '61.  prmtd.  toBATgt.  Mai 
and  Adjt. 


COMPANY  K,  139th  REGIMENT  I.  V.  T. 

From  Geneseo.     100  Days. 


Captain  I'nrnell  H.  Sullf.  Geucseo.  enlisted  May  12, 
1864,  mustered  out  Oct.  28.  1864. 

First  Lieut.  Itussell  W.  Calkins,  GMneseo,  enlisted 
May  14,  1864.  mustered  outOct.  28.  1864. 

Captain  Gennciiemas  Gable.  Anuasvan,  enlisted 
May  1.  1864.  lirsr  enlisted  in  lth  Iowa  Infantry, 
wounded  at  1'eu  Ridge  anil  discharged,  tben  en- 
listed In  139th  III.  Inf.  mustered  out  Oct.  28. 
1864.  re-enliste.1  Feb.  10,  1865,  in  the  151st  III. 
Inf.  as  First  l.ient.  promoted  to  Captain,  and 
mustered  out  Jan.  21.  1866,  atColnmhus,  Ga. 

This  Company  was  mustered  out  Oct.  28, 
1864. 

lllirtlpv  H.  1M  Serai.  P.  May  17.  ISlil. 
Prnin  Iv  Spigl.  e.  Mas   Hi    1864. 
Thompson  G.  G.  Sprgl.  p.  May  IK.  1864. 
Woodrult.  II.  W.  Sprgl.  p.  Mas  17.  1861. 
Withroiv  \\.  Sei-gt.  e.  M:iy  16.'l864. 
Seilglpyc.  W.  Corpl.  p.  Max  12.  1864. 
llrown'K.  Cnrill.  P.  M  u  16.  1861. 
Tliiimpson  J.  P.  Corpl.  c'.  May  16.  1864. 
Ward  M.  W.  Corpl.  r.  May  11.  1864. 
Hrown  K.  Corpl.  e.  May  20.  1864. 
Chase  K.  C.  Corpl.  e..  May  16,  1864. 
Giles  H.  Coipl. 

Browning .1.  K.  Corpl.  e.  May  23.  1861. 
Nye  W.  W.  musician,  p.  May  13.  1864. 
RasprG.  W.  musician,  p.  May  18  1S6I. 
McNeal  K.  wagoner,  p.  May  14.  ISii  I. 
\dams  N.  W.e.  Ma\  1  1.  1861. 
Adams  A.  I.,  e.  May  13.  1864. 
Uacom  S.  G.e.  Ma.\  13.  1864. 
Itarnc-  A.  W  e.  Mav  -.'8,  iMil. 
I'.allC.  e.  May  3,  1S61. 
lipacb  W.  11.  r.  Mav  2.  ISlil. 
llarnar.l  W.  p.  Mas  21.  1864. 
lirohop  K.  W.  P.  Ma>  2.  1S61. 
Itolan  II.  p.  Ma>  14.  l^iil. 
lioltono.  1!.  p.  Mav  17.  1864. 
Itowpn  I),  p.  May  26.  1864. 
Hr;ipkPiiG.  W.  e.  May  23.  1864. 
l!rt-d  11.  M.  B.  May  18.  1864. 
Brown  J.  W.  e.  May  2.  1864. 
lirowu  .I.e.  Mav  4.  ISlil. 
Itrown  W.  11.  p. 'May  7.  1864. 
llneklpy  II.  K.  f.  May  4.  1864. 
nnsh'l'.'  II.  r.  Mav  11.  1S64. 


Cole  W.  W.  .-.  Ma\  12.  1864. 

Cnrley  J.  p.  May  29  1864. 

Days  S.  p.  Mav  14.  1864. 

Daw  i:.  «..e.  May  12.  1864. 

Dovel  H.e.  Mav  14.  1864. 

Kl'fll  A.P.  Ma>'25.  1S64. 

Fiteh.l.C.e.  Slay  16.  1S64. 

Fleming. I.e.  M;i\  14.1864. 

l-'oss  !•:.  o.e.  May  IS.  1S64. 

FortllPl'L.  p.  May  18.  1864. 

Fries. I.  e.  Mav  16.  1864. 

UaureoA.r.  Ma>  19.  1864. 

Ganther  D.  e.  Ma>  17.  1864,  •  lied  Sept.  25,  1874. 

GancerC.e.  May  25,  1864. 

Hards  K.  p.  May  211.  1SI>4. 

Harrington  W.H.e.  May  25.  1864. 

Harrington  H.e.  Mas  13.  1864. 

Kinsy. \.J.e.  May  lf.1864. 

Kelly  P.  e.  May  24.  ISlil. 

l.ienweber  J.  p.  Mav  30.  1864. 

Mason  J.  p.  Ma\  28.  1864. 

D.  e.  Ma>  25.  1864. 
May  L.  e.  Mas  23.  1861. 
MifpsC.  K.e.'May  11.  1864. 
Miller  u.  c.  p.  M  15  11.  ISiii. 
Morton  I).  II.  p.  Mas  21.  Islil. 
Nichols  C.  !•:.  p.  Ma\  23.  1864. 
(Ill  J.  p.  M.u  5.  116  I. 
ParkprG.  W.  e.  May  12. 1864. 
Peters,,,,  A.  e.  Mas '16.  18K4. 
Phillbrook  F.  e.  May  16.  1864. 
Kaser  W.  W.  e   Mav  II,  Isii  I 
Kockprfcller  ll.p. 'Mas  21.  1864. 
sn-inliotl  li.  N.e.  May'2'i.  1864. 
Stewart  .I.e.  May  14.  1864. 
Stiles  S.  p.  Mas  17.  1S6I. 
Slonglllon  li.  P.  May  26.  1864. 
Stone  W.  e.  May  Hi.  1864. 
Slraly  J.P.  Mas  13.  1864. 
•I'ntU'eG.  ll.p.  Slav  -.'.-).  1S64. 
'I'llompson  11.  F.  P.  Mas  .").  IMil. 
Towsipp  II.  J.p.  Mas  4.  ISlil. 
Trpmaini'  A.  li.  e.  May  -27.  1864. 
Tnriipr  K.  P.  Mav  12.  Ism. 
Turnerc.  K.  e.  May  16.  '.S64. 
Vale  U.  A.  e.  Mas  1».  1864. 
WliiteT.  p.  May  13.  Isii  I 
Williams  N.  p.  Mas  14.  1864. 
\\iselv.l.  e.  Ma\  28.  1S64. 


HBNEY  COUNTY  WAR  EECOBD. 


579 


SIXTY-NINTH  REGIMENT   I.   V.   I. 


Part  of  Company  D.— From  Galva   princi- 
pally. 

(  ImllerC.  J.  e.  .June  4,  1862.  in.  (>.  Oct.  16,  1863. 
Clark  C.  ]!.  Corpl.  c.  June  I,  18ti2,  in.  ».  Oct.  16.  1862 
Choltutle  I),  C.  Corpl.  e.  June  4.  '62.  111.0.  Oct.  16.  '62 
Davis  J.  e.  June  4.  1862.  in.  u.  Oct.  16.  1562. 
DiivisS.  Sergt.  c.  .In lie  4.  1862.  <lli-(l  July  1.  1862. 
Kvens  II.  e.  .Mine  4,  18B2,  in.  o.  Oct.  Hi,  1862. 
Foster  II.  e.  June  4,  1862.  in.  o.  Oct.  16.  1862. 
Florlno  \v.  e.  June  4,  1862.  in.  o.  Oct.  IB,  18B2. 
Hudson  A.  e.  June  4.  1862,  in.  o.  Oct.  16,  1862. 
Hull  J.  (i.  Sergt,  o.  June  4.  1862,  m.  o.  Oct.  16.  1862. 
Kcnenly  11.  I),  e.  June  1,  1862.  in.  o.  Oct.  Hi,  1862. 


Looney  J.  II.  i:  June  4.  1862.  ill.  o.  Oct.  16.  1862. 
Mallory  V.  D.  e.  June  4.  1862.  in.  o.  Oct.  16.  1862. 
Mlllege  S.  e.  June  4,  1862.  in.  o.  Oct.  16,  1862. 
I'urkius  W.  e.  June  4,  1862.  in.  o.  Oct.  16.  1862. 
Slump  I,,  c.  June  4,  1862,  ill.  «.  Oct.  16,  1862. 
Sherman  K.  e.  June  4.  1862,  in.  o.  Oct.  16,  1862. 
Smith  M.  c.  June  4,  1862,  ill.  o.  Oct.  16,  1862. 
Shortnhine  N.  e.  June  4,  1862.  in.  o.  Oct.  16,  1862. 
Davis  J.  VV.  Corpl.  e.  Juno  4,  1863,  in.  o.  Oct.  16,  '62. 
Decker  A.  e.  June  4,  1862,  in.  o.  Oct.  16.  1862. 
McDonald  A.  \V.  c.  June  4,  1862,  m.  o.  Oct.  16,  1862. 
McDonald  S.  J.  e.  June  4,  1864.  ill.  o.  Oct.  16.  1862. 
McDonald  J.  1).  e.  June  4.  1862.   in.  o.  Oct.  16,  1862. 
Olson  O.  e.  June  4,  1862,  in.  o.  Oct.  16;  1862. 
Valle  M.  e.  June  4,  1862,  in.  o.  Oct.  16,  1862. 


NINETEENTH  REGIMENT   I.  V.  I. 


Part  of  Co.  H.— From  Geneseo  mostly. 

Dedrick  J.  Lieut,  e.  June  10,  1861.  went  In  as  Corpl. 

pnmcl.  lo  Scrgt.  Dec.  1,  1861,  to  1st  Sergt,  March 

26.  1863,  1st  Lieut.  Dec.  4,  1863,  and  returned  in 

command  of  his  Co.  m.  o.  June  9. 1864. 
Little  Chas.  Y.  Assr.  Surg.  from  Kewanee,  e.  Keb.l  5, 

'63.  in.  O.July  H,  '64. 
Johnson  V.  C.  Lieut,  e.  June  10,  1861.  prmtd.  from 

.Sergt.  to  1st  Lieut,  resigned  Oct.  25,  1863. 
Hagerty  W.  Sergt.  e.  June  10.  1861,  ni.o.  July  9,  '64. 
Harrington  S.  Sergt.  e.  June  10,  1861,  wd.  at  battle 

of  Stone  River,  in.  o.  July  9.  1864. 
Thomas  K.  P>.  Corpl.  c.  June  10,  1861,  severely  wd. 

at  battle  of  Stone  River,  m.  o.  July  9.  1864. 
liaakm-v  L.  e.  June  10.   1861.  prmtd.  to  1st  Lieut. 

17th  U.  S.  C.  i.  Nov.  25.  1863.  m.o.  July  9,  1864. 
Hawthorne  W.  Corpl.  e.  June  10.  1861. 
Snyclcr  J.  Corpl.  e.  June  10.  1861,  wd.  at  Stone  i;iv  • 

er,  Jan.  2,  1863.  arid  at  Chicaiuait.ua,   Sept.  20. 

1863.  m.o.  July  9.  1864. 

Brown  T.  M.  e.  June  10.  1861.  m.o.  Julv  9.  1864. 
Beers  H.  K.  e.  June  10,  1861,  in.  o.  Julv  9,  1864. 
Walch  W.  L.  Sergt.  e.  June  10,  '61.  dis'd.  Oct.  16.  '63. 
Blandon  L.  e.  June  10.  1861.  in.  o.  July  9.  1864. 
Benham  J.  e.  June  10,  1861.  died  of  %vd.  received  at 

Stone  River,  Teun.  Dec.  •>!.  1H62. 
IIIeakiie\  J.  U.  e.  Aug.  3,  1861,  transferred  to  Capt. 

Mridge's  Mattery. 


Curtise  T.  e.  June.  10.  1861.  dlsd.  April  28,  1862. 
Coleman  J.  F.  e.  June  10.  1861,  disd.  on  account  wd. 

rec.  at  battle  Stone  River,  Tenn.  Dec.  31,  1862. 
English  J.  W.  e.  June   10.   1861,  transfd.  to  Co.  I, 

19th  111.  Inf. 
Fleming)*.  V.  e.  June  10,  1861,  wd.  at  Stone  River, 

Uec.  31.  1862. 

Gibbs  \V.  e.  April  16,  1863.  transfd.  to  Bridge's  Bat- 
Kernes  J.  e.  June  10.  1861.  disd.  Oct.  31.  1861. 
Landers  K.  e.  June  10.  1861,  ill.  o.  July  9,  1864. 
Lawrence' C.  c.  June  10,  1861.  kid.  at  battle  Chlca- 

mauga.  (ia.  Sept.  20,  1863. 
Maxhani  H.  C.  e,  June  10t  1861,  wd.  at  Chicamauga. 

taken  prisr.  and  died  in  rebel  prison. 
1'eterson  F.  e.  June  10,  1861.  in.  o.  July  9.  1864. 
1'ost  J.  L.  i>.  June  10.  1861.  (lied  July  29.  1862. 
Smith  C.  K.  e.  June  10.  1861.  m.  o.  Aug.  5.  1861. 
Sadler  K.  e.  June  10,  1861.  m.  o.  March  26.  1862. 
Sofstrom  A.  e.  June  10,  1861.  transfd.  to  Inv.  Corps. 
Tuttle  F.  e.  June  10,  1861.  m.  o.  Feb.  1,  1862. 
Townley  II.  e.  June  10.  1861.  m.  o.  Oct.  29.  1862. 
V.HI  Order  C.  e.  June  10.  1861.  m.o.  July  9,  '64. 
Van  Order  A.  e.  Aug.  22,  1862.  transferred  to  Capt. 

Bridge's  Battery. 

Witlenbiirger  H.  e.  June  10.  1861.  in.  o.  Feb.  18,  '63. 
V,  yckolf  C.  II.  e.  June  10,  1861,  kid.  at  battle  Chlc.,1- 

mauga.  (ia.  Sept.  20,  1863. 
Young  J.  Y.  e.  June  10,1861,  diedofwds.  reed,  at 

battle  Stone  River,  Dec.  31,  1863. 


i  The  Illinois  Reports  give  no  history  of  the  Nineteenth  Regiment,  i 


FORTY-THIRD   REGIMENT   I.  V.  I. 


The  Forty-third  was  organized  at  ramp  Butler.  III.,  Sept.  1861,  by  Col.  Julius  Raith.  Was  at  the  battle* 
of  Fort  Donelson,  Shiloh  (losing  200  killed  ami  wounded  \  and  Siege,  of  Corinth.  In  spring  of  1863,  200  men 
were  mounted.  The  regiment  was  moved  to  Memphis,  ;iud  thence  into  Arkansas,  where  it  was  constantly  on 
the  track  of  guerrilla  bands.  The  Forty-third  participated  in  the  repulse  oi  Gen.  Kirby  Smith  at  Jeltkin's 
Ferry.  Received  linal  pay  ami  discharge  at  Camp  Butler,  III.,  Dec.  14,  1865. 


Part  of  Company  C.— Mostly  from  Andover. 

Anderson  1*.  e.  Sepl.  1.  1861.  transfd.  tn  Inv.  Corps, 

N»v.  15.  1863. 

Anderson  A.  c'.  Sept.  1.  1861,  disd.  June  30.  1862. 
Bcngtson  O.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.   m.o.   Nov.  3,  1865. 
P.erglotf  L.  O.  e.  Sepl.  1.    1861,  kid.  at  Shiloh,  April 

6.  1862. 

ICrleson  J.  W.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  1,  '61. 
Kricson  (!.  \V.  e.  Sept.  1.    1861,  dlsd.  July  26.    1862, 

on  account  of  wounds. 

daic  1).  c.  Sept.  1.1861,  missing  after  battle  shiloh. 
Ingell  1'.  J.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  m.o.  No\.  :ill.  •(;:,. 
Haisgren  N.  W.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  disd.  Feb.  H,  1862. 
HallG.  e.  Mont.  1,  IStil.  disd.  May  15,  1863. 
Johnson  C.  W.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  disd.  Julv  4,  1862. 
Larson  C.  .1.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  died  April  2',  1863. 
Larson  C.  K.  e.  Sept.  1,  1861.  m.  o.  Nov.  30.  '65. 
Lindcll  N.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  died  Feb.  21.  1865. 
Lelyengron  J.  P.  e.  Sepr.  1.  1861,  in.  o.  Sept.  26,  '64. 
Nelson  V.  e.  Sept.  1.  1S61.  in.  o.  Sept.  26.  1864. 
Nelson  A.  J.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861,  m.  o.  Nov.  20,  1865. 
Nelson  G.W.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  1,  1861,  ilied  June  30,  62. 
Nelson  C.  W.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861,  disd.  March  3,  1863. 


Nelson  M.  M.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  1,  '61.  died  Sept.  15,  '64. 
Nyberg  K.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  died  Jan.  24.  1862. 
I'eterson  J.  c.  Sept.  1.  1861.  m.  o.  Nov.  30.  1865. 
Itosslniig  N.  ]'.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  in.  o.  Nov.  30.  '65. 
Saiuiilson  C.  e.  Sepr.  1.  '61.  kid.  at  Shiloh.  Apr.  6. '62. 
Samnlson  K.  e.  Sept.  1,  '61.  disd.  June  30.  -|i2. 
Swanson  S.  G.  p.  Sept.  1.  '61,  wd.  disd.  Aug.  28,  '62. 
Swansoli  E.  c.  Sept.  1.  1861.  in.  o.  Nov.  30,  1865. 
NubiM-g  ]'.  J.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  in.  o.  Nov.  30.  1865. 
Wciulstraill  N.  P.  e.  Sept.  1.  '61,  in.  o.   Nov.  30,  '65. 
Wcslcrlund  A.  e.  Sept.  1.  Isiil.  in.  o.  Sept.  26.  1864. 
\\  eslerlund  II.  e.  Sepl.  1,  1861.  m.  o.  Nov.  SO.  1865. 
Anderson  J.  A.  e.  Mar.  2fl.  1864. 
Bergqulst   S.  A.    e.    March   29.   18B4,  first  e.  Oct.  15, 

1851.  and  disd.  for  disability  Oct.  17.  1862. 
Cling  C.  e.  Dec.  30,  1863. 
Englcsliom  A.  in.  o.  Nov.  18.  1863. 
llallfast  O.  A.  in.  o.  Dec.  30.  1863. 
Hyertberg  F.  A.  m.  o.  March  16.  1864. 
Hanson  A,  M.  in.  o.  Mar.  17,  1864. 
Johnson  C.  A.  m.  o.  March  17.  17,  1864. 
Larson  J.  in.  o.  March  25.  1864. 
Norton  C.  O.  in.  o.  Feb.  29.  1864. 
Peterson  S.  M.  m.  o.  Dec.  30,  1863. 
Kosbcrg  N.  P.  m.  o.  Feb.  14,  1864,  died  Sept.  22,  '64. 


580 


HENRY   COUNTY   WAR    RECORD. 


THIRTY-THIRD    REGIMENT  I.  V.  1. 

The  Thirty-third  Inf:vntrv  was  organi/ed  at  camp  Butler,  III.  St'ptemher  1861  hy  Col  ('has  E  llovey 
It  participated  in  thf  following  battles:  cache  Altuii  riant.  1'iirt  (iliisoii,  Ubftinplon  Mills.  Black  Rirer 
Bridge,  and  sieves  of  JaCkRon  ami  Vicksl.urg.  eaptnresof  Kort  llspd-anga  ami  Spanish  Kurt.  It  was  almost 


constantly  on  the  inarch,  an<l  was  ill  many  skii  nii>hcs. 

Part  of  Company   A.— From  Kewanee  and 
Cambridge. 

McKcnzie.T.  A.  Captuili,  e.  Sept.  18,  1861,  resigned 

March  10,  1863. 

Austin  M.  e.  Feu.  8,  1864,  m.o.  Nov.  24,  1S65. 
Bloom  J.  i'.  Keh.  '27.  1865.  111.0.  Nov.  24,  1865. 
Ferns  S.  e.  Keh.  7.  1865.  111.0.  .Nov.  34.  1S65. 
IlendrK  I),  c.  Keli.  7.  1865.  111.".  Nov.  it.  1865. 
Hicks  T.  e.  Keh.  7.  1865.  in....  .Nov.  24,  1865. 
Hnlsigor  A.  c.  Keh.  27.  1865,  in.".  Nuv.  34.  1885. 
l.ycl  N    I),  e.  Keh.  7,  181).").  in.".  Nov.  24,  1865. 
McGttlllard  li.  c.  Keh.  15.  1864.  in  ...  Nov.  34.  1865. 
lilnn  A.  W.  e.  Keh.  7,  18t)5,  m.o.  Nov.  34.  1865. 
Kankin  H.  e.  Keh.  7.  1865.  m.o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Slocnm  (i.  \V.  c.  Keh.  16.  1865,  m.o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 
Slocuin  W.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865.  m.o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Trasher  K.  e.  Keh.  37.  1865.  m.o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 
Tillinecliif  ,1.  K.  e.  Keh.  7.  1865,  m.o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 


Mall  H.  e.  Keh.  7.  1865.  m.o.  Nov.  24.  lsi;:>. 
Wliitlin  T.  e.  Keh.  8.  1S65.  m.o.  No\  .  34.  1st;.'). 
Walton  IS   e.  Keh.  H.  1S65.  in,,,.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Kcll  W.  A.  c.  Keh.  11.  1864.  m.o.  del.  14.  1S65. 
(iallie  A.  e.  March  3!l.  1S6I.  m.o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
llocgo  S.  e.  .Marcll  3    1864.  m.o.   Nov.  31.   I  -,,., 
•lones.l.  M.  e.  March  ]  l.   18<i4.  m.o.  Nov.  31.  ISO.). 
.Lilies  S.   e.   Marcll  15.  1S64.  m.o.  Nov.  34.  1865. 
Kempin  I,,  e.  Kel,.  27.  IS6I.  ln.o.  Nov.  31,  isr.r,. 
RtlleT.  \V.  e.  Keh.  II.  1864.  m.o.  .Inly  14.  ]- 
Shiplo.l    I.  C.  B.   Kel..  37.   181)1.  m.o.  Nov.  31.   186.-.. 
Trmnl.all  A.  e.  Keh.  11.  1S64.  m.o.  Nm  .  3  l.  1865. 
Wilson  l>.  c.  e.  Kel..  3!l.  1864,  m.o.  Nov.  24.  IM',5. 
Wilson  W.  S.  e.  Keh.  29.  IS  i  I.  m.<..  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Wonders. I.  e.  Keh.  30.  1864,  m.o.  Nov.  24.  1865. 
Wilkins  .1.  Keh.  13.  1864,  m.o.  Nov.  24.  1S65 
Znmhum.l.  11.  e.  Keh.  22.  IStil.   m.o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 
X.ang  J.  e.  Keh.  27.  1865.  m.o.  Nov.  24.  Isii.Y 
Wine  1>.  e.  Sept.  19,  1861,  m.o.  Nov.  24,  1865. 


Hersey  .!.  K.  e.  May  25.  1861. 

Iliinkins  P.  H.  e.  May  25.  1861.  disd.  AUK.  16.  1862. 

lllilseger  A.  e.  May  21.  1861,  .UM|.  .May  25.  1864. 

Howey  .1.  e.  May  35.  1861. 

Jolmsi.il  P.  e.  May  25.  1861.  dNd.  Mareh  27,  1862. 

.lohnsi l.  e.  May  25.  1861. 

Johnston  11.  e.  Ma'y.  25.  1861. 

Kill-ley  W.  Serirt.  e'.  May  25.  1861. 

LeeC.  e.  May  25.  1861.  died  of  wounds  Keh.  17,1868. 

Lamiis  A.  e.  lice.  28,  1863. 

l.ozicr.l.  e.  Dee.  28.  18li:i. 

MeHishop.1.  e.  Mav  25.  1S61. 


SEVENTEENTH  REGIMENT  I.  V.  I. 

The  Seventeenth  Infantry  was  mustered  Into  U.  S.  Service  In  1'eoria,  III.  May  24. 1861.  Its  first  duty  was  in 
Missouri,  pursuing  Jeff  Thompson  and  other  like  hands.  It  was  in  the  following  l.altles:  Greenfield,  Kort 
Hem  i  and  Kor!  Donaldson.  I'ittshr.rg  Landing,  advance  ami  evacuation  of  Corinth,  Ink  a.  llatehie,  capture  of 
Holli  Springs,  siege  of  Viekshurg,  and  many  smaller  ones,  and  long  marches  too  numerous  to  here  mention. 

Part  of  Company  D.— From  Galva,  Kewanee, 
and  Cambridge. 

Bnsli  II. C.  Captain,  e.  April  19,1861. m.o.  June  1,1864. 

Biggs  .1.  J.  Klrst  Lieutenant,  e.  March  28.  1863.  re- 
siKned,  and  afterward  sent  as  Captain  in  Com- 
pany C,  112tli  I.  V.  I. 

McCartney  J.  First  Lieutenant,  e.  April  20, 1861,  re- 
signed March  28.  1S62.  and  afterward  served  In 
Company  (!.  112th  I.  V.  1. 

Anthony  .1.  c.  Mai  25.  1861.  di.sil.  April  19,  1862. 

Ayers  S   C.  e.  May  35.  1811. 

Black  \V.  II.  e.  May  25.  1861. 

lioyd.l.  M.  e.  May  25.  1861. 

Coles  .1.  e.  Mai  35.  Ism. 

Davis  c.  e  May  35.  1861. 

Ilwyei  W.  II.  e.  Ma\  35.  1861. 

IMv.n  J    e.  May  35.  1861. 

IMxon  II.  .1.  May  35.  1861. 

Doan  K.  e.  May  25.  1861. 

Emily  I).  K.  e.'.May  25.  1861. 

J-:\ei-ctt  J.  c.  May  25.  1861. 

Kckroth  A.  8.  Ma\  35.  1861.  dl«l.  Nov.  2.  1862. 

Fredericks  11.  II.  e.  Mav  25.  1861. 

<jill.  .1.  \V.  e.  May  35.  1861,  died  April.  12.  1862. 

QroTee  I',  e.  Ma\  25.  1881.  disd.  Nov.  1862,  on  ac- 
count .if  \\  (Hinds. 

Griffin  .1.  A.  e.  Mai  25.  1861. 

Goodwin  A.  e.  Mav  25,  1861. 

Harris  N.  Sergl.  e.  Mai  35.  1861. 

Jludscl  K.  c.  e.  Mai  35.  1861. 


.  Sept.  IS,  1862. 


HcBIShop  J.  e.  May  35.  1S61. 

M.'K.-e  T.  e.  May  25.  1861. 

Mohltield  (i.  e.  Mai  25.  1,861.  disd.  Sept.  : 

McCrealh  II.  e.  Ma'i  25.  1861. 

Oliver  C.  e.  May  25.  1861.  disd.  July  24.  1862. 

1'assage  .1.  e.  Mai  25.  1861.   re-enlisted   as    Veteran 

N..v.  2!l.  1863'.     Transferred  to  Co.  K.  8th  I.  V.  I, 
ISolihins  K.  C.  I),  e.  May  35.  1861. 
Kockfelloii  c.  mush-Ian,   e.  May  35,  1861 
Kueli  1'.  .1.  i'.  Fell.  34.  1864.  veteran,  Co.  E.Stll  I.V.I. 
SiglerS.  Corpl.  e.  Mai  35.  1861. 
Snoivden  E.  e.  May  25,  1861,  kid.  at  Kort  Donelson 

Keh.  13,  1862. 

Spraitue  A.  II.  e.  Mai  25.  1861. 

Scyhert  (i.   W.  e.  Maj  25.  1861.  died  Sept.  16,  1861. 
Smith  IS.  D.  Corpl.  e.  May  25.1861.  dixl.  .1  line 8,1863. 
Sh.cnm  \\.  I',  e.  Mai  25.  1861. 
Taylor  J.  L.  e.  May  25.  isill. 
Tailor  H.  W.  e.  Mai  35.  1S61. 
Wi'ulit  L.  T.  e.  May  25.  1861. 
Wile,'  (i.  1!.  e.  Mai  25.  1861,  disd.  N..I.  20.  1862. 


PART  OF   COMPANY  D,   »:J(1  REGIMENT  I.V.  I. 

From  Woodhull  and  vicinity. 

The  Eighty-third  was  ori;ani/ed  at  Monmontli,  III.  h>  Col.  A.  C.  Harding,  and  mustered  In,  Ami.  21,  1862. 
It  was  in  the  haltles  of  Furl  llenrv  and  Kort  Donelson,  and  l>-iie,'oi  guard  duty  successfully  resisted  the 
attacks  of  I, amis.. f  guerrillas  many  rimes.  When  KOI  rest  and  Wheeler  M  Ith  8.IIIMI  men,  altaekeil  Kort  Donel- 
son In  Feliy.  1863.  9  npaniesof  the  83d,  wita  Company  C.  2d  III.  Light  Artillery,  defealed  them  the  rebels 

.snllerini;  a  )i>s>  ot  800. 

Kvans  .1.  e.  Aug.  7.  1862.  m.o.  June  26.  1865. 
Freer  w.  e   Aug.  2.  1862.  m.o.  Juno  26.  Isr,:,. 

I',  c.  e.  Kch.  6.  1862.  iransfd. 

llilh-r  M.  W.  e.  Aug.  6.  1862.  m....  .liini-26.  1865. 
Jones  o.  e.  Aug.  7.  1862.  disd.  for  promotion. 
Ken   W.  II.  ,-.  AUK.  1.  1862.  m.o.  June  26,  1865. 
M  ivivell  II.  e.  Aug.  M.  1S62.  disd.   Mai  4,  1863. 
ratter  (I.  J.  e.  Keh.  16.  1864.  transfd. 

Heeler    \.    IS.   e.   Aug.   7.    1S62.  tiallSfll. 

Reeves  .I.e.  Aug.  7.  1862    m.o.  . I  line  16.  1865. 
Russell  G.  S.  e.  'Aug.  6.  1S63.  disd.  Mai    I.  1863. 
Stroud  (i.  W.  e.  Keh.  10.  1864,  m.o.  June  36,  1865. 
rnderwood  A.  D.  e.  Aug.  4    1862.  m.o.  June  26.  '65. 
Wctlierhv  J.  W.  e.  Aug.  7.  1862.  m.o.  June  26,  1865. 
White.. ml.. I.  B.C.  Aug.  7.  1862.  m.o.  June  26,  1865. 
Whlpp  H.  e.  Fell.  15,  1864.  transfd. 


Sykes  Krancis  M.  2d  Lieut,  e.  Aug.  21,  '61,  resigned 

Aug.  HI,  '61. 

llaydeu  A.  K.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  27.'62.  m.o.  Jnne26,'65. 
Maiden  J.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  27.  1862.  m.o.  .Inly  26  '65. 
Epperson  J.  II.  e.  .lull  31.  1862.  disd.  Mar.  9.  18S3. 
Seaman  w.  Corpl.  .-.  Aug.  6.  1862,  m.o.  June  26.  '65. 
Ciltnmings  C.  e.  July  31.  1862.  m.o.  June  36  1865. 
Goodman  C.  J.  e.  July  81.  1862.  m.o.  June  36.  isn;, 

Coi  kondall  C.  e.  Aug.  !l.  1863.  m.o.  June  26.   1SI.5. 
r.u'ndy  H.  D.  e.  Aug.  6.  1863.  m.o.  June  26.  I 
Itiindy  A   C.  e.  July  30.  1862.  disd.  April  10.  186:!. 
Blair  T.  (i.  e.  Aug. '6.  1862.  disd.  March  2!i,  1864. 
l-.lan    D.  IS.  e.  Kel..  15.  1864.  transfd. 
Ilean  K.  T  e.  Aug.  7.  1862.  m.o.  June  36.  1865. 
151-lggs  K.  S.  e.  Keh.  15.  1864.  transfd. 
Kdgarty  .1.  c.  Aug.  7.  1863.  m.o.  June  36.  1865. 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


581 


,  . 

battle  of  Nashville.     Mustered  out  Dee.  15,  1865.    Jan. 


FORTY-SECOND    REGIMENT,  I.  V.  I. 

Thf  r-'orty-second  Infantry  was  organized  In  Chicago.  July  22,  1861.  by  Col.  Win.  A.  Webb.  Was  In  the  fol- 
lowing engagements:  Island  No.  10  (C.d.  Roberts  with  irrty  men  of  Co.  A.  spiked  six  guns  c,f  the  enemy  on  the 
niglit  of  April.  1  ).  Farmingloli,  siege  of  Corinth.  Columbia,  siege  of  Nasaville.  stone  River  (in  which  it  lost 
22  killed,  115  wounded.  ami  8.i  prisoners],  chicamanga,  Mission  Ridge.  Was  in  the  engagements  of  Hie  army 
on  Atlanta  campaign.  Spring  Mill,  and  Franklin,  and  bat 
10,  1866,  received  tinal  pay  and  discharge 

Company  A.—  From  Kewanee. 

Northrop    C.    Lieut.  Col.  \\ent   in   as    Capr.   prmtd. 

Major  and  then  I.  Sent.  Col.  resigned  Sent.  26,'62. 
Atwater  F.  A.  Major,  went    in  as  Sergt.  Major  and 

was   prmtd.    through    the    ditlereiil    grades    to 

Major;   resigned  in  spring.  1865. 
Chnrch  E.  S.  Captain,  went  in  as  2d  Lieut.  prmtd.  to 

1st  Lieut   and  ('apt.  was  raptd.  at   Kariningtoii. 

Miss,  and  deld  as  prisr.  5  nionttis,  resigned  Ma\ 

2.  1863. 
McFaddenJ.  S.  ('apt.  e.  Aug.  9,  1861,  went  in  as 

Sergt.  prmtd.  up  through  grades  to  ('apt.  resigned 

March  9,  1865. 
Wav  II.   M.  rapt.  c.  July  -22,  1861.  went   in   as   1st 

Lieut,  pnntd.  ('apt.  and  resigned  May  28,  1863. 
Itennett  A.  1st  Lient.  e.  March  3.  181)2,  in.  o.  Dec.  16, 

•1)5. 
(iier  W.  H.  1st  Lieut,  e.  Aug.  9.  'til.  went  ill  as  Corpl. 

prmtd.  to  1st   l.lcnt.  at   Atlanta.  <ia.   Aug.   1864, 

re-enlisted  as  veteran,  pi  mtd.  Capt.  April  11,  '65. 
]:a<<>n    S.    .1.    KergC.    wil.     a!    Cnicamanga,  Sept.    20. 

1863.  laid  on  Held  of  l.allle  seven  days,  and  died 

of  wds.  in  hospital  at  Chattanooga. 
Unit   T. 

Bassett  O.  1>.  Sergt.  Major. 
Bennett  J.  \V.   wd.   in   the  foot  at   I'oi  inth.  died  in 

ln>s]]italal  I'hattanooga,  Nov.  12.  1863. 
Ilailew  c. 
Brown  A.  J. 

(  'til-win  J.  S.  Corpl.  .kkl.  at  Chicamauga.  Se|)t.  20,  '63. 
Custar  H.  1'.  2d  Lieut,  primd.  from  Corpl.  to  1st 

Sergt.  and  2d  Lieut. 
Clark  J.  print.  I.  to  i).  M.  Sergt. 

Cra.-kbone  c.  I),  e.  Aug.  13,  1861,  died  April  26,  '62. 
Cook  (i.  w.  Sergt. 
Cowden  .1.  e.  Ang  22,  1861,  died.    ' 
Carson  K.  e.  Aug.  22,  1861.  killed  at  Stone  River, 

Dec.  31.  1862. 
rherry  K.  L.  e.  Aug.  22.  1861,captd.  at  Chicamauga, 

Sept.  20,  '63,  eontined  at  Danville  prison  1  year. 
Carter.  I.  W.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  22.  1861. 
Crangle  W.  K.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  22.  1861. 
Daily  A.  Corpl.  wd.  at  Stone  Kiver,  in.  o.  Sept.  8,  '64. 
Dodil  H.  1).  e.  Allg  9.  1861. 

Decker  H.  W  e.  Ang.  14,  1862.  in.  o.  Dec.  15,  1865. 
Klllott  .1.  Y.  1st  Lieut,  and  Adjt.  e.  Ang.  14,  1861. 

went  in  as  Sergt.  prmtd  np  to  Adjt.  wd.  at  Mis- 

sion Bridge,  died  at  Chattanooga,  of  wils. 
Enslow  «.  H.  i'.  Aug.  1  1.  1861.  died  January  1.  1862. 

Follett  Melville,  e.  Sept.  4  1861.  wd.  at  Chicamauga, 

and  disd.  oti  aeroum  of  w.ls. 

Goodrich  C.  H.  e.  Aug.  9.  1861  m.  o.  Dec.  16,  1865. 
(iood  1).  Corpl. 

<;rcen  H.  e.  Aug.  30,  1861,  disd. 
ilreen  L.  e.  Aug.  30.  1861. 

Gilbert  W.  II.  e.  March  10.  1864.  m.o.  Dec.  16.  '65. 
Hamilton  C.  K.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9.  1861.  severlv  wd. 

at    Spring   Hill,    IVim.  <lisd.  on  account  of  wds. 

atterward  re-enlisted  as  vetern.  m.  o.  Dec.  16,  '65. 
Mitt  I).  T.  e.  Ang.  9.  isiil.  ill8d.  Sept  1:1.  1862. 
Halstcd  ,1.  W.  e.  Allg.  9.  ISIil.  disd.  Sept.  27,  1862. 
llaines  L.  e.  Ang.  21.  1861,  wd.  at  Chicamauga.  Sept. 

20,  1863. 

llolclikiss  F.  A.  V.  e.  Aug.  9.  'til.  disd.  Sept.  27,  '62. 
Hershman  J.  G.  e.  Aug.  14.  '61,  deserted  Sept.  1,  '62, 
Hamilton  F. 

House  A.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865.  m.  o.  Dec.  16.  1865. 
Isaac  S.  e.  Aug.  21.  1861,  wd.  at  Franklin,  Tenn. 
Isaac  A.  e.  Aug.  9,  1861,  killed  at  Chicamauga,  Sept. 

20.  1863. 

Irwin  G.  deserted  Fell.  19.  1863. 
Johnson  W.  S.  Corpl.  disd.  Sept.  16,  1864. 
Lincoln  D.  A.  '-.  Aug.  7,  '111.  died  at  Nashville,  Teun. 

from  wds.  re.-eived  at  the  battle  of  Stone  River, 

Dec.  31.  1862. 
l.a\\  Tcnce  E. 

l.csler  C.  Sergt.  c.  Aug.  7,  1861,  m.  o.  Dee.  16.  1865. 
Meyhew  s"UV  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9,  1861. 
Matthews  J.  W.  died  June  26.  1862.  "f  fever. 
Norton  W.  W.  s.-rgt.  .-.  Sept.  17.  IS'il.  killed  at  Mis- 

sion Ridge.  Nov.  25.  1863. 
Mlnnlck  John  W.  e.  Aug.  8.  '61.  killed  at  the  battle 

of  Stone  River.  Dec.  31.  1S62. 
Meyhew  S.  D.  e.  Nov.  .',.  18«4.  disd.  May  3.  1865. 
Norton  C.  C.  e.  Sept.  10.1861,   kid.  at   Farmington, 

the  first  man  in  the  regiment  who  was  kid.  In 

battle. 
Oliver  L.  o.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9,  1861,  captd.  at  Spring 

Hill,  Tenn.  died  of  disease  contracted  In  Rebel 

prison. 

1'ethic  T.  M.  e.  Ang.  9,  1861. 
ITatt  S.  H. 


Robinson  R.  e.  Aug.  9. 1861.  deserted  Sept.  1.  1862. 
liohlnson  J.  e.  Ang.  9.  ISlil    deserted  Sept.  1. 1862. 
liisheil  .1.  O.  e.  Ang.  14.  1861.  discharged  in  1862. 
Knslin  N.  e.  Aug.  30.  1861.  disd.  in  1862. 
Roach  J.  Sergt.  e,  Feb.  8.  IS62,   wd.  at   Farmington. 

Miss.  disd. 

Sherman  K.  e.  Ang.  9.  1861.  disd. 
Stehblns  H.  A.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  9.'61,  m.o.  Dec.  16,  '65. 
Smith  M.e.  Aug.  13.  1861.  died  April  9.  1864. 
Smith  W.  N.  e.   Aug.  12.  1861,  disd.  Dec.  12,  1864, 

wd.  at  Chieamauga. 

Stone  F.  e.  Aug.  14.  issl.  disd.  Sept.  17.  1864. 
SwarMV.c.  Aug.  21.  1S81.  disd.  died    Dec.    17.1861. 
SaudlesT.  e.  Sept.  4.  1861.  m.o.  Sept.  16,  1864. 
Town  YV.  S.  e.   Aug.    9,  1861,  wd.  at  Chieamauga, 

disd.  Sept.  in.  1864. 

Taylor  J.  e.  Aug.  9.  1861.  died  Dec.  19,  1861. 
Turnnlcllfl  W.  C.  e.  Aug.  «.  1861.  died  Oct.  20.  1861. 
Tompkins  T.  e.  Feb.  27.  1865.  m.o.  Dec.  16.  1865. 

\V I  K.  F.  Corpl.  e.  Ang.  13.  '61.  died  July  20.  '62. 

Wood  W.  C.  Sergi.  e.  Aug.    13.  1861,  severely  wd.  at 

Spring  Hill,  Tenn.  and  disd.  re-enlisted  as  Vet. 
Whetstone    M.   e.    Vug.  9,  1861.    wd.  and  captd.  at 

Chieamauga.  laid  in  Danville  prison  9  months. 
Wardwart  J.  e.  Sept.  14.  1861,  wd.  at  Chicamauga. 

and  disd.  on  account  of   wds. 
Ball/or. I.  Scrgi.  e.  .Ian.  1.  1S64.  kid.  at  Spring  Hill. 

Tenn.  Nov.  29,  1864. 

Bullis  L.  D.  e.  Feb.  7,  18fi.">.  m.  o.  Dec.  16,  1865. 
r.auer  \V.  c.  e.  Feb.  10.  1865.  m.  o.  Dec.  16,  1865. 
Davidson  M.  V.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  9. '61.  m.o.  Dec.  16, '65. 
lloodrich  E.  e.  March  14.  1864. 
Hail. -y  J.  e.  Aug.  9,  1861,  m.  o.  Dec.  16.1865. 
Halues  J.  e.  Ang.  9,  1861,  in.  o.  Dec.  16.  1865. 

Part  of  Company  B. 
From  Cambridge,  Geneseo  and  Woodhull. 

Stevenson  A.  F.  1st  Lient.  prmtd.  Capt.  Sept.  18,  '6* 
resigned -Nov.  5.  1863,  appointed  lirev.-Col.  Mch 
13.1865. 

Jackson  c.  W.  1st  Lieut,  e.  Julv2S.  1861.  served  lit 
Pioneer  Balthi.  from  No\ .  23.  '62,  to  Nov.  30. '63. 

Arnold  H.  Corpl.  e.  July  28.  1S61.  wd.  and  captd.  at 
Chicamauga.  Sept.  20.  1868, remained  on  battle 
field  S  da\s.  paroled,  died  Dee.  9,  1863,  in  hosp. 
at  lindgepori.  A  la. 

Anderson  S.  e.  March  23.  1862.  wd.  at  Stone  River 
Dec.  31,  1862.  disd.  Aug.  1863. 

Baldwin  T.  c.  Jnlv  28.  1861.  m.o.  Sept.  17.  1861,  re- 
enl.  Jan.  1.  1SH4.  wd.  at  Kesaea.  (ia.  May  14  '64 

llusli  J.  e.  July  2S,  1861.  disd.  Jan.  30.  1862.  after- 
ward e.  in  Co.  K.  112th  Kegt.  and  prmtd.  to  1st 
Lieut. 

Krcsmau  I',  e.  July  28.  1861.  disd.  Feb.  24,  1863 

Dnrkee  J.  e.  July  28.  1861.  died  Dec.  24.  1861. 

Davis  M.  e.  July  28.  18H1.  .lied  Feb.  1868. 

DeMonth  C.  e.  July  28, 1861,  supposed  to  have  died 
I 1861. 

Downey  J.  e.  July  28,  1861.  m.o.  Sept.  17,  1861,  re- 
enl.  In  4th  IT.  S.  Cav.  Nov.  -JO.  1862. 

Fay  T.  e.  July  28.  1861,  wd.  and  eaptd.  at  Stone  Riv- 
er, Dee.  31.  lKt»2.  exch.  ami  transfd. 

Fishburn  D.  Sergt. -maj.  e.  July  28.  1861,  wd.  at 
Kenesaw  Mt.  June  15.  1864. 

Fowler  (i.  e.  July  28   1861.  disd.  May  10,  1862. 

Green  J.  S.  Corpl.  c.  Aug.  20.  1861.  il'lsd. 

Howard  E.  e.. Inly  28.  1861.  kid.  atl.ovejov's  Station 
(la.  Sept.  1,  1864. 

Hopper  W.  c.  March  17.  1862.  accidentally  wd.  at 
Courtland.  Ala.  Aug.  20.  1KK2.  transfd.  to  V.R.C. 

Ilcrsey  F.  e.  July  28.  1861.  disd. 

llogle'L.  S.  Corpl.  e.  Julv  2S.  1S61. 

Jackson  D.  (i.  Sergt.  e.  July  28,  1861.  wd.  at  Chica- 
mauga Sept.  19.  1863. 

Jennings  W.  e.  July  28.  1861.  died  June.  1862. 

Kessler  M.  e.  July  28.  1S61.  re-e.  Jan.  1,  '64.  as  vet. 

I.itlh-  F.  e.  July  28.  1861.  accidently  shot  himself  at 
Fanniiigtoii.  Mis,,  and  died  July  14,  1862. 

Monltrop  c.  e.  July  29.  1861.  wd.  at  Chicamauga, 
Ca.  Sept.  19.  1862.  died  Feb.  1864. 

Marston  I.  I),  e.  July  29,  1861,  disd.  in  Chicago,  111. 
Aug.  1863. 

Malcolm  S.  Corpl.  e.  July  29,  1861.  fUrlonghed  Fell. 
6.  1862.  and  deserted. 

Maxion  c.  e.  March  18.  1862. 

Mo>cr  I.e.  Sept.  3.  1861,  died  Nov.  29,  1861. 

Newman  F.  Corpl.  e.  Jan.  23,  1862. 

Newman  V.  disd.  Ang.  186-.1. 

I'urvelance  S.  e.  March  23,  1862. 


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HENRY    COUNTY    WAR    REC< >!!!>. 


Short  P.  Sergt.  e.  July  28.  1861,  wu.  at  Stone  River, 

Deo.  31,  1862. 

Stoddarl  I'.  e.  .Inly  28.  1861.  disd.  June.  1862. 
Silnonton  S.  A.  i:  July  38.   1861.  wd.  anil  r-aptd.  at 

Stone  Hirer,  Dec.  31.  1863.  and  eictl.,wd.  again  at 

Atlanta.  IJa.  Aug.  6,  1864. 
Teachoul  H.  ]•'..  1st  Si- r«,r'.  e.  .hi Is-  2S.  1861,  \vd.  a!  bat- 

tle  of  Franklin,  Term.  Nov.  so.  1864,  printd.  3d 

Lieut.  Dec.  16, 1865. 
Vimvnt  W.  e.  July  38.  1861,  wd.  at.  Stone  Ulvcr,  Dec. 


31,186-2.  also  at  Kenmaw  Mt.  Ga.  June  37.  1864, 

illedat  Chattanooga,  Tenn.  .luh  2.  >>4.  of  wounds. 
Woodmanse  K.  o.  July  28.  1861.  wd.  and  eaptd.  at 

Chicani:ii]i;a.  Sei'i.  20.  1863.  died  in  prison  about 

the  Istof  Oct.  1863. 

Weir  II.  P.  trim  it'll,  to  band  of  111th  lil.  Kent. 
Welton  ].'.  (i.  Semi.  e.  July  28.  1861,  wd.  at  Dallas, 

Ga.  May  2!l.  IHIil.  priiilil.  Co  Sergt.  Jan.  1,  1865. 

ihsd.  Marcji4. 1865.    Leg  amputated. 
Whlton  F.  e.  July  28,  1861. 


PART  OF  lolst   REGIMENT,  I.V.I. 

(One  Year.) 

The  One  Hundred  and  Fifty-first  Infantry  was  organized  at  (Jninc-y,  and  mustered  in  Feb.  23.  1865.  It  wa 
on  duty  in  Tennessee  and  Georgia.  At  Kingston,  Georgia,  the  151st  received  the  surrender  of  Gen.  Warfor 
with  10,400  rebels.  It  was  mustered  out  Jany.  2.  1866. 


Part  of  Company  A.— Principally  from  An- 
nawan.  Geneseo,  Orion  and  Galva. 

Lathrop  U.  D.  e.  Jan.  6,  1865,  in.  o.  .Tun.  24.  1866. 
Schlakfe  W.  e.  Feb.  4.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Woolf  J.  e.  Feb.  4,  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Wright  II.  e.  Feb.  4,  1865,  in.  o.  .Tan.  24.  1866. 
Zuukle  J.  e.  Feb.  4,  1865,  m.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 

Part  of  Company  E.— From  Annawan  and 
Geneseo. 

Goble  G.  Cant.  e.  Feb.  26.  '65.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  '66. 
<Ja!nes  K.  H.  e.  Feb.  10, 1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 
Holzinger  M.  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  9,  '65.  III.  o.  Jan.  24.  '66. 
Hotflaml  A.  e.  Feb.  15.  1865.  m.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 
KillehcrT.  c.  Feb.  2.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 
Matthias  W.  .Sergt.  e.  Feb.  9.  1H65.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  '66. 
McClhnans  T.  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  10,  '65,  in.  o.  Jan.  24  '66. 
Miller  11.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 
Oberlv  J.  e.  Fel).  fl.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  34,  1866. 
Ott  J.  e.  Feb.  9,  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Pomoroy  A.  e.  Feb.  2.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  34.  1866. 
Kapp  G.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 
Seeord  J.  c.  e.  Feb.  1.  1865.  m.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
SitlerG.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Smith  P.  e.  Feb.  9,  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 
Swiinsi.n  I.  e.  Feb.  15,  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24. 1866. 
Srhnell  M.  e.  Feb.  10,  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 
Weeks  .1.  e.  Feb.  2.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Wilniott  C.  A.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Williamson  J.  W.  e.  Feb.  2.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  '66. 


Part  of  Company  F.— From  Annawan. 

llalcom  M.  e.  Feb.  13.  1864.  in.  o.  July  15.  1865. 
Clayton  W.  e.  Feb.  13,  lnti4.  in.  u.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Curry  T.  e.  Feb.  13,  1864.  in.  o.  .Pan.  24,  1866. 
Curry  J.  W.  e.  Feb.  13. 1864.  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 
Grove*  W.  e.  Feb.  13,  1864,  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Hays  II.  e.  Feb.  13.  1864.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Newton  G.  A.  e.  Fell.  13,  1864,  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Price  T.  e.  Feb.  13,  1864.  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 
KissyJ.  e.  Feb.  13,  1861.  died  Feb.  28.  1865. 
Spencer  C.  e.  Feb.  13.  1864.  died  Dee.  3,  1865. 
Smith  W.  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  13.  1864.  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  '66. 
Vailer  D.  e.  Fell.  13,  1864,  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 

Part  of  Company  I.  —  From  Geneseo  and 
Galva. 

Fezler  (ieo.  2d  Lieut,  e.  July  18.  '65,  m.o.  Jan.  24,  '66 
Grabli  J.  M.  Sergt .  e.  Feb.  '7,  '*,„.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  'til',. 
Trans  E.  o.  e.  Keb.  17.  1865.  m.o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 
Fezler  G.  R.  Sergl.  e.  Feb.  7,  '65.  in.  o.Jan.  24.  '66. 
lloyt  S.  S.  e.  Feb.  17,  1865,  m.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Johnson  A.  e.  Feb.  17,  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Lee  M.  e.  Feb.  16.  181).").  in.  o.  .Ian.  24,  1866. 
Nicholas  J.  e.  Feb.  16.  186.").  m.  o.  Jan.  24. 1866. 
Olson  L.  e.  Feb.  17.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Kenstrom  P.  e.  Feb.  16.  1865.  in.  o.  .Ian.  24,  1866. 
Scudder  K.  R.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24.  1866. 
Weaver  C.  e.  Feb  16. 1865.  in.  o.  Jan.  24,  1866. 

Company  K. 

Kdwards  S.  e.  Fob.  17, '65,  died  at  Nashville,  Tenn., 
March  9.  1865. 


PART  OF   COMPANY  C,    lO2d  REGIMENT  I.  V.  I. 


Ewing  S.  B.  e.  Aug.  10,  1862,  m.o.  June  6,  1865. 

Blackfan  O.  T.  e.  Oct.  5,  1864,  transfd. 

Blackfan  W.  m.o.  June  6,  1865. 

I'.laekfan  \V.  e.  Ann.  5.  1S62.  nansfd. 

liovle  W.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  ilisil.  Mareh  13.  1863. 

Grimes. I.  M.  Corpl.  e.  .Inly  3(1. '«-'.  disd.  Feb.  10, '64. 

Letts  F.  e.  July  30,  1S62,  m.o.  June  6.  1865. 

Turner  G.  W.  e.  July  29,  1862.  m.o.  June  6.  1865. 

lirogant  L.  e.  Aug.  12.  1862.  transfd. 

l.neaso.  e.  Alls.  12.  18ti2.  m.o.  Jan.  16.  1863. 


Amend  L.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  disd.  May  4,  1865. 
Dnntiey  S.  Corpl.  e.  Ana;.  9,  1862,  m.o.  June  6.  1865. 
Dnntley  G.e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  m.o.  June  6,  1865. 
Pearce  P.  e.  Aug.  9,  1863,  m.o.  June  6.  1865. 
Pierce  O.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  m.o.  June  6.  1865. 
Powell  St.  C.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862.  disd.  Feb.  27.  1868. 
Powell  J.  e.  Aug.  9.  186-'.  disd.  Feb.  27,  1863. 
Hill  J.  Corpl.  B.  Aug.  7.  1862.  m.o.  .Time  6.  1865. 
Doyle  J.  e.  Sept.  2,  1862,  m.o.  June  6.  1865. 


PART  OF   COMPANY  G,  89th  RKGIMKNT  I.  V.  I. 


Benny  I.  e.  Aug.  25.  1862.  disd.  Jan.  27,  1863. 

Craglu  J.  e.  Aug.  25.  18(12.  Iransfd. 

chlnberg N.  e.  AH^.  2r>. 'ti2.  died  in  Andenonville, 

Sept.  28.  1864.    Xo.  of  gr:ne  9.935. 
Condrey  E.  P.  e.  AUK.  2.">,  lscr.>.  desrtd.  Dec.  1.  1868. 
Cramer  J.  B.  e.  Aug.  -j:>.  itsii-.'.  iransfd. 
Craig  J.  F.  <!   Aug.  25.  '62.  kid.  In  battle  May  8,  '64. 
I  la  vis. I.  W.  e.  Aug.  25.  1862.  liansfd. 
Dlllworth  J.  II.  e.  Aug.  25.  18b2,  m.o.  June  10.  1865. 
Elsworth  A.W.  e.  Aug.  35.  1862.  m.o.  June  10. 1865. 
Fitch  W.  S.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  25.  '62,  m.o.  .Tune  10,  'li.l.J 
Pel-man  W.  e.  Aug.  25.  18li2.  m.o.  June  10.  1865. 
Gaildard  11.  e.  Aug.  25.  1862,  died  in  Andei.sonville 

prison  Dec.  1,  1864.    No.  of  grave  10,307. 
Hager  L.  e.  Aug.  35.  1863.  m.o.  June  10.  1865. 


Hall  J.  L.  e.  Aug.  25,  1862,  died  in  Andersonville 
prison  Dec.  4.  1864.  No.  of  grave  12.323. 

Hicks  W.  I!,  e.  Aug.  25.  1862.  transfd. 

Kfi-r.  I),  c.  Aug.  2.'>.  1S62,  tl-ansfd. 

I.vnian  K.  H.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  25,  '62,  IM.O.  June  10,  '65. 

Lantv  11.  I.,  e,  Aug.  25.  1862.  transfd. 

Spoln-  M.  e.  Aug.  35.  1863.  m.o.  June  10,  1865. 

Spronse  I).  K.  e.  Aug.  25.  18li2.  m.o.  June  10.  1865. 

Spronse  I.  e.  Aug.  25,  1862.  m.o.  June  10,  1865. 

.Spronse  T.  e.  Aug.  35,  1862.  m.o.  June  10,  1865. 

StoitiU-d  E.  M.  e.  Aug.  25,  18ti2.  kid  at  Cbicainanga, 
Sept.  19.  1863. 

Smith  J.  K.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  25.  1862.  transfd. 

Taggart  \V.  D.  e.  Aug.  35.  18H2.  m.o.  June  10.  1865. 

Ulanbangh  J.  e.  Aug.  25.  1802.  ilisd.  March  25,  1865. 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


r>83 


FOURTEENTH    REGIMENT,    I.  V.   I. 


Part  of  Company   C. — From  Annawan, 
Lynn  and  Kewanee. 

\tlierton  W.  It.  e.  Feb.  24.  '65,  deserted  -I line  26.  '65. 
Hall  A.  II.  i'.  Mim-li  1.  ISti.-).  in.  o.  Sept.  Iti.  1865. 
l!ri)\vn  I).  <>.  Kcli.  VIS.  1805.  in.  ii.  Sept.  111.  1865. 
Baldwin  G.  o.  !••(•!..  24.  186.-I.  in.  o.  June  13.  1865. 
Cleveland  .1.  c.  Feb.  25.  1865,  in.  o.  June  7. 1865. 
Frantx, .).  e.  Fel>.  28.  1865,  siek  at  muster  out. 
Hargadlne  \v.  H.  e.  March  1.'65,  siek  ill  muster  out. 
Johnson  W.  c.  Feb.  US.  "65.  deserted  March  18,  '65. 
Killinouth  O.  F.  e.  FVb.  27.  18ti5.  in.  o.  Sept.  16,  '65. 
Latterty  E.  Corp],  e.  Feb.  27.  '«5,  m.  o.  Sept.  16.  '65. 
Muslial  .1.  e.  Feb.  28.  1865.  deserted  March  18.  'B5. 
-Stoilgllteu  G.  e.  Feb.  28.  1865.  in.  '>.  Se|it.  16,  1865. 
Siddon  W.  II.  e.  Feb.  28,  1865,  in.  o.  Sept.  16.  1865. 
\Veleb  1.  e.  Feb.  34,  1865.  in.  o.  May  23,  1865. 

Part  of  Company  G. 

Amstcr  H.  e.  Feb.  28,  1865,  in.  o.  Sept.  16.  1865. 


r.roer.l.  e.  Feb.  17.  1865.  in.  o.  Sept.  Iti.  1865. 
Mode  H.  e.  Feb.  14.  1865,  ill.  o.  Aug.  16,  1865. 
Cook  11.  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  14,  'B'i.  deserted  .Mine  25,  '65. 
Fry.  s.  e.  Feb.  28.  1865.  in.  o.  June  7,  1865. 
Ho'llig  H.  e.  Feb.  14,  1865.  ill.  o.  Sept.  16,  1865. 
Jackson  ,1.  Sergt.  e.  Fell.  14.  '65.  in.  o.  Sept.  16,  '65. 
Kreiger  A.  Sergt.  p.  Feb.  14,  1865,  deserted  -lime 

25.  1865.  reduced  to   ranks  July  1,  1865. 
Monroe  \V.  c.  Feb.  28.  1865.  in.  •  >.  Sept.  16,  1865. 
Moftalt  A.  e.  Feb.  28.  1865,  in.  o.  Sept.  16.  1865. 
McDermod  F.  M.  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  14,  1865.  prindt,  2d 

Lieut.  March  7.  1865.  resigned  July  11.1865. 
I'rtcrson  C.  H.  e.  Feb.  14,  1865.  dt-sted  June  26.  '65. 
Uiink  .1.  e.  Feb.  14.  1865.  deserted  June  25.  1865. 
Schaail  .1.  II.  Ci>i  id.  e.  Feb.  16.  '65.  ill.  o.  Sept.  16,  '65. 
Schusper  A.  e.  Feb.  16.  18H5.  m.  n.  Sept,  16.  1865. 
Weirhchen  K.  e.  Feb.  14,  1865.  in.  o.  .lime,  35.  1865. 

Company  H. 

Drain  H.  T.  1st  Sergt.  e.  Feb.  16.'65,  in.  o.  June  7, '65. 
Vincent  W.  G.  Sergt.  e.  Feb.  27. '65.  m.o.  Sept.  16, '65. 


THIRTY-SEVENTH  REGIMENT  I.  V.   I. 


Part  of  Company  H.—  Mostly  from  Geneseo. 

Second  Lieut.  Win.  (.'.  Willson,  e.  Aug.  15,  1861,  m.o. 

May  15,  1866. 

Byeruin  C.  C.  e.  May  29.  1864.  in.  o.  May  15.  1866. 
lirames  F.  M.  e.  April  20,  1864.  in.  o.  May  15,  1866. 
Campbell  M.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  15,  '61,  disd.  Sept.  14.  '62. 
Chambers  M.  e.  Sept.  8.  1861.  m.  o.  May  15.  1866. 
Colburn  L.  e.  Sept.  10.  1861.  died  May  6,  1864. 
DIHIer  I.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  8,  1861.  m.  o.  May  15,  1866. 
Diller  A.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862,  in.  o.  June  12,  1865. 
Dow  J.  e.  Sept.  1,  1861. 
Kmmerrett  G.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  21.  1861. 
Emmerrett  J.  P.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  15,  1862. 
Emmerrett  J.  e.  Aug.  15.  1862,  in.  <>.  June  12,  1865. 
Pones  D.  e.  Sept.  12.  1861,  in.  o.  Oct.  4,  1864. 


'66 


Part  of  Company   B.  —  Mostly  from    Lynn 
and  Galva.— Was  enlisted  Aug.  19,  1861. 

Baney  W.  H.  m.  o.  May  1.  1866. 

Hlakeley  II.  Sergt.  disd.  Sept.  1.  1862. 

Oragili  P.  in.  o.  Oct.  4,  1864. 

Dudley  G.  W.  in.  o.  Oct.  4,  1864. 

Dudley  C.  disd.  Aug.  19,  1864. 

Donnelly  C.  disd.  for  promotion, 

Ellsworth  A.  disd.  Jan.  26,  1865. 

Gage  II. 

«leason  M.  kid.  Jan.  9.  1864. 

Grant  N.  in.  u.  Sept.  29.  1864. 

Jlillard  A.  G.  disd.  Oct.  5.  1862. 

Hnrcl  G.  H.  Corpl.  m.o.  May  15,  1866. 

Hnrd  W.  H.  m.  o.  Sept.  7.  1862. 

Hines  U.  Corpl.  m.  o.  May  16.  1866. 

Hayden  S.  in.  o.  May  14,  1868. 

Ives  C.  S.  m.  o.  Nov.  15,  1865. 

Jewell  .1.  I,. 

.lewd. I. 

•lulienj. 

Kennard  A.  in.  o.  May  15,  1866. 

Lee  R.  M.  J.  kid.  April  25.  1865. 

Miner  M.  in.  o.  Jan.  26,  1865. 

Patrick  \V.  N.  m.  o.  Jan.  4.  1864. 

Reed  I.  W.  in.  o.  Sept.  24. 1864. 

Keed  I.  C.  Jr.  in.  o.  May  15.  1886. 

Sellen  B.  in.  o.  Oct.  4.  1864. 

Sterns  J.  O.  Sergt.  m.  o.  March  6,  1866. 

Sawyer  A.  H. 

Sinclair,!.  C. 

Todd  W.  lit  Sergt.  in.  o.  Jan.  10,  1863. 

Wyman  J.  ilisd.  on  account  of  wounds  Oct.  14,  1862, 

re-e.  Jan.  13,  1865,  in.  o.  Jan.  13,  1866. 
Whitchead  A.  in.  o.  Sept.  39.  1864. 
Wilkinson  T.  m.  o.  Oct.  4,  1864. 

The  Thirty-seventh  Infantry  was  organized  in  Chicago  by  Pol.  .Inlins  White,  Sept.  1861.  It  participated  in 
the  battles  id  I'ea  Ridge  and  Newtonia.  It  inarched  to  th'e  relief  of  Gen.  lUuut,  making  112  miles  in  three 
<.lays,  and  routed  the  cucuiv. 


.    .          .      .  ,      .     .        .    ,  . 

Fowler  J.  e.  Sept.  12,  1861,  in.  o.  April  3,  1862. 
Goodnoe  J.  I).  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  15,  '61,  m.o.  May  15, 
Ingerham  J.  e.  Sept,  11.  1861,  m.  o.  April  14,  1866. 
Jackson  A.  e.  Sept.  12,  1861. 

Kelliher  M.  e.  Sept.  3.  1861.  in.  o.  Aug.  14,  1865. 
Lerhee  J.  e.  March  39  1864,  in.  o.  May  15,  1866. 
Milton  A.  J.  e.  Dec.  1,  1861. 
Miller  D.  A.  e.  Sept.  8,  1861.  died  April  2,  1862. 
Miller  J.  e.  Sept.  12.  1861,  in.  o.  May  15,  1866. 
Riesenbergli  E.  D.  e.  March  29,  '64,  m.o.  May  15,  '6fi. 
IlesserC.  W.  Sergt,  e.  April  15.  '61,  in.  o.  May  15,  '66. 
Ryan  D.  e.  Sept,  HI.  1861.  died  Sept.  20,  1863. 
Sides  II.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  8.  1861,  m.  o.  May  15,  1866. 
Voggers  H.  e.  Sept.  10,  1861. 

Williams  II.  s.  e.  sept.  8.  1861.  m.  o.  May  15,  1866. 
Whitehead  H.  e.  Sept.  12,  1861,  m.  o.  May  15.  1866. 
Yager  1'.  e.  Sept.  15,  1861,  in.  o.  Oct.  15.  1862. 
Yager  J.  e.  Sept.  15,  1861.  m.o.  Sept.  29,  1864. 


EIGHTEENTH    REGIMENT  I.  V.  1. 


Part  of  Company  E.— From  Orion  and  Mor- 
ristown. 

SayerS.  Sergt.  e.  March  7,  m.o.  Dec.  16.  1865. 
Hlackuey  B.  F.  e.  March  6.  1865.  disd.  for  promotion. 
Baldin  J.  e.  March  7.  ISti.j.  m.o.  Dec.  16.  1865. 
Coffee  I.  e.  March  7.  lSt;:>.  in.,..  Dec.  IB,  1865. 
Cressam  W.  e.  March  7.  1865.  m.o.  Dec.  Iti.  1865. 
Disst  H.  e.  March  7,  1865.  died  Sept.  14,  1865. 


Fergus. in  J.  F.  e.  March  7,  1865.  m.n.  Dei-.  30.  1865. 
Ilarnol  .1.  II.  c.  March  1.  1865.  m.o.  Dee.  16.  1865. 
Hoover  A.  e.  March  7,  1865,  m.o.  Dec.  16,  1865. 
McCaiidless  l>.  S.  e.  March  7.1865.  m.o.  Dec. 16,1865. 
M"Cown  W.  I),  e.  March  7.  1885.  m.o.  Dee.  16,  1865. 
McDauiel  A.  w.  e.  March  7.  18ri5,  m.o.  Dec.  16,  1865. 
McClamland  I).  Sergt,  e.  March  7.  1865,  died  July 

26,  1865. 
ronieroy  G.  Sergt.  e.  March  7,1865, m.o.  Dec. 16,1865. 


PART  OF  COMPANY  I,  65th  REGIMKNT  I.V.  I. 


Chapman  L.  .1.  e.  May  10. 1862.  transfd.  to  Vet.  R.  C. 
Emery  J.  e.  May  11.  1862.  m.o.  May  15.  1865. 
Hamilton  W.  li.  e.  April  3.  1862.  disd.  July  1,  1863. 
Harlin  J.  e.  Feb.  27.  1863.  m.o.  July  13,  1865. 
King  H.  e.  May  11,  1862,  desrtd.  Jan.  23. 1863. 
Pace  W.  e.  April  7.  1862.  died  .lime  21,  1862. 


Bylo-i  J.  e.  June  5.  1862.  desrtd.  Sept.  30,  1864,  sup- 
posed died. 

Harding  A.  A.  e.  May  28.  1862,  m.o.  May  15.  1865. 
Jacobs  D.  E.  e.  June  5.  1862,  m.o.  June  5,  1865. 
Lynch  R.  e.  June  5,  1862,  disd.  Oct.  31,  1862. 


584 


HENRY   COUNTY"   WAR   RECORD. 


PART   OF   COMPANY  D,  «5tli   REGIMENT,  T.  V.  I. 


Baker  J.  e.  Feb.  22,  1862,  m.  o.  April  18,  1865. 

Casner  I,.  I,.  Sergt.  e.  Feb.  25,  '62,  clisil.  Ocl.  15,  '62. 

Copper  W.  e.  March  2.  1862. 

Dodd  M.  Sergt.  e.  -March  7.  1862. 

Hammers  \V.  e.  Feb.  26.  1862. 

McLellin  F.  e.  March  12,  1862.  deserted  'Oct.  8,  1862. 

Mooney  C.  L.  e.  Feb.  22.  1SS2,  in.  o.  April  18,  1865. 

Miller '.I.  e.  Feb.  22,  1862. 

M.-ipes  N.  N.  e.  Feb.  28.  1862.  (lisa.  .Ian.  18.  1865. 

Miller  ,1.  e.  March  21.  1862.  diverted  Oct.  2,  1862. 

Mooney  .1.  E.  e.  March  21.  1862.  in.  o.  April  18.  '65. 

Neville  J.  L.  e.  March  21.  1S62,  deserted  Nov.  1862. 


IMce  .1.  e.  Feb.  28.  1862. 

Sackrider  G.  Corpl.  e.  March  14,  1862,  deserted  Oct. 

31.  1862. 

Thorp  J.  e.  Feb.  22,  1862,  m.  o.  April  18.  1865. 
Thorp  S.  e.  Feb.  22,  1862.  in.  o.  April  8.  1865. 
Tamliliu  W.  e.  Feb.  22.  1862.  deserted  Xov.  21.  '62. 
Vincent  E.  e.  Feb.  2S.  186,!.  dlsd.  AUK.  15.  1862. 
XVilloughhy  G.  S.  e.  Feb.  27,  1862. 
Ivi-tnii  T.  W.  e.  June  20,  1862.  deserted  Nov.  25/62. 
Emery  II.  II.  e.  Aug.  27.  1862.  m.  o.  July  12,  1865. 
Hudson  A.  descried  AUK.  11.  1862. 
Shaw  K.  M.  e,  Feb.  28,  1862. 


CO.   H,   1,-mh   REGIMENT  I.  V.  I. 


From  Kewanee  and  vicinity.    (100  Days  Men.) 


Captain  Samuel  L.  Andrews,  eommissi.Mied  May  31, 

1861.  mustered  out  Oct.  25.  1864. 
First  Lieut.  Hiram  T.  Lay.  commissioned  May  31, 

1864.  mustered  out  Oct.  25,  1864. 
Second  Lieut.  Phillip  Patter,  commissioned  May  31, 

1864,  mustered  out  Oct.  25.  1864. 

This  Company  was  enlisted  May  31,  1864, 
and  mustered  out  Oct.  25,  1864. 


B.  Stewart.  Istse'-gt. 
M.  McGillard,  sergt. 
K.  \V.  1'easc,  sergt. 
J.  Gamble,  corpl. 
B.  Sedgwick,  corpl. 
I).  VV.  Tamblyn,  corpl. 
W.  C.  Weedham,  corpl. 
S.  N.  Pethick,  musician. 
Ash  .1. 
Heard  I. 
Bloom  J.  J. 
Beebe  E. 
Clark  H. 
Case  E.  O. 
Collins  E. 


M.  I>.  Fabriqne.  -.'•!  ul. 
J.  R.  Loomis.  sergt. 
R.  \V.  Dcwcy,  eorpl. 
J.  S.  Hadsell.  corpl. 
S.  Bntterwic.k,  corpl. 
N.  D.  Nelson,  corpl. 
T.  Spearks,  wagoner. 
Adams  A.  T. 
Allen  .1.  (). 
Mishop  M. 
Berry  N. 
Baylies  J.  L. 
Callow  F. 
Cliarlet  F. 
Doty  J.  J. 


F.iislow  W. 
Fuller  B. 
Furcl  S.  E. 
Gutchers  I.  J. 
Graves  C.  1'. 
Hiekson  A.  J. 
Harding  A. 
Hart  J. 
Kellogg  G. 
l.yle  .1. 
Lewis  L.  W. 
Lyle  M.  I). 
Miner  E.  L. 
McMillon  o. 
Minniek  W. 
Moody  J.  M. 
Ogdeii  F.  M. 
Pride  A.  A. 
Porter  R.  M. 
Scott  W.  1). 
Stratum  T.  J. 
Slocnm  G.  W. 
Sadler  M. 
Thorp  M. 
White  E. 


FastC. 

Foleson  W.  E. 

(iil.bs  W. 

Green  L. 

Gates  A.  M. 

llcndricks  1).  J. 

Hulslger  A. 

Kay  J. 

Lyel  \V.  died  Sept.  8,  '64. 

Livingston  B. 

Lylec.  1!. 

Lister  P.  J. 

MaMieldT.  J. 

MowcttT.  P. 

Morrice  H. 

Norcroft  XV. 

Oliver  C.  E. 

Powers  R.  A. 

Knrdon  I).  M. 

Saekrider. I. 

Stone  W.  XV. 

starkey  I. 

Tunncelin'e  J.  S. 

Wilson  W.  H. 

Young  L.  C. 


PART  OF  COMPANY  I,  148th  REGIMENT  I.  V.  I. 

From  south  part  of  the  County. 


Asp  F.  e.  Feb.  11,  1865,  lll.o.  Sept.  5,  1865. 
Allison  J.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865,  m.o.  Sept.  5. 1865. 
Buckley  F.  M.  e.  Feb.  11.  1865.  m.o.  Sept.  5,  1865. 
Biggs  .1.  Sergt.  e.  Feb.  11.  1865,  m.o.  Sept.  5.  1865. 
lioolier  E.  e.  Feb.  7,  1865,  m.o.  May  11.  1865. 
Boolier  II.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865,  m.o.  Sept.  5,  1865. 
Becker  C.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865.  lll.o.  Sept.  5.  1865. 
Beagle  A.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865.  died  Feb.  2ti.  1865. 
Bryner  G   e.  Feb.  6,  1865.  m.o.  Sept.  5,  1865. 
Blaksley  E.  1st  Sergt.  e.  Feb.  6.  1865. 
Barretts.  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  11,  1865.  m.o.  May  24,  1865. 
Case  K.  O.  e.  Feb.  6.  1H65.  m.o.  May  25,  1865. 
Crouch  J.  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  11.  1865.  m.o.  Sept.  5,  1865. 
Carlson  J.  A.  e.  Feb.  11.  1865,  m.o.  Sept.  5.  1865. 
Carnes  J.  e.  Feb.  7,  1865.  lll.o.  Sept.  5,  1865. 
Knstrum  P.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865.  m.o.  Sept.  5.  1865. 
Knstrum  J.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865,  m.o.  Sept.  5. 1865. 
Erickson  H.  e.  Feb.  7.  1865.  m.o.  June  1C.  1865. 
Hedlierg  F.  Corpi.e.  Feb.  9,  1865,  m.o.  Sepi.  5,  1865. 


Haywood  J.  M.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865,  m.o.  Sept.  5.  1865. 
Jacobson  J.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865.  m.o.  Sept.  5.J865. 
Jacobs  H.  e.  Feb.  6,  1865,  kid.  Feb.  28.  1%65. 
Johnson  J.  L.  e.  Feb.  9,  1865,  m.o.  Aug.  25.  1865. 
Kennedy  .1.  S.  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  9.  '65.  m.o.  Sept.  5,  '65. 
Lamb  F:  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865.  m.o.  Sept.  5.  1865. 
Lake  C.  Sergt.  e.  Feb.  6.  1865.  lll.o.  Sept.  5.  1865. 
Met/.ner  XV.  e.  Feb.  9.  ISIi.i,  m.o.  Sept.  5,  1865. 
Newman  J.  e.  Feb.  9.  18ti5,  m.o.  Sept.  5.  1865. 
Olson  O  e.  Feb.  9.  1865.  m.o.  Sept.  5.  1865. 
Patterson  A.  J.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865.  m.".  Sept.  5.  1865. 
Kemour  C.  e.  Feb.  9, 1865,  m.o.  Sept.  5,  1865. 
Sagoset  F.  M.  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  II.  '65.  m.o.  Sept.  5.  '65. 
Stevens  J.  L.  e.  Feb.  9.  1865.  m.o.  Sept.  5,  1865. 
Tipton  C.  XV.  e.  Feb.  9.  ISM.  m.o.  Sept.  5.  1865. 
Whittock  A.  H.  e.  Fell.  9.  1S65.  m.o.  Sept.  5.  1865. 
Warner  A.c.  Feb.  9,  1865.  m.o.  Sept.  5,  1865. 
Vincent  K.  G.  Sergt.  e.  Feb.  9,  '65,  m.o.  Sept.  5.  '65. 


The  One  Hundred  and  Forty-eighth  Infantry  was  organized  at  Camp  Itutler.  111.  Feb.  21,  1865,  for    the 
term  of  one  year.    It  moved  first  to  Xashville.  Ten'n.    It  did  general  duty  in  that  vicinity. 


NINTH  REGIMENT  I.  V.  I. 


Part  of  Company  6.— Composed  of    De- 
tachment of  27th  Regiment  I.  V.  I,, 
Consolidated  May  26,  1865. 

Connctt  W.e.  Jan.  1.  1864.  m.o.  July  9,  1865. 
Carroll  G.  e.  Jan.  1.  1864.  m.o.  July  9,  1865. 
Durham  W.  e.  March  5,  1864,  cptd.    at  Franklin, 
Teiin.  Nov.  30,  1864. 


Frank  I).  D.  Sergt.  e.  Jan.  1.  1864.  m.o.  July  9.  1865. 
lioclienour  H.  e.  Jan.  1.  1864.  m.o.  July  9.  1865. 
Gochenour  W.  e.  Jan.  1.  1864.  m.o.  July  9,  1865. 
Graham  E.  J.  e.  Jan.  1,  1861.  died  June  23.  1865. 
McNulty  J.  Sergt.  e.  Jan.  1.  1864.  m.o.  July  9.  1865. 
Murphy  J.  e.  Jan.  1,  1864,  m.o.  July  9,  1865. 
Smith  H.  Corpl.  e.  Jan.  1,  1864.  m.o.  July  «,  1865. 
Stillwell  C.  J.  e.  Jan.  13.  1864.  m.o.  July  9,  1865. 
Stillwell  W.  e.  March  23,  1864.  lll.o.  July  9,  1865. 
Stillwell  G.  e.  March  25,  1864,  m.o.  July  9.  1865. 


HENRY   COUNTY    WAE    RKCOKIX 


585 


PART  OF  COMPANY  L, 

From  Galva,  Bishop  Hill  and  Cambridge. 

Vanice  J.  F.  e.  Sept.  1,  1861.  disd.  March  3.  1868. 
.Smith  K.  C.  Sergt.  c.  Sept.  1.  isbl.  in.  o.  Nov.  10.  "63. 
lioyd  H.  X.  li.  Sergt.  e.  .sept.  1.  '81,  m.o.  Nov.  4,  '65. 
Duncan  W.  L.  e.  Sept.  3.  1861.  ilisd.  July  12,  1862. 
Parks  D.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  in.  o.  Oct.  15,  1864. 
lM«li  H.  H.  c.  Sept.  1,  ISM  ilisd.  May  IB.  1863. 
Kodemer  G.  e.  Sept.  1,  1861,  in.  o.  Oct.  15,  1884. 
smith  . I.  1$.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861.  died  In  Andersonville 
prison  April  4,  1864,  grave  No.  362. 


7th  REGIMENT  I.  V.  C. 

Vandvne  E.  D.  e.  Sept.  1.  1861,  disd.  April  7,  1863. 
Bledsoe  H.  T.  Sergt.  e.  Feb.  10.  '64,  m.  o.  Nov.  4.  '65. 
Francis  H.  H.  1st  Sergt.  e.  Feb.  10.  '64.  m.  o.  Nov.  4. 


1ODO. 

Price  J.  e.  Feb.  19,  1864,  prmtd.  to  1st  Lieut. 
Thompson  A.  T.  Uorpl.  e.  Feb.  10.  '64,  died  July  24. 

1865. 

Thompson  J.  e.  Feb.  10,  '64.  m.  o.  Nov.  4.  1865. 
Hammers  E.  e.  May  18,  1864,  m.  o.  Sept.  23.  1865. 
Newman  C.  e.  May  17,  1864.  m.  o,  Nov.  4,  1865. 


PART  OF  COMPANY  B,  65th  I.  V. 


This  Company  is. from  Rock  Island  Co.,  but 
the  Names  below  were  Men  belonging  to 
Henry  Co. 

Second  Lieut.  Hiram  McHenry  enlisted  Feb.  21,  '62. 
Anderson,  G.  W.  e.  Feb.  24.  1862. 
Bellow  W.  S.  e.  March  4,  1862. 
Brown  L.  e.  March  29,  1862. 


Campbell  L.  C.  e.  March  1,  1862. 

Lore  W.  e.  Feb.  26,  1862. 

Kyle  C.  W.  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  24, 1862,  m.  o.  July  13,  65. 

McGee  S.  e.  Feb.  25,  1862. 

Ozenbough  R.  M.  e.  March  15.  '62,  tn.o.  April  18,  65. 

Williamson  W.  S.  e.  Feb.  24.  1862. 

Williamson  W.  e.  Feb.  24.  1862. 

McHenry  I.  e.  Jan.  18,  1864,  m.  o.  July  13,  1865.    '.] 


PART  OF  COMPANY  M,  4th  ILLINOIS  CAVALRY. 


Principally  from  Rock  Island  County ;  but 
the  names  below  are  from  the  west  part 
of  Henry  County  —  Colono,  Geneseo.  and 
Oxford. 

lionthe  J.  P.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  5.  1861.  died  Nov.  6.  '61. 
liaum  F.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  5.  'HI.  disd.  May  l>,  1862. 
White  a.  i;.  ,-.  Sept.  5,  'HI.  disd.  March  30.  '62. 
Bay  D.  e.  Sept.  5.  1861.  died  March  28.  1862. 
Hrown  J.  e.  Sept.  5.  1861.  in.  o.  -Nov.  3.  1865. 
Cameron  M.  e.  Sept.  5.  1K61.  in.  o.  Nov.  3,  1864. 
Cobason  J.  J.e.  Sept.  5,  1861,  disd.  to  enter  Naval 

Service. 

Co\  .1.  I.,  e.  Sept.  5,  1861.  in.  o.  Sept.  30.  1864. 
Carpenter  G.  K.  e.  Sept.  5,  1861.  m.  o.  Nov.  3,  1864. 
Dillon  H.  e.  Sept.  5.  1861.  m.  o.  Nov.  3.  ISM. 
Hill  G.  H.  e.  Sept.  23,  1861,  m.  o.  Nov.  3.  1864. 


Kelly  A.  e.  Sept.  5.  1861.  m.  o.  Nov.  3.  1864. 

Kelly  L.  e.  Sept.  10,  1861,  died  Oct.  30.  1862. 

Gardner  B.  N.  2d  Lieut,  e.  Sept.  5,  1861. 

Matthews  J.  e.  Sept.  22.  1861,  disd.  Aug.  7,  1862. 

Martin  A.  e.  Sept.  22.1861. 

Mnlholn  J.  e.  Sept.  22.  1861.  died  March  17,  1862. 

McCord  A.  C.  e.  Sept.  22.  1861,  disd.  May  1,  1862. 

Mercer  D.  e.  Sept.  19,  1861.  died  in  1862. 

McHenry  W.  e.  Sept.  5,  1861,  disd.  April  2,  1862. 

MeCullough  J.  A.  e.  Sept.  5,  1861,  m.  o.  Nov.  3.  '64. 

Olson  J.  or  P.  A.  e.  Sept.  23,  '61.  m.  o.  Nov.  3.  1864. 

Peterson  J.  e.  Sept.  5,  '61,  re-enlisted  as  Veteran, 
Jan.  5.  1864. 

Razor  C.  e.  Sept.  14,  '61, died  at  Memphis,  Aug.  3. '62. 

Rormstch  F.  e.  Sept.  23.  1861.  in.  o.  Nov.  3,  1864. 

VanOrden  C.  e.  Sept.  14,  1861.  re-enlisted  as  Vet- 
eran, nromoted  to  Sergt.  Major. 

Woodruff  L.  e.  Sept.  14,  1861.  disd.  Aug.  9.  1862. 

Yahr  C.  e.  Sept.  5.  1861,  in.  o.  Sept.  20.  1864. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


Captain  Robert  H.  Graham's  Independent 
Company  of  Cavalry. 

In  the  Summerof  1861,  an  Independent  Company 
of  Cavalry  was  raised  in  Kock  Island  and  Henry 
Counties,  chiefly  through  the  ettorts  of  Captain  K. 
H.  Graham  of  Moline  and  Lieutenant  Frank  Curtiss 
of  Geneseo.  The  company  did  efficient  service  for 
about  three  months,  until  captured  at  the  siege  of 
Lexington,  M«>..  and  paroled.  After  that  event, 
nearly  all  the  officers  and  men  enlisted  In  other  or- 
ganizations. Lient.  Frank  Curtiss  became  Capt.  of 
Co.  "  H,"  8th  Kansas  Infantry.  The  soldiers  whose 
names  are  here  recorded  all  belonged  in  Henry 
County. 

First  Lieut.  Frank  Cnrtiss.  w;iv  promoted  to  Capt.  of 

Co.  H.  8th  Kansas  infantry. 
Iiavis  I.  M.  Sergt.  re-e.  In  4th  U.  S.  regulars. 
(iiliiert  Z.  Corpl.  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
Stanley  S.  R.  Corpl.  re-e.  In  Co.  H,  Sin  Kau.  Inf. 
Johnson  A.  G.  Corpl.  re-e.  in  Co.  I,  8th  Kan.  Nov.  6, 

1861.  and  m.o.  at  St.  Louis.  Mo.  Nov.  4, 1864. 
Anderson  J.  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
Anderson  P.  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
Bain  H.  capM.  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
Bennett  J.  M.  capul.  at  Lexington.  Mo, 
Brown  A.  G.  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
liuck  E.  A.  captd.  at  Lexington.  Mo. 
Colbert  A.  captd.  at  Lexington.  Mo. 
roi'it-rt.  \v.  I.  e-aptd.  at  Lexington.  Mo. 
r  i  oin  met  I.  H.  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mu. 
CrommetQ.  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
Gay  !•'.  captd.  at  Lexington.  Mo.  re-e.  Ill  9th  111.  cav. 
'iillespieW.  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo.  re-e.  in  Co.  H, 

SthKan.  inf. 

52 


GUIespte  S.  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
Graham  J.  captd.  at  Lexlrgton,  Mo. 
Haines  K.  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo.  re-e.  In  Co.  H, 

8th  Kan.  inf. 

Hardy  E.  M.  wd.  at  Lexington,  Mo.  and  died  of  wds. 
Heltzel  1).  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
Howard  \V.  eaptd.  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
Hoyt  W.  T.  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
Johnson  A.  captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo.  re-e.  In  Co.  11, 

8th  Kan.  inf. 

.Johnson  A.  rapid,  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
Johnson  P.  capld.  at  Lexington.  Mo. 
Lappens  J.  M.  re-e.  in  Co.  H.  8th  Kan.  and  kid.  at  tin: 

battle  of  Chicatnanga. 
Radclitf  J.    i.ptd.at  Lexington.  Mo. 
Renshaw  !• .  rapid,  at  Lexington.  Mo. 
Scott  J.  W.  captd.  at  Lexington,  .Mo. 
Sprinkle  J.  eapt.  at  Lexington.  Mo. 
Talcott  E.  I),  capt.  at  Lexington.  Mo.  made  asst.  surg. 

of  8th  Kan.  Inf. 
Thomas  J.  I),  severely  wd.  at  Chicamauga  and  at 

Lovejoy  Station,  re-e.  in  Co.  H.  8th  Kan.  I>ee.  12. 

1861,  prmtd.  Sergt.  May  6,  18W3.  m.o.  Jan.  20,  .64. 

re-e.  as  vet.  in  same  Co.  and  Kegt.  and  mustered 

Jan.  11.1866. 

Van  Brunt  J.  captd.  at  Lexington.  Mo. 
Vincent  K. captd.  at  Lexington,  Mo. 
N'ye  \V.  \V.  eapt.  at  Lexington,  Mo.  re-e.  in  Co.  H.gth 

Kan.  inf.  m.o.  Jan.  1. 1864. 

Company  A,  34th  Regiment  I.  V.  I. 

Irons  D.. I.  e.  Sept.  7.  1861.  vetran. 

Richmond  K.  R.  e.  Sept.  7.  1861.  vetran. 

Crow  J.S.  e.  Sept,  7, 1861.  vetran. 

Crichtou  C.  e.  Sept.  7, 1861.  vetran. 

Uriswold  M.  S.  e.  Sept.  T.  1861.  desrtd.  Oct.  SI.  1863. 


586 


HEKKY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


Garnlck  G.  e.  Sept.  7,  1861.  vetran. 

Hill  G.  A,  e.  Sept.  7. 1861.  m.o.  Sept.  7, 1864. 

Hawks  W.  S.  e.  Sept.  7, 1861,  m.o.  Sept.  10,  1864. 

Hawks  E.  S.  e.  Sept.  7,  1861,  dlsd.  Aug.  19,  1862. 

Peacock  G.  e.  Sept.  7,  1861. 

Phillips  A.  H.  e.  Sept.  7,  1861,  vetran. 

ScovilleE.  T.  e.  Sept.  7,  1861,  disci.  Nov.  1,  1861. 

Winters  G.  C.  e.  Sept.  7,  1861,  died  Jan.  — . 

Atkins  R.  e.  Feb.  10. '64,  vet.  recruit,  m.o.  July  12/65. 

Burns  G.  E.  e.  Feb.  25, 1864,  vet.  recruit. 

Conway  H.  e.  Feb.  22,  1864.  vet.  recruit. 

Mason  N.  S.  e.  March  11.  1865,  m.o.  July  12,  1865. 

Martin  D.  e.  Feb.  10.  1864,  vet.  recruit. 

Scoville  E.  F.  e.  Feb.  10. 1864,  vet.  recruit. 

Smith  H.  C.  e.  Aug.  30, 1872,  wd.  June  27,  '64,  disd. 

Company  D,  75th  Regiment  I.  V.  I. 

Iiigraham  D.  e.  Aug.  9, 1862,  disd.  March  10, 1863. 
Arey  E.  W.  e.  Aug.  11/62,  m.o.  June  12/65  as  Sergt. 
Cook  W.  D.  e.  Aug.  6,  1862,  dlsd.  Jan.  22, 1863. 
Iiigraham  M.  e.  Aug.  9, 1862,  disci.  March  10, 1863. 
Mallory  F.  C.  e.  Aug.  5.  1862,  disd.  May  2.  1863. 
Mallory  L.  D.  e.  Aug.  5,  1862.  disci.  Oct.  22, 1863. 
Stewart  J.  H.  e.  Aug.  6,  1862,  dropped  as  deserter 

May  1,  1863. 

Tracey  'V.  H.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862.  died  Jan.  11, 1863. 
Emmons  E.  A.  e.  Feb.  28, 1865. 

Harrington  J.  B.  e.  Feb.  28,  1865,  m.o.  Mav  13,  1865. 
Hewett  H.  W.  e.  Dec.  10. 1863. 
Wells  S.  C.  e.  Feb.  28, 1865. 

Company  I,  86th  Regiment  I.  V.  I. 

Brown  J.  e.  Aug.  7, 1862,  m.o.  June  6. 1865  as  Corpl. 
Gibson  W.  H.  e.  Aug.  9, 1862.  disd.  Feb.  3,  1863.  wds. 
Gibson  G.  H.  e.  Aug.  9.  1862,  desrt.  Oct.  23.  1863. 
Hand  H.  e.  Aug.  9, 1862.  m.o.  .June  6, 1865.  wds. 
Hartman  J.  W.  e.  Aug.  7.  1862,  disd.  Dec.  22, 1864. 
Hill  H.  P.  e.  Aug.  7, 1862,  died  Aug.  30,  1864. 
Hiitchinsou  D.  S.  e.  Aug.  9/62,  m.o.  June  6/65, Corpl. 
Hinkle  W.  A.  c.  Aug.  9.  1862.  tiisd.  Feb.  18.  1863. 
Kelly  S.  P.  e.  Aug.  11,  1862,  disd.  May  7, 1863. 
Row  W.  e.  Aug.  9, 1862,  died  Jan.  18,1868. 
SpragueS.  M.  e.  Aug.  1, 1862,  dlsd.  March  27,  1863. 
Sprague  L.  S.  e.  Aug.  9, 1862,  m.o.  June  6.  '65,  Sergt. 
Wells  J.  M.  e.  Aug.  9,  1862,  died  Dec.  1,  1862. 
Yenetou  D.  e.  Aug.  11, 1862,  m.o.  June  6, 1865. 

Scattering. 

Men  belonging  to  Henry  County,  who  enlisted  in 

various  regiments  outside,  and  are  not  credited  to 

Henry  County.    Very  few  of  these  joined  any  one 

organization,  and  as  records  do  not  credit  Henry 

County  with  them,  we  have  to  take   their  names, 

and  here  print  as  we  flnd  them  recorded  in  Henry 

County  records  : 

Adams  F.  C.  e.  Oct.  10,  1862.  m.o.  July  3,  1865,  Ser- 
geant, captd.  Aug.  3,  1863;  in  Andersonvllle  7 
months;  escaped  Feb.  28.  1865,  and  wandered  in 
the  woods  until  May  8.  1865.  when  he  reached 
the  Union  lines;  he  was  in  most  of  the  engage- 
ments of  his  regiments  up  to  the  day  of  hisrap- 
ture. 

Arnold  E. 

Anderson  J.  e.  Feb.  28.  1862,  m.o.  Nov.  5,  1865. 

Anderson  P.  e.  Feb.  28. 1862.  m.o.  Nov.  5.  1865. 

Anderson  C.  e.  March  10.  1865.  m.o.  Nov.  30,  1865. 

Empries  O.  P.  e.  March  10.  1865.  died  Oct.  29,  1861. 

Anderson  B.  C.  e.  July  16.  1862. 

Andrews  A.  e.  July  14,  1862. 

Adams  H.  e.  Oct.  H.  1861,  m.o.  Oct.  31,  1864. 

Anson  C.  e.  Fell.  25,  1862. 

Anderson  A.  L.  e.  Feb.  25.  1862.  dlsd.  Sept.  4,  1862. 

Alstrum  A.  e.  Feb.  25,  18H2.  capt.  at  Atlanta,  Ga. 
July  22.  '64;  was  in  Andersonvllle  Prison  8  mo. 

Babcock  J.  e.  Sept.  15,  1862. 

Brenner  A.  e.  Sept.  17.  1862.  m.o.  July  13.  1865. 

Bolden  G.  e.  Dee.  22.  1863,  m.o.  Nov.  6.  1865,  Corpl. 

Bishop  D.  e.  Jan.  28.  1865.   m.o.  Feb.  21.  1866. 

Bryan  W.  S.  2d  Lieut,  promt,  to  Capt.  Oct.  23,  1862, 
died  Sept.  19.  18B3. 

Brice  I.  e.  Aug.  4.  1861,  dlsd.  Feb.  9,  1862,  after- 
wants  enlisted  in  <'o.  A,  112th. 

Barton  L.  e.  Aug.  31,  1861,  wd.  at  Belmont,  MIL 

Barton  L.  e.  Aug.  31,  1861. 

Brass  E.  e.  Aug.  31.  1861.  died  Nov.  32,  1861. 

Berry  N.  e.  Dec.  15,  1861.  disd.  Jan.  22.  1864. 

Btxbv  G.  A.  e.  Aug.  26.  1861,  disd.   April  12,  1862. 

Brooks  J.  B.  e.  Oct.  II.  1864.  m.o.  JulyS.  18ti5.  surg. 

Bush  J.  T.  e.  Feb.  16,  1865.  m.o.  Sept.  5.  1865.  2d  It. 

Burrows  H.  e.  Dec.  10,  1861.  clesrtcl.  Feb.  11,  1S62. 

Backus  J.  W.  e.  Feb.  28.  1865. 

BrochC.  A.  e.  Jan.  23.  1865. 

Brown  P.  e.  Aug.  12.  1S62,  m.o.  June  9,  1865. 

Bardy  J.  e.  Jan.  1.  181)4,  desrtd.  April  21.  1864. 

Butt  E.  W.  e.  April  30.  1864.  m.o.  Oct.  17.  1864. 

Butt  D.  W.  e.  April  30.  '64.  m.o.  Oct.  17.  '64. 

Buck  H.  B.  e.  April  30.  '64.  m.o.  Oct.  17.  '64. 

Bonhain  J.  W,  e.  May  1,  '64,  m.o.  Oct.  17.  '64. 


Baker  A.  B.  e.  May  1,  '64,  m.o.  Oct.  17,  '64. 

Benner  G.  e.  May  3,  '64,  m.o.  Oct.  85,  '64. 

Blair  \V.  G.  e.  May  3,  '64,  m.o.  Oct.  29.  '64.  Corpi. 

Briggs  G.  W.  e.  May  3.  '64.  m.o.  Oct.  29,  '64. 

Bacnus  J.  e.  May  3.  '64,  m.o.  Oct.  29.  '64. 

Buchanan  D.  L.  e.  Feb.  11,  '64,  m.o.  June  14,  '65. 

Briggs  J.  e.  March  23,  '64,  m.o.  May  23,  '65. 

Brown  L.  A.  e.  March  28.  '64. 

Burns  J.  e.  March  28,  '64. 

Batcheldor  H.  e.  Feb.  28.  '64.  m.o.  Sept.  30.  '65. 

Brownlie  J.e.  Dec.  30,  't>3.  m.o.  Sept.  30,  '65.  sergt. 

Bradford  J.  C.  e.  Feb.  11,  '65,  m.o.  June  2.  '65. 

Breese  J.  e.  March  1,  '65.  m.o.  Sept.  30,  'H5. 

Bushuell  H.  e.  Feb.  28.  '65. 

Baldwin  C.  W.  e.  Feb.  15,  '65,  m.o.  Feb.  16.  '66. 

Bradon  A.  e.  Dec.  21,  '63,  died  at  St.  L.  June  13,  '64. 

Blumlugtlial  C.  e.  Feb.  27.  '64,  m.o.  Dec.  16  '65 

Bristol  J.  e.  March  28,  '65,  m.o.  Oct.  31,  '65. 

Bi'.tes  A.  e.  Sept.  10,  '62,  m.o.  July  30,  '65. 

Bennett  J.  m.o.  June  7,  '65. 

Brown  L. 

Buckley  J. 

Bynn  S.  e.  Aug.  20,  '62,  m.o.  June  23,  '65. 

By  11  n  W. 

BonarU.  B.  died  Jan.  20,  '62,  Corpl. 

Blair  W.  V.  e.  '61.  diedDec.  '62. 

Bryan  C.  M.  kid.  at  Champion  Hill.  Miss.  May  16/63. 

Byers  E.  m.o.  July  20,  '65,  wd.  at  Jonesboro,  Ga. 

Sept.  1,  '64. 

Booms  J.  drt'td.  Sept.  28,  '64.  m.o.  July  20.  '65. 
Bremman  \V.  e.  March  11,  '65,  died  March  18,  '65. 
Bust  W.  e.  Feb.  27.  '65,  m.o.  Dec.  Hi.  '65. 
Boblett  L.  e.  March  28,  '65.  died  March  18.  '65. 
liassett  O.  D.  e.  Jan.  1,  '64,  m.o.  Dec.  16,  '65  Sergt 
Buseh  H.  e.  Feb.  26,  '64,  m.o.  Nov.  30,  '65  Sergt. 
Bowman  C.  W.  e.  Feb.  26.  '64,  m.o.  .Nov.  30,  '65. 
Blair  A.  e.  Oct.  7,  '61,  m.o.  Nov.  18.  '63. 
Blair  H.  e.  Oct.  13,  '61,  died  May  17.  '62. 
Bowerman  J.  C.  e.  Oct.  7,  '61.  m.o.  July  12,  '65. 
Beardslee  O.  e.  Oct.  19,  '61,  m.o.  Nov.  2.  '62 
Barnhart  J.  S.  e.  Oct.  2,  '61,  m.o.  May  27  '64. 
Brady  P.  e.  Feb.  17.  '65.  m.o.  Jan.  21,  '66. 
Blakely  J.  e.  Sept.  1,  '61,  m.o.  Oct.  4,  '62. 
Brown  J.  J.  e.  Sept.  7  '61.  m.o.  Sept.  12,  'li  I. 
Brown  S.  e.  Sept.  7,  '61.  m.o.  Sept.  12,  '64. 
Carey  W.  R.  e.  May  3,  '64,  m.o.  Oct.  29.  '64. 
Copeland  W.  A.  e.  Aug.  30,  '64,  ni.o.  July  8,  '65. 
Crosley  H.  e.  Sept.  29.^64. 
Croslev  W.  e.  Sept.  29.  '64. 
Coe  F.  W.  e.  Nov.  9.  '63,  m.o.  July  17,  '65. 
Cederberg  A.  e.  Sept.  1  '61,  m.o.  Sept.  23.  'ti-l. 
Conners  E.  e.  Sept.  1,  '61,  died  April  1,  '61. 
Clark  J.  H.  e.  March  M.  '(;:,. 
Conner  H.  e.  Jan.  26.  '64. 
Cox  H.  S.  e.  Feb.  11,  '65,  m.o.  Sept.  30.  '65. 
Conner  M.  e.  Dec.  1.  '62.  desrtd.  March  20,  '63. 
Carroll  R.  e.  Dec.  18,  '63,  disd.  Oct.  22.  '64. 
Cambell  M.  e.  Jail.  31,  '65,  m.o.  Jan.  31,  '66. 
Casteel  F.  G.  Corpl.  e.  Feb.  15.  'tis,  m.o.  Feb.  Hi.  T,6. 
Cole  H.  e.  Aug.  31,  '61. 
Carrol  G.  \V.  e.  Aug.  26,  '61. 
Connett  W.  e.  Aug.  31,  '61. 

Cowlman  C.  W.  e.  March  1,  '65,  m.o.  Sept.  20.  '65. 
Clark  H.  B.  e.  Sept. '61. 
Cobb  L.  A.  e.  Sept.  7,  '62,  m.o.  July  30,  '65. 
Cale  H.  e.  '61,  m.o.  '64. 
Cross  W. 

Clark  G.  F.  e.  June  30,  '61.  m.o.  June  14. '64. 
Charleston  J.  e.  Aug.  19.  '61,  m.o.  Jan.  23,  '66. 
Colby  W.  D.  Corpl.  m.o.  May  25.  '65. 
Converse  E.  A.  e.  Jan.  20,  '64.  m.o.  Nov.  24.  '65. 
Chrlstiance  P.  B.  e.  Oct.  11.  '61.  m.o.  Sepl.  24.  '62. 
Cornell  W.  H.  e.  Sept.  16,  '61,  kid.  al  Champion  llills 

May  16.  '63. 
Carter  W.  e.  Feb.  18.  '65.  m.o.  Jan.  12,  '66. 


CaikllliKS  S.  e.  May  12.  '64,  m.o.  Oct.  10.  'ti4. 
Caldwell  O.  W.  Corpl.  e.  May  3  '64.  m.o.  Del 
Croham  C.  e.  May  3.  '63,  died  March  23.  '65. 


Cozad  J.  e.  Sept.  1,  '61,  wd.  and  missing  at  Corinth, 
Oct.  4,  '62. 

Cozad  J.  H.e.  Sept.  1.  '61,  died  June  20, '63. 

Costello  R.  e.  July  1.  '61,  m.o.  Sept.  25,  '65. 

Cox  J.  R.  Corpl.  e.  March  25.  '64. 

Comberg  A.  T.  e.  Nov.  7.  '61.  m.o.  Dec.  8.  '65. 

Carroll  H.  e.  Nov.  27,  '61,  m.o.  Feb.  22.  '64. 

Carroll  G.  e.  Dec.  15,  '61,  died  March  17.  '63. 

Carlwright  H.  T.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  19.  '62.  m.o.  Dec.  '64. 

Crandell  H.  e.  Dec.  16,  '63.  m.o.  Aug.  3.  '64. 

Carte!' C.  W.  Corpl.  e.  April  27. '64,  m.o.  Oct.  17,  '64. 

Crawford  C.  A.  c.  May  12.  '64.  m.o.  Oct.  17.  '64. 

Chollet  D.  C.  e.  May  12,  '64,  m.o.  Oct.  17,  '64. 

Day  A.  B. 

Dnngmau  F.  e.  Aug.  5,  '61,  m.o.  Sept.  20,  '64. 

Durham  W.  kid.  at  Kranklin  Teun.  Nov.  30,  '64. 

Dennis  .1.  died  Ocl.  9.  '61. 

Dunklin  P.  e.  Jan.  '64.  died  Jan.  11.  '65. 

Donnelfelser  W.  Corpl.  e.  Sent.  10,  '62,  m.o.  Jan.  25. 
'65,  in  11  battles,  captd.  at  ('tun  in  ings.  Ga;  in  An- 
derson vi lie  prison  4  months,  then  paroled. 

Davis  S.  e.  Aug.  10.  '61. 

Doyle  J.e.  Aug.  10. '61.  m.o.  July  11. '62. 

Dow  W.  e.  Sept.  7.  '61.  m.o.  Sept.  12.  '64. 

Dougherty  J.  e.  March  1 1,  '65,  m.o.  March  26,  '68. 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


587 


Dudley  ('.  e.  July  25.  '«5. 

DuklinP.  e.  Jan.  1. 'K4.  died  Di-c.  '64. 

Dowllng.T.  e.  March  28.  '65. 

ninirman  F.  e.  AUR.  31.  '01.  wd.  in  foot  at  Chlcka. 

DIgnia'n\.'e.  Aug.  31.  'HI.  accidentally  kill.  July,  '62. 

Dp'nuK  J. ,..  Anu.  31.  '61,  died  Oct.  26. '61. 

Dennla  L.  P.  Aug.  31.  'fil.  wd.  at  Stonp  River. 

Dlirlliim  W.  e.  March  24,  '64. 

rmior  \.<:  Dec.  20. '61. 

l>a\HS.  1>.  <-.  Dec.  21. '63. 

Em  inert  G.  S.  Corpl.  p.  Aug.  12.  '61.  wd.  and  lo>t  a  leg 

Dec.  T.  '63.  ni.,..  March  8.  '64. 
Evans  E.  \V.  p.  Aug.  22.  '61.  died  atCamp  Wlnrtaam, 

V.i. 

Evans  E.  p.  Auir.  22.  '61.  died  at  Cani|i  Windhani.Va. 
EvaiiH  E.  I!,  p.  May  9.  '61.  in.".  Spot.  20.  '64. 
EMI*  J.  P.  Oct.  28.  til.  m.o.  May  26.  '62. 
English  J.  p.  .lune  17.  '61.  m.o:  July  31.  '62. 
KMpuwooil.T.  H.  P.  DPC.  7.  '61. 
Falpy  K.  P.  DPC.  27.  '61.  rteiTtd.  Jan.  :>.  '62. 
FeiTicr  E.  e.  I>PP.  27,  '81. 
Fogartv  C.  P.  Oct.  21.  '61.  died  Nov.  id.  '62. 
Fish  W.  p.  Oct.  29. '61. 

FoskPtt  H.  B.  Capt.  e.  Sept.  10.  '62.  nwlgaed  July. '83. 
Finch  I..  A.  Sprgt.  p.  Nov.  29.  Ti3.  m.o.  DPP.  8.  '65. 
Florence  ,T.  w.2d  Lieut.  P.  Oct.  15.  'fil.  resigned  Feb. 

4.  "62. 

Fprris  \V.  Sergt.  P.  Sept.  1.  '61. 
Fahriuup  W.  A.  Corpl.  P.  Oct.  1.  '62.  m.o.  .Inly  2.  '65. 
Frank  J.  A.  e.  AUK.  1.  '61.  mortally  wil.  at  Stoneliiyr. 

Dec.  31.  '62.  and  died  .Ian.  22.  '63. 
Fry  A.  disd.  May, '62.  and  dipil  soon  after. 
Flynn  J.  W.  e.  Oct.  7.  '61.  died. 
FredeC.  1st.  Sprgr.  e.  Sept.  1, '61.  died  at  Little  Kock. 

Ark.  Senr.  30. '64. 

Flagg  J.  P.  Sept.  1.  '81,  trnsfd.  to  V.R.O.  May  23.  '64. 
Freed  O.  B.  p.  DPO.  15,  '61,  m.o.  DPP.  13.  '64. 
Freed  .I.e.  Nov.  3.  '61. 

FPITCPP  J.  B.  e.  Oct.  2.  '61.  dlad.  April  17.  '63. 
Fllllll  D.  p..  Jan.  14.  '62.  m.o.  July  12.  '65. 
Farrell J.  p.  March  1.  '65.  ilesrtd.  March  16,  '65. 
Feenpy  A.  e.  Feb.  16.  '65,  m  o.  Jan.  21,  ;65. 
Flanatinrir  N.  1st  Llput.  p.  DPC.  26.'61.  prmtd.  to  Adit. 

of  57N1  Ills.  Inf. 

Falk  N.  G.  p.  May  3.  '64.  died  in  Chicago  Oct.  7.  '64. 
Featherson  H.  S.  c.  March  28.  '65.  m.o.  July  1,  '65. 
Fulton  J.  W.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  31.  '61. 
Fronk  J.  e.  Aug.  26, '61.  died  of  wound  at  Murfrees- 

boro.  Jan.  27.  '63. 

Fronk  D.  E.  e.  Auc.  26.  '61.  wd.  re-e.  as  vet. 
Falk  N.  G.  e.  May  3.  '«4.  died  Oct.  7.  '« 4. 
Fpatherson  H.  S.  p.  March  28.  '64.  m.o.  July  3.  '65. 
ilibson  W".  Sergt.  P.  Oct.  11,  '62,  captd.  at  Cummtngs. 

Ga. 

Gibhs  R.  p.  DPP.  -61.  m.  o.  Fpb.  '62. 
Grpv  E. 

Gobbe  B.  died  In  Feb.  '62. 
Greene  C.  D.  p.  Auc.  7,  '62.  wd.  at  the  halt  IP  of  Antie- 

tanl,  disd.  at  Alexandria,  Va.  Feb.  27.  '63. 
Giddings  W.  F.  e.  March  24.  '64.  m.  o.  Nov.  24.  '65. 
Goptz  P.  p.  Sppt.  1.  '61.  kid.  at.  Shiloli.  April  6.  '62. 
( ;iistafson  P.  p.  DPP.  1.  '61.  disd.  July  22.  '62. 
Gilfellow  II.  c.  .Inly  23,  '61.  in.  o.  July  18.  '65. 
Gochpnour  J.  e.  Aug.  31. '61.  kid.  Oct.  20.  '62. 
GochPliour  K.  p.  Aug.  31,  '61. 
Gochpnour  W.  e.  AUK.  31.  'Gl . 
Godfrey  A.  p.  Aug.  31,  '61,  wd.  in  hpad  at  Chtca- 

niauga. 

Glenn  J.  Sprgt.  p.  May  3.  '64,  m.  o.  Opt.  29,  '64. 
Griffin  G.  W.  p.  Jan.  1.  '64.  m.  o.  July  17,  '65. 
Gibbsc.  e.  Dec.  20.  '61. 
Gibl.sll.  R.p.Jan.  20.  '62. 
Graham  A.  J.  p.  Aug.  31,  '61. 
GillPll  H.  e.  July  23.  '61.  m  o.  Aug.  11.  '64. 
Gordon  T.  Cnrpl.  e.  May  24,  '61.  m.  o.  Jllnp  22,  '64. 
GardnprG.  P.  Aug.  4.  :62.  kid.  May  23,  '63. 
Glenn  J.  Scrgt.  p.  May  3.  '64.  m.  o.  Opt.  29.  '64. 
Griffin  G.  W.  p.  Jan.  1. '64.  m.  o.  July  17,  '65. 
Gilibsf.  p.  Dec.  20.  'fil. 
Gibl.sll.  R.e.Jan.  20.  '62. 
Harrington  E.  e.  Oct.  29.  '61.  m.  o.  Sept.  23,  (12. 
Hall  J.  p.  Sppt.  '61.  m.  o.  Sppt.  4,  '64. 
Harrington  L.  died  July  7.  '64. 
Hopkins  J.  drafted  from  Yorktown. 
Haynes  J.  C.  e.  Aug.  '61.  m.  o.  Sept.  27.  '64. 
Hayncs  T.  F,.  p.  July  28.  '62.  m.  o.  June  17.  "64. 
Hay  waril  O.  G.  Sergt.  e.  Aug.  4.  '62,  m.o.  June  10,  '65. 
Hall . I.  S.  e.  Sept.  21.  '61.  m.  o.  Sppt.  20.  '64. 
Heaps  I.  P.  Sppt.  21.  '61.  m.o.  Dec.  8.  '63.  re-e.  Feb.  12. 

'64.  wd.  Stone  Riv.  Dec.  31,  '62.  disd.  May  15,  '65. 
Harlln  J.  E.  p.  Sept.  11.  '61.  in.  o.  Dec.  16,  "64. 
Hapson  A.  (e.ol'dle.  Dec.  18.  '63.  wd.  and  disd.  May 

27,  '65. 
Hudson  J.  L.  e.  Oct.  10.  '64.  wd.  at  Nashville,  Tenn. 

and  died  of  wounds  Jan.  26.  '65. 
Holgren  N.  J.  p.  Jan.  29.  '62.  wd.  May  28,  '62,  at  Rus- 

SPll's  House,  Miss,  by  cannon  shot. 
Huntlngton  W.  A.  Sergt.  e.  Au(r.  5.  '62. 
Banna  J.  S.  int. Serge,  e.  Sept.  18,  '61.  disd.  March '62. 
Henderson  W.  N.  Sergt.  e.  AUK.  14,  '61. 
Barney  G.  M.  e.  Aug.  10.  '61,  disd.  May  26.  '62.  dlsab, 
Htilse  L.  V.  e.  June  1,  '64,  m.  o.  Dec.  16,  '65. 


Hirsfelder  E.  P.  Sept.  1.  '61,  died  of  wounds  Sept.  '62. 

Hayell  E.  e.  Jan.  17.  '62. 

Howall  G.  L.  P.  Oct.  18  '61.  m.  o.  Dec  23.  '64. 

Bolt.  I.  K.  e.  Nov.  19.  '61.  m.o.  Dec.  23.  '64. 

HobbsS.  e.  Sent.  1,  '61,  rtlsd.  on  account  of  wounds 

Feb.  26.  '63. 

HallPnbPCk  W.  e.  Jan.  19.  '65.  m.  o.  July  10.  '65. 
Henderson  G.  p.  JllllP  8.  '61.  disd.  Aug.  25,  '62. 
Banna  K.  U.  1st  Lieut,  e.  Sept.  16  '61,  m.o.  July,  '65. 
Homos  W.  e.  March  27.  '65.  m.  o.  Jan.  6.  '66. 
Howard  O.  e.  Jan.  29,  '64. 
Hayes  A.  J.  e.  Aug.  8  '62,  died  of  wounds  at  Chatta- 

'nooga.  June  14.  '64. 
Hlckpy  T.  P.  March  31,  '65. 
Haydean  E.  e.  Oct.  30.  '63.  m.  o.  DPP.  8,  "65. 
Hoyden  E.  Corpl.  e.  April  29.  '84.  m.  o.  Oct.  17.  '64. 
Harden  C.  e.  April  29.  'Ii4.  in.  o.  Oct.  17.  '64. 
Hn'stPd  L.  e.  May  14.  '64.  ra.  o.  Oct.  17.  '64. 
Kurd  G.  A.  e.  \prll  29.  '64.  m.  n.  Oct.  17,  '64. 
HotchkissC.  C.  e.  May  13.  '64.  m.  o.  Oct.  17.  '64. 
Hutgren  J.  e.  Feb.  25,  "62,  wd.  at  Corinth,  lost  right 

arm. 

HeadF.  p.,  July  14.  '62. 
Bines  A.  L.  e.  Dee.  10.  '61.  m.  o.  Jan.  17.  '65. 
Hopson  A.  e.  Dec.  18.  '63.  m.  o.  May  21.  '65. 
Hutchlnson  D.  F.  e.  DPP.  18.  '63. 
Holcomb  I.  N.  e.  Dec.  26.  '63.  wd.  at  Stone  River. 
Hamilton  J.  W.  p.  A  lie.  31.  '61,  disd.  April  8,  '63. 
Hall.!.  A.  e.  Aug.  31.  "61  wd.  at  Stone  River. 
Heaps  I.  G.  1st  Liput.  p.  Aug.  5.  '61.  re-p.  Jan.  1.  "64. 
Hall  J.  S.  P.  Aug.  5.  '61.  died  of  wounds  at  Chatta- 

nooga, Dee.  16.  '63. 
Keller  J.e.  Aug.  81.61. 
Joles  H.  H.  e.  Sept.  1.  '61.  disd.  from  47th  Reg.  May 

12.  '62.  afterwards  served  In  Co.  K,  120th  111. 
Joles  N.  e.  Oer.  21.  '61.  m.o.  Feb.  1.  '62. 
Joles  J.  F.  e.  Sept.  1.  '61.  wd.  lukaauddipd  Sppt.  '63. 
Jacks  G.  S.  Sergt.  p.  Sppt.  19.  '61.  m.  o.  Nov.  24.  '65. 
Jones  J.  e.  Feb.  18.  '64.  m.  o.  Nov.  24,  '85. 
.Lines  J.  F.  p.  March  10.  '65.  died  Get.  23.  '65. 
Johnson  J.  F.  e.  March  10.  '65.  died  Oct.  23.  '65. 
Johnson  J.  e.  Dec.  1.  '61,  m.  o.  May  23,  '62. 
Jackson  S.  P.  May  24.  "64.  m.  o.  Sppt.  3,  '64. 
Klllgore  J.  V.  e.  June  1.  "65. 
Kempins  A.  W.  p.  Fpb.  27.  '65.  m.  o.  Fpb.  27.  '66. 
KPllieG.  H.  e.  Dee.  31.  '64. 
Kettle  G.  e.  Nov.  1.  "61.  disd.  March  4,  '64. 
Kellar  J.  O.  e.  Feb.  28.  "65.  in.  o.  Kept.  30.  "65. 
Keller  J.  e.  Sent.  10.  '63.  m.  o.  July  3.  '65. 
KachlerE.  e.  Sept.  16.  "61,  re-e".  and  died  in  the  ser- 

vice, Oct.  14,  '65. 

Kent  P.  kid.  at  Gettysburg,  July  2.  '63. 
Kee  M.  V.  e,  Aug.  5.  '62.  m.  o.  Jan.  5,  '65. 
Kiney  P.  S.  2d  T.iput.  p.  Sppt.  7.  '61. 
Klnnbnry  H.T.  Sergt.  p.  March  11.  '65.  destd.  March 

27.  '65. 

King  H.  \V.  1st  Lieut.  p.  Aug.  23.  '61.  m.  o  July.  65. 
Klnnen  E.  A.  P.  DPC.  14.  '61.  disd.  Sept.  27,  '64. 
Kepenger.I.  M.  e..  Ian.  10.  '62. 
Krewsou  J.  e.  Nov.  20,  "63.  absent  wounded  at  time 

of  mustprontof  regimput. 
Kplley  J.  W.  e.  May  3.  '64.  m.  o.  Oct.  27.  "64. 
Kelgorp  J.  B.  P.  Aug.  3.  '64.  m.  o.  June  13,  "65. 
Kerns  J.  Corpl.  e.  Dec.  1.  '61. 
Lasson  C.W.  e.  Feb.  25.  '62.  captd.  near  close  of  war. 

and  was  in  prison  about  four  months. 
LlnquistC.  e.  Feb.  25.  '62.  died  Dec.  '62. 
Lutfgrin  C.  e.  Feb.  25.  '62.  cantd.  at  Atlanta.  Ga.. 

July  22.  '64,  in  AmUrsonvllle  prison  8  months. 
Lungreln  J.  A.  e.  Feb.  25.  '62.  captd.  at  Atlanta,  Ga.. 

July  22,  '64.  was  In  Andersonville  prison  eight 

months,  re-enlisted  as  veteran. 
Lambert  Wm.  e.  Jan.  28.  '65.  m.  o.  Feb.  21,  '66. 
Larson  P.  P.  Sept.  2.  '62. 
Linplv  J.  p.  Jan.  25.  '64.  m.  o.  Aug.  31.  "65. 
Llsenly  A.  T.  e.  Dec.  21',  '63.  m.  o.  Aug.  31.  '65.  pro- 

moted to  1st  Sergt..  c.omd.  2d  Lieut.,  not  must'rt. 
Latson  H.  p.  Oct.  28,  '61. 

Larson  Wm.  F.  P.  Oct.  15.  '61.  died  Feb.  4.  '62. 
Lelanrt  A.  H.  e.  Oct.  14.  '61.  disd.  Nor.  13.  '62. 
Lewis  A..P.  Aug.  31.  '64.  disd.  June  14,  '65,  re-en- 

listed In  regular  army. 

Large  H.  P.  P.  Aug.  31.  '61.  disd.  Feb.  26,  '62. 
Love  .1.  e.  Aug.  31.  '61.  died  Feb.  27.  '62. 
I.iedinger  V.  p.  Aug.  31.  '64.  m.  o.  July  8.  '65. 
Lnnp  Wm.  captd.  and  parolpd.  and  died  April.  "65. 
Lester  r.  Corpl.  p.  Fph.  24.  '64.  m.  o.  Aug.  29.  '65. 
Lpmoine  S.  Sergt.  e.  Feb.  10.  '64.  m.  o.  April  23.  '66. 
Lehmann  J.  e.  Sept.  1.  '61.  mlsning  since  battle  of 

Shlloh. 

Lorenz  F.  e.  Sept.  1.  '61.  m.  o.  Oct.  28.  '64. 
Lunstrum  G.  F.  P.  March  24.  '65.  m.  o.  Nor.  30.  '65. 
Laird  A.  Corpl.  p.  Sppt.  23,  '61.  m.  o.  July  12,  '65. 
Lozer.T.  e.  Dec.  28.  '64.  m.  o.  May  4.  '66. 
Little  C.  F.  Asst.  Surgeon,  e.  Feb.  15.  '63,  m.  o.  July 

9  '64 
Lath'  Win.  Sergt.  e.  Oct.  I,  '61.  prmtd.  to  2d  Lieut. 

July  8,  '65,  m.  o.  July  7.  '65. 
Lewis  J.  e.  March  27.  '65,  died  April  30,  '65. 
League  J.  A.  Corpl.   e.  March  11,  '65,  m.  o.  March 

1       "fift 

' 


McNulty'j.  e.  Aug,  81,  '61, 
ran  Jan.  1,  '64, 


d.,  re-enlisted  as  vete- 


588 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


Marshall  B.  e.  March  28,  '64.  filed  of  wds.  June.  '64. 
Murphy  J.  e.  Aug.  31,'61,vrd..  re-enlisted  as  veteran 

Jan.  1,  '64.  lie  was  severely  wd.,  dtsd.  on  account 

of  wds.  Pec.  16.  '63. 

Malcolm  C.  e.  May  Id.  'til.  in.  o.  Oct.  6.  '84. 
McGrath  G.  W.  e.  Fell.  19.  'SI,  disd.  Jan.  31.  '113.  for 

disability. 

Morey  L.  B.'2d  Lieut.,  prmtd.  ('apt.  Sept.  27.  '63,  re- 
signed June  3.  '65. 

Maxwell  A.e.  May  3.  'M,  ui  o.  (let.  17.  '64. 
Miles  F.  O.  Sergt.  e.  Sept.  S6.  '61. 
Murheary  C.  e.  March  24.  '65. 
Mingels  H.  e.  Nov.  11,  '61,  disd.  on  account  of  wds. 

June  84,  '62. 

Mclntlre  B.  R.  e..Sent.  28.  '64.  drafted. 
May  R.  e.  Sent.  88.  '64.  drafted. 
May  L.  e.  March  8.  'ti5.  in.  o.  March  20.  '66. 
MacGoon  J.  e.  March  10,  '65.  in.  o.  Dee.  16.  '65. 
McClnre  J.  P.  Sergt.  e.  Keh.  22,  '65.  in.  o.  Dee.  16.  '65. 
Moore  W.  1st  Sergt.  ".  July  23,  '61.  in.  o.  Julv  10.  '65. 
McEvov  J.  e.  June  35.  '61.  transferred  to  V.R.C. 
Mitchell  I,.  W..  Q.M.  e.  March  8.  '65,  m.o.  Sept.  16,  '65 
Multy  J.  1st  Lieut,  in.  o.  July  9.  '65. 
McNeal  A.  e.  March  25,  'H5.  hi.  o.  May  23,  '65. 
Moor  A.  e.  AUK.  15.  '62.  died  at  Fort  Ponelson  May 

30,  '64. 

McLeam  W.  J.  e.  May  13.  '64,  m.  o.  Oct.  29.  '64. 
MoneganR.  e.  July  12.  '62. 
Maybee  H.  C.  e.  Oct.  17.  '61.  in.  o.  Dee.  9.  '64. 
Mayliee  F.  e.  Oct.  17,  '61,  m.  o.  Oct.  13,  '84. 
Murray  P.  e.  Oct.  14.  '61. 
McOuIre  P.  e.  Sept.  16.  "61 .  m.  o.  Oct.  1.  '84. 
Mooney  W.  L.  e.  Jan.  26,  '64. 
MeGinnls  Andrew. 
MerkelG.  Corpl.  e.  Oct.  1,  '81,  died  at  Pilot  Knob. 

Mo. .Oct.  15.  '62. 
Mark  G.  e.  Oct.  1,  '61. 

Minson  M.  e.  Jan.  25.  '64.  in.  o.  Aug.  31,  '65. 
Mecum  A.  e.  Jan.  25.  '64.  in.  o.  Aug.  31.  '65. 
Martin  E.  Sergt.  e.  'let.  10.  63.  deserted  Jan.  16.  '63. 
May  T.  e.  Feb.  21,  '63,  died  at  Camp  Nelson.  Ky... 

March  6,  '64. 

Mclntosh  C.  e.  March  28.  '64,  deserted  May  4,  '84. 
Mohlfeldt  G.  e.  May  2.  '64.  m.  o.  Oct.  17.  '64. 
McIIenryC.  ji.  e.  Sept.  30,  '64. 
Momeny  A.  A.  mortally  wd.  at  battle  of  Franklin. 

Tenn..  died  at  Nashville  Jan.  23.  '65. 
Mooney  G.  e.  Sept.  9.  '61.  m.  o.  Nov.  4.  '64. 
Mooney  W.  e.  Aug.  81,  '62.  m.  o.  Aug.  2,  '65. 
McAdam  J.    kid.   In  battle    near    Corinth,    Miss , 

Oct.  13.  '63. 

McBride  J.  E.  e.  Oct.  7.  '61.  m.  o.  Dec.  26.  '64. 
Marshall  E.  e.  March  25.  '64.  mortally  wd.  at  Kene- 

saw  Mountain  June  18, '64.  died  June  20,  '64. 
McAdoo  E.  e.  AUK.  12.  '63.  m.o.  June  9  '65. 
Miner  C.  W.  kid.  at  Gettysburg,  Pa..  July  2.  '63. 
McCreath  R.  e.  May25.  *61. 

Nyherg  E.  died  in  hospital.  St.  Louis,  Mo..  Jan. 4.  '62. 
Nelson  W.  H.  e.  Sept.  1.  '61,  in.  o.  Oct.  11.  '64. 
Nixon  J.  B.  1st  T.leut.  e.  Sept.  1,  '62,  prmtd.  Dec.  31. 

'63.  In  17th  IT.  S.  C.  T. 

Nevens  D.  W.  Serfs t.  e.  Oct.  10,  '61.  disd.  April  29.  '62. 
Nlcholds  W.  e.  June  4.  '62.  m.  o.  Sept.  22,  '62. 
Nlekerson  H.  e.  Jan.  23.  '65.  m.  o.  Oct.  31.  '65. 
Nicholas  J.  W.  e.  Feb.  17,  '65,  m.  o.  May  29,  '65. 
Nelson  H.  e.  Feb.  2.  '65. 
Nester  T.  H.  e.  March  28.  '64.  died  May.  '64. 
O'Brien  J.  Seret.  e.  Aug.  22,  '62.  m.  o.  June  5,  '65. 
Orendorff  H.  H.  1st  Lieut,  m.  o.  June  21.  '65. 
Olson  F.  A.  e.  Sept.  1.  '61.  m.  o.  Sent.  23,  '64. 
Porter  S.  W.  e.  Aug.  31.  '61. 

Pllsbury  N.  e.  Feb.  25.  '62,  re-enlist'd  as  a  veteran. 
Pagan  T.  e.  Jan.  28.  '64. 
Paden  A.  F.  e.  Sept.  20.  '61.  wd.  at  Chattanooga, 

Tenn.  m.  o.  June  17,  '6^5. 
Paden  J.  e.  March  3,  'H5.  m.  o.  Aug.  12,  '65. 
Passage  J.  e.  March  6.  '61.  first  disd.  at  Vicksburg. 

Miss,  re-enlisted,  wd.  at  Ft.  Ponelson,  again  at 

Jackson,  Miss.  m.  o.  May  16.  '66. 
Paul  E.  G.  e.  Dec.  20.  '61,  m.  o.  Dec.  30,  '64. 
Peterson  A.  e.  Oct.  4.  '61,  m.  o.  Oct.  30,  '64. 
Pope  S.  E. 

Porter  H.  A.  2d  Lieut. 

Peck  A.  N.  e.  Aug.  10,  '61,  disd.  Sept.  19.  '61. 
Parker  J.  e.  July  1.  '61. 

Parker  A.  D.  e.  June  1.  '61.  disd.  May  13.  '62. 
Phillips  R.  c.  March  10.  '65.  m.  o.  March  9.  '66. 
Palmer  D.  e.  Ang.  8.  '62.  disd.  Jan.  28.  '63,  wds. 
Patterson  J.  e.  Oct.  3,  '63,  died  Sept.  5.  '64. 
Payton  W.  F.  e.  May  3.   '64.  m.  o.  Oct.  29.   '64,  re- 
enlisted  Co.  K.  7th  III.  Cav.  March  2.  '65. 
Payton  J.  e.  March  2,  '65.  m.  o.  Nov.  4.  '65. 
Piatt  J.  e.  Sept.  1,  '61,  disd.  Sept.  K.  '62. 
Peal  E.  e.  Oct.  17.  '61.  in.  o.  Dec.  9,  '64. 
Paxton  J.  J.  e.  March  23.  '63. 
Oulnn  J.  m.  o.  Aug.  27.  '62. 
Ralsor  T.  e.  Oct.  18,  '61.  wd.  at  Coldwater,  Miss. 

Sept.  '63,  captd.  near  Germantown.   Miss,  and 

escaped  same  day.  wd.  again,  at  Pontatoo.  Miss. 

July  13.  '64.  and  captd.  wasprlsr.  four  months 

and  hart  arm  amputated  In  rebel  prison,  paroled 

Nov.  19.  '64.  m.  o.  Feb.  13,  '65. 
Kankln  J.  e.  Oct.  '61. 


Ramsey  R. 

Ramsey  W.  m.  o.  June  82.  '65. 

Romlg.l.  W..  severely  wd.  at  battle  of  Chtcamauga ' 
disd.  Sept.  5,  '64. 

Rankln  P. 

Risse  J.  died  in  hosplMI.  Feb.  28.  '65. 

Roushe  P.  Corpl.  '•.  May  6.  'in.  in.  o.  May  10. 

Redan  J.  e.  Sept.  i.  'HI.' 

Rlddall  S.   e.  March  24.  '65,    in.  o.  Nov.  30.  '65. 

Rlsser  C.  e.  March  11,  'HI.  disd.  on  account  of  \vd<-. 
Ann.  21.  '81. 

Reynolds  B.  Corpl.  e.  Sent.  1.  'HI.  m.  o.  Oct.  11    'ft  I. 

Robinson  S.  T.   e.  Sept.  4.  '68. 

Reed  H.  Sergt.  e.  Sept.  29.  '61,  m.o.  Pec.  25.  '64. 

Rogers  G.  e.  Oct.  18.  '61,  in.  o.  Fell.  9.  '64. 

Rogers  I.  e.  Oct.  88.  '61,   died  July  6.  '62. 

Rodgers  W.  R.  Ser«t.  e.  Anar.  30,  '61.  disd.  May  2. 
'68.  wd. 

liomigj.   e.  Aug.  31. '61.   in.  o.  Sept.  3. '64. 

shown  s.l.   e.  Aug.  31.  '61. 

Smith  H.   e.  Aug.  31.  '81. 

Slllwell  \V.   e.  A  ins.  31.  '61.  disd.  June  3(1.  '63. 

Sillwell  C.  J.  e.  Jan.  1.  '64. 

Slllwell  G.  D.  e.  March  28.  '64. 

Swanson  X.  P.  o.  Feb.  85.  'ti4.  died  June.  '111. 

Swanson  S.  N.  e.  Feb.  25.  'til.   died. 

Shewman  J.  I. 

Strelght  M.  e.  May  10.  '64.   in.  o.  Oct.  26.  '64. 

Slight  H.  R.  Sergt.  e.  Oct.  '61.  disd.  Aug.  '62. 

Suydani  C.  H.  3d  Lieut,  resigned  for  promotion  to 
1st  Lieut.  April  9.  '65. 

Stewart  F.  R.  O.  M.  Sergt.  e.  April  17.  '61.  first  e.  as 
prlv.  in  Co.  D.  12th  111.  Inf.  for  three  months,  m. 
o.  Aug.  12,  '61.  e.  again  Sept.  5.  '61.  in  Co.  M,  4th 
111.  Cav.  m.  I.  Sept.  23.  '81.  at  Ottawa,  III.  re-en- 
listed veteran,  Dec.  31.  '63.  Was  In  all  the  bat- 
tles and  skirmishes  in  which  his  regiments  were 
engaged,  m.  o.  May  29.  '66. 

Stall  J.  N.  e.  Oct.  6.  '64,  m.  o.  July  19.  '65. 

Sands  C.  e.  Sept.  28,  '64,  m.  o.  May  :!1.  UY 

Smith  H.  C.  e.  Aug.  30.  '62,  disd.  on  ac.  wds.  June 
7.  '64. 

Spect  A.  e.  Sept.  1,  '61.  'died  of  wds.  April  18.  '62. 

Schuck  A.  e.  Sept.  1.  '61.  m.  o.  Oct.  28.  '64. 

Stein  F.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  1.  '61.  m.  o.  Dec.  16.  '64. 

Strum  E.  e.  March  10.  '65.  in.  o.  Nov.  80.  '65. 

Schroeder  H.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  1,  '61,  dsrtd.  July  5.  '62. 

Stephens  F.  e.  Feb.  5,  '65. 

Schwelng  E.  e.  March  81.  '65.  m.  o.  May  11.  '65. 

Shoafstall  W.  e.  March  30.  '65,  in.  o.  Aug.  23.  '65. 

Shoafstall  J.  e.  March  30.  '65.  m.o.  Oct.  31.  '65. 

Siders  C.  e.  March  31.  '65.  m.  o.  Oct.  81.  '65. 

ShurtluH  J.  A.  Corpl.  e.  Mar  31.  '65,  m.o.  Oct.  31.  '65 

Swanson  P.  e.  Sept.  1.  '61,  m.  o.  Sept.  23,  '64. 

Stoddard  O.  P.  Seret.  e.  April  29.  '64,  m.o.  Oct.  17. '64. 

Shehan  H.  e.  March  31.  '65. 

Shoemaker  J.  M.  died  of  wds.  April  17,  '62. 

Secord  I.  C.  e.  Jan.  31.  '64. 

Shalble  H.  1st  Sergt.  e.  Apr.  18.  '64,  m.  o.  July  3.  '64. 

Shire  T. 

Shone  C.  B.  e.  July  18.  '68.  m.  o.  June  18.  '65. 

Showers  J.  e.  Aug.  6.  '61.  in.  o.  Sept.  20,  '64. 

Slocum  W.  C.  e.  May  85.  '61.  m.  o.  June  4.  '64. 

Spickerman  O.  A.  e.  Ang.  1.  '61,  in.  o.  Sept.  22,  '64. 

Starr  G.  B. 

Spencer  C.  A.  e.  Feb.  6.  '65.  died  Dec.  3.  '65. 

Scheur  F.  e.  Sept.  10.  '62,  eaptd.  at  Oninmings.  Ga. 
In  Andersonville  prison  four  months,  and  then 
paroled. 

Swanson  L.  e.  March  10,  '65,  m.  o.  Nov.  30.  '65. 

Sagers  J.  W.  e.  Oct.  21.  '61.  m.  o.  July  18.  '65. 

Stowe  J.  M.  e.  Jan.  4,  '64.  in.  o.  July  28,  '65. 

Sanford  M.  e.  March  24.  '65.  deserted  April  8.  '65. 

Steward  F.  M.  e.  Jan.  28,  '65,  m.  o.  Sept.  5.  '65. 

Spencer  E. 

Story  E.  e,  Nov.  25,  '61. 

Stradley  W.  e.  Dec.  21.  '63.  m.  o.  Aug.  31,  '85. 

Sollards  W.  e.  March  28,  '64,  prisr.  of  war  when  in. 
o.  Aug.  21,  '65. 

Townley  R.  e.  June  10.  '61.  disd.  for  disability  Oct. 
20.  '62. 

Thomas  J.  e.  Oct.  14,  '61,  severely  wd.  In  the  arm 
and  leg  at  Plttsbnrg  Landing,  April  6.  '62,  and 
disd.  on  Surgeon's  certificate.  July  1.  '62. 

Trumbull  T.  e.  June  1,  '61.  severely  wd.  at  the 
battle  of  Stone  River,  and  disd.  at 'Louisville  on 
account  of  wds. 

Turn  bull  J.  G.  e.  Sept  10.  '61. 

Thornton  N.  M.  e.  June  12.  '61.  m.  o.  July  9.  '64. 

Thorp  C.  e.  Aug.  28.  '68.  m.  o.  Aug.  6.  '65. 

Tubbs  E.  A.  e.  Sept.  1.  '61.  in.  o.  April  19,  '62. 

Tennison  J.  e.  March  10,  '64,  in.  o.  March  9,  '66. 

Thompson  I.  S.  e.  Dec.  1.  '61. 

Tinker  G.  E.  e.  Sept.  15.  '61.  died  of  wds.  Jan.  '64. 

Ujat  B.  B.  e.  Aug.  1.  '61.  died  at  St.  Louis.  June  3,'62. 

[Jessy  J.  e.  March  1.  '65,  deserted  March  ly.  65. 

Vail 'I.  L.  Corpl.  e.  Sept.  19.  '61.  m.  o.  Nov.  24,  '65. 

Vallanningham   W.  A.  e.  Pec.  15.  '61. 

Vallannlngham  S.  e.  Pec.  15.  1861.  disd.  Jan.  9.  '62. 

White' J.  c.  Feb.  25,  '64. 

Wells  J.  H.  2d  Lieut,  e.  June  13. '81.  m.o.  June  24. '64. 
prmtd.  from  1st  Sergf.  to  2(1  Lieut.  July  2.  '64. 
wd.  twice  at  Frederlckton,  and  twice  at  Fort 
Douelson. 


HENRY  COUNTY  WAR  RECORD. 


589 


Wilder  W.  F.  e.  Oct.  1.  '61. 
Walters  W.  e.  Feb.  IS.  '62.  in.  o.  Julv  7.  '«4, 
Wales  E.  M.  Sergr.  e.  May  6,  '61,  in.'o.  May  Ifi,  '66. 
Wagoner  C.  Corpl.  e.  May  6.  '61.  in.  o.  May  16.  '66. 
Webber  H.  e.  Sept.  In.  '63.  captd.  at  Onmmlnm  (ia. 

was  in  Aiiderso'iville  prison  four  months,  thi-n 

paroled,  in.  ii.  May  Iti.  '66. 
Ward  o.  Corpl.  i  colored)  e.  Nov.  18.  '63.  died  of 

disease  contracted  in  tin-  service. 
Wearmouth  N.  e.  Aug.  4.  '62.  disd.  at  ('ami'  Hooker, 

Tenn.  June  10.  '65.  by  onler  War  Dept. 
Wavatt  W. 
Williams  K.  G. 
Williamson  T.  c.  Aug.  24. '61.  killed  at  Pea  Rluge, 

March  7,  '62. 
White  II.  e.  Oct.  1,  'til.  drafted,  disd.  Aug.  30.  '65. 

for  disability. 
Wiliieer.I.  G.  e.  Aug.  31,  '61.  disd.  on  account  wds. 

.Ian.  24.  'li:l. 
Williams  W.  W.  Cnrpl.  e.  Aug.  30.  '61.  disd.  on  ar- 

count  wds.  March  15.  '63. 

Williams  A.  .1.  e.  AUK.  31.  '61,  died  May  31,  '62. 
Walerhurg  L.  e.  Feb.  •.'.'.  'n •(. 
Westerland  E.  died  '63. 
Wells  X.  e.  March  31,  :65. 


Wilson  W.  m.  o.  Sept.  SO. '65. 

Warner  J.  C.  Corpl.  e.  Xov.  17.  '64.  m.o.  Nov.  16.  '65 

Wcstcrland  n.  Sergt.  e.  Xov.  9.  '65,  promoted  to  2d 

I.ii-nt.  in.  n.  Nov.  30,  '65. 
Wilkins  (i.  A.  rapt.  e.  Aujr.  25,  '61.  promoted  from 

1st  I. lent.  Oct.  k!7.  '63,   in.  o.  Oct.  11.  '64. 
\\Yli-h  C.  2<I  Meut.  e.  Dec.  26,  '61,  res'd  Aug.  31.  62. 
Wilkinson  H.  V.  1st  Lieut,  e.  May  31,  '64. 
Wilson  C.  i'.  March  16.  '65.  deserted  April  6,  '65. 
Wadswortn  W.  Corpl.  e.  Aug.  20,  '62. 
Warren  ,1.  F.  e.  Oct.  31.  '63.  deserted  Nov.  18.  '63. 
Walstriein  G.  e.  Xov.  16.  '63.  m.  o.  Dec.  8,  '65. 
Wier  F.  R.  e.  May  13.  '64.  m.  o.  Oct.  17.  '64. 
Wier  R.  T.  e.  Feb.  2,  '65. 
Wolf  J. 

West  .1.  e.  Feb.  11.  '65.  in.  o.  Kept.  30.  '65. 
Walters  C.  L.  e.  Feb.  11.  '65.  in.  o.  Sept.  30,  '65. 
Willoiiirlibv  A.  e.  Feb.  17.  '65. 
Watts  W.  H.  e.  Dec.  21.  '63.  m.  o.  Aug.  31.  '65. 
wilfonu  M.  V.  e.  Jan.  25.  '64.  in.  o.  Aup.  31.  '65. 
Whltaker  T.  e.  Dec.  21,  '63.  m.  o.  Aug.  31,  '65. 
Wagnes  H.  e.  Xov.  17,  '62,  deserted  Jan.  15,  '63. 
Younerson  W.  W. 
Zankiel  F.  e.  Feb.  37,  '85,  m.  o.  Dec.  16,  '65. 


TOO-LATES. 


GALVA    TOWNSHIP. 

JOHNSON  OLOF,  deceased,  whose  portrait  appears  in  this  work,  was  born  in  the  parish 
of  Soclerala  and  Rosenwall,  department  of  Gefle,  Sweden,  Jan.  30,  1820.  He  was  the  son  of 
John  and  Martha  Johnson.  He  came  to  America  with  a  company,  under  the  .leadership  of 
Eric  Jansen,  and  assisted  in  the  establishment  of  Bishop  Hill  Colony,  Henry  Co.  111.  in 
1853.  Hewasone  of  seven  Trustees  and  business  manager  and  financier.  In  1861  he  removed 
with  his  family  to  Galva,  which  he  named  "  Gefle,"  after  his  native  place  in  Sweden;  but 
it  was  never  properly  pronounced  in  English,  and  finally  the  orthography  was  changed  to 
Galva.  Here  he  engaged  in  farming,  real  estate  and  grain  dealing.  He  was  a  liberal,  chari- 
table and  public  spirited  man.  During  the  war  he  contributed  liberally  of  his  ample  means 
to  support  the  soldiers,  and  visited  in  the  field  a  company  raised  at  Bishop  Hill  with  sup- 
plies. He  returned  to  Sweden  in  1849,  and  raised  over  $6,000  for  Bishop  Hill  Colony.  He 
was  a  man  of  great  executive  ability  and  business  energy,  and  highly  respected  by  citizens 
of  his  adopted  country  as  well  as  his  own  countrymen.  He  was  married  Nov.  3,  1843,  to 
Christine  Johnson.  Their  first  three  children  died  in  infancy;  three  daughters  living  ;  Oliva, 
Chr  stine,  and  Lillie  Valnora.  After  a  life  of  marked  usefulness  and  integrity,  he  died  July 
18,  1870. 

BOLJNGr  THOS.  Painter,  Galva;  born  in  Putnam  Co.  Ind.,  March  30,  1848;  came  to  this 
Co.  in  1874;  Rep;  Lib.  Mr.  B.oling  is  one  of  our  most  excellent  painters  in  the  county,  hav- 
ing followed  the  trade  for  16  years,  and  gained  a  reputation  unequaled  by  any.  He  solicits 
the  patronage  of  the  public.  During  the  war  he  served  in  the  I4&th  Reg.  Co.  I.  under  Capt. 
G.  W.  Baker,  and  fought  successfully  in  37  battles.  His  discharge  is  worthy  of  consideration. 
Was  married  to  Mary  McKibbon  the  23d  day  of  June,  1869;  has  four  children,  all  living. 

CLOVER  TOWNSHIP. 

SKINNER  A.  A.  Woodhull;  Prop.  Skinner's  Hotel;  born  in  Franklin  Co.  Pa.,  June  6, 
1841;  came  to  the  state  and  Co.  1865;  has  family,  two  children  :  Clarence  D.,  born  Sept.  29, 
1874;  Viola,  born  Sept.  10,  1876;  wife  was  Miss  Bell  E.  Mumma,  born  in  Mount  Carroll,  Til; 
married  Feb.  2,  1871,  served  2)4  years  in  the  Signal  Service,  U.S.A.;  Rep. 

COLONA  TOWNSHIP. 

REESE  THOMAS,  Farmer,  Sec.  29,  P.O.  Coal  Valley;  born  in  Carmarthen  Co.  Wales, 
Sept.  26,  1835;  came  to  this  Co.  in  1854;  Rep;  Bapt;  owns  320  acres  of  land;  val.  $16,000; 
son  of  Rowland  Reese,  now  of  this  Co.;  has  four  sisters  :  Mary  (now  Mrs.  David  Hughs,  of 
Wales);  Hannah  (now  Mrs.  William  Phillips,  of  this  Co.);  Ann,  now  living  with  Mr.  Reese; 
Jemima  (now  Mrs.  William  Morgan,  in  Carroll  Co.  Iowa);  Mr.  Reese's  only  brother  died  on 
his  way  to  this  country;  his  mother,  Lucy,  died  in  1865. 

KEWANEE   TOWNSHIP. 

BIGELOW  ARTHUR  F.  Kewanee;  Live  Stock  Dealer,  also  Town  Assessor  and  Com- 
missioner; born  in  Chester,  Mass.,  Oct.  9,  1835;  came  to  Co.  June,  1856;  Bapt;  wife's 
maiden  name  was  Alice  M.  Jefferies;  married  Oct.  24,  1869. 


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